And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
Looking at the fan site (Guion's post) I noticed that only CVT is available with AWD option. I don't like the sound of CVT (constant engine hum with no gear shifts), and is the 6-speed not compatible for AWD applications?
Looks like a great car, but I bet that the pictures there are of the top model. I am also glad to see them go to a more conventional stereo size. Have fun/good luck trying to replace Taurus' oval stereo...
Looks like a great car, but I bet that the pictures there are of the top model. I am also glad to see them go to a more conventional stereo size. Have fun/good luck trying to replace Taurus' oval stereo...
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
Originally Posted by muckz
Looks like a great car, but I bet that the pictures there are of the top model. I am also glad to see them go to a more conventional stereo size. Have fun/good luck trying to replace Taurus' oval stereo...
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Originally Posted by morb|d
and the tagline goes, "one new platform, 3 new cars and boundless recalls to follow. the 2005 Fords are coming.'
You would figure after almost 20 years of the same Taurus chassis, they would have most of the recalls ironed out.
Taurus will be replaced by the 500 and the "Fusion". The 3.0 duratec is worthless in the Taurus, I can just imagine in a larger, AWD car.
This is fodder for the upcoming Impala.
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Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
Why again do we need CVTs? Or, more appropriately, why for this vehicle are they offering a CVT and a six speed that betters the CVT in mileage?any speculation on the engines if this car is ever turened into RWD? maybe the 4L from the LS?
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Originally Posted by 305fan
That 200hp 3.0 Dura-tech V6 is a joke. People won't buy this car for power but many still might be disapointed in its lackluster performance. I personally think its sad to launch an all new car with an old engine (just like GM and the 3400 Equinox!
Mazda and Jaguar have managed to get some more power out of it but Ford just plods along.
I see the Buick Allure (Lacrosse in the USA) as a main competitor. However it has GM HF 3.6L
I loved the first gen Taurus SHO--that car invented the family sports sedan and what do they have now? Sqaut
Mazda and Jaguar have managed to get some more power out of it but Ford just plods along.
I see the Buick Allure (Lacrosse in the USA) as a main competitor. However it has GM HF 3.6L
I loved the first gen Taurus SHO--that car invented the family sports sedan and what do they have now? Sqaut
As for the SHO, it is greatly missed in the Ford lineup, but there's definitly something in the pipeline. Expect to see a sports sedan with SVT badging in the not so distant future.
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
Originally Posted by muckz
Looking at the fan site (Guion's post) I noticed that only CVT is available with AWD option. I don't like the sound of CVT (constant engine hum with no gear shifts), and is the 6-speed not compatible for AWD applications?
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
The poor souls at myford500.com are already fretting about how the car lacks remote start, nav, and XM... all of which are available on the 05 Grand Prix 
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
Originally Posted by PaperTarget
Yeah, but they still got a 500 instead 
Most of that stuff is easily done aftermarket (and probably cheaper too).
Most of that stuff is easily done aftermarket (and probably cheaper too).
Who cares about the aftermarket, the GP has an option. Aftermarket is aftermarket. GM offers it, Ford doesnt.
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Originally Posted by Big Als Z
Yeah..200hp, AWD slug. They should be so proud.
Who cares about the aftermarket, the GP has an option. Aftermarket is aftermarket. GM offers it, Ford doesnt.
Who cares about the aftermarket, the GP has an option. Aftermarket is aftermarket. GM offers it, Ford doesnt.
I don't think it's competing with GP...maybe more with Malibu.
The upcoming Fusion...especially in SVT guise may be a more appropriate Grand Prix competitor.
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The 500 is way bigger then the Malibu, it is more inline with the fullsize sedans, Impala, Grand Prix, LaCrosse, 300, Charger.
The Impala vs 500 battle will be big, I forsee.
The Impala vs 500 battle will be big, I forsee.
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Re: And the price for the new Ford FiveHundred is...
Originally Posted by 305fan
Just fine is totally subjective. I bet a Malibu could beat it! Although I'd never own a Malibu
I'd doubt the target market for these cars are swayed by who's got the fastest 0-60 times.
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