Crossovers are Helping Ford's Sales

I would NEVER buy a Ford, or any domestic for that matter. Upside down in a loan...not for me.

I do like the look of it, though. Muscular fenders and braod stance, it looks quite masculine for a crossover.

But didn't they release it with a grossly underpowered 3.0L?
Then they had to cram the 3.5L in to make it competitive, power wise?

What's that smell?

Hmmm....smells like an import car snob...

And by snob I mean someone too intellectually lazy to reconsider anything other than what's "comfortable."

Amen George_in_VA

It seems people just want to totally rip on anything the domestics make. If it was not for Ford and GM, the USA would most likely not be here. They where our winning advantage in WWII over Hitler's war machine. I think the big 3 are finally trying to turn things around and make quality vehicles now, but they are still being criticized.

I've been against Domestics for a while since all of my family members have had poor luck. I do say that they are looking better lately, though. I like the Edge a lot but it is too expensive and they should offer a lower-priced model with a powerful enough 4 cylinder engine. I do admit, though, that Domestic 4 cylinders have never been as efficient and reliable as the Japanese. The Domestic companies could maybe start doing well if they deal with their management issues and found a way to quell the unions (which are effectively destroying the companies). With great efficiency, better management, and more quality control, we could see an emergence of the US Auto Industry.

My domestic (Ford F-150) has been way more reliable than my mother's import (Toyota Camry). I realize that on the whole that many imports are more reliable than domestics, but I've been happy. I like the fact that I can get a domestic dealer to come way off the price. Lower price for me. When I go to purchase a new vehicle for my wife or myself, I weigh the advantages and disadvantages of all the options. If I can save $8,000 up front for a vehicle that gets 2 less miles per gallon, I'll do it. I just don't understand why someone would refuse to even consider half the market because of the badge on the hood.

Well, imports are definately over-rated in this day and age. They may have been top of the line when "introduced" to our North American market back when, but all of our domestic brands have stepped up and are making vehicles on par with the quatlity of imports, or in some cases even better. Just take a look at the headlines, they are saying Ford is pulling ahead of Toyota in quality. People are just so quick to judge our own domestic brands because a name or reputation has been given to them from the past, but its time to forget the past and look at the present and future.