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Runethecursed · 04-27-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dogsridewith

My guess is Ford and Chevy are not permanently exiting these passenger car segments, but rather doing redesigns that are interesting without being insipid, outlandish and/or fake. Various model names have had years out of production before, and platforms can underpin a range of styling and functional alternatives.

Mayhap, I had always wondered how Ford got sales on the fusion and the taurus... Sure the taurus was the full size but when you go that big wouldnt you pick up the SUV of like sized due to pricing?
the focus and fiesta thing also confused me. I get why you need a compact and subcompact, but its like.. pick one or the other cause both do the same thing, and if you do it based on fuel economy then theres focii with hybrid systems.

I personally like the look of the focus active, but i got a feels its gonna be like the Subaru Legacy/Forester combo. they are essentially the same sans the seating position and the feeling you can go more offroady

my grammerly is going nuts but aint care about punctuation or spelling right meow.

*kimona* · 04-27-2018, 09:41 PM

Chevy Impala on the chopping block?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

Runethecursed · 04-28-2018, 01:00 AM

Probably. Chevy would be smart, most of their midsize and full sized cars that are non Buick or Caddy frankly have been mundane at best. I dont even consider them when giving advice to others about either category, that said I rarely mention the big three in that regard, unless they are a car person such as myself and you have to have that srt8 magnum...

*kimona* · 04-28-2018, 07:30 PM

^^^ Well, the Impala and Malibu are Chevy benchmarks. Both are very handsome sedans (especially current models) that have achieved better than average grades in reviews and are exceptionally pleasant cars to drive. Buick's Lacrosse and Regal (and the discontinued Verano) are indeed upscale models and all are excellent vehicles... but I hear they may also be headed for the chopping block.

Runethecursed · 04-28-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

^^^ Well, the Impala and Malibu are Chevy benchmarks. Both are very handsome sedans (especially current models) that have achieved better than average grades in reviews and are exceptionally pleasant cars to drive. Buick's Lacrosse and Regal (and the discontinued Verano) are indeed upscale models and all are excellent vehicles... but I hear they may also be headed for the chopping block.

so my question is... what will American Auto-x guys drive for kicks then? import b segements only?

*kimona* · 04-28-2018, 10:20 PM

Ford's move away from sedans: Can consumers afford it?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

Kalispel · 04-28-2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Ford's move away from sedans: Can consumers afford it?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

I doubt it. Most working Americans today could not even survive in a one income household at this point, even without a car payment or children. The only reason the bulk of the 'middle-class' still exists any more is because of 2+ income households skewing the inconvenient truth. Most people couldn't even field a $500-1000 sudden emergency without resorting to interest-bearing debt to see it through. I see another crash in our future, and it will be a lot worse than 2008. And yes, new vehicle prices are just out of control - but don't worry, we have mortgage-like loans for cars now.

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Runethecursed · 04-29-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

I doubt it. Most working Americans today could not even survive in a one income household at this point, even without a car payment or children. The only reason the bulk of the 'middle-class' still exists any more is because of 2+ income households skewing the inconvenient truth. Most people couldn't even field a $500-1000 sudden emergency without resorting to interest-bearing debt to see it through. I see another crash in our future, and it will be a lot worse than 2008. And yes, new vehicle prices are just out of control - but don't worry, we have mortgage-like loans for cars now.

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Someday Audi R8, you will be mine.... you will be

meanwhile for the same price you can buy a half acre of land and a house in Tennessee

sure its Tennessee but... its a house

Also, I can afford an emergency up to around 1500 without resorting to debt, but that's literally only recently in the past year ( been trying to stick to a tight budget)

toad · 05-01-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Runethecursed

Someday Audi R8, you will be mine.... you will be

meanwhile for the same price you can buy a half acre of land and a house in Tennessee

sure its Tennessee but... its a house

Also, I can afford an emergency up to around 1500 without resorting to debt, but that's literally only recently in the past year ( been trying to stick to a tight budget)

Buy the R8 and park it at Walmart when you need to sleep

IMHO Tennessee is a very pretty state, but with the R8 you could live wherever you want(although you'll spend A LOT on gas, but no more than a Winnebago)!

Runethecursed · 05-01-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by toad

Buy the R8 and park it at Walmart when you need to sleep

IMHO Tennessee is a very pretty state, but with the R8 you could live wherever you want(although you'll spend A LOT on gas, but no more than a Winnebago)!

Maybe I could live in a yaris. Busy today inside a junkyard done and once I got all four seats removed I looked air under and thought to myself. You know I could sleep and travel in here by myself..

