Jim Hackett can't Hack it! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

b3warnick · 02-11-2020, 08:53 PM

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I think Ford's problems began over 10 years ago actually. They had the #1 work van in the country which went by year after year largely unchanged, which meant large profit margins. So what did Ford do? They axed it. They had the #2 small pickup in the country despite only giving it occasional refreshment during it's 15+ year life cycle, which meant they were raking in profits on that also. And they axed it.

I never understood why they axed the Crown Vic. Police cars, taxis, etc. D*** near indestructible, fast enough, and big enough for radios, computers, etc.

03mach69mach · 02-12-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by b3warnick

I never understood why they axed the Crown Vic. Police cars, taxis, etc. D*** near indestructible, fast enough, and big enough for radios, computers, etc.

Yes, yes, YES! I have added a 2003 Town Car to my collection and realize that it (Panther Platform vehicles) may be the finest mass production automobile ever produced.

HAEG · 02-13-2020, 08:31 AM

A friend works at a dealership in Ohio. They sold a new GT500 the sticker with options was $105,000 the buyer also paid the $25,000 up charge... This is why Ford will out price the car from people like myself. $130,000 buys a house.. My first house was $70,000 25 years ago. The positive is maybe some people who own the 2013/2014 models will upgrade and some of those cars may be at an obtainable price. Not sure I'd ever buy brand new again.. Its a money thing for me... Do like the look of the car though.

03BumbleBee · 02-13-2020, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HAEG

A friend works at a dealership in Ohio. They sold a new GT500 the sticker with options was $105,000 the buyer also paid the $25,000 up charge... This is why Ford will out price the car from people like myself. $130,000 buys a house.. My first house was $70,000 25 years ago. The positive is maybe some people who own the 2013/2014 models will upgrade and some of those cars may be at an obtainable price. Not sure I'd ever buy brand new again.. Its a money thing for me... Do like the look of the car though.

Right there with you! When it gets in that price range, you need to be a cash buyer. Can't imagine the payments ,gas and insurance per month. It is funny but I love the 2013-14 Mustang, and a Grabber Blue with black stripes GT 500 would be off the hook!

02-13-2020, 08:31 AM	#3
HAEG Heppasketties Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 4,760	Re: Jim Hackett can't Hack it! A friend works at a dealership in Ohio. They sold a new GT500 the sticker with options was $105,000 the buyer also paid the $25,000 up charge... This is why Ford will out price the car from people like myself. $130,000 buys a house.. My first house was $70,000 25 years ago. The positive is maybe some people who own the 2013/2014 models will upgrade and some of those cars may be at an obtainable price. Not sure I'd ever buy brand new again.. Its a money thing for me... Do like the look of the car though. __________________ M1R Member #1829 2011 Shelby GT-500 Grabber Blue W/SVT Performance Package Born on Friday, 6-25-2010 Purchased 8-19-2010 2003 Zinc Yellow Auto I/UP (Build #8280 of 9652) Born on Thursday, 7/17/03 Purchased 8-18-2003 first owner Sold 8-19-2010 bought GT500 Purchased again 3-3-2017 fifth owner Purchased for my wife to drive (but she knows I love the car)

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