NOT my new ride
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Topic: NOT my new ride
Posted By: jaybmiller
Subject: NOT my new ride
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 5:51am
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Had a chance to see the new battery powered stang Ford's going to lose their shirts on. Brother drove a loaded one here yesterday, $73K Canucks.His gig is to get cars, test drive, write reports,aside from 'great accelleration' ,he's not impressed. I couldn't see ANYTHING good about the 'E MACH' stang, though it has TWO trunks. Info screen is as big as puter screen on it's side(actually blocks view...), Glass roof,no sunshade, so A/C will be on a LOT(great to kill battery). don't look like a stang...maybe a 4 door Taurus ? 'Should' get 400Km(240 miles) on a charge( without A/C though....), basic 'plug in the wall' cord takes 50 HOURS to recharge. Upgrade to a 240V charger...MUST be installed by a Ford certified sparky ! Did like the 4WD, motors on all corners aspect but $$$$ to fix anything.TONS of plastic everywhere,yuck. At least it was assembled in Mexico..though I get a LOT of parts were NOT MAde in North America When sale's tank, it'll give Ford the excuse to close Oakville(refit for ecars) for good, stay in Mexico. ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 7:55am
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Yea the style doesnt do much for me. Thanks for the report. I doubt I will ever own a E car? Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 8:15am
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yeah, brother had chevy Bolt last week. it was 'ok' BUT you can buy a fully loaded Jap vehicle, keep 10K in your pocket and NOT have to find an extension cord when stuck on the highway...... someone 'did the math' and if Ontario went 1/2 ecars, the ENTIRE hydro grid would go 'poof'. ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 1:24pm
You forgot to mention the FAKE engine noise that comes with the E Musrat. Like that would get me to buy the P.O.C.  Also, when did a Musrat ever have 4 doors  ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 5:25pm
Maybe they gots an upgrade sound system, like a clothespin and a baseball card, to rattle against the spokes? ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 07 May 2021 at 8:57pm
FORD like others , builds cars and trucks based on what PEOPLE WANT and WILL BUY... Most of us are not in that catagory... Their sales are above expectations and taking business from TESLA..... lots sold in Calif ! ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 5:51am
 the 'frunk'------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 5:58am
 the 'infocenter'....it's 15" tall....It ain't a MUSTANG...don't look like one and I had 4 1967s,still have a hardtop.... if, IF , they'd made a 'retro 67' or 69 style then they'd sell but no one my age wants it, not at $73000 Canucks ! Heck at that price point , I can buy a southern mint '67, and enough tankers of gas to drive it until I die and STILL have tons of money in the bank. ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 8:54am
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Jay, they already made a "RETRO" Mustang, Camaro, and Barracuda several years ago.. Already been done for the "OLD GUYS".... This new "electric" is for the new younger guys... Like you said, YOU would not buy one.... $42,000. in the USA and dont forget, SLEEPY will give you $7000. INCENTIVE (rebate) to GO GREEN !!! ......... what a BUY !! ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: modirt
Date Posted: 08 May 2021 at 9:42am
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How long before the "Bolt" becomes known as the "Dolt"? Can't seen any use for these beyond a quick run to the store or short commute to work. Basically, a luxury golf cart. Anything beyond that is gonna be a huge step backwards from what we drive now.
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