Ford WTF

bigaudiofanat · 11-24-2009, 11:36 PM

CTS- V X2 probably the only gm I would own.

Matt · 11-25-2009, 01:24 AM

I'm shopping for a SUV for the gf and we're leaning towards the GMC Terrain.
(as well as the Veracruz and Highlander). The Ford SUVs aren't even on my radar. A portion of that, admittingly, is marketing. The GMC commercials are much more product-based than the Ford commercials, imo. The F-150 commercials are kinda catchy, but that's it for me.

As far as Cadillac, I'm an EXT guy. Possibly the top of my "dream cars". Though, I'll probably settle for an Avalanche in another 2-3 years.

vash_241987 · 11-25-2009, 01:44 AM

ok its not a SUV but the ford raptor has caught my eye as being a truck that looks to be off-road racing ready

The 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor | The official site of the Ford F-150 | FordVehicles.com

schrute · 11-25-2009, 01:54 AM

^That Raptor looks great. I hate Fords (former escort and taurus owner) and I would rock that truck in a heartbeat.

Next time I'm in the market for a truck I will definitely shop the Raptor if it's still around.

370Zsteve · 11-25-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I'm shopping for a SUV for the gf and we're leaning towards the GMC Terrain.
(as well as the Veracruz and Highlander). The Ford SUVs aren't even on my radar. A portion of that, admittingly, is marketing. The GMC commercials are much more product-based than the Ford commercials, imo. The F-150 commercials are kinda catchy, but that's it for me.

As far as Cadillac, I'm an EXT guy. Possibly the top of my "dream cars". Though, I'll probably settle for an Avalanche in another 2-3 years.

My Ford days are over. Too many brake rotor changes (I'm not hard on brakes at all), too many really stupid problems with the last two Ford trucks I've owned. They may be improving quality, but it's too late for me.

Mattie, if gasoline goes back to $4.50/gal, will you still buy a full-size truck? OK, get the Hybrid...................

Matt · 11-25-2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Mattie, if gasoline goes back to $4.50/gal, will you still buy a full-size truck? OK, get the Hybrid...................

If gas goes back up to $4.50 a gallon, I'll be getting my motorcycle license.

370Zsteve · 11-25-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

If gas goes back up to $4.50 a gallon, I'll be getting my motorcycle license.

Ya but you'll mod the schitt out of it and get 25 mpg

PS - my BMW gets 32mpg combined, never even checked the MV mileage numbers but I'd guess prolly around 35mpg...I tend to wick 'em up though

fullmonty · 11-25-2009, 04:16 AM

Ford got me to look at a Mustang with all those silly little features and I gota give it to them, they are doing a good job at getting people into dealerships with those commercials.

Matt · 11-25-2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Ford got me to look at a Mustang with all those silly little features and I gota give it to them, they are doing a good job at getting people into dealerships with those commercials.

I've yet to see a Mustang commercial, oddly enough.

fullmonty · 11-25-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I've yet to see a Mustang commercial, oddly enough.

I haven't seen a Mustang specific commercial since they switched bodystyles in 2005. I guess the Mustang is iconic enough that it sells it's self. Heck how many Stangs do you see a day? Thats a pretty good amount of advertising right there.

vash_241987 · 11-25-2009, 09:19 AM

There has been alot of the 2010 stand on the lots, yet I've seen only a a few driving on the road here. I can say one thing, they give alot of choice to choose from.

theDreamer · 11-25-2009, 07:38 AM

Ford's current marketing as per most is about speaking to the uneducated on your product.
~The tree in the car: that is for the hybrids, the hybrids already are just a "Feel good" car people buy. This just increases that psychologically by giving them a fake digital screen in which they can see they are doing even more "good."
~Change the color to pink, have not seen that part of the commercial yet.
~No gas cap, that is actually a huge thing, the amount of gas caps lost every year is huge. Plus for the "lazy American" it is a convenience item, wait I do not have to touch my dirty gas cap, plus one for ford.

