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DarkStarr · 08-29-09, 10:48 AM

So, I'm kinda impressed with Ford lately and am really liking some of their newer vehicles, more specificly:

Escape:

Fusion:

Taurus SHO:

I'd rock all 3 :o

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k3ifers · 08-29-09, 10:49 AM

i can't see myself ever buying a ford, but out of those three, the sho looks pretty good. fusion is alright.. escape

**Nightshade** · 08-29-09, 10:53 AM

That new SHO is damn sexy, I do wish they were still using the Yamaha motors because those things were badass and produced awesome power.

Escape and Fusion are canned shit IMO

JessTD · 08-29-09, 10:58 AM

one of our district managers at work just placed an order for a new SHO, cant wait to take it for a spin.

i drive an 08 escape when im not using the civic, i like it. its not a real nice SUV but its a perfect little around town, light winters type vehicle. decent mileage and comfortable ride

we have quite a few fusions in our fleet, base models. they are so so, typical economy car until you step up into the better trim models

BetterBob · 08-29-09, 11:10 AM

If i were to buy a new american car, it would be a ford hands down.

That SHO looks cool, but the low profile tires look fuggin retarded.

k3ifers · 08-29-09, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessTD

one of our district managers at work just placed an order for a new SHO, cant wait to take it for a spin.

i drive an 08 escape when im not using the civic, i like it. its not a real nice SUV but its a perfect little around town, light winters type vehicle. decent mileage and comfortable ride

we have quite a few fusions in our fleet, base models. they are so so, typical economy car until you step up into the better trim models

never got that hhr? :o

Draconius · 08-29-09, 11:47 AM

The outside may look great, but what about the insides fit and finish? I've sat in a few where I felt I was in a plastic factory. No thought whatsoever of great interiors.

**Nightshade** · 08-29-09, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draconius

The outside may look great, but what about the insides fit and finish? I've sat in a few where I felt I was in a plastic factory. No thought whatsoever of great interiors.

Par for the course, have you sat in the Camaro or the Challenger? Both are far more expensive cars with the cheapest interior at that price point I have ever sat in and driven.

JessTD · 08-29-09, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k3ifers

never got that hhr? :o

uhhh

i bought a house ... kinda put the new car idea on the back burner :o

DarkStarr · 08-29-09, 12:49 PM

So how does the Escape compare to the CRV, Liberty, 4Runner, Santa Fe, Rav 4, and Xterra? Sarah will be purchasing a new car within the next 3 months and wants a smaller SUV. We checked out the Libery but absolutely hate how high the seats are in there, especially with how low all the controls are placed, and with the windshield not being very large. She liked the CX7 but its more than what she's looking for and is also alot pricier.

BetterBob · 08-29-09, 12:57 PM

We have one.

It's allright. nothing fantastic, nothing horrible.

I don't know about a comparison though.

JessTD · 08-29-09, 12:58 PM

liberty = jeep = no way in hell would i ever own any jeep other than a CJ

out of all those the 4runner takes the cake imo

sirg-vtec · 08-29-09, 01:00 PM

You forgot about about one ford...

**DakarM** · 08-29-09, 01:01 PM

escape. meh it's okay i guess i didn't like it that much when i drove it
fusion. i like it... well i like the redesigned one specifically the hybrid one.
taurus. good aggressive european design... not sure about the interior since i've not seen it in person. also price is too high IMO

DarkStarr · 08-29-09, 01:01 PM

The Liberty was a big disappointment. The Fusion Hybrid, yes, that would be my pick

veen · 08-29-09, 01:34 PM

what the sho actually looks like:

and the newest escape:

**DakarM** · 08-29-09, 03:25 PM

hhahaha just realized that the first pic of the sho isn't even of the taurus. it's the mondeo

DarkStarr · 08-29-09, 04:08 PM

haha, my bad.. :o

**95SiR** · 08-30-09, 03:05 AM

u couldve at least used the real photos... especially since theyre out right now. thats the old escape and fusion.

i do like the way the new taurus sho and the fusion are designed outside...but i still dont like the interior.

