Ford: 500 news
06-30-2003, 07:25 PM
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Ford: 500 news
So far all Ford is showing of the upcoming Five Hundred is a soft rendering. But we’ve caught the real thing! Granted, it is covered in camouflage, but there is no mistaking – this is the 2005 Five Hundred.
The Chicago-built Ford Five-Hundred, code named D258, has obvious European influences in its overall design. Powered by a Duratec 3.0-liter V-6, the Five Hundred will be offered with either a six-speed automatic transmission or a CVT. Front-wheel drive will be standard, with an all-wheel drive option available.
The Five Hundred will be sharing its platform with the future Freestyle crossover and is expected to be at dealerships sometime in 2004. We’re anticipating pricing in the $25,000 to $30,000 range.
06-30-2003, 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by phil2
can you say bloated taurus
can you say bloated taurus
Calling this a bloated Taurus is like calling the CL a bloated RSX.
Hopefully this car will look like the concept drawings -
07-01-2003, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by cusdaddy
I like the Zebra paint design. Hopefully it's an option
J/K
I like the Zebra paint design. Hopefully it's an option
J/K
07-01-2003, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by heyitsme
i love how brenda pritty gets these pics but can't walk 10 feet closer to get an interior shot.
i love how brenda pritty gets these pics but can't walk 10 feet closer to get an interior shot.
07-01-2003, 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by EdgarFanCLS
The 500 isn't even going to be in the same class as the Taurus, which will be replaced by the Ford Futura. This car is sized between the Taurus and the Crown Vic and priced in a different market.
Calling this a bloated Taurus is like calling the CL a bloated RSX.
Hopefully this car will look like the concept drawings -
The 500 isn't even going to be in the same class as the Taurus, which will be replaced by the Ford Futura. This car is sized between the Taurus and the Crown Vic and priced in a different market.
Calling this a bloated Taurus is like calling the CL a bloated RSX.
Hopefully this car will look like the concept drawings -
Agreed on all of the above.
07-01-2003, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by gavriil
The Zebra coloring is there because it fools spy photo lenses. It will not be an option, I am certain.
The Zebra coloring is there because it fools spy photo lenses. It will not be an option, I am certain.
07-04-2003, 03:53 AM
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My girlfriend and I saw the EXACT car in the spy photos on I-275 southbound just north of I-96. I didn't get a chance to snap a picture because he took a different expressway than me. :o
07-04-2003, 05:26 AM
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We got one in our garage @ work. The interior is pretty nice... Haven't driven one yet... might get to in a couple more months.
There's a station wagon as well... Not the most exciting car.
There's a station wagon as well... Not the most exciting car.
07-09-2003, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by gavriil
The Zebra coloring is there because it fools spy photo lenses. It will not be an option, I am certain.
The Zebra coloring is there because it fools spy photo lenses. It will not be an option, I am certain.
12-23-2003, 11:29 PM
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nice job heyitsme, that doesn't look half bad.
12-24-2003, 07:35 AM
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it's like an Avalon, A6, 95 taurus lovechild.
12-26-2003, 03:25 PM
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That is the 2004 Mondeo ST220.
That's a good lookin car IMO
edit: GD Ford ... How the hell could that car NOT sell here? The preponderance of marketing arms driving manufacturer distribution decisions is just galactically asinine.
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Originally posted by MattPegan
Ford 'Futura'. you've gotta be kidding me. why don't they name every car with numbers like the 500...some car names are just terrible...
Ford 'Futura'. you've gotta be kidding me. why don't they name every car with numbers like the 500...some car names are just terrible...
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Originally posted by charliemike
Sorry for the size, don't have image editing software.
That is the 2004 Mondeo ST220.
That's a good lookin car IMO
edit: GD Ford ... How the hell could that car NOT sell here? The preponderance of marketing arms driving manufacturer distribution decisions is just galactically asinine.
Sorry for the size, don't have image editing software.
That is the 2004 Mondeo ST220.
That's a good lookin car IMO
edit: GD Ford ... How the hell could that car NOT sell here? The preponderance of marketing arms driving manufacturer distribution decisions is just galactically asinine.
12-27-2003, 10:10 AM
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That car is beautiful. Why doesn't Ford sell that EXACT car here? I am sure it would be a hit!
That car is beautiful. Why doesn't Ford sell that EXACT car here? I am sure it would be a hit!
As screwed up as Europeans can appear to some of us sometimes, they have far better looking cars
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Originally posted by Maximized
That car is beautiful. Why doesn't Ford sell that EXACT car here? I am sure it would be a hit!
That car is beautiful. Why doesn't Ford sell that EXACT car here? I am sure it would be a hit!
12-28-2003, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by gavriil
Beacuse Ford's NA Marketing division said that another car would be more appropriate. It ended up being the...Ford Taurus. Imagine...
Beacuse Ford's NA Marketing division said that another car would be more appropriate. It ended up being the...Ford Taurus. Imagine...
These marketing morons are doing the same thing. Limiting our choices by telling us what is good for us. Yet no one says anything. I don't understand.
