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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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Talking GO Ford!!!!!

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/car...uest060903.htm


LOL I love it.

Sorry if this is a repost.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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I think everyone needs to read one line of that article very carefully:

The Mustang is the 11th best selling car in the U.S. for the first five months of 2003.
Remember, we are talking about a REAR DRIVE, 4 passenger, sports coupe that comes in only a coupe and a convertible, not some family car or some type of practical AWD vehicle.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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Where is my fifty dollars?!?!?

Heck, I'd take fifty dollars to test drive an Echo!

11th best selling car for the first 5 months of '03? Pretty darn good! If this keeps up it'll definitely be in the top ten when the new model comes out.

Oh, wait...I forgot...There's no market for this car...What a pity!
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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damn it.. i didn't hear about this.. did anyone get offered this?
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Free 50 bucks for beating the **** out of a Mustang cant be bad.

Maybe GM will counter by giving away flowers to Mustang owners who test drive the ION.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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I'd go test drive one, but there is not market for these cars.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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Originally posted by CamaroJim
I'd go test drive one, but there is not market for these cars.
That's the same thing I thought while I was purchasing mine.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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Just found out more, you have to have a certain piece of paper from Ford in order to get the 50. But you could always go drive one just for the heck of it.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Originally posted by guionM
I think everyone needs to read one line of that article very carefully:

Remember, we are talking about a REAR DRIVE, 4 passenger, sports coupe that comes in only a coupe and a convertible, not some family car or some type of practical AWD vehicle.
GUIONM - I've got to edit your response...

Remember, we are talking about an INEXPENSIVE REAR DRIVE, 4 passenger, sports coupe that comes in only a coupe and a convertible, not some family car or some type of practical AWD vehicle.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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11th best selling car???. Not bad for a model that's already in its 5th year of production, and a car that many would consider impractical. The mustangs market share can only increase, thanks in part to the f-bod's departure. No surprise there.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Chuck, LMAO! that was hilarious! flowers for test driving an Ion!

On the serious side, 11th best selling car and supposedly there is no market for this kind of car, yeah right. kudos to Ford for continuing to do well with the Mustang and trying to bring members from the other camp over. damnit GM, where is our 5th gen????
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by WERM
GUIONM - I've got to edit your response...

Remember, we are talking about an INEXPENSIVE REAR DRIVE, 4 passenger, sports coupe that comes in only a coupe and a convertible, not some family car or some type of practical AWD vehicle.
Good edit.

I wonder how it compares to a Cavalier coupe? I tried finding out myself, but every place I look, it's all combined sales. If anyone can find out , please post it.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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If there is a 5th gen soon.we have to thank Ford. because it doesn't get more "in your face" that this

copy paste from blue oval article: Ford Division wants to keep the momentum going by offering 100,000 current Camaro and Firebird owners with a $50.00 test drive incentive through 30 June 2003.

The Mustang is the only remaining pony car left from the 60s era.

See Gm?
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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No more rwd Impalas, no more Camaros, Hmmm... If I ws buying a new car right now it'd be a Mustang more than likely and I have never owned a Ford before.
Old Jun 10, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Ford is kickin a$$ on a car that dates back to 1979... just imagine what's going to happen when the new Mustang comes out next year

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