*kimona* · 05-01-2018, 02:09 PM

Ford Will Focus On Trucks And SUVs, Only Offer Two Cars In U.S.:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

Ford Execs Defend Decision to Cancel Cars That Aren't the Mustang:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

Ford Explains Why It’s Axing Most Of Its Cars:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

*kimona* · 05-03-2018, 01:51 AM

U.S. Car Buyers to Japan: We Don't Want Your Sedans:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...cid=spartanntp

BennyLava · 05-03-2018, 02:00 AM

Also, these people have short memories. When gas prices were off the charts, everyone was clamoring for 4 cylinder cars. I knew people that sold the SUVs and got civics and such.

I know the women are all about SUVs, but most of the guys I know are "car guys". You don't really hear much about "suv guys", they're generally thought of as mom mobiles. Kind of unmanly, in a way. I definitely wouldn't want one as any kind of a daily driver.

For gas mileage though, they really should put diesels in most of these SUVs imo

ern-diz · 05-03-2018, 12:07 PM

SUV guys! You've got to be careful in these uber PC days; someone might catch feelings!

*kimona* · 05-03-2018, 12:23 PM

Hey! I drive an SUV... every day.

ern-diz · 05-03-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Hey! I drive an SUV... every day.

scylla · 05-03-2018, 02:57 PM

Hmm, if US carmakers give up making cars what will police drive? SUV's?
I see a few police SUV's out there, but those are mostly for canine units.

Runethecursed · 05-03-2018, 06:55 PM

I "daily" my SUV everyday that my Yaris is broke/down for mods/ inclemate weather/moving more than 2 people. ...

It has a 5.3l v8 and awd and gets me up the hills for overlanding, and it has a 8000lb tow rating (not that ill need it with an alum trailer and my yaris) and moves up to 5 people or 9 if you got some froggy people in the back.

so who's this about mom mobiles?

In all due seriousness I would love a diesel in the damn thing...
If the US manufactures made a midsized four door body on frame with a 7000+ lb towing capacity in diesel Id be over that like a fly on hot nachos...
most the midsize SUV's aren't SUV's but glorified fwd station wagons in raised seating positions...

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04-27-2018, 09:41 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Chevy Impala on the chopping block? https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

04-28-2018, 01:00 AM	#3
Runethecursed View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Socal Posts: 333	Probably. Chevy would be smart, most of their midsize and full sized cars that are non Buick or Caddy frankly have been mundane at best. I dont even consider them when giving advice to others about either category, that said I rarely mention the big three in that regard, unless they are a car person such as myself and you have to have that srt8 magnum...

04-28-2018, 07:30 PM	#4
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	^^^ Well, the Impala and Malibu are Chevy benchmarks. Both are very handsome sedans (especially current models) that have achieved better than average grades in reviews and are exceptionally pleasant cars to drive. Buick's Lacrosse and Regal (and the discontinued Verano) are indeed upscale models and all are excellent vehicles... but I hear they may also be headed for the chopping block.

04-28-2018, 10:20 PM	#6
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Ford's move away from sedans: Can consumers afford it? https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

05-01-2018, 02:09 PM	#11
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Ford Will Focus On Trucks And SUVs, Only Offer Two Cars In U.S.: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp Ford Execs Defend Decision to Cancel Cars That Aren't the Mustang: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp Ford Explains Why It’s Axing Most Of Its Cars: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

05-03-2018, 01:51 AM	#12
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	U.S. Car Buyers to Japan: We Don't Want Your Sedans: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...cid=spartanntp

05-03-2018, 02:00 AM	#13
BennyLava Drives: 1987 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 314	Also, these people have short memories. When gas prices were off the charts, everyone was clamoring for 4 cylinder cars. I knew people that sold the SUVs and got civics and such. I know the women are all about SUVs, but most of the guys I know are "car guys". You don't really hear much about "suv guys", they're generally thought of as mom mobiles. Kind of unmanly, in a way. I definitely wouldn't want one as any kind of a daily driver. For gas mileage though, they really should put diesels in most of these SUVs imo

05-03-2018, 12:23 PM	#15
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Hey! I drive an SUV... every day.

05-03-2018, 02:57 PM	#17
scylla Drives: 2015 Yaris L Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 94	Hmm, if US carmakers give up making cars what will police drive? SUV's? I see a few police SUV's out there, but those are mostly for canine units.

05-03-2018, 06:55 PM	#18
Runethecursed View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Socal Posts: 333	I "daily" my SUV everyday that my Yaris is broke/down for mods/ inclemate weather/moving more than 2 people. ... It has a 5.3l v8 and awd and gets me up the hills for overlanding, and it has a 8000lb tow rating (not that ill need it with an alum trailer and my yaris) and moves up to 5 people or 9 if you got some froggy people in the back. so who's this about mom mobiles? In all due seriousness I would love a diesel in the damn thing... If the US manufactures made a midsized four door body on frame with a 7000+ lb towing capacity in diesel Id be over that like a fly on hot nachos... most the midsize SUV's aren't SUV's but glorified fwd station wagons in raised seating positions...