RichardJensen Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Oh, and yay on the Escape improvements!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danup Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm concerned by the styling of the Fusion, but the interior is a stunning improvement. I prefer the current gen rear, much tighter! I love the current styling of the Fusion; as long as they don't mess with the greenhouse I'll be okay with it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim kakouris Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 we had an escape for 3 years. i loved the way it drove, but... it got horrible milage, and the duratec is pretty noisy under load. if ford could get the milage up, the noise from the duratec down, they'd have quite a driver. i've driven many other small suv's, and the escape is the most fun, easiest to see out of, peppy, etc. a lot of that could be helped with the 6-speed auto, i think. i'd consider buying another one even the way it is, but it would be an easier decision with improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 ????????? You must be kidding me. Dr. Cameron playing someone old enough to have an O-6 for a son? Maybe they'll have a flashback to his childhood? Cast and more info: Star Trek (unofficially Star Trek XI) Studios: Paramount, Bad Robot Productions and Level 1 Entertainment Release date: Dec. 25th, 2008 Director: J. J. Abrams Status: Filming Budget: $150 million (estimated) Synopsis: A chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members. Cast; James T. Kirk: Chris Pine Spock (young): Zachary Quinto Spock (old): Leonard Nimoy Leonard "Bones" McCoy: Karl Urban Montgomery Scott: Simon Pegg Nyota Uhura: Zoe Saldana Sulu: John Cho Pavel Chekov: Anton Yelchin Nero (Romulan "bad guy"): Eric Bana Gen. Ayel (Nero's henchman): Clifton Collins Jr. George Samuel Kirk Sr. (Kirks father): Chris Hemsworth Winona Kirk (Kirks mother): Jennifer Morrison Sarek (Spocks father): Ben Cross Amanda Grayson (Spocks mother): Winona Ryder Christopher Pike (1st Enterprise Captain): Bruce Greenwood Head of Starfleet Academy: Tyler Perry Unknown characters Sonita Henry Paul McGillion Trivia: A tribble will be in the film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Maybe they'll have a flashback to his childhood? That would have to be it. Kirk's dad looks to be about the same age as Morrison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkarlo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I will vouch for NOT being a fan of the Escape....however...it blows my mind how the ( IMO ) substandard Escape has outsold just about EVERYONES predictions even with archaic drivetrains/ transmissions....I wonder if some of the sales are a reflection of the popularity of the "Halo" hybrid?...I for one can't explain the Escapes popularity!!!! Heh, well it is odd to me as well. Noting is really all that appealing about it. Then again a lot of the CUVs are still pretty cheap, and unappealing. It'll be a few years before anything else such as the Edge show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yes, the movie does span a few years of Trek history so you see younger and older versions of many characters. Nimoy (and the Romulans) come from the TNG timeline. There is a notoriously bad review of the HIGHLY secretive script, which appears to be bogus anyway. The movie is closer to 200 million btw ILM is doing the FX, and the dude responsible for the last Star Wars movies is doing the production design. The sets are enormous and will be largely CG extended. Filming is going on now and security is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 an O-6 for a son? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just hijacked a thread out of the blue! I'm more annoyed by the construction site which should be in space, but apparently they have an excuse for that! Ahh well, can't have everything! They are spending the entire budget of the last 10 movies on this one film....so it's going to be a big one! LOL, and you call yourself a Trekkie. The components of the original Starship Enterprise were built at the Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco and then assembled in space. Also, IIRC, Chris Pike was the second captain. Captain April was the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Heh, well it is odd to me as well. Noting is really all that appealing about it. Then again a lot of the CUVs are still pretty cheap, and unappealing. It'll be a few years before anything else such as the Edge show up. The Escape is in a value conscious market that is attracted to the vehicle for its utility, functionality, and SUV style (alternative to the midsize sedan). It the ideal transition vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm concerned by the styling of the Fusion, but the interior is a stunning improvement. I prefer the current gen rear, much tighter! Ford has the irritating habit of messing up what is good on the outside recently. I hope it's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 we had an escape for 3 years. i loved the way it drove, but... it got horrible milage, and the duratec is pretty noisy under load. if ford could get the milage up, the noise from the duratec down, they'd have quite a driver. i've driven many other small suv's, and the escape is the most fun, easiest to see out of, peppy, etc. a lot of that could be helped with the 6-speed auto, i think. i'd consider buying another one even the way it is, but it would be an easier decision with improvements. You should try the new Escape once. The NVH is light-years ahead of the old model. I pressed the gas to accelerate and pass someone in the V6. I didn't think the car had downshifted, beacuse I didn't hear it, but I felt it. Looked at the tach, and I was doing 3,500 rpms with hardly any extra rumble in the cabin. There is still some improvement to be made in the NVH front and road noise a little bit (I think it's the tires), but it was good overall. I've not driven the four-cylinder, though, so I have no review of it. The hybrid is even better than the regular Escape. Clearly the battery is nearly silent, but the tires, I think, make less noise when driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 LOL, and you call yourself a Trekkie. The components of the original Starship Enterprise were built at the Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco and then assembled in space. Also, IIRC, Chris Pike was the second captain. Captain April was the first. Yes, I know about original captains, but I only knew that the Enterprise was constructed at the San Fran Shipyards, which was always assumed to be in orbit. I didn't know about Hunter's point, where was that established? As long as it's not built in Area 51 which is what was rumored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 ? His Military Rank...or AKA Captain in navy Speak Or a Full Bird Colonel in the Army/Marines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Speaking of JJ Abrams, did anyone else catch "Cloverfield" over the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If there were a Ford Enterprise, what kind of vehicle would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Speaking of JJ Abrams, did anyone else catch "Cloverfield" over the weekend? No, but the Teaser was attached to the movie and I wanted to see both...but alas! Time did not permit. The original Enterprise would be a Ford F-150,....the Enterprise D would be a Lincoln MKT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Speaking of JJ Abrams, did anyone else catch "Cloverfield" over the weekend? yeah, all i have to say is..............WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 the dude responsible for the last Star Wars movies is doing the production design no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rant: :rant: The -=ONLY=- decent set in that movie was the opera house!!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!! Everything else was hopelessly overwrought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Is it okay for Nimoy to say Shatner's lines? I thought that was weird. Have you never seen Star Trek II? Blasphemy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yes, I know about original captains, but I only knew that the Enterprise was constructed at the San Fran Shipyards, which was always assumed to be in orbit. I didn't know about Hunter's point, where was that established? As long as it's not built in Area 51 which is what was rumored IIRC, it was back in the 60's. I was stationed in the Bay area when I was in the Navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 yeah, all i have to say is..............WTF? I liked it. A movie hasn't had me on the edge of seat in quite some time. We're going to see it again this weekend because I've heard there a few clues to the story hidden in the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one2gamble Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Speaking of JJ Abrams, did anyone else catch "Cloverfield" over the weekend? It was seriously lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Speaking of JJ Abrams, did anyone else catch "Cloverfield" over the weekend? I liked it...but the whole camera shake thiing got wearing after awhile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 It was seriously lame To each his own I suppose. Everyone I know IRL that has seen it, has liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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