I wish Ford reads this

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I wish Ford reads this

Reply #30 – November 16, 2005, 07:21:21 AM

The Mercury Cougar was introduced in 1967 as the more upscale version of the Ford Mustang. It had more mature styling and upscale interior appointments and rode on a three inch longer wheelbase than the Mustang. The T-bird was introduced in 1955

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Reply #31 – November 16, 2005, 10:25:52 AM

Quote from: t-bird85

The longevity of the camaro should tell you something, there is no definate answer from GM on its return except for maybe in 2007 and no design Ideas released at this time the 2007 manufacturing starts next year think they would acknowledge something, the mustang Is holding strong and no plans of its dismissal.

Perhaps they watched Ford release designs for the Mustang too many times and too long before launch. GM has always had problems keeping some of its new designs under wraps. Perhaps they've found a way to keep this one hidden, since it would be a very large market vehicle right now.

As for the Corvette being on its own platform, I think you're forgetting about the XLR.

And finally, the Thunderbird comes from Hyda legend, and has been around far longer than we can ever know. And a Thunderbird would eat a Cougar like it was an appetizer. It creates storms. What's a Cougar do, besides hang out in seedy bars, Jonesin for a young buck?

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Reply #32 – November 16, 2005, 10:59:36 AM

My question is...why is anyone worried if Ford/Mercury is going to bring back anything just to resurrect the name? Do you think Ford cares about what us oddballs that insist on idolizing a 20 year old vehicle think? Do you think even if they did it would be an "affordable" vehicle?
Why would they produce a "cheap" no-frills Mustang for the younger set? The way they see it, the "kids" want FWD and sporty.....so they have the Focus. Why infringe on that market and make less margin on the low-buck Mustangs?
They need to stop recycling names....esp ones with too much heritage behind them. Stop thinking in the past on move on. Leave it to the fans and enthusiasts to keep the dream that is Thunderbird, Cougar or Mustang alive...don't work yourself into a corner. Don't try an emulate a past icon and wrap it in a "modern" package, it just fails. Do something new and do it well.

I actually like the looks of the new Zephyr...needs a different name though, but hey. Too bad it's FWD. It will be better with the new 3.5 and AWD though.

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Reply #33 – November 16, 2005, 11:08:22 AM

But people want hope. It would be nice to have a real, new Cougar because that could possibly increase the values (and demand) for our cars. And we all want to be winners, let's face it. Not to mention, Cougar was Mercury's flagship for 3 decades. It's a very strong name tied to Mercury's heritage. And in the end, it could be the nameplate that finally brings back customers to the L-M showroom. And isn't that what Ford needs right now?

What Ford needs is a GOOD RWD coupe to complement the Mustang. A Cougar based on the Mustang is too logical of a choice. That's why people are hanging onto hope.

You're much more of a realist, Chuck.

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Reply #34 – November 16, 2005, 11:57:19 AM

Oh, I'm not debating it's a "logical" choice, but enthusiast's logic is different from the Big 3's logic.
I guess I'm just one who likes the cars for their lines and the simplicity of the platform. I don't see how an new Cougar or Tbird is going to help things any for us. It's not like the platform is even being used anymore. Powertrain-wise it's interesting, but that's all that would really matter to me.
Also, like I mentioned, I almost think trying to use the heritage of a nameplate is not the best in some instances. Anything other than a Mustang platform-based, luxo-performance coupe with the balls to back it up would not even fit the bill. They've almost niched themselves right out of that market with the Cobras...which is what the other car would directly oppose on the high-end...*shrug*

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Reply #35 – November 16, 2005, 02:46:54 PM

I say they just play out a supercharger car. It would sell, even if it looked like ass and wasent that fast

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Reply #36 – November 16, 2005, 03:59:28 PM

The one problem I can think of with the new Mustang is this: How do you update a car that apes classic design? Sure, the Fox Mustang was essentially unchanged for 14 years, but you would never get away with that now. In three or four years people are gonna start wanting a new Mustang, so what will Ford give them? Perhaps a rehash of the 71-73 design?

Personally, the only way that any current car will affect me is 15 years from now when I can buy one for $500. 'Round about 2020 I should finally have that 2005 Magnum wagon I've been wanting :D

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Reply #37 – November 16, 2005, 04:03:06 PM

Quote from: Thunder Chicken

Personally, the only way that any current car will affect me is 15 years from now when I can buy one for $500. 'Round about 2020 I should finally have that 2005 Magnum wagon I've been wanting :D

Preaching to the choir there:rollin: