Originally posted by RTStabler51:
You have to realize, just like us SHO guys realize. Its a Contour first. Just like a SHO is a Taurus first. Bottom line is there is no huge demand for aftermarket/performance parts for these cars. And will only continue to get worse as time goes on. Its a fact. Committed = People with a lot of money and time. MOST people in that category will not have Contours...
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by dion:
Yes, no more aftermarket support for our cars.
I would say, no more aftermarket support from those less committed.
I hear what you're saying, and yet, BAT still serves Merkur and Fiesta enthusiasts, because it fits with their business plan and "core competency" of using their connections to acquire european parts for US Cars.
There are quite a few people taking care of Merkur owners, actually, and let's face it. They're just Fords.
Yes, some vendors will drop off, and reallocate resources to "the next big thing." Others will remain to occupy the niche. Different competitive strategies.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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