stangdude2000
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We still haven't actually seen any proof this was ever on CNBC. If anything such as that were actually true, it would've been all over the news.
nay, just watch it for a few days and it's bound to come up. It's not a huge story because it's all speculation right now. Nothing but speculation.We still haven't actually seen any proof this was ever on CNBC. If anything such as that were actually true, it would've been all over the news.
Although I agree and share your optimism, Ford needs to put more fuel efficient trucks, such as the F-100 and Bronco into production now. As fuel prices are now over $4 per gal. and expected to rise over $5 before year's end.Ford like the phinex, will rise from the ashes. As I've said, ford has a wealth of small cars to draw from in the european and asian market where they sell like hot cakes. The gas prices can't last, it will destroy the airlines and the world economy. There will be riots and wars at these prices. It's not only gas prices hurting F-150 sales, people know that there is a better F-150 comming out in 09 and are waiting for it. Reguardless of fuel prices, people will still need trucks, just not yuppie's to haul thier mulch. Ford isn't as dumb as they look, they've had the new down sized F-100 on the drawing boards for 2 years. Also there's a new world ranger being developed in austraila for 2012 that will only be 4 cylinder based, even in 4x4 or crewcab versions, but it will also have a 4 cylinder diesel option as well. A new off road capable bronco is comming out on the F-100 plateform to go head to head with the jeep wrangler. Fords not giving up on trucks, thier refining them. Trucks will allways be fords strong suit and as soon as the sticker shock wears off of these gas prices, trucks will sell again, not that gas prices are going to stay this high. If they do, it's armogadon, life is over as we knew it.
realize, that there are a large group of americans dead set on not buying an import brand, whether ford has to downsize, or not. I don't care if gas is 4+ all day long, i'll continue to buy my brand with loyalty. Loyalty is a hard thing to find these days, and most americans couldn't give a crap about the world unless it effects them.
There's also a large group of Americans who have jumped ship over to the imports, and I'm not referring to muscle car enthusiasts, such as you and I.realize, that there are a large group of americans dead set on not buying an import brand, whether ford has to downsize, or not. I don't care if gas is 4+ all day long, i'll continue to buy my brand with loyalty. Loyalty is a hard thing to find these days, and most americans couldn't give a crap about the world unless it effects them.
There's also a large group of Americans who have jumped ship over to the imports, and I'm not referring to muscle car enthusiasts, such as you and I.
I'm referring to the general public of whom make up the vast majority that determine overall car sales, in which car enthusiasts are only considered as a small minority in a niche market.
You also need to realize that the majority of Americans, are expecting more fuel efficient vehicles, and could care less about horsepower. Which is the main reason why Toyota took over the number 2 spot from Ford.
Although personally, I will always remain a die hard Mustang and Ford owner.
Ford needs to be more concerned about bringing back it's bread n butter customers, along with attracting new customers. By developing high quality, fuel efficient vehicles now, and not 3-4 years from now. If they expect to survive, and compete long term with the Japanese !