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Originally posted by b0mbrman:
Originally posted by skunk:
I was reading in my motor trend that lincoln is renaming the zephyr, they are calling it the MKZ  for what ever reason. They are also replacing the 3.0 221-horse for the 250-horse 3.5 for the 2007 models.
maybe the 3.5 for the fusion isn't far behind, since they are basically the same car. Sucks that no svt versions are coming, svt would have souped up the 3.5 nice  .
Does it matter that there is no vehicle named the Fusion SVT when, for all intents and purposes, a Lincoln MKZ is exactly that?
Of course it does.
Would it matter if there was no 350Z when, for all intents and purpsoes, a G35 is exactly that?
They may have the same underpinnings but they're different cars aimed at different groups of people. Do you think the same people looking for a Fusion SVT are looking for the looks both inside and out (especially the inside) of a MKZ? Does light leather and dark wood accents scream "SVT" to you? How about soft suspension? Light, Numb Steering?
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Originally posted by b0mbrman:
Does it matter that there is no vehicle named the Fusion SVT when, for all intents and purposes, a Lincoln MKZ is exactly that?
Trust me, the 3.5L MKZ is no substitute for an SVT model.
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The sad part is they come out with this nice 3.5 duratec, with so much potental, and they don't have an svt brand  . Hmmm, maybe they will just call it the fusion s/c, like the thunderbird. Ford cannot go long without a enthusiasts division, they stopped svo only to start svt. The new 3.5 does look to be a good motor and the fusion should prove to be a great platform. I also like the looks the the lincoln, maybe I'll test drive an '07 when they come out.
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Who cares if it doesn't have a badge on it? Just make it quick, look good, and handle and they will come.
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Originally posted by b0mbrman:
Does it matter that there is no vehicle named the Fusion SVT when, for all intents and purposes, a Lincoln MKZ is exactly that?
Umm are you clueless?
Thats basically saying that all vehicle companies should only have one brand with one model of each body style. Perhaps a lesson on Marketing would help clear things up.
Originally posted by Chickens:
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Originally posted by Yummy Mummy:
Who cares if it doesn't have a badge on it? Just make it quick, look good, and handle and they will come.
Who will? 100 guys from the CEG? Fewer and fewer Americans are willing to put their faith in American cars, even if it was the same damn car.
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This just in: The new Duratec35 has been certified starting at a base of 265hp, not the previously reported 240hp. This puts the Duratec35 right in line with the competition.
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Originally posted by sigma:
This just in:
Source?
Originally posted by Chickens:
Religion can't do much for ashholes (unless you are an alterboy)
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Ford Motor Company. A press release. Probably viewable on BlueOvalNews by now. Can't see the site at work.
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