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There was a list of "planned" vehicles when that news came out. I recall the Escape/Tribute/Mariner triplets being involved.
It makes sense as the current Escape/Tribute twins are loosely based on the last 626.
I wouldn't be surprised to see an AWD baby Lincoln coupe on that list someday either. What with all the other luxos introducing "baby" models soon too. Look what Volvo's doing with the Mazda3 platform.
Come to think of it... I have noticed many times in the past that warm air was coming out of the vents despite having the temp control knob set to its coldest setting (manual climate control). It always seemed like the air coming through the vents was 20 degrees warmer than the air outside, and I had to turn on the AC to stay cool in the car despite the outside temperature being about 60 degrees. Another thing to add to my repair list...
CL
I've also noticed that my front rims don't get as dirty as quickly in the cold weather. Does anybody else notice the same thing or is it my imagination?
That's not a problem. I've driven a few MT cars that you have to do this to start. What's the big deal anyway?
Dinu
- CD338 Ford Futura (replacement for Taurus)
- CD334 Mercury Montego (replacement for Sable)
- U387/U388 Ford/Mercury/Lincoln SUV (replaces Escape) The weird thing here is the the Tribute is being developed entirely in Japan and the domestics here.
I'm not sure if the Ford Five Hundred (D Segment) will be developed from a stretched 6 platform.
Yes, the Futura/Montego will be assembled in Mexico and the Five Hundred in Chicago and St.Louis (I think St. Louis), same as the Taurus/Sable.
The Montego will be the Mercury counterpart of the Five Hundred. Those are the D degment vehicles and they will replace the Taurus/Sable. The CD platforms will be the Futura and I guess I don't know the name of the Mercury. The CD's will be based off of the 6 platform.
On a side note I thought the 500 not the futura was the replacement for the Tarus. Somebody has to help me on this subject.
Also, current Taurus/Sable is Made in Chicago and Atlanta, not in St. Louis
I guess what I'm saying is that I'd hate to see the Futura flop and have Ford turn around and blame the Mazda platform.
Pricing is pretty sensitive in the 4-door sedan arena, so it does become an issue if you've got two vehicles in your lineup where the price overlap is too much. That's probably what happened to Contour. It had a lot of good press, but if I remember correctly, major complaint was a too small back seat. Especially once Focus came along, it was squeezed on the small end by Focus and on the large end by Taurus.
I definitely expect much more sharing of platforms between Ford, Mazda and also with Ford's European operations in the future. There are just too many auto competitors in the world today, and shared platforms will help keep costs down with survival at stake.
So I guess the 500 will be a Dodge Intrepid competitor while the Futura fills the old Tarus spot.
I don't think Ford is going to blame Mazda for anything.
However, I'd still have to trade off ABS/TCS for that unless I went full out. Not only that, but I'd have to trade in the 2003 Golf I'm currently financing (d'oh!). So I don't want to get reamed in terms of price and financing. Any chance that these rebates will continue into the first half of next year? Any advice on what I can do?
A few questions (non-6 related):
-If I wanted to go about getting someone to take over my monthly payments on my car, what would be the best way of doing that?
-Are Hertz employees (and family members of employees) eligible for the S-Plan on Mazdas?
-Would the rebates and "dealer cash" be eligible on S-Plan?
If both of these work out in my favor, I might entertain the thought of getting one very soon.
Good luck! And as always feel free to drop me an email if I can help you find any resource in the Town Hall.
:-)
If I came across in some other manner, I apologize.
The older Nissan Altima was also squeezed between Sentra and Maxima. They grew it up in 2002 and sales took off.
As for the Ford Futura, the plan is for a "stretched and widened" Mazda 6, not smaller.
Good luck and keep us posted!
:-)
Mark. : )
(ducking for cover)
I DID not know that - seems I was nocorrect, so, guess waht - another apology
Yeah - the Holiday Season is fun, but weird!
I have come into contact with several (possibly hundreds?) of Mazda 6 owners, many own the V6 - and have met well over 30 in person, and have yet to hear of anyone with a serious mechanical problem under the hood.
I'd venture to say Jerry here has the most problems of anyone I know, BY FAR, and he owns an auto I-4 with the 2.3 engine.
I'd keep an eye on this - how trustworthy is this news program? I've never heard of the mag, website or show!
Considering most people's tendency to go online and post about problems only, I'd be very surprised if there were any truth to this - seeing as no one's heard about it!
Is it possible they're speaking on the basis of some reviews on MSN's website - there's a known problem with a certain anti-Mazda script kiddie who's been giving the car a spate of 0/10 and 1/10 reviews, and pretending to be an owner. Sad, really - but the person has no life.
Well, heck, if you *believe* it, it must be true! No point in actually doing some research online before spreading FUD and more incorrect information, right??!
Geez, it really gets my goat to see stuff like this. It's been discussed so many times here, and yet people still want to believe whatever they want to believe without regard for actual facts or anything. It is a well-known fact that the Mazda6 V6 is based upon a Ford BLOCK, that's it. Everything else is Mazda engineered, that's why it's so smooth and has a nice flat power curve.
"Block" does not equal "engine."
Now I'd love to hear more about these "failures" mentioned (or maybe this is a better topic for the Problems and Solutions board...?)
>>> Hi- I was just watching a car show on TV (www.auto-stop.net)and they were talking about several failures of the Mazda 6 V6. <<<<
are u the publicity agent for www.auto-stop.net ?
sorry if I am blunt. but I don't beat around the bushes with "kind" language.
He also mentioned the Mazda 6 and threw out a financial analysis of what it takes to get ABS. Even though the ABS by itself should only cost $3-500 (his estimate) you need to purchase over $4000 worth of other options to get the 6 with ABS.
He went on to mention that Honda is doing the "right" thing by equipping all their high volume models with ABS and a couple of other safety options by the 2006 model year, so that there won't be any safety options to purchase. Now if only Mazda would do the same and allow us to buy a moderately priced 6 with all the safety equipment.
The cars I want to buy I want to buy them off the lot not order them. If they come standard with the ABS I'll take it. Without the ABS I'll take it too.
Didn't GM eliminate some standard safety equipment in their cars a couple years ago because it wasn't worthed for GM financially?
FYI...we see very little deamnd for the safety features from most buyers. Scary but true. So I understand GM''s decision. I only drive cars with ALL the safety stuff....if you ever drove with me you would understand. haha