Ford so far has shown they know how to sell a car.
Besides the new Camaro this year, there has only been one other car I see a new one every day. That is the brand new Ford Taurus, I have seen from the SHO down to the bottom of the barrel base model rolling around, that car is selling like hot cakes. The redesign Mustang is pulling in all the new V6 owners, but anyone who knows anything about Mustangs knows what is coming next year. 5.0, 6 speed manual, BBK, etc.

On the note of GM, yes they turned a profit, but they still have yet to pay back any of the money they owe the government. The profit they reported also is not all it seems currently, it is an improvement and I do hope it continues, but GM has a very long ways to go before the American public will truly trust them again. Also, look at those GM ads where they compare their cars to Honda, read that fine print in the bottom of the ad (might have to pause the TV).

bigaudiofanat · 11-25-2009, 10:18 AM

None at all, I do not mind ford or GM or people that like them. But I just think their commercials and some of their features are awfully strange. Ya some of my posts might be different or strange but when your bored you think of a lot of things.

Also Andy your avatar still gets me.

AndyO · 11-25-2009, 10:28 AM

Lol, just let me know when it stops...Then Ill change it

11-24-2009, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-25-2009, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 20	I'm shopping for a SUV for the gf and we're leaning towards the GMC Terrain. (as well as the Veracruz and Highlander). The Ford SUVs aren't even on my radar. A portion of that, admittingly, is marketing. The GMC commercials are much more product-based than the Ford commercials, imo. The F-150 commercials are kinda catchy, but that's it for me. As far as Cadillac, I'm an EXT guy. Possibly the top of my "dream cars". Though, I'll probably settle for an Avalanche in another 2-3 years. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

11-25-2009, 01:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 19	^That Raptor looks great. I hate Fords (former escort and taurus owner) and I would rock that truck in a heartbeat. Next time I'm in the market for a truck I will definitely shop the Raptor if it's still around. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

11-25-2009, 07:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Ford's current marketing as per most is about speaking to the uneducated on your product. ~The tree in the car: that is for the hybrids, the hybrids already are just a "Feel good" car people buy. This just increases that psychologically by giving them a fake digital screen in which they can see they are doing even more "good." ~Change the color to pink, have not seen that part of the commercial yet. ~No gas cap, that is actually a huge thing, the amount of gas caps lost every year is huge. Plus for the "lazy American" it is a convenience item, wait I do not have to touch my dirty gas cap, plus one for ford. Ford so far has shown they know how to sell a car. Besides the new Camaro this year, there has only been one other car I see a new one every day. That is the brand new Ford Taurus, I have seen from the SHO down to the bottom of the barrel base model rolling around, that car is selling like hot cakes. The redesign Mustang is pulling in all the new V6 owners, but anyone who knows anything about Mustangs knows what is coming next year. 5.0, 6 speed manual, BBK, etc. On the note of GM, yes they turned a profit, but they still have yet to pay back any of the money they owe the government. The profit they reported also is not all it seems currently, it is an improvement and I do hope it continues, but GM has a very long ways to go before the American public will truly trust them again. Also, look at those GM ads where they compare their cars to Honda, read that fine print in the bottom of the ad (might have to pause the TV). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-25-2009, 10:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 855	None at all, I do not mind ford or GM or people that like them. But I just think their commercials and some of their features are awfully strange. Ya some of my posts might be different or strange but when your bored you think of a lot of things. Also Andy your avatar still gets me. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-25-2009, 01:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 17	ok its not a SUV but the ford raptor has caught my eye as being a truck that looks to be off-road racing ready The 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor \| The official site of the Ford F-150 \| FordVehicles.com

11-25-2009, 04:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 35	Ford got me to look at a Mustang with all those silly little features and I gota give it to them, they are doing a good job at getting people into dealerships with those commercials.

11-25-2009, 09:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 17	There has been alot of the 2010 stand on the lots, yet I've seen only a a few driving on the road here. I can say one thing, they give alot of choice to choose from.

11-25-2009, 10:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
AndyO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,530 Drives: 05 6spd Nissan 350z Rep Power: 21	Lol, just let me know when it stops...Then Ill change it __________________

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