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Ford auto sales best in ten months

Started by Palehorse, June 02, 2009, 02:16:37 PM

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Palehorse

June 02, 2009, 02:16:37 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/02/news/companies/auto_sales/index.htm

Now this doesn't surprise me at all.

While in Houston a couple of weeks ago, I had reserved a Chevy Impala as my rental car. I needed a bigger car since I'd be schlepping around luggage to and from the airport and three or four people at a time while there. So I thought I'd get a bigger vehicle to make sure we were somewhat comfortable.

I got to Chimp International, (Bush I know, but I couldn't resist breaking out the monkey terminology again), and big surprise, (  :rolleyes: ), Enterprise didn't have my vehicle. They offered up a Prius (sic?) which I flatly refused, and so they upgraded me to a 2009 Ford Escape.

Now, I knew my wife would up driving at least part of the time since they had all that girly wedding foo-foo stuff to do, so I agreed and took it. It had less than 100 miles on it so this thing was brand new.

I was pretty impressed with the thing. It rode great, handled well except in deep curves at higher speeds, (but it is an SUV), and it was surprisingly economic mileage wise. Of course, it accelerated like it had a starving, barely furred squirrel under the hood too. . .  :biggrin:

Ended up with my wife taking command of the vehicle while I partied the days away with the boys; and packing it full of women while they ran too and fro getting their nails done, their hair, their makeup, blah, blah, blah.

Inside the controls were fairly well situated and the thing was loaded with every option, including dual moon roofs and power everything. (Surprising for a rental). It just "felt" good, performed well, and had zero rattles, or mystery noises; making a great impression on both my wife and I surrounding the quality of the vehicle itself.

Combine my experience with the fact that Ford is making a solid effort to remain government free and solvent, and demonstrating the good business practices that have allowed them to do so, and this news doesn't surprise me one bit. . .

I'm not a Ford man by any stretch, but they're doing a nice job of trying to sway me that way!  :biggrin:
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Henry Hawk

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June 02, 2009, 02:29:47 PM
and they have the chance to become THE AMERICAN auto INDUSTRY....they can make the type of cars that Americans WANT, not what the Government wants (Sports cars, SUV's and Trucks)...and with that, THEY can take a demanding share of the American Auto Market... :yes:

I too, am becoming a fan of Ford... :yes:
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Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


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pariann

#2
June 02, 2009, 02:34:33 PM
but.....I want a saturn
Looks like I've come full circle.

Palehorse

#3
June 03, 2009, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: pariann on June 02, 2009, 02:34:33 PM
but.....I want a saturn

China will be happy to sell you one too!
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pariann

#4
June 03, 2009, 03:58:01 PM
I'm not going to China.....I plan on buying a pre-owned Saturn.  THEN I will be buying American. :wink:  China won't get my money. LOL
Looks like I've come full circle.

Bo D

#5
June 03, 2009, 03:59:48 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 02, 2009, 02:29:47 PM
and they have the chance to become THE AMERICAN auto INDUSTRY....they can make the type of cars that Americans WANT, not what the Government wants (Sports cars, SUV's and Trucks)...and with that, THEY can take a demanding share of the American Auto Market... :yes:

I too, am becoming a fan of Ford... :yes:

The "American Auto Industry" that makes their trucks in Mexico?
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#6
June 03, 2009, 04:48:54 PM
Quote from: Bo D on June 03, 2009, 03:59:48 PM
The "American Auto Industry" that makes their trucks in Mexico?

I said they have the chance to become the American Auto Industry.... :yes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#7
June 03, 2009, 04:55:54 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 03, 2009, 04:48:54 PM
I said they have the chance to become the American Auto Industry.... :yes:

Maybe so. But I ain't buyin' no F-150 made in Mexico. I prefer to spend my money on a truck made by American workers right here in the USA! (Freemont, CA)  :biggrin:

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#8
June 03, 2009, 05:02:15 PM
Quote from: Bo D on June 03, 2009, 04:55:54 PM
Maybe so. But I ain't buyin' no F-150 made in Mexico. I prefer to spend my money on a truck made by American workers right here in the USA! (Freemont, CA)  :biggrin:

No arguement here brother!!  :yes:

I'm just sayin, Ford has the opportunity to really WIN over a ton of business, IF, they would build what Americans want AND do it HERE in the US....they could really market themselves...and win BIG on this.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Palehorse

#9
June 03, 2009, 05:28:31 PM
Quote from: Bo D on June 03, 2009, 04:55:54 PM
Maybe so. But I ain't buyin' no F-150 made in Mexico. I prefer to spend my money on a truck made by American workers right here in the USA! (Freemont, CA)  :biggrin:

Good luck with that. As I posted previously elsewhere in this forum, you need to check the window sticker for any vehicle you purchase beforehand. They now have to list points of assembly for each component. If the engine, drivetrain, and assembly are not made in USA, (and most are not except for Toyota believe it or not), then you are not supporting US labor.

My truck (Chevy 3/4 ton) was pretty much made in Canada, but final assembly was in Pontiac MI, which is now closing.
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Gardengirl

#10
June 04, 2009, 01:32:43 AM
Obama is deliberately destroying our banks, car companies, insurance companies, and now health. Did you know there were 40-50,000 American car dealerships awhile back. Then they were shrunk down to 20,000 and it will be fewer with his plan. Like one person said, how can you sell more cars with fewer dealerships, and one wonders.
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Y

#11
June 04, 2009, 02:25:38 AM
Quote from: Gardengirl on June 04, 2009, 01:32:43 AM
Obama is deliberately destroying our banks, car companies, insurance companies, and now health.

"Did Obama do that?" (Nods to Jaleel White)   :biggrin:

I posit that not only were the laissez-faire capitalists running/managing those entities who did 'em in (along with being abetted by those disciples of "Never saw a governmental regulation he liked" Ronnie Ray-Gun in power - surely you remember BushCo and the other 'conservatives'), but that you can't even support your claim.

QuoteDid you know there were 40-50,000 American car dealerships awhile back. Then they were shrunk down to 20,000 and it will be fewer with his plan.

Evidence?  Source?

QuoteLike one person said, how can you sell more cars with fewer dealerships, and one wonders.

You've got to be kidding!
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LOsborne

#12
June 04, 2009, 08:12:09 AM
Quote from: Gardengirl on June 04, 2009, 01:32:43 AM
Obama is deliberately destroying our banks, car companies, insurance companies, and now health. ...
Won't you admit the possibility that the banks, car companies, insurance companies had a hand in their own demise? Particularly since they were going down for the third time before Obama took office? I realize it's comforting to find someone to blame, but no one person could devise this kind of cluster-- all by himself, and especially since he wasn't even on the scene yet. I must join Y in asking for your source for these allegations. (You knew I was going to, didn't you?)

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Palehorse

#13
June 04, 2009, 08:22:24 AM
Sour grapes. . .  :smile:
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Bo D

#14
June 04, 2009, 09:26:23 AM
Quote from: Palehorse on June 03, 2009, 05:28:31 PM
Good luck with that. As I posted previously elsewhere in this forum, you need to check the window sticker for any vehicle you purchase beforehand. They now have to list points of assembly for each component. If the engine, drivetrain, and assembly are not made in USA, (and most are not except for Toyota believe it or not), then you are not supporting US labor.

My truck (Chevy 3/4 ton) was pretty much made in Canada, but final assembly was in Pontiac MI, which is now closing.

My truck IS a Toyota. Made in Freemont, CA!

I was wondering if anyone would catch that.
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