and the escape??? really?? if ur gonna pick a compact suv, the RAV4 and CRV are wayyyyyyyyy better. the 4Runner and Xterra arent even in the same class as the compact suv's. the 4runner, Xterra, FJ Cruiser, Pathfinder, Explorer are way more capable mid-size suv's.

white_n_slow · 08-30-09, 10:00 AM

escape is kinda meh. SHO looks promising, and I'm also looking forward to the fiesta

LABARINTH · 08-30-09, 10:49 AM

if the sho was 10% sexier I would consider it. right now there is something about it I don't like. Also, I assume the interior is blah

THEOLDMAN · 08-30-09, 01:20 PM

My wife and I were really impressed by the build quality of the Focus SES (whatever that means) that we had as a rental when the RSX-s was in the shop. The car was quiet and comfortable. If the workmanship on this bare bones rental unit is any indication of the work in these others then Ford has some very good products. The only issues I had with the Focus was its lack of power and lack of Cruise Control. I managed to get an average of 36.5 mpg on our trip to Charleston SC and back over a total of a little over 2400 miles driven.

2gr84u · 08-30-09, 01:30 PM

I like the restyle they did on the mustang, and it over all its actually come a long ways from when they first introduced this new body style

Jafro · 08-30-09, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkStarr

Taurus SHO:

Wow... STOLEN

Soooooooo totally stolen. Leave it to me to see this.

thomas · 08-30-09, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkStarr

NOT THE Taurus SHO:

fixed

white_n_slow · 08-30-09, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jafro

Wow... STOLEN

Soooooooo totally stolen. Leave it to me to see this.

IMO, the only real "stolen" design cue are the two creases running down the body behind the front wheel arch. The rest of the similarities could be claimed by half the sedans on the market right now.

**DakarM** · 08-31-09, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_n_slow

IMO, the only real "stolen" design cue are the two creases running down the body behind the front wheel arch. The rest of the similarities could be claimed by half the sedans on the market right now.

which is also stolen from bmw

08-29-09, 10:49 AM	#2
k3ifers k three ifers Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 38,433	i can't see myself ever buying a ford, but out of those three, the sho looks pretty good. fusion is alright.. escape __________________

08-29-09, 10:53 AM	#3
Nightshade un-Touch'd krew Join Date: May 2001 Location: My own level of hell Posts: 50,806	That new SHO is damn sexy, I do wish they were still using the Yamaha motors because those things were badass and produced awesome power. Escape and Fusion are canned shit IMO __________________ www.dinofuelalternatives.com Contact me for all your brick needs...I have a brick for just such an occasion. "When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." -Thomas Jefferson- "I'll keep my money, guns and freedom. You can keep the "Change."

08-29-09, 11:10 AM	#5
BetterBob Nobama Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 6,082	If i were to buy a new american car, it would be a ford hands down. That SHO looks cool, but the low profile tires look fuggin retarded. __________________ 94 Accord Stock So i have been having a lot of parents hitting me up to shoot their kids. - dj02

08-29-09, 11:47 AM	#7
Draconius BAZINGA! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 20,336	The outside may look great, but what about the insides fit and finish? I've sat in a few where I felt I was in a plastic factory. No thought whatsoever of great interiors. __________________ '07 MazdaSpeed3 (red) '08 Honda Shadow Aero 750 7'2" Isle Surfboard '08 Suzuki GSX-R600 (yellow/black) '00 Prelude SH. no more

08-29-09, 12:49 PM	#10
DarkStarr Shake n Bake! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,158	So how does the Escape compare to the CRV, Liberty, 4Runner, Santa Fe, Rav 4, and Xterra? Sarah will be purchasing a new car within the next 3 months and wants a smaller SUV. We checked out the Libery but absolutely hate how high the seats are in there, especially with how low all the controls are placed, and with the windshield not being very large. She liked the CX7 but its more than what she's looking for and is also alot pricier. __________________ WesternPARiders.com 1975 Honda CB550 Four build thread Support BADEN VFD! 2010 HARLEY SOFTAIL CLASSIC HERITAGE

