Recent Comments:
Is it over yet? Oil prices drop like a rock {Autoblog}
Jul 19th 2008 2:57PM Artie Lange "I don't know if $4 gas is over, but I hope not. The response to the price increase has shown that the only way we will ever break America's addiction to foreign oil is through escalating prices. I love cars; I obviously wouldn't read this blog if I didn't. But the vast majority of people should not be driving automobiles that run on gasoline."
I understand why you would like to see prices remain at $4 per gallon or higher, but have you looked out your window recently and seen how gas prices are affecting the normal consumer? The avg. American CAN'T afford these prices. What we need is a steady improvement in fuel mileage with affordable alternatives. Changing immediately or keeping prices where they are at currently is extremely short sighted. The technology may be there to change now, but it isnt affordable or available for the common man. People are losing their houses and all thats dear to them because they were unprepared for what has happened. Thinking that this problem is a short term problem is not looking at the big picture ACROSS the WHOLE country. I agree that we need to get away from our dependancy on foriegn oil, but we can't quit cold turkey. Its not economically feasible.
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Ford Flex Limited [w/VIDEO] {Autoblog}
Jul 17th 2008 7:12PM I had the opportunity to drive one last week during the National Cherry Festival and was very impressed with not only the fit and finish but the lack of NVH. Everyone was looking and wanted to know what it was. This is a great alternative to a full size Expedition or Tahoe, Yukon, Sequoia. It still tows almost 5000 lbs which is better than most mid size CUVs.
Alas, Z/28, we hardly knew ye {Autoblog}
Jul 14th 2008 4:17PM This is a HUGE mistake. The consumer who is going to purchase this vehicle doesnt care about the price of gas. The only thing I can think of is that they werent going to produce very many of them and the tooling costs would far out weigh the perceived benefits of this iconic model.
Dodge officially announces Challenger Drag Race Package at Mopar Mile-High Nationals {Autoblog}
Jul 14th 2008 4:14PM What about the price of gas? This is ridiculous!.......Just kidding! I love this idea and I know they will have no problems selling it.
Ford considering four-cylinder EcoBoost for F150 {Autoblog}
Jul 14th 2008 10:24AM Unbelievable! I dont understand why everyone here resorts to talking about what they did almost thirty years ago with a truck and think that it is the way to go now. Market changes have been dictated by customer demand. Trucks are heavier due to government intervention dealing with safety issues, they ride smoother and tow and haul much greater amounts than they ever have in the past. In fact all 1/2 ton trucks tow more than 3/4 ton trucks did just ten years ago! Why? Because we as consumer demand it. Boats and trailers are larger and heavier than ever before. People are driving further to get to their vacation destinations. You wouldnt dream of doing the things we do now with 1980's or even 90's technology. The people who think we should neuter trucks to fit their lifestyle are the people who shouldnt be buying a truck as their daily driver in the first place. Trucks are trucks and should be, not a watered down version. Another reason to not buy a truck is if you can't affford to put in an extra $25 per fill up compared to your daily driver.
Trucks are more capable than they ever have been due to increases in options and needs of the consumer. Would anyone here be happy with a car that rides, handles, sounds like a mid 80's car? If you say yes you are full of it.
Harley-Davidson purchases MV Agusta and Cagiva {Autoblog Green}
Jul 12th 2008 2:36PM stevefazek- You are an idiot.
Ford Fiesta Zetec S to debut before RS version {Autoblog}
Jul 12th 2008 2:32PM I agree, but will hold final opinion when I see it here at the dealership. Hopefully with all the tax money they will receive from overpaying, they can invest it in getting this here quicker.
Ford Fiesta Zetec S to debut before RS version {Autoblog}
Jul 12th 2008 9:44AM Talk to e46mike, he knows.
(sarcasm)
Ford Fiesta Zetec S to debut before RS version {Autoblog}
Jul 11th 2008 4:40PM Fiesta is a very well respected name in Europe and was only sold for a short time here in the US. Perhaps you are confused with the Festiva?
Ford Fiesta Zetec S to debut before RS version {Autoblog}
Jul 11th 2008 4:37PM e46mike=pessimist :(
