>
> IMO, because Ford couldn't charge the outrageous prices for an option
> package like they can for cars like the GT500. They are making insane
> profits on the GT500 and will on he new Boss etc. Making these car's
> components just option choices kills their exclusivity and therefore
> profits.

Insane is right. They make cars few people could afford and keep the price
high while the company is going down the tubes. Why not SELL the cars?
Selling cars is what they are supposed to do. Now they are going to quit
selling Crown Vic's except to fleets. Sell the people what they want. What
genius decided to re-badge the 500 and call it a Taurus? That should really
help.

Al