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Originally posted by Viss1:
Does anyone know anything about the Cross Trainer platform? Is it shared with anything (besides the 500)? All new, apparently, although I heard Volvo V-60 rumors awhile back. Nick and J are STILL talking about bringing in the Mondeo. The 500 announcement doesn't change that.
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The use of a Volvo platform is strictly a rumor. If someone has proof then I'll believe it.
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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!)
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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.
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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.
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Originally posted by 2000v6SE:
"I doubt very much if Ford build quality has improved at all."
According to the Detroit News, Ford's turnaround for quality is working. And, no 2002 Foci were recalled. (Correct me if wrong) Also, no f ups for the new 2003 Expeditions being built now
If they f up again, guess what? They are done, so I think this time they may finally get it. That's heartening to hear that thing's are getting a bit better. I still have my heart set on an Alfa 156 though. 
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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 Only if your out of your mind ("affordable"), what percentage of the population feel this is affordable? What ever it is, that percentage is shrinking rapidly. Paul
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$35K is the magic number. Gonna be tough for the Five Hundred in that market, though. Doesn't sound like it's aimed at enthusiasts - no MTX, "tall seating position," etc.
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MArko you are afraid of a Ford and its reliability but you want a Alfa ??? Or for that matter any Italian car?
I hear ya I would love a 156GTA but I cant afford that and a second car to go with it!
Actually I heard that there was some rumors passed around form management that the next Ford factories that close would be those with the worst quality control. Probably just bull but a good idea none the less! Keep those workers honest!
Any Ford employess heard of this?
Either way Mondeo or F500 both look pretty good.
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Originally posted by Viss1:
$35K is the magic number. Gonna be tough for the Five Hundred in that market, though. Doesn't sound like it's aimed at enthusiasts - no MTX, "tall seating position," etc. The $35K figure is for Lienert's imaginary Mercury "crossdresser" vehicle. The Ford 500 should be in the mid-twenties. I recently read that 97% of all new cars are automatics now. Maybe a "tiptonic" type will be offered.
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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.
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Originally posted by kerrychin:
Dang, that's exciting news! As I understand, the 2nd generation Mondeo was designed by the guy who designed the current gen Passat, and who left VW for Ford (J. Mays??).
Basically a Jaguar X-Type for the rest of us.
Kerry 3rd gen mondeo!
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