Yeah well things have changed a lot. Go test drive a new Ford or GM; than go and do the same for a Lexus, or a German car.

Report back.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Different strokes for different folks. Ford builds quality cars. It all depends on what you want in a car, van, suv or truck.

Nope, I lost interest in domestics about 30 years ago; I will never own another one.

Why compare the junk that rolled off the lines 30 years ago to the new cars?

I rented a '09 focus, and it was a very nice runaround. Decent power also, although not as much as I would have wanted. It did get a good 25mpg being absoultly flogged between Albuquerque and Santa Fe (best time of 28mins on HWY 85 )

Comfy small car also.
~Nate

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)

rented a Ford Crown Vic with small V8 a few years back in Texas. Good ride and handling, plenty of power and returned over 22 MPG at all speeds with my lead foot. Tried to rent one again next year in AZ but was stuck with Dodge Charger. Not as much room. Plenty of power. Handling did not seem as good. Maybe tire presure was off because it seemed like it wanted to oversteer if you just said the word. Terrible MPG. Give me the Ford, thank you.
I have a 2000 Diesel Excursion for towing and people hauling. Not a bad ride but it needs another gear in the transmission. Turning over 2100 rpm at 70 MPH. Puts a hurt on the MPG.