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Originally Posted by garagelogic
Terrible quality? Get out from under the rock you've been living under and move into the 21st century. As recently as this past summer/fall, Ford was the most-awarded company on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis, beating even Toyota, in the quality of its cars.
I've owned 6 Fords since 2002 (2000 Lightning, 2003 Mach 1, 2005 Mustang GT, 2001 Lightning, 2005 F150 FX4 and my current 2007 GT500) and I've not had any major quality issues with any of them. Out of all of them, the only one that had to go back to the dealer for any work was the GT500 for a passenger-side airbag recall issue.
I have over 18K miles on the GT500 now and drive it 60 miles, round-trip, almost every day to work and back in all weather conditions. I've not had any problems with the car at all despite putting down over 260 more rwhp that the car came with for 12 of those 18k miles.
I had my 2006 GTO for 18 months, and in that time, I had to take it in for two major issues (strut rub and paint defects) and four other times for minor issues (broken driver side seat track, squeaking/handing clutch pedal, a/c sounded like a jack-hammer when engaged and bubbles on the steering wheel). From everything I learned when I owned the car, these were common issues. Do I know owners of GM products that have had zero issues with their cars, sure. I think its the way it goes with all manufacturers even,*gasp*, imports.
I take no unbrage from people who do not like Ford as a brand but, as hard as it might be for some people to be objective, you have to give credit where credit is due. One day I hope that people will wake up and realize that running down someone else's ride of choice does not make their choice look better. I think it is more likely that Israel and Palestine will-exist peacefully before that ever happens, but I can still dream.  |
Dude I'm sick of arguing the same thing with you. I'm not saying Gm has much better quality than Ford, but seriously I work in the business. When I put cars on the lifts nothing rusts under a car quicker than a Ford. And yeah your quality rates higher than Toyota, Honda, etc... But, in realitywe should wake up and realize in the 21st century it isn't Honda and Toyota being bailed out. It's Ford, Chrysler, and GM! So, obviously alot of people aren't buying american for some reason? It isn't because of our styling, it's because of our quality. And, I'm sorry when cars come in my shop that are at least 15-20 years old, they are Camry's, Accord's, Carolla'a, Civic's, etc.... Don't see too many Taurus' left on the road. Or Impala's in that case!
I'm not sying it is just Ford that is the reason the Big 3 are in trouble! But, when it comes to the Big 3 my preference is GM. They make America's Sports Car: Corvette, Very Nice Luxury Vehicles: Cadillac, and have a very versatile lineup throughout their companies. The truth is all of our car companies are in trouble. And, just like I said Ford has cars that rust quicker I can tell you that GM has many Valve Body problems and Computer problems compaired to Ford. My preference is GM and I'm biased, what did you expect this is a Camaro forum!
And, I gave the new GT500 plenty of compliments so take it or leave it! I don't want to argue with anyone this is a forum where we should be able to voice our opinions without getting bashed. I said I like the GT500 the truth is, forget the fact that is is a Ford, if it was going to have IRS I would buy it no questions asked. But, like you said this is the 21st Century and I think it's time Ford stepped into. When they brought the Mustang out again with a live rer axel on the retro Mustang I think they got way to caught up in the retro part! I understand cost is a factor but GM is bringing the Camaro back for a little bit more in price but well worth it for an IRS, I think! So, like I said I love the GT500, it is killer. I almost got one instead of a Vette four years ago, so please no more arguing! Lets all just be firends!
