Torrey61 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 New 2011 commercial feat. John Slattery. There are others too. I just didnt feel like getting all of the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 New 2011 commercial feat. John Slattery. There are others too. I just didnt feel like getting all of the links. nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I can see a Jill Wagoner version of this ad to appeal to the female demographic....same theme, same lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I can see a Jill Wagoner version of this ad to appeal to the female demographic....same theme, same lines. That's not the demographic that I see Jill appealing to the most.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Meh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Ford can make all the new commercials and "tag lines" they want concerning Lincoln. Ultimately, the only thing that will increase sales is new product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Ford can make all the new commercials and "tag lines" they want concerning Lincoln. Ultimately, the only thing that will increase sales is new product. Patience, Grasshopper, patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Patience, Grasshopper, patience. I'm only 36. I don't need to be concerned with Lincoln for another 20 years. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm only 36. I don't need to be concerned with Lincoln for another 20 years. :lol: I am 47 and my next car will be a Lincoln. While I am not a huge fan of the split wing grille...it seems to work best on the MKZ which is ironically, the car I am interested in.....after I get transferred back home as a result of my promotion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I am 47 and my next car will be a Lincoln. While I am not a huge fan of the split wing grille...it seems to work best on the MKZ which is ironically, the car I am interested in.....after I get transferred back home as a result of my promotion.... So did you drive a Lincoln Versailles or a Cadillac Cimarron or Catera in a previous life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 As someone who called the "Smarter than Luxury" tag lame a few days back, I rather liked this ad. Classy and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I dont really know actors/actresses or anything because they dont pay me to care, so I really dont get or know who these personalities are. Mike Rowe Ive seen enough to sort of know he does something with disgusting work, but like really? can we hire someone who will do it far more cheaper that doesnt have a name ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) So did you drive a Lincoln Versailles or a Cadillac Cimarron or Catera in a previous life? Thats it?? How's the weather in Metro Detroit these days?? Edited October 4, 2010 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 So did you drive a Lincoln Versailles or a Cadillac Cimarron or Catera in a previous life? He drove an Edsel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thats it?? How's the weather in Metro Detroit these days?? How about a Chrysler Cordoba with Corinthian leather? That was supposed to be a luxury car also. Remember, all it takes is fancy grill, better leather, different dashboard, and that is ticket to charging $10,000 more. Some people do fall for that nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I dont really know actors/actresses or anything because they dont pay me to care, so I really dont get or know who these personalities are. Mike Rowe Ive seen enough to sort of know he does something with disgusting work, but like really? can we hire someone who will do it far more cheaper that doesnt have a name ? I'm not sure why Ford is pitcihng the pitchman as much as the vehicle. Rowe should only do the voice over and not be the star as he is. Why do we have to see the John Slattery guy? Let him do the voice over and let the vehicle be the star, not the pitchman. In Lexus commercial for years that worked, they used same voice, but you never saw the guy, only heard his distinctive voice that listeners got familiar with and identified with luxury. Chevy is using Tim Allen the right way, his distinctive voice and the car is the star as it should be. BMW is now using a distinctive, authority figure type voice that people are used to hearing. Martin Sheen does a lot of that work also. You don't see him, but you recognize his voice over work. Owen Wilso does a good job with voice overs also in commercials. Ford should do that also instead of promoting Mike Rowe as the star and their vehicles as second fiddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) He drove an Edsel How about a Chrysler Cordoba with Corinthian leather? That was supposed to be a luxury car also. Remember, all it takes is fancy grill, better leather, different dashboard, and that is ticket to charging $10,000 more. Some people do fall for that nonsense. And I am sure that you would have been fine with a Model T as long as it came with a Titanium package..... :shades: ADD ON: I had a buddy that had a Chrysler Cordoba when I had a Gran Torino.....that Cordoba was a very comfortable car indeed....but, I am a FoMoCo fan so I tried to make him believe my Torino was nicer than his Cordoba until I sat in his car that is.... Edited October 4, 2010 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 And I am sure that you would have been fine with a Model T as long as it came with a Titanium package..... :shades: ADD ON: I had a buddy that had a Chrysler Cordoba when I had a Gran Torino.....that Cordoba was a very comfortable car indeed....but, I am a FoMoCo fan so I tried to make him believe my Torino was nicer than his Cordoba until I sat in his car that is.... What happened to my frickin Maverick? At least that had a battery instead of a magneto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 What happened to my frickin Maverick? At least that had a battery instead of a magneto. Magnetos work better than batteries in Metro Detroit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Magnetos work better than batteries in Metro Detroit..... Well, the state of Michigan finally decided to come around and embrace batteries by offering tax credits for making them. Metro Detroit now has the largest automotive Li ion battery plant in NA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well, the state of Michigan finally decided to come around and embrace batteries by offering tax credits for making them. Metro Detroit now has the largest automotive Li ion battery plant in NA... and?? :reading: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 and?? :reading: FordBuyer prefers cars with batteries. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 FordBuyer prefers cars with batteries. :shades: In Metro Detroit, the battery charges you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) I'm not sure why Ford is pitcihng the pitchman as much as the vehicle. Rowe should only do the voice over and not be the star as he is. Why do we have to see the John Slattery guy? Let him do the voice over and let the vehicle be the star, not the pitchman. In Lexus commercial for years that worked, they used same voice, but you never saw the guy, only heard his distinctive voice that listeners got familiar with and identified with luxury. Chevy is using Tim Allen the right way, his distinctive voice and the car is the star as it should be. BMW is now using a distinctive, authority figure type voice that people are used to hearing. You do know Lexus got rid of that guy last year (that same guy did the voiceovers for all Lexus commercials since the brand's inception) - the reason? They thought he made the brand seem too old. I personally am not impressed with the Tim Allen Chevy commercials (or at least the Cruze one that I've seen) - maybe it's just the commercial itself, I dunno..... As for BMW, they've used that same guy for years now. Edited October 4, 2010 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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