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GForce · ‎18-04-2022

Thank You for saying this about gas mileage. I'll copy and post as most people said I was crazy. Even when I pointed to the fact even manufacturers show as much as a 50% reduction in mileage for a E85 vehicle using E85 fuel. So, the Federal government is imposing tighter CAFE standards, at the same time they pushing E15 fuel which will reduce the mileage estimates.

GForce · ‎28-03-2022

I worked at a dealership that sold new Fords and Hondas in the early 90's. I remember another salesman and myself arguing over the 24v V-6 Probe and 16V L-4 Prelude. We ran them against each other and I came away convinced, Ford fans did good saving the Mustang. Leave the fwd sports cars to Honda. The Prelude was in another class and much faster.

GForce · ‎07-01-2022

Not sure if the parts are interchangeable or not and probably too far and expensive to ship. But I have a deceased in-laws 1994 Continental with under 100k. White with blue leather and a moonroof (that worked last I checked). The only issue are the notorious rear air shocks and power steering. Other than that it cranks whenever I go out and move it in the driveway to keep the HOA off my back (I keep it backed in so they can't see the expired registration). I need to get rid of it, but hate to sell as just a parts car or a junker as it isn't. I know it is fwd and they are easier to spin the wheels, but can't believe the 3.8L lights up the tire like it does when I drive it through the neighborhood (yes, fighting the lack of power steering).

GForce · ‎20-05-2021

Not mentioned in this article (that I read anyway) was what towing does to the range. I read another article that stated that even though the truck has a 10,000 lb trailer capacity. A 5,600 trailer would reduce the range to about 100 miles (not sure if this was standard or extended range). But that would mean family boating or camping trips are out. What's the point of having a truck then? I know this will be a great "niche" vehicle. And construction foremen or others that just go site to site checking on the progress will be okay with this and it may work well for them. Like the experimental Ford Ranger EVs in the 90's or early 2000's, electric companies and EMC will be snatching them up for checking meters or for the bosses to drive around. But for most of the real world, this may be a good start, but it won't get them out of a petro burning truck.

GForce · ‎18-02-2021

Back in 92 and 93 I worked at a Ford/Mercury dealership. I was a big Alan Jackson fan and played Mercury Blues in the Grand Marquis sitting in the showroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVOKJAzqPB4

GForce · ‎01-02-2021

I notice this and many articles headline to read "GM Promises to Be All Electric" or "GM Will Be All Electric" by 2035. However, the press release states they promise to "try to achieve" this goal. Back in the 70's the goal was to have 100 mpg gallon cars as well. I have a "goal to lose 100 lbs by the end of the year". I probably will be closer to my goal than GM will be. So far, GM's (and Tesla) biggest achievers (300 plus mile range) are $100k vehicles (yes I know Tesla "advertises" the Model 3 travels 300 miles per charge, although I know owners that laugh at that claim, about like a F150 getting 26 mpg). And recharge times being 3 - 4 hrs if not using "super chargers". The vehicles seem to be best used as daily commuters. Note - I have friends that have planned trips using super charger locations. Point is, I don't see this as a realistic goal. Oh, it gets the headlines and makes the current administration happy to hear. Ensuring GM gets huge tax credits. But I don't see it happening.

GForce · ‎23-11-2020

The last edition Thunderbird Turbo Coupes were good. But weren't a match for the 89 SC. If I had to put a Thunderbird on my list, it would be the 89 - 95 SC. But I'm bias as there is always my desire to have kept my '89.

GForce · ‎19-07-2020

I figured someone else would mention the Thunderbird and BMW six series. I had a 1989 SC and the first time someone told me it looked a little like the BMW, I hadn't thought of that. But once I did, I couldn't "unsee" it.

GForce · ‎10-07-2020

By the time I was old enough to pay attention to cars (about 12), I remembered thinking how cool the AMC Eagle "coupes" and wagons were.

GForce · ‎17-04-2020

The Ford was a "truck", capable of hauling a 5,000 lb trailer (midsize truck capacity now, but was about right in '93). But it did not run with the Syclone in a drag race (mid 4's to 60 if I remember correctly). However, the Syclone trailer towing was listed as "not recommended for towing" and only had a 500lb payload capacity (I think the Ford was 1,200). The Lightning was a truck that went fast. The Syclone was a Buick Grand National with a truck body (well it had a 4.3L to the Buick's 3.8). In the early 90's 7.2 sec to 60 was quick for a truck, but about a second off Mustang and Camaro times. But the Syclone and it's cousin the Typhon was wickedly fast through the quarter (just don't ask them to turn fast).

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