SuperCleanLGT Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I want to start by saying I will not own a Ford product, but: The next gen fusion is going to have a turbo 3.6 v6 w/ over 300hp connected to their awd. Not sure of pricing but is sounds interesting... Same w/their Lincoln counterpart and the Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkjohnson1950 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 And you know this how? You're just jealous that the Voices talk to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCleanLGT Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Motor Trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCleanLGT Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm holding it in my hand let me try to find it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCleanLGT Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_vehicles/112_0803_2010_ford_mustang/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gf2020 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 http://www.lincoln.com/reachhigher/?searchid=444987|23455561|170517197 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_MKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 depends how you like the s60 platform...i believe that is what fords auto awd is based on. if you cant design...you buy a company and raid it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCleanLGT Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 The article in the mag sounds more concrete than all the maybes in the online article. We shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ford is a much better company that they were ten years ago. They've gotten on board with 6 speed autos and even offer more MTs than they used to. They've got a solid 3.5L and supposedly a great 2.5L in the works as well. They just need to dump their 3.0L as the 3.5L has more power and is more efficient. Don't expect any changes in today's, base 4.0-liter V-6 offering, as its prime purpose is motivating low-end and rental-fleet Mustangs. This is dumb. The 4.0L puts out minimal power and with poor efficieny. Hell, my LGT could beat an Auto one, maybe not a MT. Again, Ford should put the 3.5L in there, which I had thought that they were going to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ford may change the engine with the high gas prices. A 3.6L turbo engine in a heavier AWD car like a Lincoln will get terrible gas mileage. Cars that get less than 20 mpg city will be a hard sell in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ford may change the engine with the high gas prices. A 3.6L turbo engine in a heavier AWD car like a Lincoln will get terrible gas mileage. Cars that get less than 20 mpg city will be a hard sell in the future. You do have a point. Will people want a high powered Fusion? Or would replacing the current 3.0L Fusion with the 3.5L be enough? However, it may have an advantage being direct injected and all For example: ES350/Camry V6: 3.5L 268 HP, 19/28 MPG GS350: Direct injected 3.5L 303 HP 19/28 MPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 yes direct injection is a awesome design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkjohnson1950 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Not a fan of Ford AWD tech, still could be quite interesting. And I swore I would NEVER even consider another Ford!! You're just jealous that the Voices talk to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 There was only 2 fords i would ever buy, mercury marauder, 03/04 cobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I would not own a Ford period. (At least not in the US) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 There is a reason they call the 03/04 cobra the terminator, because its a sick ass setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCleanLGT Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I would never own a Ford either but I do think it is a step in the right direction for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 We've had good luck with Fords. Our truck was sold running perfectly at 165K. A co-worker has had two Explorers, also sold running well with 326,000 and 200,000 miles, respectively. He owned a 98 Outback and had more problems with it than the Explorers. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I was reading up on subarus and reliability and i cant remember what test it was but soem magazine was doin and endurance test and at 66kmiles LGT they were testing broke. I have owned ford and gm SUVs and small trucks with over 150kmiels on them and still running like champs, hell my dads 97 1500 z71 was put through hell and back as we towed boats and campers atleast 10 times a summer for 3-5 hours drives, we used it for hunting which meant it was offroading often and we sold it with 168kmiles, the only thing to go was the rear diff@ 140kmiles. The times of american made vehicles being unreliable are and have been over. The 3.8liter gm engine was named the most reliable engine a couple years in a row, people who think ford and GM and think unrelibalbe are just plain dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 My parents had a 1993 Buick Regal Gransport with that 3.8 liter engine. It had over 200K miles before my sister ran it into the ground from not taking good care of it. Ford and GM make great engines, its just the North American styling that generally bothers me. If they would bring over their Aussie and European models, now that would be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Lol, i agree somewhat, like i said the 03/04 cobras i think look sick http://pws.cablespeed.com/~lance_evans/16_2003%20Mustang%20Cobra%20SVT.jpg Gts are common and ugly looking though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 ^ While I know the Cobra has a lot potential, it still look like a GT, IMHO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 somewhat, it has a different rear bumper, front bumper, ground effects, spolier and the headlights are assmebled differently, and rims not to mention 16 more valves, a 6 speed, and a supercharger lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I posted elsewhere that my brother has a choice of a Mariner or Escape for a company car. I suggester Mariner, but if I had to pick a Ford product for myself I think I would have to go with the Milan. It is classy looking and the guages are pretty neat if I thinking of the right Mercury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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