Author: MB Software Solutions General Account
Posted: 2008-07-24 16:28:15 Link
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_ford
imo, it seems like it's always bad news for Ford. I personally think
their quality hasn't been Job #1 (as their commercials used to tout) for
years, their models haven't been as nice as the foreign cars for many
years (although some are decent), and the don't hold their value for
anything. They're basically worthless when you go to trade them in for
your next car.
On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 3:28 PM, MB Software Solutions General Account
<mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com> wrote:
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_ford
>
> imo, it seems like it's always bad news for Ford. I personally think
> their quality hasn't been Job #1 (as their commercials used to tout) for
> years, their models haven't been as nice as the foreign cars for many
> years (although some are decent), and the don't hold their value for
> anything. They're basically worthless when you go to trade them in for
> your next car.
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I wonder why it will take so long to get the Euro style of car over
and produced in America?
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Sr. Production Systems Programmer
Mimeo.com
Memphis TN
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Author: richmondeagle@comcast.net
Posted: 2008-07-24 17:45:48 Link
>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_ford
>imo, it seems like it's always bad news for Ford. I personally think
>their quality hasn't been Job #1 (as their commercials used to tout) for
>years, their models haven't been as nice as the foreign cars for many
>years (although some are decent), and the don't hold their value for
>anything. They're basically worthless when you go to trade them in for
>your next car.
Nah, they are "too big to fail". Big Brother is going to take more of our money and bail them out... probably not doing anything about the ridiculous union contracts that are driving the company to bankruptcy. I've had several Fords and they weren't too bad, although none have been econoboxes. In fact, it's been many years since I've had a furrin car, and except for a few, wouldn't have one in my garage.
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Larry Miller
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Author: Kristyne McDaniel
Posted: 2008-07-24 19:44:31 Link
Larry,
> In fact, it's been many years since I've had a furrin car,
> and except for a few, wouldn't have one in my garage.
Steve and I have had nothing but Ford vehicles for over a decade. The
Escape, Focus, and Fusion are helping the automaker change over to the new
tastes in vehicles. I think they'll be OK after a period of adjustment.
Kristyne McDaniel
http://www.shamrocktrails.com/legal/
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't.... you are right.
-- Henry Ford
American cars suck big time. I will only buy Japanese cars until the Americans stop selling crapola.
I've had my used honda accord since 2004 with zero problems. Zero.
************************************************************************
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--- On Thu, 7/24/08, Kristyne McDaniel <newsbox@mcstyles.com> wrote:
> From: Kristyne McDaniel <newsbox@mcstyles.com>
> Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
> To: "'ProFox Email List'" <profox@leafe.com>
> Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7:44 PM
> Larry,
>
> > In fact, it's been many years since I've had
> a furrin car,
> > and except for a few, wouldn't have one in my
> garage.
>
> Steve and I have had nothing but Ford vehicles for over a
> decade. The
> Escape, Focus, and Fusion are helping the automaker change
> over to the new
> tastes in vehicles. I think they'll be OK after a
> period of adjustment.
>
> Kristyne McDaniel
> http://www.shamrocktrails.com/legal/
>
> Whether you think you can, or you think you can't....
> you are right.
> -- Henry Ford
>
>
>
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Author: Wolfe, Stephen S Civ USAF AMC 6 MDSS/SGSI
Posted: 2008-07-25 08:23:07 Link
Mike, what kind of gas mileage are you getting on your Accord and how
many miles do you have on it? The reason I ask is because I'm seriously
thinking about getting a 2005 Accord as my 'work'/car pool vehicle.
v/r
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Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:31 PM
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Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
American cars suck big time. I will only buy Japanese cars until the
Americans stop selling crapola.
I've had my used Honda accord since 2004 with zero problems. Zero.
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--- On Thu, 7/24/08, Kristyne McDaniel <newsbox@mcstyles.com> wrote:
> From: Kristyne McDaniel <newsbox@mcstyles.com>
> Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
> To: "'ProFox Email List'" <profox@leafe.com>
> Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7:44 PM
> Larry,
>=20
> > In fact, it's been many years since I've had
> a furrin car,=20
> > and except for a few, wouldn't have one in my
> garage. =20
>=20
> Steve and I have had nothing but Ford vehicles for over a
> decade. The
> Escape, Focus, and Fusion are helping the automaker change
> over to the new
> tastes in vehicles. I think they'll be OK after a
> period of adjustment.
