Goodbye Ford??

**Mr. Man** · 04-26-2018, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by NorthShoreChiMM

I would of loved to see a new CV with updated features, new engines and their tech, would be one hell of a car

Should have built the Interceptor:

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/...eptor-concept/

**TrilogyMarauder** · 04-27-2018, 02:43 AM

Boy that front end is ugly. Now there's a car that could use a bra!

**1Marauder** · 04-27-2018, 06:56 AM

Time to update. Just make a longer, wider, taller, RWD, 4 door... Mustang.

**Invective** · 04-27-2018, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by 1Marauder

Time to update. Just make a longer, wider, taller, RWD, 4 door... Mustang.

Hmmm....Ask and Ye Shall Receive....

**88LTDCV351** · 04-27-2018, 09:33 AM

I liked the Interceptor concept. Also liked that full size Lincoln that they had as a concept also (years before they came out with the new continental). Also liked that April fools joke many years ago with the pictures of a 4 door Mustang. Oh well, guess time for everyone to eventually force move to a big truck or SUV.

**Grimrepairman** · 04-27-2018, 10:02 AM

Or buy a Chevy.

**Joe Walsh** · 04-27-2018, 10:11 AM

4 door Mustang....

Hey....Porsche makes the Panamera.

**Bigslim1** · 04-27-2018, 08:41 PM

A few things to remember here. The CAFE laws were relaxed by the current administration. Trump erased the mandate that the Obama administration put into law. This gives the automakers "carte blanc" to build what they want even if that means building more high profit trucks. The problem is the automakers did this once before. This led to the government bailouts because the price of gas went up and Detroit was building trucks and selling out of date cars that no one wanted or were not fuel efficient. Looks like Detroit is headed back down that same road. I guess if I want a new car I will have to shop KIA or Hyundai. BTW, GM will discontinue most of their car line also including the Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, Cadillac CTS, ATS and XTS as well as a slew of smaller cars.

**Joe Walsh** · 04-28-2018, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Bigslim1

A few things to remember here. The CAFE laws were relaxed by the current administration. Trump erased the mandate that the Obama administration put into law. This gives the automakers "carte blanc" to build what they want even if that means building more high profit trucks. The problem is the automakers did this once before.
This led to the government bailouts because the price of gas went up and Detroit was building trucks and selling out of date cars that no one wanted or were not fuel efficient. Looks like Detroit is headed back down that same road. I guess if I want a new car I will have to shop KIA or Hyundai. BTW, GM will discontinue most of their car line also including the Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, Cadillac CTS, ATS and XTS as well as a slew of smaller cars.

Yep....and yet Honda and Toyota will continue to sell boatloads of Accord and Camry sedans.

.... and I'll be stuck trying to navigate around those mindless lemmings
.... who wander and dawdle around the Balt/DC highways
.... texting and doing other incredibly stupid things
.... at 45 mph
.... in the left hand lane
.... clogging up traffic.

**Bondfreak13** · 04-28-2018, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Man

Should have built the Interceptor:

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/...eptor-concept/

They Did Built it.

It's call the Taurus.

**DrZ** · 04-28-2018, 05:46 PM

The worst car I owned in my life was a 1989 Ford Taurus SHO. It was fun breaking the clutch every 10k miles. Front wheel drive piece of junk made me never buy front wheel drive again- my first one and only last FWD.

**Grimrepairman** · 04-28-2018, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by DrZ

The worst car I owned in my life was a 1989 Ford Taurus SHO. It was fun breaking the clutch every 10k miles. Front wheel drive piece of junk made me never buy front wheel drive again- my first one and only last FWD.

Blasphemy!

I have known many people that have owned many different Taurus SHOs, most of which survived 100-200k miles with minimal maintenance. All while surviving more than their fair share of spirited driving.
My '92 is 378whp, and quite fun. Was my favorite car until my Marauder came along.

**Marauderjack** · 04-29-2018, 02:42 AM

High horsepower "Wrong Wheel Drive" cars are ridiculous!!

The Mustangs are FUN but they won't carry the company so I guess it's trucks and SUV "pods" for Ford's future.......SUX??

**Drewstang** · 05-01-2018, 05:29 AM

I made the Taurus mistake for 3 years. The SHO was a nice updated step from a Marauder, but the FWD bias of my 2010 model killed any fun the car could have been. even with a tune and PTO replacement it was delayed in activating the AWD system. My eyes have been wondering to Dodge ever since I sold the SHO. A 4 door high performance domestic vehicle only leaves the discontinued Chevy SS or a Charger. The SRT392 or a nicely optioned Scat Pack checks all the boxes for me.

**Mr. Man** · 05-01-2018, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Drewstang

I made the Taurus mistake for 3 years. The SHO was a nice updated step from a Marauder, but the FWD bias of my 2010 model killed any fun the car could have been.

Must be all the power in today's FWD cars. Years ago when I was skinnier I had a lot fun blasting through the twistys in a real Mini. Now even though I still dream of owning a real Mini again I would be mimicking Bubba Smith.

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