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BrianG · 03:25 PM

I will have to cast my vote for Ford as well. I have a Mazda (Ford made - some of the parts even have the Ford logo embossed on them) and have had very few problems. Of course, I only have 70k miles. I'd like my next car to be a Toyota though (Camry v6 specifically). Although, the Suby WRX STi does look pretty sweet now.

Finnster · 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I will have to cast my vote for Ford as well. I have a Mazda (Ford made - some of the parts even have the Ford logo embossed on them) and have had very few problems. Of course, I only have 70k miles. I'd like my next car to be a Toyota though (Camry v6 specifically). Although, the Suby WRX STi does look pretty sweet now.

My Mazda is what changed my mind about the Fords and actually try one. My P5 has been outstanding. Very fun car to drive and very reliable. 160K now and all I've done is brakes, belts and tires. Only real repair was replacing the EGR valve, but these actually had a design flaw and a replacement part was offered. Unfortunately I missed that, but I bought (the better canadian version) part myself online and installed it in less than an hr. One $120 repair in 7+yrs isn't bad.

I bought a 08 Ford xover (TaurusX, replaced by the Flex in 09) last Dec for an absolute steal. (thanks global economic meltdown!) I have two kids now and needed a bigger car for trips and weekends, plus I wanted to get another car sooner so we can finish the payments before we have to get new commuter cars (P5 won't last forever.) I've been highly impressed. My brother got a Highlander for his wife, and the Ford was nicer, roomier and less expensive. Great bang for the buck. Hopefully its as reliable as the Mazda was. Resell won't be as good, but I drive them into the ground, so IDK.

TexasSP · 10.14.2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I will have to cast my vote for Ford as well. I have a Mazda (Ford made - some of the parts even have the Ford logo embossed on them) and have had very few problems. Of course, I only have 70k miles. I'd like my next car to be a Toyota though (Camry v6 specifically). Although, the Suby WRX STi does look pretty sweet now.

I have a 2007 V6 with the 6 speed auto/manual and have gone up side by side with s stock WRX and i could take it. The STI would give me a little problem but I was seriously impressed when I first drove this car how quick it actually is. What's really fun is embarassing little riced out civics with my "family car". I drove the speed6 before this and liked it but really didn't want to have to fool with a manual all the time in Houston traffic.

I am tempted to go test drive a new SHO but really don't need to put that temptation to buy in my life right now.

FG101C · 10.14.2009, 12:49 PM

+1 on the Fusion, and they can be had in AWD trim too. I have actually owned Ford's since '98, currently I have an Escape which is perfect for hauling my dog and rc stuff around.

zeropointbug · 10.16.2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I will have to cast my vote for Ford as well. I have a Mazda (Ford made - some of the parts even have the Ford logo embossed on them) and have had very few problems. Of course, I only have 70k miles. I'd like my next car to be a Toyota though (Camry v6 specifically). Although, the Suby WRX STi does look pretty sweet now.

I agree, Ford is actually a decent quality car maker now, especially their trucks. Better than Dodge or Gm for sure.

Another agree on the Subaru WRX, although the WRX 265 (265hp) is one STELLAR deal... a buddy of mine went and bought one, afterwards found out that the engine is not 265hp, but really the same ~300hp as the STi version, just a different turbo and differentials. In fact it is a split second faster than the STi for a 0-60 time. Sure does smash you into your seat in 1st gear!