> =20
> Kristyne McDaniel
> http://www.shamrocktrails.com/legal/
> =20
> Whether you think you can, or you think you can't....
> you are right.
> -- Henry Ford
>=20
>=20
>=20
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Author: richmondeagle@comcast.net
Posted: 2008-07-25 09:53:19 Link
>Steve and I have had nothing but Ford vehicles for over a decade. The
>Escape, Focus, and Fusion are helping the automaker change over to the new
>tastes in vehicles. I think they'll be OK after a period of adjustment.
I've had Tbirds, Marquis, etc. and now my wife drives a Mustang. One of the things people tend to forget with the rounded, lump designs of most cars is that short people can't always tell where the corners are in tight places. We got the Mustang because the sharp lines on the front fenders and the spoiler on the back let her (all five feet tall) see where ends of the car are.
It's actually her second one as the first one was destroyed by coming in contact with a GMC Suburban. It was then that I appreciated the heavier car with a little more bulk surrounding the passenger compartment. I'm not sure one of the econoboxes would have faired so well. The trend toward smaller, lighter vehicles, while saving fuel, I believe, will cost lives.
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On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 3:53 PM, <richmondeagle@comcast.net> wrote:
> It's actually her second one as the first one was destroyed by coming in contact with a GMC Suburban. It was then that I appreciated the heavier car with a little more bulk surrounding the passenger compartment. I'm not sure one of the econoboxes would have faired so well. The trend toward smaller, lighter vehicles, while saving fuel, I believe, will cost lives.
>
> --
Really...?
http://www.euroncap.com/Content-CarClass/b9daf426-e95a-43af-bea9-c5d2e7388aef/pick-up.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/roadster_sports.aspx
IOW it's the way it's made which is important ....
A+
jml
I only really test the gas mileage on vacation, so I get 30 on the highway, pretty close in the city. It's a 4 cylinder.
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--- On Fri, 7/25/08, Wolfe, Stephen S Civ USAF AMC 6 MDSS/SGSI <Stephen.Wolfe@macdill.af.mil> wrote:
> From: Wolfe, Stephen S Civ USAF AMC 6 MDSS/SGSI <Stephen.Wolfe@macdill.af.mil>
> Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
> To: "ProFox Email List" <profox@leafe.com>
> Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:23 AM
> Mike, what kind of gas mileage are you getting on your
> Accord and how
> many miles do you have on it? The reason I ask is because
> I'm seriously
> thinking about getting a 2005 Accord as my
> 'work'/car pool vehicle.
>
> v/r
>
>
> //SIGNED//
>
> Stephen S. Wolfe, YA2, DAF
> 6th MDG Data Services Manager
> 6th MDG Information System Security Officer
> Comm (813) 827-9994 DSN 651-9994
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: profox-bounces@leafe.com
> [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On
> Behalf Of Michael Madigan
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 10:31 PM
> To: ProFox Email List
> Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
>
> American cars suck big time. I will only buy Japanese cars
> until the
> Americans stop selling crapola.
>
> I've had my used Honda accord since 2004 with zero
> problems. Zero.
>
> ************************************************************************
> Right Wing Mike
>
>
> Bigfoot Hates Obama
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/rightwingmike/5690856
>
> I Wish Hillary had married OJ
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/rightwingmike/4236924
>
>
> --- On Thu, 7/24/08, Kristyne McDaniel
> <newsbox@mcstyles.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Kristyne McDaniel <newsbox@mcstyles.com>
> > Subject: RE: [OT] How long before Ford goes under?
> > To: "'ProFox Email List'"
> <profox@leafe.com>
> > Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7:44 PM
> > Larry,
> >
> > > In fact, it's been many years since
> I've had
> > a furrin car,
> > > and except for a few, wouldn't have one in my
> > garage.
> >
> > Steve and I have had nothing but Ford vehicles for
> over a
> > decade. The
> > Escape, Focus, and Fusion are helping the automaker
> change
> > over to the new
> > tastes in vehicles. I think they'll be OK after a
> > period of adjustment.
> >
> > Kristyne McDaniel
> > http://www.shamrocktrails.com/legal/
> >
> > Whether you think you can, or you think you
> can't....
> > you are right.
> > -- Henry Ford
> >
> >
> >
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> KristyneMB
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Author: MB Software Solutions General Account
Posted: 2008-07-25 13:42:07 Link
richmondeagle@comcast.net wrote:
> The trend toward smaller, lighter vehicles, while saving fuel, I believe, will cost lives.
Population control. <gd&r>