theoldwizard Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 They're a great vehicle! Bad marketing though. No kidding ! Especially the Taurus X !! I can't remember seeing a television or print ad commercial for it this year. I know they are trying to sell the Edge, but what about the X ? My personal "Well that's stupid" is why is there no trailer tow option for the X and there is one for the Edge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 what is? The don't have a replacement as of yet...... Yes they do...they came out in 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Yes they do...they came out in 2005. It just so happens nobody wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Yes they do...they came out in 2005. Bollocks...Taurus replaced just that, the Taurus............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Bollocks...Taurus replaced just that, the Taurus............ Exactly...... If it were a replacement for the don't you think it would have been relegated to fleet sales only a while back ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Exactly...... If it were a replacement for the don't you think it would have been relegated to fleet sales only a while back ago. And unfortunately a VOID has been left, hopefully to be rectified with the Control blade IRS, RWD Aussie platform....I think this may be the 2,212,632 time this has been posted...but I guess some only see and read what they want too.....somebody needs to change THEIR diapers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Bollocks...Taurus replaced just that, the Taurus............ No...the Taurus II replace the Five Hundred...which was designed to replace the Panthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Exactly...... If it were a replacement for the don't you think it would have been relegated to fleet sales only a while back ago. They are not good enough for the Police/taxi/limo/or the people who buy the GM...thus continuing Panther production. Edited March 7, 2008 by P71_CrownVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 No...the Taurus II replace the Five Hundred...which was designed to replace the Panthers no it wasn't..........Five Hundred replaced the Taurus, then it became the Taurus again....... :slap: only reason you guys consistantly compare the Taurus to the is Ford Vacated the large sedan market....and once again TEMPORARILY, its coming, but when i don't know.....they NEED a replacement.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 no it wasn't..........Five Hundred replaced the Taurus, then it became the Taurus again....... :slap: only reason you guys consistantly compare the Taurus to the is Ford Vacated the large sedan market....and once again TEMPORARILY, its coming, but when i don't know.....they NEED a replacement.... That's a good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 They are not good enough for the Police/taxi/limo/or the people who buy the GM...thus continuing Panther production. Wrong...the aren;t up to snuff for the retail buyers and panthers popularity with the Municipalities and taxi fleets is based on familiarity.....AND lack of alternatives.....BOF works PERFECT for abuse, parts readily avail, mecahnics know all the weakness;s and aftermarket has been building parts for the body since BC. Classic case of if it isn't broke don't fix it complacency driven sales.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 That's a good story. one for those that can actually GRASP reality.....aka, a majority here P...some remain in total argumentative denial.....why is beyond me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 .....BOF works PERFECT for abuse, parts readily avail, mecahnics know all the weakness;s (none) and aftermarket has been building parts for the body since BC. Classic case of if it isn't broke don't fix it complacency driven sales.... Sounds like a perfect case to continue production to me. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 one for those that can actually GRASP reality.....aka, a majority here P...some remain in total argumentative denial.....why is beyond me.... It's easy to see why. They can't admit the end is near. The D3's and their future offspring will be soldiering on long after the last Panther thankfully rolls off the assembly line. It's a fact they just refuse to embrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sounds like a perfect case to continue production to me. Good work. Except that Panther sales have declined drastically every year for at least the past half decade. THAT is not a case for continued production on any level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sounds like a perfect case to continue production to me. Good work. one word.....antiquated. Sorry p, as much as I hate to say it and respect the Panthers for what they are...that pretty much sums it up.....BOF cars may never be seen again........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Except that Panther sales have declined drastically every year for at least the past half decade. THAT is not a case for continued production on any level. But I thought profitability was more important than sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 But I thought profitability was more important than sales? Do you HONESTLY think the Panthers are as profitable as they used to be? You are delusional. St. Thomas is down to running one slow shift. That certainly has to add to overhead considerably. They are spiraling toward death with every passing day (like most of their owners). SUSTAINABLE profit is what matters. Ford has seen the writing on the wall with the Panthers. Why can't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I been there buddy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Do you HONESTLY think the Panthers are as profitable as they used to be? You are delusional. St. Thomas is down to running one slow shift. That certainly has to add to overhead considerably. They are spiraling toward death with every passing day (like most of their owners). SUSTAINABLE profit is what matters. Ford has seen the writing on the wall with the Panthers. Why can't you? HAHAHA... You crack me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 HAHAHA... You crack me up. wow lot of thought went into that post...take you long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 wow lot of thought went into that post...take you long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 HAHAHAHAHA!....I'll give you that one P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Bollocks...Taurus replaced just that, the Taurus............ Really? 2007: Premium level Ford sedan offered is the Crown Victoria 2008: Premium level Ford sedan offered is the D3 Taurus. How's that work again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Really now, how important is ESC? Answer: A comparison of rates of fatal crashes for vehicles that were identical except for the inclusion of electronic stability control, the [insurance Institute for Highway Safety] said, reveals that the vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) were 43 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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