I just got back from Italy and driving a rental Toyota right now. I am buying a car within the month. I have not started looking yet.....low blow on the Obama thing.....lol. For me to even go to a Ford dealership would be difficult. It would be like changing my beliefs from conservative to ultra liberal. lol. What Ford car would you recommend?
Hi sorry I was offline. Are you considering a compact car?
The Focus is a very good Sedan. There’s a small high-mileage new model called Fiesta which gets 40 mpg.
If you like small SUV’s actually the Escape in quite nice.
I’m most intrigued by something the Ford CEO Mulally - a former aerospace CEO - mentioned yesterday to Cramer on Mad Money. For a couple years I’ve been following rumors Ford would remake the Ranger. I’ve been interested in a smaller version of the F-150, have seen numerous internet rumors of a coming mystery pickup (perhaps branded F-100) styled like the F-150 but smaller.
I even heard a sideways reference to the rumor from a dealer.
Yesterday, Mulally said the words “the new Ranger”.
My ears perked up. That was all the cat, he let out of the bag - but that’s the one I’m waiting for. :)
I’ve had a Mustang though, and can vouch for the superb quality and SOLID durability of the car. It was virtually indestructable.
I’ve had a couple Fords and really liked them. Very reliable, low maintenance and built great. Good old fashioned American quality.
I’d say anyway, drop by a showroom and let them try to talk you out of the Toyota. That’s a very effective negotiating tactic anyway - you might find they offer to a deal too good to walk away from. :)