ray101988 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 A bench has big advantages when you're driving down the road with your girl, try it some time, crash investigators would call it a driver distraction. I have a bench seat in my 97 F150 :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 That's funny, I sat in the Five Hundred at the 2007 Houston Auto Show and thought, "Dang this is small compared to my discontinued Caprice, the center console rubs up against my right knee and why can I grope the passenger door panel from the driver's seat w/o even leaning over?". I can't even to the latter in my parent's . :stats: You're talking front seats, not back seats. The driver's seat arrangement is kind of small in the Five Hundred (New Taurus), even compared to the Fusion, I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 That's funny, I sat in the Five Hundread at the 2007 Houston Auto Show and thought, "Dang this is small compared to my discontinued Caprice, the center console rubs up against my right knee and why can I grope the passenger door panel from the driver's seat w/o even leaning over?". I can't even to the latter in my parent's . :stats: I call BS on this one. I own a Freestyle and there are nond of the issues you describe. In fact the 3rd row is pretty damned roomy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Just as an FYI to clarify why my grandfather prefers bench seats, it's because of his size. He is about 6' 4" and a large frame. He wanted to test drive the Chevrolet Malibu, but could not even get into the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You're talking front seats, not back seats. The driver's seat arrangement is kind of small in the Five Hundred (New Taurus), even compared to the Fusion, I find. Actually, that's a good point - width is a big selling point as the hip and shoulder room in Taurus/Mondeo/Fusion is very similar but in terms of superior canopy effect, the order is 1)Taurus, 2)Mondeo, 3) Fusion. For a wider hip and shoulder measurements, you need to go to Panther and Falcon for a bigger car feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Yes Ford should bring back bench seats with paddle gear-shift changes like they had in the 1960's Ford Zephyrs Edited April 21, 2008 by Ford Jellymoulds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ...There also will definitely be an EcoBoost version of the engine making at least 340hp and perhaps more (knowing Ford). I would love to see the 2.0I4 EcoBoost in the Taurus ... EcoBoost will NOT be there for Job #1. The MKS gets EcoBoost for 2010MY, but all other applications will probably be at least 1 year later. I expect to see an I4 (probably 2.5L) EcoBoost in the Taurus, but not until 2011 or 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 and speedo's that work http://www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=232308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Here's some Speedo's that work just fine. http://www.swimnsport.com/swimnsport/dept.asp?dept_id=3124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Here's some Speedo's that work just fine. http://www.swimnsport.com/swimnsport/dept.asp?dept_id=3124 :rolleyes: ................ Edited April 21, 2008 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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