Blueblood Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That's not the point. People will stay away on account of the name. Why hurt yourself, even a little? Ok so there's one person in the world who won't buy it, you, remember it's nothing but your opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Nice to know the Ford heads agree that Flex really is a dumb name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 As was mentioned, Fiesta has been used consistently in Europe for decades. Why would Ford want to drop that brand equity like they (almost) did with the Taurus? I don't understand the author's complaints that this name somehow doesn't fit the "One Ford" edict. Welcome back Ford Fiesta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Nice to know the Ford heads agree that Flex really is a dumb name. In all seriousness, would Windstar sound any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 As a 25 yo from DC, I would not buy a Fiesta. Why? It's called a Fiesta, it sounds like a stupid name, and would keep me from it. Really they had better try to appeal to the American Youth in some way. Just because the name works in Eruo, does not men it'll work here. Fit, Aveo and Yaris are somehow cool? if the name keeps you from buying a segment leading car, you are a fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 if the name keeps you from buying a segment leading car, you are a troll Fixed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) When I saw that Ford was dredging the Falcon up from the past, I remembered the blue Falcon station wagon my aunt had and what a turkey that car was. I guess you had to be there. along those lines I remember my parents' 76 T-bird. big bloated tank. so heavy and with first gen emissions it couldn't get out of its own way addendum: let's talk Continental. Some want that name resurrected on a flagship. I remember it as a front driven V6 Taurus. Edited February 18, 2008 by J-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Could have been worse. Ford could have resurrected the name "Pinto." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Could have been worse. Ford could have resurrected the name "Pinto." or Granada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 When I saw that Ford was dredging the Falcon up from the past, I remembered the blue Falcon station wagon my aunt had and what a turkey that car was. My mother had a Falcon. It was a good car. Did you know that the Falcon was originally marked for the Edsel Division until they pulled the plug on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 My mother had a Falcon. It was a good car. Did you know that the Falcon was originally marked for the Edsel Division until they pulled the plug on it? Not the Falcon. It was the Comet that was to be an Edsel. There was an article in Collectible Automobile last year that had the whole Comet story. The '60 Comet had tail lights similar to the '60 Edsel and the "E" in the comet name was the same style as the Edsel. The article had some great drawings of the Comet in Edsel trim. The Falcon was introduced in late '59 and the Comet in early '60. The first car I can remember was my dad's '60 Comet 2 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Not the Falcon. It was the Comet that was to be an Edsel. There was an article in Collectible Automobile last year that had the whole Comet story. The '60 Comet had tail lights similar to the '60 Edsel and the "E" in the comet name was the same style as the Edsel. The article had some great drawings of the Comet in Edsel trim. The Falcon was introduced in late '59 and the Comet in early '60. The first car I can remember was my dad's '60 Comet 2 door. Right you are. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Name is not on my list of important attributes. Well you just have too much sense. You obviously don't belong here! The name is the most important feature on a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 In all seriousness, would Windstar sound any better? No. Just as bad, if not worse. But there's and entire dictionary full of words. I really like the vehicle (Flex), but the name makes me cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Well you just have too much sense. You obviously don't belong here! The name is the most important feature on a car! I thought it was Big Gulp sized cup holders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) along those lines I remember my parents' 76 T-bird. big bloated tank. so heavy and with first gen emissions it couldn't get out of its own way addendum: let's talk Continental. Some want that name resurrected on a flagship. I remember it as a front driven V6 Taurus. And just like old times...the MKTaurus is that exact car. Edited February 18, 2008 by P71_CrownVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 And just like old times...the MKTaurus is that exact car. And you've driven an MKS to come to this conclusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bored of Pisteon Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 NO MORE ALPHANUMERIC BULLSHIT NAMES ON CARS! Hopefully this will be Ford's last "F" name... Let's pick another letter in the alphabet to choose from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 And just like old times...the MKTaurus is that exact car. true, but it doesn't have the Conti name thats the point troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBV8 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 As was mentioned, Fiesta has been used consistently in Europe for decades. Why would Ford want to drop that brand equity like they (almost) did with the Taurus? I don't understand the author's complaints that this name somehow doesn't fit the "One Ford" edict. Welcome back Ford Fiesta! My mom had a fiesta when my parents first met. Eventually, it became my dads "work truck." No joke, he used to tie an extension ladder to the top of it and drive to work... until his company gave him an actual truck. I was familiar with the story, but seeing that ad with the side shot of the car, elevates the situation to a whole new level of hilarity. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 And you've driven an MKS to come to this conclusion? No...but it is a FWD, V6 Taurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercurymichael Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Can you name a car that people haven't bought because of the name? Several years ago Chevy tried to sell it's Nova in Mexico--this is a classic marketing disaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 And just like old times...the MKTaurus is that exact car. P.........the ONLY thing pretty much in common there is the engine...case in point , does that make your an f-150, or a Mustang?...better yet a Cargo van? ( Paddy Wagon of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Several years ago Chevy tried to sell it's Nova in Mexico--this is a classic marketing disaster! Urban Legend... http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i so liked the name Verve. especially when paired with Flex, Edge, and Fusion. I guess it is supposed to be a party car? besides, at least they aren't in the s's then we'd have siesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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