08-29-09, 10:58 AM	#4
JessTD CBOTY 2010 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MI Posts: 33,696	one of our district managers at work just placed an order for a new SHO, cant wait to take it for a spin. i drive an 08 escape when im not using the civic, i like it. its not a real nice SUV but its a perfect little around town, light winters type vehicle. decent mileage and comfortable ride we have quite a few fusions in our fleet, base models. they are so so, typical economy car until you step up into the better trim models

08-29-09, 12:57 PM	#11
BetterBob Nobama Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 6,082	We have one. It's allright. nothing fantastic, nothing horrible. I don't know about a comparison though. __________________ 94 Accord Stock So i have been having a lot of parents hitting me up to shoot their kids. - dj02

08-29-09, 12:58 PM	#12
JessTD CBOTY 2010 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MI Posts: 33,696	liberty = jeep = no way in hell would i ever own any jeep other than a CJ out of all those the 4runner takes the cake imo

08-29-09, 01:00 PM	#13
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08-29-09, 01:01 PM	#15
DarkStarr Shake n Bake! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,158	The Liberty was a big disappointment. The Fusion Hybrid, yes, that would be my pick __________________ WesternPARiders.com 1975 Honda CB550 Four build thread Support BADEN VFD! 2010 HARLEY SOFTAIL CLASSIC HERITAGE

08-29-09, 01:34 PM	#16
veen Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pittsburgh/Columbus Posts: 4,622	what the sho actually looks like: and the newest escape: __________________ All gave some, Some gave all, All chose to fight, None chose to fall. ~remember FDNY -343 2002 LSB e46 ///M3

08-29-09, 04:08 PM	#18
DarkStarr Shake n Bake! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 10,158	haha, my bad.. :o __________________ WesternPARiders.com 1975 Honda CB550 Four build thread Support BADEN VFD! 2010 HARLEY SOFTAIL CLASSIC HERITAGE

08-30-09, 03:05 AM	#19
95SiR hood rich Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: los josengeles Posts: 35,438	u couldve at least used the real photos... especially since theyre out right now. thats the old escape and fusion. i do like the way the new taurus sho and the fusion are designed outside...but i still dont like the interior. and the escape??? really?? if ur gonna pick a compact suv, the RAV4 and CRV are wayyyyyyyyy better. the 4Runner and Xterra arent even in the same class as the compact suv's. the 4runner, Xterra, FJ Cruiser, Pathfinder, Explorer are way more capable mid-size suv's. __________________ In Loving Memory R.I.P. Huan Vo aka woong 01.14.1979 - 11.19.2008

08-30-09, 10:00 AM	#20
white_n_slow it's my D in a B Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Your Mom's House Posts: 22,859	escape is kinda meh. SHO looks promising, and I'm also looking forward to the fiesta __________________ '92 Civic VX B20 autocross rig: sold for scrap '85 FJ60 Land Cruiser: OME lift and some wicked rust '05 SAABaru 9-2x Aero: stock, daily grind '08 Never Summer Heritage: 158, Flow NXT FR, winter sled www.eosmotorsports.com

08-30-09, 10:49 AM	#21
LABARINTH Better Than Canada! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 9,901	if the sho was 10% sexier I would consider it. right now there is something about it I don't like. Also, I assume the interior is blah __________________ 2010 Honda Fit 2006 Ducati 749 Dark "Sometimes I visit gay websites" -CRAIGHIMSELF "15? I thought she was 17." -AF "I began to fantasize about a world where smiling amputees know my name." -RedX

08-30-09, 01:20 PM	#22
THEOLDMAN Checking it twice Join Date: May 2002 Location: Twixt Hell/Ann Arbor MI Posts: 12,892	My wife and I were really impressed by the build quality of the Focus SES (whatever that means) that we had as a rental when the RSX-s was in the shop. The car was quiet and comfortable. If the workmanship on this bare bones rental unit is any indication of the work in these others then Ford has some very good products. The only issues I had with the Focus was its lack of power and lack of Cruise Control. I managed to get an average of 36.5 mpg on our trip to Charleston SC and back over a total of a little over 2400 miles driven. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ...."WOW! What a ride!!!!!" THEOLDMAN's Radio Show, is on hiatus til the fall semester.

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