td284 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Is that a Freestyle, or the Mercury version, hiding behind the 08 Montego? Same wheels, same mirrors--must be Mercury. Photo as seen in Detroit News LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick986 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Yea, that's Mercurys new version of the Freestyle. Meta one I think its called? Sorry to hijack, but does anyone notice the pod on the A-pillar (driver's side)? Looks like its molded into the plastic there...any idea what it is? Speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Sorry to hijack, but does anyone notice the pod on the A-pillar (driver's side)? Looks like its molded into the plastic there...any idea what it is? Speaker? Boost gauge for the Twin-Turbo 350HP 3.5L V6 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Boost gauge for the Twin-Turbo 350HP 3.5L V6 :lol: I'd shit myself if that was true LOL :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'd shit myself if that was true LOL :D I would too, but then again. they might just be muling the engine in the new body .. for MKS or simply for engine development Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Looking through the camo on the front of the Montego...it looks like it will be a very sharp looking car from what I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGuy80 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 With Mountaineer sales falling, I hope we actually get the "new-wait-discontinued-wait-not-discontinued-who-the-hell-knows" Freestyle-based Merc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Cougar Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 With Mountaineer sales falling, I hope we actually get the "new-wait-discontinued-wait-not-discontinued-who-the-hell-knows" Freestyle-based Merc! I agree with that! The Freestyle-based Merc fits with where Mercury is heading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DearbornDerek Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) Yea, that's Mercurys new version of the Freestyle. Meta one I think its called? Sorry to hijack, but does anyone notice the pod on the A-pillar (driver's side)? Looks like its molded into the plastic there...any idea what it is? Speaker? I believe it's a tach. Teams from Chicago were just finishing the Mercury "freestyle" when I transfered into the N.M.P.D.C. (new model products development center or "pilot plant") to work on the next gen 150. I thought it was a Ford at first, they did not put any mercury emblams on it at all. It looked pretty good up close. Edited May 23, 2006 by DearbornDerek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 "I agree with that! The Freestyle-based Merc fits with where Mercury is heading." Well...do we know where Mercury is headed? Does FORD even know where Mercury is headed? Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 "I agree with that! The Freestyle-based Merc fits with where Mercury is heading." Well...do we know where Mercury is headed? Does FORD even know where Mercury is headed? Hmmm.... Isnt that what Mark Fields figured out with the way forward plan? I do have to say Jill Wagner was a good choice so far for Mercury :D :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I'm seeing a ton of Freestyles and 500's around here in CT. They can't be doing too badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteredog Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I'm seeing a ton of Freestyles and 500's around here in CT. They can't be doing too badly. They're selling well in Michigan and northern Ohio from what I see. The Freestyle looks like it's become the official suburban "hockey mom" vehicle in metro Detroit. On a recent trip in northern Michigan I stopped for lunch at a roadside diner and when I left I noticed that of 8 cars in the parking lot 5 were either Monegos, ncluding mine, Fivehundreds, or Freestyles, at least one with Illinois plates. I think the big problem is that in some parts of the country for many people the term "domestic family car" has become an oxymoron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Yea, that's Mercurys new version of the Freestyle. Meta one I think its called? Sorry to hijack, but does anyone notice the pod on the A-pillar (driver's side)? Looks like its molded into the plastic there...any idea what it is? Speaker? I hope they come up with a better name than Meta One. I can't see myself telling anyone I drive a car that sounds like a vitamin or weight loss pill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Magellan ok then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Magellan ok then ? Its better than Meta One... but it makes me think of those stupid Dr. Scholls gellin'ads. I wish they hadn't used Monterey on the minivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGuy80 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 (edited) Well...do we know where Mercury is headed? Does FORD even know where Mercury is headed? Hmmm.... IMO the Mercury brand has begun to develop the clearest brand image of the American marques. A slightly more urban, metro looking vehicle with lots of lines and aluminum that is marketing itself toward a slightly more cultured, feminine audience. The only models that are holding the brand back are the Grand Marquis and Monterey, and the Montego to a slightly lesser extent. Ford is still stuck between being an all American brand (Mustang, F-150), euro-sporty (Fusion, Focus), and an older person's ride of choice (Five Hundred, Crown Vic). It can't decide if it should compete with Toyota or Dodge. (Obviously it has to compete with both, but it doesn't have its own, unique point of view.) Lincoln is all over the map with perception as being both an oldster's brand and having a limited lineup. It's going to take a lot more than an alphabetic naming scheme to erase the longstanding image of this neglected brand. The benefit Mercury has is that most people probably don't have as strong a connotation (one way or another) to the brand as they do for Ford or Lincoln. Edited May 26, 2006 by OrlandoGuy80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 IMO the Mercury brand has begun to develop the clearest brand image of the American marques. A slightly more urban, metro looking vehicle with lots of lines and aluminum that is marketing itself toward a slightly more cultured, feminine audience. The only models that are holding the brand back are the Grand Marquis and Monterey, and the Montego to a slightly lesser extent. Ford is still stuck between being an all American brand (Mustang, F-150), euro-sporty (Fusion, Focus), and an older person's ride of choice (Five Hundred, Crown Vic). It can't decide if it should compete with Toyota or Dodge. (Obviously it has to compete with both, but it doesn't have its own, unique point of view.) Lincoln is all over the map with perception as being both an oldster's brand and having a limited lineup. It's going to take a lot more than an alphabetic naming scheme to erase the longstanding image of this neglected brand. The benefit Mercury has is that most people probably don't have as strong a connotation (one way or another) to the brand as they do for Ford or Lincoln. pretty much... I agree. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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