Biker16 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I love the grille, like the new Mondeo. more mature than the 3 door concept. BTW where is the 5 door igor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I like how they did the tri-bar grill...very restrained If you hadn't been so busy downplaying everything-FOE lately, you would've noticed this is not the first time it has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 We should get the 5 and 3 door.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 It's going to be at the show, and the Verve sedan concept is only 146" long; hardly Focus sized.... I had to look up the Focus specs. Ford lists it at 175" It is hard to believe the Verve is over two feet shorter. The Verve photograghs beautifully, it looks like a larger car. The proportions are perfect. Most of its competition looks oddly shaped like the Yaris, Fit Versa. The Verve is a very stylish car that will attract a wide variety of buyers unlike the Kid's Cars that populate the B-Car market. Ford will have a real winner here with this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If you hadn't been so busy downplaying everything-FOE lately, you would've noticed this is not the first time it has been done. Indeed the Mondeo in Ghia trim has the chrome bar grille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Nice looking car. Wish my morals and national pride were low enough to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Nice looking car. Wish my morals and national pride were low enough to buy one. Oh spare us the sermon. If yo don't have anything nice to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Oh spare us the sermon. If yo don't have anything nice to say... If you don't like what I say, put me on ignore. Now, piss off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If you don't like what I say, put me on ignore. Now, piss off. It would be nice if you would add some detail for people like myself, who tend to be somewhat obtuse. "Wish my morals and national pride"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'd buy a car from China if it were designed, developed and produced by one of the Big 2.5 (so no Chery developed or strictly JV developed cars). All the profits come right back to Detroit. We're just exploiting the Chinese for their cheap labor - not helping them in any particular way. How's that for national pride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TStag Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I like it. It reminds me of the current Citroens. Is it a replacement for the Focus? Or will it sit alongside the Focus in Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 "Wish my morals and national pride"? I believe in the American worker. In my state, and in the rest of the countries future, we are looking at a recession. Is it a coincidence that this happened after "outsourcing" became a fad? Do yourself and the rest of the country a favor. Only buy products produced in the United States, preferably ones that contribute to your state and local economy. For example. You can buy a KIA at a store near my house and th4e dealership and sales person makes money off your purchase. Now, buy a Chrysler, Ford, or GM instead, and not only does the sales person and dealer make money, but you just contributed to your economy in the form of payroll taxes of employees, and property taxes paid by the company to a local community. For every auto job, another six jobs are created around them. Michigan is in the middle of a severe budget crisis, and it's citizens are the only ones to blame. In one sentence, you have teachers and state employees complaining there is no money in the states budget because of the loss of auto jobs, and in the parking lot here are brand new Korean and Japanese vehicles in their spaces. For a bunch of educated people, they sure are quite dumb. Or, you can keep going to Wal-Mart and buying imported goods. Sooner or later, your job will be effected too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 How's that for national pride? I haven't seen any in your post. How does a company profiting from a product made oversees help the American economy and provide jobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I believe in the American worker. In my state, and in the rest of the countries future, we are looking at a recession. Is it a coincidence that this happened after "outsourcing" became a fad? Please, recessions are part of the normal economic cycle, quit trying to weave two totally different things that aren't even related to one another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I like it. It reminds me of the current Citroens. Is it a replacement for the Focus? Or will it sit alongside the Focus in Europe? Its the replacement for the Fiesta, though I'm not sure if Europe is getting it since Hatches are more popluar there then in China or the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Please, recessions are part of the normal economic cycle, quit trying to weave two totally different things that aren't even related to one another? Yeah. How can I possibly blame a recession for a loss of jobs and the income they create. How stupid of me. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizuce Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Yeah. How can I possibly blame a recession for a loss of jobs and the income they create. How stupid of me. :rolleyes: You clearly cannot argue with someone who does not know the difference between economics and his left foot. Please let's keep this on topic. This car is incredibly exciting. I just hope we get this out ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TStag Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Its the replacement for the Fiesta, though I'm not sure if Europe is getting it since Hatches are more popluar there then in China or the US I like it and it should come here, but not as a Fiesta replacement. It's too big. It looks more EU Focus sized. As popular as the Focus is here I think by 2010 they will need a style change. This might be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 I like it and it should come here, but not as a Fiesta replacement. It's too big. It looks more EU Focus sized. As popular as the Focus is here I think by 2010 they will need a style change. This might be the answer. Its not Focus sized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I like it and it should come here, but not as a Fiesta replacement. It's too big. It looks more EU Focus sized. As popular as the Focus is here I think by 2010 they will need a style change. This might be the answer. Dude it's about the same size as the outgoing Fiesta. The Euro Focus looks like a taller and longer Volvo S40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Stunningly beautiful. Will it be built in N America? I actually like the US grill treatment better. BUILD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Gallery: Ford Verve Sedan: Live from Detroit Gallery: Ford Verve Sedan Concept - US Version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkarlo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Stunningly beautiful. Will it be built in N America? I actually like the US grill treatment better. BUILD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've read that it will be possibly built in Bahia. Small car means small margins, so it makes sense to build it in Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Its really nice. I still can't get a correct perspective for its size. It looks much bigger than what people are saying. It also looks way more expensive than the competition in its class. This will compete with an Aveo?? I like the red-walls on the tires as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 What a gorgeous looking car! Like some said, I like the US grill better. It conveyed Ford's current design theme in the US with what they are calling Kinetic design in Europe-nice to see them not walking away from that. I love the rear as well-looks like a hatch but not sure. The interior is most impressive. It definitely is distinctive without looking like is was over designed. Glad to see two stalks on the wheel-I much prefer seperate wiper and turn signal stalks-something current Ford products lack. This is going to be a success. Will give credit to Ford by getting the right product here instead of just a product. NICE JOB! See Richard-I can say something nice:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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