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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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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:
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