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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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atleast they are taking the first step and correcting it.
 
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by Holger B
I think I'd rather have my CGT worked on by a tech who's used to servicing 911's, Boxsters, etc and in a facility that's designed for those types of cars than by a partschanger for Tauruses and Escorts who's never handled a high-end car and can't wait for the test drive...

It looks like they'll be getting lots of experience on the GT's fairly quickly.

That's the truth!

You're right on the money about the "partschangers". Ford has "specially" trained mechanics to work on the SVT Cobra, and they match your description very well.
 
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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I think I would rather have a F 430. That video review is great. It would be less money than the ford plus the premium.
 
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 04:34 AM
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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F.O.R.D.: Found On Road Dead... it is still true.
My first car was a Ford and it never failed me.

This is a tough crowd!!!

 
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by carbonissimo
My first car was a Ford and it never failed me.

This is a tough crowd!!!

I don't know. At more than half the cost, our first year (04) F150 has been WAY more reliable and trouble free than our second year (04) Cayenne Turbo. Go figure.
 

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Doesn't surprise me. I work @ a Ford dealer and trust me I see the worst of the worst. SO many DEAD 03-04 cars (no start) with more than just alt./battery issues. First On Race Day?? Sure. First to the pits.
 
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Doesn't surprise me. I work @ a Ford dealer and trust me I see the worst of the worst. SO many DEAD 03-04 cars (no start) with more than just alt./battery issues. First On Race Day?? Sure. First to the pits.
Well they sure brag about the "Ford GT kicked Ferrari's *** at Le Mans" tagline, but it lost a hell of a lot of DNFs first for various parts failures.

Incidentally, the car gets thrashed from a being able to actually use it perspective in Automobile magazine this month.
 
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Originally posted by XLR82XS
Doesn't surprise me. I work @ a Ford dealer and trust me I see the worst of the worst. SO many DEAD 03-04 cars (no start) with more than just alt./battery issues. First On Race Day?? Sure. First to the pits.
I have several friends who have '03 Cobras, and they all have had multiple problems. Two of them have had their cars in for work over 18 times each.
 
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Blah, Blah, Blah...

Bottom line? This car ROCKS!

 
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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The automobile market is segmented into Trucks, ... other stuff.... and sports cars.

Which end of the spectrum comes to mind FIRST when you hear the name F O R D?

I'll rest my case.
 
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The automobile market is segmented into SUVs, ... other stuff.... and sports cars.

Which end of the spectrum comes to mind FIRST when you hear the name P O R S C H E?



 
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Originally posted by Zippy
Blah, Blah, Blah...

Bottom line? This car ROCKS!

That car looks more 'badass' than ANY F car or even the CGT IMO!
Sorry guys!
 


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