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03-23-2004, 01:53 AM
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What do you see?
As an American, I can't help but root for the big three in some way. They have produced some nicely realized vehicles over the years (original taurus, previous generation GM full size pick-ups, F150's etc) and of course the classics. But of course today they lag behind on all fronts.
I generally like all cars. All cars are good in some way. But plagerism is something I struggle with. Here is the new Ford Five-Hundred. What do you see?
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E 
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03-23-2004, 02:03 AM
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That's a VW Passat roof and Mercedes taillights!
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do, you're a mile away -and you have his shoes! '86 300E optically converted to '95 E300 (Sold) -Blauschwarz on silver -Black leather -17" AMG & 15" AMG for winter
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03-23-2004, 02:04 AM
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To me, the front end looks like a Caddy, the passenger compartment area and wheels looks like an Audi, and the rear end looks like a W211. But that's just from that pic; I haven't seen any other pictures of it...
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03-23-2004, 02:11 AM
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Note: The "Five-Hundred" is available in "SEL" trim.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/fivehundred/index.asp?bhcp=1 Above link has pictures/details.
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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03-23-2004, 02:11 AM
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do, you're a mile away -and you have his shoes! '86 300E optically converted to '95 E300 (Sold) -Blauschwarz on silver -Black leather -17" AMG & 15" AMG for winter
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03-23-2004, 07:56 AM
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Mazda Millenia.
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03-23-2004, 10:07 AM
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Looks Jetta/Audi-ish to me.
Would be nice if the model nomenclature would take on MB-like meaning... ...so the Ford 500 would designate a 5.0L!  At least they had the foresight to take "Galaxie" out of the name! :p
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03-23-2004, 10:38 AM
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wow, mid car and especially the wheels look all Passat. but the front end looks like a ford contour. cant help but see the benz in the tail lights... almost like one of those childrens flip books where you can make crazy creatures... legs of a goat, body of a dolphin, head of a turkey...
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03-23-2004, 11:44 AM
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I had a 66 Galaxie 500 XL when I was a teenager. Great dating car!!
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03-23-2004, 11:49 AM
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From the above referenced link:
Working in concert with an improved Duratec engine which benefits from electronic throttle control technology, Five Hundred’s advanced powertrain system delivers a smart combination of a smooth Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or 6-speed automatic transmission and an efficient 3.0L V6 engine to optimize both performance and fuel economy*. The CVT gives you the power you need exactly when you need it. Couple that with available all-wheel drive and it becomes clear how Five Hundred is a joy to drive. Blah! 
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03-23-2004, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
And my brother-in-law procured a fine example of one from the estate of a deceased woman...
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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle 2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car 2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver 2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car
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03-23-2004, 03:29 PM
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Looks like the reason I like old stuff better.
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89 300E 79 240D 72 Westy 63 Bug sunroof 85 Jeep CJ7 86 Chevy 6.2l diesel PU "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." Marcus Aurelius
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03-24-2004, 12:37 AM
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It may be based on the Volvo S80 platform.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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