ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 2, 2010 3:55pm
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 3:57pm
Interesting that most Toyota buyers just decided to "stay on the sidelines" rather than switch automakers, though. Long-term, that isn't good for the U.S. companies.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 2, 2010 3:58pm
In a better economy, more switch. now.. not so much.gorocks99 wrote: Interesting that most Toyota buyers just decided to "stay on the sidelines" rather than switch automakers, though. Long-term, that isn't good for the U.S. companies.
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JTizzle
Posts: 366
Mar 2, 2010 4:00pm
That's good news probably what's driving the stock up again around 12.48 a share earlier when I checked. Pretty damn good for me since I bought in at $1.76.
I think the new 5.0 will help sales even more when the 2011 is released.
I think the new 5.0 will help sales even more when the 2011 is released.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Mar 2, 2010 4:43pm
Great news.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Mar 2, 2010 4:50pm
My Dad was a Lincoln kind of guy and I have owned several Fords and a Lincoln and have had hardly any trouble with any of them. I also have to admit that our Kia Sedona has been a terrific car, but our family has essentially been a Ford family for the most part. Way to go Ford!
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Mar 2, 2010 5:20pm
Interesting.
Mrs. FFT and I are probably going to buy a vehicle this weekend. We had initially looked at Toyotas, but considering the recent news, will pass and probably go with a Ford Fusion. I guess we're part of the trend.
Mrs. FFT and I are probably going to buy a vehicle this weekend. We had initially looked at Toyotas, but considering the recent news, will pass and probably go with a Ford Fusion. I guess we're part of the trend.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Mar 2, 2010 11:05pm
I will regret not buying Ford stock at $1.89. Hell, I should have bought in the summer when it was around $7 a share.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 2, 2010 11:07pm
We've got an '09 Fusion and love it. I was already a Ford guy, though, so it was a no brainer for us.fan_from_texas wrote: Interesting.
Mrs. FFT and I are probably going to buy a vehicle this weekend. We had initially looked at Toyotas, but considering the recent news, will pass and probably go with a Ford Fusion. I guess we're part of the trend.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Mar 2, 2010 11:10pm
I'm thinking of buying a Fusion. #1 selling car of last year, so I may just join the club.justincredible wrote:We've got an '09 Fusion and love it. I was already a Ford guy, though, so it was a no brainer for us.fan_from_texas wrote: Interesting.
Mrs. FFT and I are probably going to buy a vehicle this weekend. We had initially looked at Toyotas, but considering the recent news, will pass and probably go with a Ford Fusion. I guess we're part of the trend.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Mar 2, 2010 11:15pm
Surprise, surprise. I'm not against GM, but isn't it kind of fishy that General Motors was about to tank, while Toyota was soaring in American sales. All of a sudden congress is investigating(fabricating?) recalls of the number one sellers and now Toyota is sinking and GM is the great American company. Just doesn't smell right to me. How would you classify this type of bailout?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 2, 2010 11:56pm
Ford didn't take a buyout and that gained them a lot of respect with the american people..
Our household is a Ford household, as is much of my family.
Our household is a Ford household, as is much of my family.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Mar 3, 2010 6:48am
I did admire Ford for staying out of the bail-out proram and "going it alone". I think Henry would have been proud.
Thunder70
Posts: 748
Mar 3, 2010 9:07am
This...Swamp Fox wrote: I did admire Ford for staying out of the bail-out proram and "going it alone". I think Henry would have been proud.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 3, 2010 9:18am
Who said GM is great?salto wrote: Surprise, surprise. I'm not against GM, but isn't it kind of fishy that General Motors was about to tank, while Toyota was soaring in American sales. All of a sudden congress is investigating(fabricating?) recalls of the number one sellers and now Toyota is sinking and GM is the great American company. Just doesn't smell right to me. How would you classify this type of bailout?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 3, 2010 9:40am
Fabricating? Toyota has admitted they dropped the ball. They admitted to the problem..Congress isn't 'making up' that the accelerators were sticking. Congress is investigating the 'cover up' b/c Toyota supposedly knew the accelerators were sticking for years.salto wrote: All of a sudden congress is investigating(fabricating?) recalls of the number one sellers and now Toyota is sinking and GM is the great American company.
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raiderbuck
Posts: 1,623
Mar 3, 2010 9:48am
Amazing what good leadership and a focused business plan can do in this economy. Bravo Ford.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Mar 3, 2010 9:53am
New Ford Fusion is freaking awesome.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Mar 3, 2010 10:20am
My grandfather worked for Ford for 30 years, so we were a Ford family already, but when they didn't take the bailout, it solidified our "Fordness" to make up a word.
I bought a brand new Ford Focus last year as my old Focus was at about 250k miles. I love the car, love SYNC.
I also love that I bought some Ford stock when it was under $2.
I bought a brand new Ford Focus last year as my old Focus was at about 250k miles. I love the car, love SYNC.
I also love that I bought some Ford stock when it was under $2.
Thunder70
Posts: 748
Mar 3, 2010 10:52am
wish I would've too. Its at $12.59/share right now...
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 3, 2010 10:52am
Hey Zwick, is the rumor true that come 2014 the Mustang will (finally) have an independent rear axle?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 3, 2010 11:12am
Ford hasn't come out and said it officially..but it is HIGHLY rumored that that will be the case.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 3, 2010 4:16pm
Why would you want one? The Mustang has always been a drag car, not a road course car. The IRS is no good for the drag strip.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 3, 2010 6:11pm
Because Ford's only way to stay competitive in the market is 20 year old technology. Remember when Ford Mustangs raced in the trans-am series?ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: Why would you want one? The Mustang has always been a drag car, not a road course car. The IRS is no good for the drag strip.
Some people enjoy more then just stop light to stop light.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 3, 2010 6:17pm
They put an IRS in the 99 Cobra and everyone swapped it out to a live rear axle.said_aouita wrote:Because Ford's only way to stay competitive in the market is 20 year old technology. Remember when Ford Mustangs raced in the trans-am series?ZWICK 4 PREZ wrote: Why would you want one? The Mustang has always been a drag car, not a road course car. The IRS is no good for the drag strip.
Some people enjoy more then just stop light to stop light.