Ford tries for blandest, ugliest vehicle in the World

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http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...mentid=8401510

"Rich" > wrote in message
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A logical extension of what happens when "big govt." and "green" dabble in
the auto industry: the putzes take over the Big 3. We let it happen...and we
deserve the results.

TM wrote:
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>> It's hard to go bankrupt without help like this.
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>> http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...mentid=8401510
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> A logical extension of what happens when "big govt." and "green" dabble in
> the auto industry: the putzes take over the Big 3. We let it happen...and we
> deserve the results.
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It's what happens when Ford imitates Honda and Toyota.

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"Rich" > wrote in message
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I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I sort of like. Seems to be
a practical alternative to SUVs for people that need that sort of thing but
want better fuel economy and don't need to 8,000 lbs.

I can remember when Ford introduced the original Taurus and Sable - lots of
people called them ugly at the time.

Time will tell. I see lots of Scion SBs running around, and Honda Elements.
The Flex looks better than either of those and with an MSRP under $30k it
seems a decent bargain (again for anyone who needs a vehicle that large).

Do really think it is ugly compared to the large number of SUVs, Crossovers,
and mini-vans on the market? It certainly is not the blandest, ugliest
vehicle in the world - in my opinion (which I value highly).

Ed

On Jul 16, 7:08*am, Rich > wrote:
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I don't see anything that wrong with it. Looks fairly decent, no weird
lines or bulges, and has fairly decent proportions. I think it could
be hot rodded and tricked a bit and look even better, but it's not too
bad the way it is.

Dan
P49Y83+

Dan wrote:
> On Jul 16, 7:08 am, Rich > wrote:
>> It's hard to go bankrupt without help like this.
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>> http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...icle.aspx?cp-d...
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> I don't see anything that wrong with it. Looks fairly decent, no
> weird lines or bulges, and has fairly decent proportions. I think
> it could be hot rodded and tricked a bit and look even better, but
> it's not too bad the way it is.
>
> Dan
> P49Y83+

I'll add my support to that angle. It's as if someone at Ford said,
"Let's look around and see what niche vehicle is attractive and kind
of popular, and make our little van-like transport module fit that
visual mold. Hm. Mini Cooper? Give it a shot."

Not that I'd ever choose a car for reasons of appearance.


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exception that proves the rule.

"WindsorFox<SS>" > wrote in message
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> TM wrote:
>> "Rich" > wrote in message
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>>> It's hard to go bankrupt without help like this.
>>>
>>> http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...mentid=8401510
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>> A logical extension of what happens when "big govt." and "green" dabble
>> in
>> the auto industry: the putzes take over the Big 3. We let it happen...and
>> we
>> deserve the results.
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> It's what happens when Ford imitates Honda and Toyota.
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They should call it the new Ford POS

At least it is not an Aztec. It seem to have very good space
utilization too.



Rolf wrote:
> "WindsorFox<SS>" > wrote in message
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>> TM wrote:
>>> "Rich" > wrote in message
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>>>> It's hard to go bankrupt without help like this.
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>>>> http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...mentid=8401510
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>>> A logical extension of what happens when "big govt." and "green" dabble
>>> in
>>> the auto industry: the putzes take over the Big 3. We let it happen...and
>>> we
>>> deserve the results.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> It's what happens when Ford imitates Honda and Toyota.
>>
>> --
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> They should call it the new Ford POS
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>

"Rich" > wrote in message
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Why didn't you just go to the source?
http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/flex/

There's nothing new here. The Flex has been shown for quite a while. I don't
know about bland or ugly (some folks will tell you that the new Corvette is
ugly, too), but I see an updated station wagon with more utility than the
old ones ever had.

dwight

I like it.


"dwight" > wrote in message
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> "Rich" > wrote in message
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>> It's hard to go bankrupt without help like this.
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>> http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/cro...mentid=8401510
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> Why didn't you just go to the source?
> http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/flex/
>
> There's nothing new here. The Flex has been shown for quite a while. I
> don't know about bland or ugly (some folks will tell you that the new
> Corvette is ugly, too), but I see an updated station wagon with more
> utility than the old ones ever had.
>
> dwight
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>