Originally posted by 2000v6SE:
The use of a Volvo platform is strictly a rumor. If someone has proof then I'll believe it. A good rumor, but still just. One is a mid-size crossover - a tall-roof wagon with all-wheel drive that would compete with the Audi Allroad, the
Volvo Cross Country, the Lexus RX 300, and the Buick Rendezvous. Nicely trimmed out with the usual bells and
whistles, this new Mercury - call it the Monterey - will use the new Volvo-based D219 "cross trainer" platform that
previously had been earmarked for the Ford brand and will sell for a premium, yet still affordable, price of under
$35,000.
By Paul Lienert / The Detroit News
Story here, towards the bottom: http://detnews.com/2002/insiders/0202/03/insider-403455.htm
P.M. Summer -- simul justus et peccator
2000 SVTour Silver Frost 374/2150 -- #9669 of 11445 total run
Blaupunkt Heidelberg with A08 Changer and RC-09 remote, Boston Acoustics, K&N, Mobil 1 and Cobra R Mobil 1 "Factory Fill" plate, 35% metallicized tint, high beams in the lows, Bill Jenkins' "off color" floor mats, and custom "koozie" cupholder (pics soon!)
96 Sable ZZZ (wife's)
Historic Ownership:
42 Dodge Powerwagon Munitions Carrier, 59 Morris Minor, 64 TBird, 69 BMW 2002 Blue Dot, 72 German Ford Mk I Capri V6, 76 Honda Accord, 82 VW Scirocco, 88 VW Jetta, 91 Ford Escort GT, 98 Countour SE Sport V6 ATX
Cars I want:
Lotus Elan S2, Austin Healy Sprite Mk I, my old BMW 2002 back.
If you think this sig is long, you oughta see my undergraduate transcripts!
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