Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:10 am
Surprised no one has mentioned the death of the sedan as Ford is phasing them out of it's lineup. Among those being axed is the Fiesta too.
Because sometimes even national leaders just want to hang out
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Costa Fierro wrote:Surprised no one has mentioned the death of the sedan as Ford is phasing them out of it's lineup. Among those being axed is the Fiesta too.
Freezic Vast wrote:Costa Fierro wrote:Surprised no one has mentioned the death of the sedan as Ford is phasing them out of it's lineup. Among those being axed is the Fiesta too.
That is some of the worst car-related news I've heard all year long.
Costa Fierro wrote:Surprised no one has mentioned the death of the sedan as Ford is phasing them out of it's lineup. Among those being axed is the Fiesta too.
Auzkhia wrote:Costa Fierro wrote:Surprised no one has mentioned the death of the sedan as Ford is phasing them out of it's lineup. Among those being axed is the Fiesta too.
Still I wish there was no import ban so I could get a grey market Mondeo
Cannot think of a name wrote:Petrolheadia wrote:It's a goddamn Fusion, but slower.
But in the first TOCA Touring Car Challenge game for Playstation once you got the hang of the game the only way to make it even slightly hard was to use the Mondeo. Then if you f'd up the first three races they'd axe you for underperforming even though your teammate finished last in all three.
Petrolheadia wrote:Auzkhia wrote:Still I wish there was no import ban so I could get a grey market Mondeo
It's a goddamn Fusion, but slower.
Also, Ford's SUV-centric approach was not the problem - it was the low-profit-margin business model. In fact, if your company works like that, you have to make more expensive products (e.g. crossovers instead of sedans) to have enough cash.
Cannot think of a name wrote:Gas is almost back to $4 a gallon in LA.
Auzkhia wrote:Cannot think of a name wrote:As long as they're not making the headlights square I think people will roll with it.
Been there done that
Soviet Spud Land wrote:By the way, my opinions on Tesla are a mixed bag. Their cars are all right, but seriously? Sending cars into space is literally the stupidest thing I have hear during in a long time. One upside though, their screens are nice. 6-10
Soviet Spud Land wrote:And to start another brand discussion. What I said you guys' opinion on Mini's and BMW? I reallly like both o fthesencompanies. Their cars are great, and the tech I see outstanding.
Cannot think of a name wrote:Any one have a car they 'discovered' through video games. Not necessarily a car you've never heard of, but developed a fondness for because it got you through on an addition of Forza or GT.
I have two, one more likely than the other. The first GT I lost my memory card and had to start over. Having already made it pretty far I was rushing through the game. Which means I was taking trophy cars and leapfrogging through the challenges. At one point I acquired an unassuming WRX wagon. That wagon was fine against other cars in its class and I had gotten used to the way it cornered and liked the all wheel drive, so I kept modifying it. Soon it was in races against Camaros and Mustangs and Vipers and Corvettes. I had a strict 'no racing tires until the race modification' rule for no reason so it was drifting widely through the turns with the engined tuned past the tires. Still was winning because it was a video game. Started saying things like "Wave to my dog as I pass you!" and "OUTTA THE WAY! I bought ice cream at the store and it's a hot day!" Then I race modified it and it took me through three of the four core series in the original GT. I think I got it by winning the first in a Miata.
The second is my '67 Cougar XR7 from I think GT 2 or 3. For some reason I just kept obsessively dialing that bastard in until it actually handled well and I could stomp on the gas without losing the rear end entirely. It was painted a cool dark blue that the computer tells me was purple and I thought it looked pimp as hell in the replays.
So every once in a while I see an early WRX wagon or old Cougar and think I might be interested then remind myself that it won't be the video game car and I certainly won't be able to drive it the way I did.
Soviet Spud Land wrote:And to start another brand discussion. What I said you guys' opinion on Mini's and BMW? I reallly like both o fthesencompanies. Their cars are great, and the tech I see outstanding.
Cannot think of a name wrote:Any one have a car they 'discovered' through video games. Not necessarily a car you've never heard of, but developed a fondness for because it got you through on an addition of Forza or GT.
I have two, one more likely than the other. The first GT I lost my memory card and had to start over. Having already made it pretty far I was rushing through the game. Which means I was taking trophy cars and leapfrogging through the challenges. At one point I acquired an unassuming WRX wagon. That wagon was fine against other cars in its class and I had gotten used to the way it cornered and liked the all wheel drive, so I kept modifying it. Soon it was in races against Camaros and Mustangs and Vipers and Corvettes. I had a strict 'no racing tires until the race modification' rule for no reason so it was drifting widely through the turns with the engined tuned past the tires. Still was winning because it was a video game. Started saying things like "Wave to my dog as I pass you!" and "OUTTA THE WAY! I bought ice cream at the store and it's a hot day!" Then I race modified it and it took me through three of the four core series in the original GT. I think I got it by winning the first in a Miata.
The second is my '67 Cougar XR7 from I think GT 2 or 3. For some reason I just kept obsessively dialing that bastard in until it actually handled well and I could stomp on the gas without losing the rear end entirely. It was painted a cool dark blue that the computer tells me was purple and I thought it looked pimp as hell in the replays.
So every once in a while I see an early WRX wagon or old Cougar and think I might be interested then remind myself that it won't be the video game car and I certainly won't be able to drive it the way I did.
Cannot think of a name wrote:Any one have a car they 'discovered' through video games. Not necessarily a car you've never heard of, but developed a fondness for because it got you through on an addition of Forza or GT.
I have two, one more likely than the other. The first GT I lost my memory card and had to start over. Having already made it pretty far I was rushing through the game. Which means I was taking trophy cars and leapfrogging through the challenges. At one point I acquired an unassuming WRX wagon. That wagon was fine against other cars in its class and I had gotten used to the way it cornered and liked the all wheel drive, so I kept modifying it. Soon it was in races against Camaros and Mustangs and Vipers and Corvettes. I had a strict 'no racing tires until the race modification' rule for no reason so it was drifting widely through the turns with the engined tuned past the tires. Still was winning because it was a video game. Started saying things like "Wave to my dog as I pass you!" and "OUTTA THE WAY! I bought ice cream at the store and it's a hot day!" Then I race modified it and it took me through three of the four core series in the original GT. I think I got it by winning the first in a Miata.
The second is my '67 Cougar XR7 from I think GT 2 or 3. For some reason I just kept obsessively dialing that bastard in until it actually handled well and I could stomp on the gas without losing the rear end entirely. It was painted a cool dark blue that the computer tells me was purple and I thought it looked pimp as hell in the replays.
So every once in a while I see an early WRX wagon or old Cougar and think I might be interested then remind myself that it won't be the video game car and I certainly won't be able to drive it the way I did.
Auzkhia wrote:This is a big mistake especially if gas prices soar liked they did in 2008, I can see them withdrawing the Fiesta from the USDM and killing of the cramped Taurus, but killing the Fusion? No, that will be a mistake they will regret. So they will keep a rugged Focus hatch and the Mustang. The crossover trend is a bit frustrating to enthusiasts, though it's not like economy sedans were sporty, but still can be chucked around unlike a crossover SUV. Americans won't buy small cars unless they have lift kit, apparently. I still vow to never drive a crossover SUV ever, at least I can have the dang Mustang. Still I wish there was no import ban so I could get a grey market Mondeo, or just stick with panther bodies until they become no longer viable as a daily, which hopefully won't happen.
I hope it won't affect Lincoln, I like the MKZ and Continental, the MKZ with a 400hp 3.0 ecoboost V6. is quick and it looks more stylish than any Audi or BMW.