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I wish Ford reads this

Reply #15 –
Quote from: cougarpower51
I found this http://www.forbes.com/columnists/2005/11/15/ford-backseat-driver-cz_jf_1115flint.html?partner=yahootix

"Today, Mercury needs a version of the Focus and Mustang. The new Mustang is so successful that the company can't build enough cars in the plant it shares with Mazda. So why not move its Mazda production to puppiesan and devote the entire plant to Mustangs and Mustang derivatives? "


Ok, so at least I'm not alone in my concerns. I'm not so quick to agree with their Mustang article though.
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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Reply #16 –
was someone bashing capris earlyer ? i hope not because they are an underdog . my dad just happens to be the origanl owner of a 1986 capri RS 5.0 . i dont know what it is about these cars but ive been in that car with my dad and blew the doors off ove mustang GT's and just about any other car that he raced drag and through the moutains ... any ways thats about it for my being pissd off about my bird being smashed up ... mercury should bring back the capri 


Z
hunting for another 87-88 bird
If it's got tits or tires its gunna cost you money !

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: Tbird232ci
Not one bit, someone might have gotten into a tbird sport, loved the feel of it, but thought it was too "immature" of a look, then got directed over to an XR7


Are you implying that Cougars are old manish?:giggle:


Quote from: t-bird85
My opinion yes, The T-bird/COugar was hindered by the other, I own my t-bird because its unique the only reason its unique cause there were so many most ended up in junkyards do to abuse. they were cheap to own and cheap to replace but not individual enought at the time to fix. 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. Think this would be the case if they made clones I dont. Being the only one it's harder to finde replacement and more expensive and more people will take care of these vehicles. Unlike to camaro/firebird, t-bird/cougar

I really don't think the cost of a car nor having two similar cars amount to a hill of beans as to how someone takes care of it. The majority of Roll Royce's I've seen are in really sad shape due to neglect. The revolution of the Corvette in the 80's allowed the first real dependable corvette that was driven on a daily basis and most show that. There are also cheap cars that are driven into the ground such as neons however I did happen to see one that was mint the other day and you could tell the person really loved their car. That all depends on the individual not the expendability of the car.

Our cars are inexpensive now but when they were new, no. I know if I was in the market for a new car in '88, a cougar like I have now would be out of my price range.
I don't own my car because it's unique in any way. I own it because it depreciated so much that a high school kid with a little bit of money could get one that was top of the line. That and I think it's cool.

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Reply #18 –
I'm not sure of this but, I thought I read about the eventual demise of the Merc as a brand. Similar to the fate of the Oldsmobile as a marque. In these days of corp. profits etc.
Again not sure where or when I read it. I read an awful lot of s**t during the course of the year both auto and business related. It may have been a what if scenario but, it wouldn't surprise me.

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Reply #19 –
I think there will pass along time before we see the camaro back because things for GM are not looking to good in the near future and in 2 weeks I have seen changes from 2 years prediction of GM going bankrupt to 6 months from now.:flip:

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Reply #20 –
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The upcoming SVT Mustang will bear the Shelby name

Negative on that http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000970067034/

Hopefully the new 3.5 that is to be released will get a performace version and put in a relatively lightweight car with enough room that it is practical for everyday use. http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=5621
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #22 –
You're correct They are gonna drop the COBRA part of the name....sorry reading too fast before

http://www.muscularmustangs.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=352
From the site above....
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The Cobra is dead! According to Robert Lane at BON Ford is dropping the Cobra name from the "Shelby Cobra GT500". The car will now be refered to as the "Mustang Shelby GT500". Although the name is being dropped the GT500 will still have Cobra logos oddly enough


There are others too....
http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=518
http://www.clubcobra.com/t69384.html

And this one seems to be the first leak of such info:
http://thegt500source.com/2005/articles/shelbyincobraout05nov.html
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #23 –
C'mon, if Ford never shared platforms then all you Cougar people would be stuck with something that sucked and the T-bird would rule you all.

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Reply #24 –
no way the COOG is the best thing that ever happened to the thunderhawk

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Reply #25 –
I'm betting the T-bird was released first. 

PS - T-bird's rule Cougar ass anyway.
 

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Reply #26 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
Actually, a Mercury version of the Mustang would be a fantastic idea that would inject some much needed passion into the Mercury lineup. It's been done before with success - the Cougar and the Capri. It would also give Merc the opportunity to build a modern looking car on the platform, giving Ford the retro market and Merc the modern one, on the same car.

In essence, most of the people that wanted a 300/Charger/Magnum have bought one, so it's only natural that sales will recede. It will happen with the Mustang as well, just like it did to the Beetle, Thunderbird, Mini, PT Cruiser, etc... - when you aim at a niche market, you're aiming at a market with a very finite number of sales.


I'm doubting the Stangs sales will decline much if any at all... Why?? The Stang is a well established model with a loyal following. Yea its retro, but not to the degree that limits its disireability. I do agree that a more contemporary version would be a great thing for Mercury. Yea it would probably steal a little from the Stang, but increase sales overall.
Quote from: hundred_dollar_5.0_t-bird

was someone bashing capris earlyer ? i hope not because they are an underdog . my dad just happens to be the origanl owner of a 1986 capri RS 5.0 . i dont know what it is about these cars but ive been in that car with my dad and blew the doors off ove mustang GT's and just about any other car that he raced drag and through the moutains ... any ways thats about it for my being pissd off about my bird being smashed up ... mercury should bring back the capri


Any stock Capri is just a slightly reskinned Mustang, no more, no less. If your dads is whipping up on Stangs, then either it ain't stock or the Stangs weren't really racing....

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Reply #27 –
no way the coog was always around i mean come on in the jungle and stuff whats a thunderbiod anyways

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Reply #28 –
If you're going to take the argument that far, then I guess you win.  But as far as cars go:


T-bird's are better. 


That is all.  Sorry to turn this into a T-bird vs Cougar debate.

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Reply #29 –
The cougar was originally introduced as an upscale mustang and the thunderbird was originally introduced as a 2 seater sports car which was ford's answer to the vette.  Since the stang is somewhat returning to it's original looks and the thunderbird has, why not do the same for the cougar and make it an upscale version of the stang.