Ford admits Toyota is a better car
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From: Rotor Land
Originally posted by FastX7
I was under the impression that the MX6 used a Mazda motor. The same one that the Probe uses. If it is a Ford motor here, then it's a Mazda motor in Japan that's in the MX6, I know that for sure.
I was under the impression that the MX6 used a Mazda motor. The same one that the Probe uses. If it is a Ford motor here, then it's a Mazda motor in Japan that's in the MX6, I know that for sure.
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From: Mechanicsville, VA
If you read the article then you would realize that the quote was taken out of context. He stated that the Camry was a better car for the money than the Taurus. The article went on to explain how Ford made the decision to market the Taurus more as a fleet car in order to generate more sales. However, the Taurus then could not drop its reputation as being a bland rental car, and thus caused traditional consumer sales to drop. It was then noted that the Taurus would soon be replaced with the new Five Hundred, which will appeal more to being a sport sedan.
Yes, Toyotas are incredible cars, and have fantastic build quality. Their reliability record is unmatched, but who doesn't know what.
Ford was basically admitting that their marketing technique for the Taurus as being the cause of its sales drop over time. If you recall back in the early 90's the Taurus was the number one sold car in the U.S., but now it has been replaced by the Camry and Accord.
The article did not state that ALL Ford's suck, just that the Taurus has fallen behind the times. If you state that ALL Ford's suck, then obviously you haven't driven a Lightning.
Yes, Toyotas are incredible cars, and have fantastic build quality. Their reliability record is unmatched, but who doesn't know what.
Ford was basically admitting that their marketing technique for the Taurus as being the cause of its sales drop over time. If you recall back in the early 90's the Taurus was the number one sold car in the U.S., but now it has been replaced by the Camry and Accord.
The article did not state that ALL Ford's suck, just that the Taurus has fallen behind the times. If you state that ALL Ford's suck, then obviously you haven't driven a Lightning.
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From: Newport News VA
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Originally posted by Fat Nick
I would drive a Ford over a Toyota anyday except for the Supra. Toyota's are for old people. Especially Corollas, Camrys, and Avalons. Not to mention how ugly the Corollas have always been.
I would drive a Ford over a Toyota anyday except for the Supra. Toyota's are for old people. Especially Corollas, Camrys, and Avalons. Not to mention how ugly the Corollas have always been.
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Originally posted by 93foxbody
Oh please what a joke....
Ill race any Toyota on here. With my piece of shit Ford....
Oh please what a joke....
Ill race any Toyota on here. With my piece of shit Ford....
Originally posted by Rockybling
So MR2 turbo's are for old people now?
So MR2 turbo's are for old people now?
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From: Louisville, KY
Originally posted by mD5
well from my friends mx-6 the valve cover has a ford stamp on it. i could be wrong but i mean its a v6 ford motor. unless someone swapped out the valve cover
well from my friends mx-6 the valve cover has a ford stamp on it. i could be wrong but i mean its a v6 ford motor. unless someone swapped out the valve cover
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The probe has a 2.5 mazda motor. The one my buddy has is full mazda but his brother's is also full mazda but the cover does say ford. when parked side by side the motors are the same but the covers look different. The mx6 that I had was the same motor just with a bigger cam then the probe. Just call autozone or pepboys and they will tell you that they are the same motors excpet the cam size. That is why they ask you if it is the big or small cam.