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Will you be more or less likely to buy a FORD now that they are turning down bailout money?

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  1. X Stryker says:
    January 29, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    I’ll buy a Ford when I’ve got proof that they break down less often than Toyotas and get better gas mileage.

  2. RaceFan says:
    January 29, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I’ll drive a Ford as soon as Dale Jr. drives a Ford.

  3. RSmitty says:
    January 29, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    It’s a factor I will consider, but not a total reason. Ford actually has performed a LOT better in field tests for performance and safety. Additionally, they are the only one of the three that had restructured their R&D to making real strides into alternative-fuel vehicles, unlike the token output of GM and Chrysler. Wait, did Chrysler even make a token effort?

    Yes, Ford has risen to at least be a consideration.

  4. Unstable Isotope says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I’ll buy a Ford when I see that they are reliable and have good re-sale value. Whether or not they got bailed out makes no difference to me.

  5. pandora says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    I’m with Smitty on this. They deserve my consideration, and I do like to reward good behavior.

  6. Dana says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    I drive a 2000 Ford F-150, V-6 extended cab, standard transmission, no bells and whistles. I’ve put 182,000 miles on it and have never had a problem with it. I’ve had to change the normal wear parts — brakes, hoses, belts, things like that — but that’s it. The truck is just plain reliable. I’ve gotten good service out of previous F-150s as well, though I didn’t have them as long because they were company vehicles.

    When I’m done with this truck — probably 250,000 to 300,000 miles, I’ll buy another F-150. I might but earlier than that, just to get a 4-wheel drive truck (I bought this one when I lived on flat land without much snow), but this has been a great vehicle.

  7. Mrs XStryker says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Ever seen that song by Sarah Silverman where she says “Jewish people driving German cars”? Yeah. I kinda feel the same way about buying a Fix-Or-Repair-Daily.

  8. Donhusseinsquishviti says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    dana,

    less of this

    BLAH, BLAH, BLAH

    more of this

    yes

  9. Kilroy says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    I purchased a 2008 Ford Fusion last May for the Mrs. and haven’t had a problem. Gas 26-32 MPG.

    Between 1981-1988 we purchased 6 new Mercury’s aka Fords. Got boned on the wife’s 1987 Topaz f’ed up heads and deal and Ford regional Rep. dicked me around. Traded it in for an 88 Nissan and the 1998 Merc Tracer sold in 1991 for a Nissan.

    Before I purchased the 2008 I E-Mailed Mr. Bill Ford himself and told him my story of 20 years ago. I copied the owner of the Ford dealership and the salesman in and sure enough Mr. Ford responded with an E-mail and followed up with a snail mail. Deal I got was $4000.00 rebate and 0% financing! This was back in May 2008 ! Dealership kisses butt when I take in for oil changes.

    I have to give Ford some credit for not taking the loan right yet! But if thing don’t start to improve by the 4th Qtr 09 they’ll take it!

  10. Kilroy says:
    January 29, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Mrs XStryker
    “Fix-Or-Repair-Daily.”

    Found-On-Road-Dead

  11. PI says:
    January 29, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I’ve had 3 Ford p/u’s and can honestly say I only got rid of one to get a newer/more efficient one. I don’t know about Ford cars, but you can’t beat the trucks!

    I applaud Ford for not taking money. Maybe they have a plan to ‘build a better Ford’ and don’t want to be beholden to the government.

  12. cassandra_m says:
    January 29, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    I’ve had Mazdas when Ford was a make stakeholder. Ford and Mazda did some interesting cross-platform stuff including sharing engines. Mazda also has a road test-ready hydrogen powered vehicle — Premacy Hydrogen RE. I love these Mazdas — completely sturdy and a car you can still get in a manual transmission pretty easily. Lincolns look pretty sweet these days — one of my colleagues has one and he is pleased as punch.

  13. frick yeah says:
    January 29, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    Back Away Slowly
    no one puts my slick sporty Ford Ranger in a corner

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