Comparison with new Ford models
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Originally Posted by RC688' post='1065903' date='Dec 2 2009, 06:47 AM
How can you compare a FORD to BMW
is like you are trying to compare a house in Beverly Hill and East LA ![Doh](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/doh.gif)
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Yeah, Ford doesn't hold up a candle to a BMW, whatever that means.. hehehehe
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Originally Posted by pantherfan69' post='1066308' date='Dec 2 2009, 06:02 AM
I have owned 5 different fords over the years and all of them were completely problem free (cant say the same about the 1 dodge i owned though). Take a look at the feature list, size of vehicle, HP ratings, etc and you will see those ford models do realtively match up against the BMW 3 (fusion sport) and the 5 series (taurus SHO).
Its not about price, its about what ya get for the money, just like the mazdaspeed3 was shown to have equal or better build quality to a bmw 335, handling felt near identical, and it is half the price with similar options.
Dont get me wrong, I love the feel of my e60, but people need to give other car manufacturers a chance, just because its american built does NOT mean its not a quality vehicle, the fusion beat out BMW (and everyone else) for the motor trend car of the year even![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
I am not looking for folks bashing american cars, just wondering if anyone has test driven the new fords, and can compare then, i expect the interior to stack up, its mostly the handling and "feel" that I could see being the distinguishing factor.
As to a comparison to a house in beverly hills to one somewhere else, that is a good analogy, in Beverly Hills for 2 million dollars you get a 2000 square foot hovel and are disturbed by the papparazi all the time. In the country that same 2 million would get you a sprawling 10,000 square foot mansion, cleaner air, room for all the cars, and some peace and quiet
. I do admit to being baffled why folks want to live in California though lol, who wants to pay 500,000 dollars for a 1500 square foot house!
I am mainly looking for a possible "temporary" car to hold me over till the f10's start coming off of lease and are affordable for us regular joe's hehe.
Its not about price, its about what ya get for the money, just like the mazdaspeed3 was shown to have equal or better build quality to a bmw 335, handling felt near identical, and it is half the price with similar options.
Dont get me wrong, I love the feel of my e60, but people need to give other car manufacturers a chance, just because its american built does NOT mean its not a quality vehicle, the fusion beat out BMW (and everyone else) for the motor trend car of the year even
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I am not looking for folks bashing american cars, just wondering if anyone has test driven the new fords, and can compare then, i expect the interior to stack up, its mostly the handling and "feel" that I could see being the distinguishing factor.
As to a comparison to a house in beverly hills to one somewhere else, that is a good analogy, in Beverly Hills for 2 million dollars you get a 2000 square foot hovel and are disturbed by the papparazi all the time. In the country that same 2 million would get you a sprawling 10,000 square foot mansion, cleaner air, room for all the cars, and some peace and quiet
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I am mainly looking for a possible "temporary" car to hold me over till the f10's start coming off of lease and are affordable for us regular joe's hehe.
The Fusion and the Taurus are great csrs - well worth a look. I'd also look at the new Lincoln with the turbocharged engine - another excellent value for money.
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My only knock on Ford is that they have a history of using plastic parts where metal parts should be (eg - intake manifolds, timing gears/chain). Not sure if that is still the case.
My only knock on Ford is that they have a history of using plastic parts where metal parts should be (eg - intake manifolds, timing gears/chain). Not sure if that is still the case.
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