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Subject: Technologically Advanced? Author: Beef [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:53:04 07/29/02 Mon In reply to: Frank S. 's message, "Stuck in the past?" on 11:54:44 07/25/02 Thu Frank, Just some thougts but are you trying to indicate that the Impala and the Intrepid are much more technologically advanced than the Crown Vic? I would find it hard to argue that they are. In fact, I believe the Crown Vic probably has had more technological advancements than the Impala and Intrepid over the last several years. I agree that the overall concept has been around for many many years but they are definitely a far cry from a Model T. There is some validity to the old saying that if it works great why change it? My observations have been that car manufacturers (assmembly operations really) look to source everything as cheap as possible. They do not appear take into consideration service or durability requirments. My feel is that the Crown Vic is a much more durable car than the direct competition. Of course any vehicle nowadays (if looked after properly) can last a long time; however, I prefer to have one that is proven to be strong and durable. I do not know what myself (and many others) will do if and when Ford ever decides to drop the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis. PS - Aren't the Intrepids going to rear wheel drive shortly? Maybe old is better in some cases??? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Yes, technologically Advanced Frank S. 08:29:37 07/30/02 Tue Frank, you obviously haven't driven any of those German sedans you mention. Otherwise, you would know from personal experience that Audi makes the best handling sedans in the world, second only the nimble Mopar M-body (; (NT) -- Giant, 09:36:08 07/30/02 Tue You're right, sort of -- Frank S., 17:26:36 07/30/02 Tue I forgot... -- Frank S., 17:31:47 07/30/02 Tue KISS: Keep It Simple Silly -- Bearhawke in Az, 23:50:28 07/30/02 Tue RWD -- bruce bailey, 00:16:34 08/09/02 Fri Ah, yes: the type of vehicle that takes a dump @ 2AM and can be fixed by a drunk hillbilly with tools available from Wal-Mart lol (I do NOT condone drunk driving at all: the hillbilly metaphor was to make my point re: KISS) (NT) -- Bearhawke in Az, 20:25:44 08/16/02 Fri I can't wait til the 04 Intrepid RWD appears. I hope its sooner than later want to go out (retire) driving a Mopar. (NT) -- Ford jockey but can't wait for a new Mopar police car, 07:20:07 07/31/02 Wed