The future of Ford motor company

Nickc88

Nickc88

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What do you predict will happen to Ford as they are literally changing their whole lineup and pushing towards ev cars.
 
I think they will stick around, the F-series is litterally one of the best selling vehicles in the world, and the mustang is still a really solid car. But other than that, it does seem that they are switching over to 0.5L cuckboxes.
 
13945764:SendyMcSendyface said:
I think they will stick around, the F-series is litterally one of the best selling vehicles in the world, and the mustang is still a really solid car. But other than that, it does seem that they are switching over to 0.5L cuckboxes.
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Idk man, theres a huge market for cheap cars that get good gas mileage. I love cars, but I also love that my grocery getter outback only has to be filled up once every month or so.
 
That's the way the market is going. Maybe not for the 20 year olds on ns but majority of people want a cheap car with great mileage. Seems smart to me.
 
As someone who really does not give a single fuck about cars, i just want something cheap that can get me from point a to point b using as little gas/electricity as possible.

Also the people that say "i just love the sound of a gas engine" are idiots unless it comes to performance/muscle cars.
 
Just started leasing a new f-150 a few months ago so idk what they do but they better keep making those

hell of a ride
 
It'll keep the company alive because even though America is filled with idiots who only care about big and inefficient engines, the rest of the world is moving on. Americans are too stupid to realize future trends so they rely on corporations to do the thinking for them. Once a fat redneck sits in a F250 running on batteries, they'll be happy and they will install some childish mod that allows for loud sounds because once again, Americans are fucking morons.
 
topic:Nickc88 said:
What do you predict will happen to Ford as they are literally changing their whole lineup and pushing towards ev cars.
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Well. Considering I know u pretty well in person. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that u want ferd to die. So I'm gonna say what u want to hear just to make u happy: ferd's gonna die. There, happy?
 
13946177:FruitCakeBlake said:
Well. Considering I know u pretty well in person. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that u want ferd to die. So I'm gonna say what u want to hear just to make u happy: ferd's gonna die. There, happy?
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Harsh.
 
13945943:skierman said:
It'll keep the company alive because even though America is filled with idiots who only care about big and inefficient engines, the rest of the world is moving on. Americans are too stupid to realize future trends so they rely on corporations to do the thinking for them. Once a fat redneck sits in a F250 running on batteries, they'll be happy and they will install some childish mod that allows for loud sounds because once again, Americans are fucking morons.
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Also funny how so many people r driving $40-60k+ trucks but their income doesn't support it. Leasing I guess, but so dumb imo
 
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13946299:IsitWinterYet17 said:
Also funny how so many people r driving $40-60k+ trucks but their income doesn't support it. Leasing I guess, but so dumb imo
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Back in rural area highschool my friend used to get so much shit for driving a $10k bmw 3 series. Was always called rich and preppy by kids driving $40k-50k trucks. Trucks that were never used for offroading or farming, but for cruising up and down the beach parking lot.
 
13946334:Lonely said:
Back in rural area highschool my friend used to get so much shit for driving a $10k bmw 3 series. Was always called rich and preppy by kids driving $40k-50k trucks. Trucks that were never used for offroading or farming, but for cruising up and down the beach parking lot.
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where do you buy a 10k bmw?
 
13946409:IsitWinterYet17 said:
Any used car lot. Seen them much lower
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Did he then just compare a used bmw price with the price of a new truck???

edit: nvm didnt read his post enough

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13946334:Lonely said:
Back in rural area highschool my friend used to get so much shit for driving a $10k bmw 3 series. Was always called rich and preppy by kids driving $40k-50k trucks. Trucks that were never used for offroading or farming, but for cruising up and down the beach parking lot.
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If u drive a 1999 ford ranger can u call ppl with $7k bmws rich and preppy? Trying to get a feel for my boundaries thanks
 
13946424:FruitCakeBlake said:
If u drive a 1999 ford ranger can u call ppl with $7k bmws rich and preppy? Trying to get a feel for my boundaries thanks
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If you drive a Ford ranger I don't think you can call anyone anything :)
 
13945943:skierman said:
It'll keep the company alive because even though America is filled with idiots who only care about big and inefficient engines, the rest of the world is moving on. Americans are too stupid to realize future trends so they rely on corporations to do the thinking for them. Once a fat redneck sits in a F250 running on batteries, they'll be happy and they will install some childish mod that allows for loud sounds because once again, Americans are fucking morons.
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The new motors are far from inefficient. The 3.5 ecoboost is capable of making 1200hp with some software and minor bolt ons. The same block and head architecture is used in the Ford GT, Raptor and the Lemans winning race cars.

The 6.7 Powerstroke makes 450hp and 935tq again software limited. Just a tune can pick up well over 100hp. Diesels are still unmatched in terms of towing capability and efficiency while towing. You aren't gonna be able to tow a two car trailer 400 miles on a tank/charge with your model x.

Even the N/A engines are great. Direct injection, cylinder deactivation, variable valve timing, etc. A pickup truck making 400hp out of a N/A 5L V8 and getting 22mpg highway was absolutely unheard of until recently. The new 8+ speed transmissions also massively increase efficiency.

Overall these trucks are becoming more efficient AND more powerful. Whats not to like?

There is a reason the F150 is the best selling vehicle in America.

Ford is only transitioning away from sedans and hatchbacks because the average American has no taste and thinks crossovers look good. The only good looking crossover is the Macan and the Stelvio. GM is also transitioning away from sedans.

The demand for crossovers also has to do with the fact that the economy is relatively strong at the moment and people can afford bigger cars. Once it slows down for a while people will want econo-boxes again. I really believed small diesels like we see in Europe were the future but this whole VW thing definitely has scared a lot of car-illiterate people away from them.
 
Toyota for life...

Really though, Im sorta excited and scared at the same time to see what the Bronco revival will be. As well, the Ranger Raptor (even though we're not getting the cool version in the US) will keep 1/2 ton trucks alive a little while longer before everyone realizes that its 3/4 or nothing. Really though, the Diesel Ranger Raptor looks really really fun. Never been a fan of Fords or their newer engines but I could get behind wha they're trying to swing there.
 
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