Which US car would you drive.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Again, with today's global auto economy, there is no real such thing anymore as an " American " car per se, but assuming you mean an American NAMEPLATE, depending on my budget, it would be one of three vehicles....the Cadillac STS ( especially an AWD version ), an AWD Ford Five Hundred / Mercury Montego, or the Lincoln Zephyr. ( I like the 300C / Magnum / Charger but find the interiors and the fit-and-finish too cheap )
But I agree with your general impression of the Five Hundred/Montego and think as you do that they are quite a step in the right direction for Ford. Once they replace the current 3.0 liter with the new 3.5 liter in 2007/2008 it'll be a very competitive car.
M.
Last edited by videcormeum; May 11, 2006 at 03:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by videcormeum
Have you driven the AWD Five Hundred? I have, and I think that CVT is horrible.
But I agree with your general impression of the Five Hundred/Montego and think as you do that they are quite a step in the right direction for Ford. Once they replace the current 3.0 liter with the new 3.5 liter in 2007/2008 it'll be a very competitive car.
M.
But I agree with your general impression of the Five Hundred/Montego and think as you do that they are quite a step in the right direction for Ford. Once they replace the current 3.0 liter with the new 3.5 liter in 2007/2008 it'll be a very competitive car.
M.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...view+2006+ford
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Again, with today's global auto economy, there is no real such thing anymore as an " American " car per se, but assuming you mean an American NAMEPLATE, depending on my budget, it would be one of three vehicles....the Cadillac STS ( especially an AWD version ), an AWD Ford Five Hundred / Mercury Montego, or the Lincoln Zephyr. ( I like the 300C / Magnum / Charger but find the interiors and the fit-and-finish too cheap )
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Have I driven a Ford Five Hundred? This should answer your question:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...view+2006+ford
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...view+2006+ford
M.
Good thread shawnmack
I had thought before...what would we buy if no lexus, mb, bmw, audi, acura, infiniti..........
Fortunately, our family have only owned 2 domestics in our lifetime-a 79 chevette and an 83? buick skylark
Hmmm almost the same as ATSOU
Sedan: 300C SRT-8/Caddy sts-V
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8/Navigator
Sports: Saturn Sky/C6
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
I had thought before...what would we buy if no lexus, mb, bmw, audi, acura, infiniti..........
Fortunately, our family have only owned 2 domestics in our lifetime-a 79 chevette and an 83? buick skylark
Originally Posted by ATSOU
Sedan: 300C SRT-8
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Sports: Pontiac GTO
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Sports: Pontiac GTO
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Sedan: 300C SRT-8/Caddy sts-V
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8/Navigator
Sports: Saturn Sky/C6
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Good thread shawnmack
I had thought before...what would we buy if no lexus, mb, bmw, audi, acura, infiniti..........
Fortunately, our family have only owned 2 domestics in our lifetime-a 79 chevette and an 83? buick skylark
Hmmm almost the same as ATSOU
Sedan: 300C SRT-8/Caddy sts-V
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8/Navigator
Sports: Saturn Sky/C6
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
I had thought before...what would we buy if no lexus, mb, bmw, audi, acura, infiniti..........
Fortunately, our family have only owned 2 domestics in our lifetime-a 79 chevette and an 83? buick skylark
Hmmm almost the same as ATSOU
Sedan: 300C SRT-8/Caddy sts-V
SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8/Navigator
Sports: Saturn Sky/C6
Impossible to afford: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
I do think all my choises are the best bang for ur bucks.......
well, besides the Saleen S7 which cost more than my house.
