blazerdude20 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 a bit more detailed then the other day. http://www.autosavant.net/2008/02/we-calle...ounced-new.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The interior really isn't that bad. Afterall it is a work truck...... The backup camera, nav, aux switches, revised instrument cluster LCD graphics display and various bins/storage/cup holders are very nice additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERKURXR4Ti Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Bla bla bla the steering wheel..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Is that the Tow Command system to the left of the upfitter switches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Is that the Tow Command system to the left of the upfitter switches? Looks that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The interior really isn't that bad. Afterall it is a work truck...... Yes it is, stop acting like an automated apoligist. FYI this is also a work truck. I hadn't seen a worse fuck-up from FNA since the Fusion interior. Just admit it was a terrible effort already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Yes it is, stop acting like an automated apoligist. FYI this is also a work truck. I hadn't seen a worse fuck-up from FNA since the Fusion interior. Just admit it was a terrible effort already. nuttin wrong with that interior...and I don't think it is an XL as CD's are not standard........or windows and locks, cruise tilt.... Edited February 28, 2008 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Yes it is, stop acting like an automated apoligist. FYI this is also a work truck. I hadn't seen a worse fuck-up from FNA since the Fusion interior. Just admit it was a terrible effort already. And how many commercial fullsize vans have you purchased recently? Before all the previous responses got erased there were at least a couple responses from actual business owners who owned fleets of previous E-series who thought it looked great for their needs. Only part I previously griped about (before the erasing) was the steering wheel. This also obviously appears to be a base commercial version. I wonder if there are any differences for the E-series destined for the camper/conversion van market? Furious1Auto? You have any insight on that? If THAT interior is the same as this, then by all means pcsario, I agree with you 100%. Edited February 28, 2008 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 And how many commercial fullsize vans have you purchased recently? Before all the previous responses got erased there were at least a couple responses from actual business owners who owned fleets of previous E-series who thought it looked great for their needs. commercial vehicles are not bought for or about style....one word...FUNCTION! and the van update is a good one...and all the whining about the steering wheel...hell it may not even make production that way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) And they said the same thing about the old interior Nick. I guess there was NO NEED to replace a shitty interior with another shitty interior either, right? If you're going to waste MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, FNA's designers should've at least put some effort into it. Edited February 28, 2008 by pcsario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 And they said the same thing about the old interior. I guess there was NO NEED to replace a shitty interior with another shitty interior either, right? If you're going to WASTE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, FNA should've at least put some effort in it. Hmm...seems they listened to their commercial customers and responded. Added features like GPS, Tow Command, etc. More innovative and abundant storage options. Larger cupholders. See my edit above if you missed it. If the interior going into the retail versions for campers/conversions is this bland, I definitely agree with you. But it's a nice upgrade for the commercial end of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 let's just remember the other commercial van: WOW - night and day !!! :rolleyes: Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 let's just remember the other commercial van: WOW - night and day !!! :rolleyes: Igor The Chevy's steering wheel looks a lot better.....but...other than that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Looks like Touareg in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Looks like Touareg in comparison. Funniest thing I've read all week. The interior pictured of that F-150 is an XLT. I should know, I had one exactly like it. Really that's neither here nor there, once again it is a work truck . Judging from GM's interior, circa mid 90s they aren't offering anything luxurious either. The best quip you had before was posting a link to the interior of Ford's Euro work van, complete with almost no cup holders and storage appeared to be lacking. Edited February 29, 2008 by Michael Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 wonder if the gauges are still green or the new "cool" blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I like the E-series steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 wonder if the gauges are still green or the new "cool" blue Looks green to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Do you really think a commercial van driver is going to go "This steering wheel is ugly, I'm not going to buy this truck" ? (especially after getting past the exterior looks lol) Bottom line is that work vans are for working. If the interior is functional, that is more important than how pretty it is. A van is never going to be a fashion statement ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Do you really think a commercial van driver is going to go "This steering wheel is ugly, I'm not going to buy this truck" ? (especially after getting past the exterior looks lol) Bottom line is that work vans are for working. If the interior is functional, that is more important than how pretty it is. A van is never going to be a fashion statement ... No their not...just like they aren't going to care that the front looks like a deformed frog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 No their not...just like they aren't going to care that the front looks like a deformed frog. Eh, I definitely have to disagree with that one. It was a bit shocking at first, but outside our work there are always tons of vans parked in the contractor area. Seeing a new E-series next to an old one several times (even with the cheap black plastic grille) the new one looks a LOT better to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Eh, I definitely have to disagree with that one. It was a bit shocking at first, but outside our work there are always tons of vans parked in the contractor area. Seeing a new E-series next to an old one several times (even with the cheap black plastic grille) the new one looks a LOT better to me. Wow...the blindness is amazing. You actually think that this: Looks better than this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Wow...the blindness is amazing. You actually think that this: Looks better than this: CONSIDERABLY better, yes. Of course, someone who drives a certainly can't be one to judge someone else's opinion of style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 CONSIDERABLY better, yes. Of course, someone who drives a certainly can't be one to judge someone else's opinion of style. Looks pretty good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 CONSIDERABLY better, yes. Of course, someone who drives a certainly can't be one to judge someone else's opinion of style. Neither is someone who drives a Mazda, old Mustang, and older Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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