Ford 500
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All good points.
As far as looks, some say "bland or plain"...to me it looks professional. As if you would see people wearing a suit driving it (I know, I'm weird). It isnt an ugly car by all means, an ugly car would be one of those Scion's that look like a matchbox. Thats ugly.
HP.....to me a vechicle that isn't "sporty" doesnt need 300HP. The most important thing in a car like this is .... comfort. I want a comfortable ride when on a long drive.
I am thinking of jumping in one NOW, while the price is good. Who's to say that next year the price isnt gonna be out of my range? I would prolly kick myself in the **** if I missed a chance at getting a great car.
I drove the car, true it's no Dodge Viper, Corvette, or even a Caddie, but it is still pretty quick......Salesman told me, "dont worry, put that peddle down". When I did, it lit up. the engine was loud, other then that, I was a movin.
As far as looks, some say "bland or plain"...to me it looks professional. As if you would see people wearing a suit driving it (I know, I'm weird). It isnt an ugly car by all means, an ugly car would be one of those Scion's that look like a matchbox. Thats ugly.
HP.....to me a vechicle that isn't "sporty" doesnt need 300HP. The most important thing in a car like this is .... comfort. I want a comfortable ride when on a long drive.
I am thinking of jumping in one NOW, while the price is good. Who's to say that next year the price isnt gonna be out of my range? I would prolly kick myself in the **** if I missed a chance at getting a great car.
I drove the car, true it's no Dodge Viper, Corvette, or even a Caddie, but it is still pretty quick......Salesman told me, "dont worry, put that peddle down". When I did, it lit up. the engine was loud, other then that, I was a movin.
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First time you drive a CVT is very strange. Floor it and the motor revs instantly to redline and stays there, while the car accelerates. They call it "motorboating" and it's like you're in a car with a massively slipping automatic.
Audi actually programs-in 6 "gears" to their CVT so that the revs rise and fall in Sport/manual mode, because people thought it was too wierd otherwise. Sort of defeats the purpose of a CVT, though...
Audi actually programs-in 6 "gears" to their CVT so that the revs rise and fall in Sport/manual mode, because people thought it was too wierd otherwise. Sort of defeats the purpose of a CVT, though...
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From: Wylie, Texas
The new 500 seems like a very nice and classy vehicle despite not offering much excitement visually or in performance. It is without a doubt a step up from the old Taurus. For the same money though, I think I'd take a 300C (even if it is a Chysler)
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Originally posted by jamzwayne
Ah...thats explains it. Thats pretty cool if you think about it. Gettin a Volvo with Fords name on it, and paying a fair price.
Ah...thats explains it. Thats pretty cool if you think about it. Gettin a Volvo with Fords name on it, and paying a fair price.
500 is on a Volvo platform. Engine, Suspension, tranny, interior are Ford.
Just like the Fusion is Mazda6 platform. Its still 95% Ford design.