rmc523 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 The current Mustang has it - Saddle Brown is what it's called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I was gonna break your chops over "letting" her buy a non-Ford product, but then I looked out in our garage and saw the girlfriends Subaru Forester and thought, "ehhh, never mind." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 I was gonna break your chops over "letting" her buy a non-Ford product, but then I looked out in our garage and saw the girlfriends Subaru Forester and thought, "ehhh, never mind." I can't complain. She got what she wanted, I'd never want someone telling me what to buy. I was subtlety steering her towards the Explorer, which she DID like....but in the end she got what worked best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I was gonna break your chops over "letting" her buy a non-Ford product, but then I looked out in our garage and saw the girlfriends Subaru Forester and thought, "ehhh, never mind." I can judge both of you with righteous indignation... I look into my driveway and see a 2013 Fusion, a 2013 Mustang, and a 2004 F-250. **edited to add smilie** Edited March 2, 2017 by 351cid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I can judge both of you with righteous indignation... I look into my driveway and see a 2013 Fusion, a 2013 Mustang, and a 2004 F-250. **edited to add smilie** 2013 Fusion, 2016 MKX and a 2014 Escape (when daughter visits). The only non-Ford products we've owned were Honda/Acuras (81 accord, 87 Integra, 88 Civic sedan, 90 Accord). My next and probably only other non-Ford purchase will likely be a 2013+ Guards Red Porsche Boxster S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 2013 Fusion, 2016 MKX and a 2014 Escape (when daughter visits). The only non-Ford products we've owned were Honda/Acuras (81 accord, 87 Integra, 88 Civic sedan, 90 Accord). My next and probably only other non-Ford purchase will likely be a 2013+ Guards Red Porsche Boxster S. I tried getting my wife to look at the MKX, but she really wanted to keep the third row. She REALLY liked the way it looked though. Through the years I've owned more Ford products than any other type. I've got a list somewhere in a thread of all of them. I'll dig it out....but there's well over 20. But lately I'll buy pretty much anything if it fits the needs (unless it is FCA, I have given up on them...with the exception of a Wrangler. I will get one unless the Bronco sways me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My new vehicles: 87 Acura Integra (manual) 90 Ranger (manual) 95 Ranger (manual) 00 Lincoln LS 06 Fusion 13 Fusion Wife: 88 Civic Sedan 90 Accord 94 Explorer 97 Explorer 99 Expedition 03 Aviator 08 Edge 14 Escape 16 MKX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 New purchases by me & my wife 1988 Ford Escort Pony (hey...paid $4200 for it) 1989 Ford Tempo LX 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0L 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX SE 1998 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 2001 Ford Taurus SES 2001 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4 2005 Ford Five Hundred SE 2013 Ford Fusion SE 2013 Ford Mustang GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) OK, now you are going to make me find the list (not all new, so not as impressive as your guy's lists) 78 Mustang II 76 Maverick (to this day, one of my favorite cars) 79 Mustang Cobra (Turbo) Ugh...those horrible TRX wheels 81 Mustang 83 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (loved this car) 86 Ford Escort GT 88 Mustang Notchback 91 Probe 91 Escort (one of the first owned...everyone kept asking me what it was!) 88 F-150 (4.9 I6) 94 F-150 XLT Supercab 5.8L 92 Ford Rangler Supercab 65 Mustang Grande 97 Thunderbird (my 2nd bird...loved this car too) 98 ZX2 (most uncomfortable seats ever put into a car) 14 Ford Focus There's probably just as many non-Ford cars to add to the list as well and a few motorcycles. Edited March 3, 2017 by Anthony spelling...what do you want from me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Come to think of it...except 2 VW Beetles (real Beetles), a 72 Firebird Formula, and 1 Chebbie truck; all we've ever owned were Fords (new & used). I don't "push" my wife. She makes her own choices with what she drives. She tends to lean to FoMoCo. I've taken her to mega dealers and she has driven every brand they sell that interested her. She always drifts back to the Fords. We've been pretty lucky over the years, The 1998 F-150 had the tranny replaced under warranty; but that is the only issue we've ever had. We did almost buy an Oldsmobile in 2000 though because she hated the 96-00 Taurus so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 OK, now you are going to make me find the list (not all new, so not as impressive as your guy's lists) 78 Mustang II 76 Maverick (to this day, one of my favorite cars) 79 Mustang Cobra (Turbo) Ugh...those horrible TRX wheels 81 Mustang 83 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (loved this car) 86 Ford Escort GT 88 Mustang Notchback 91 Probe 91 Escort (one of the first owned...everyone kept asking me what it was!) 88 F-150 (4.9 I6) 94 F-150 XLT Supercab 5.8L 65 Mustang Grande 97 Thunderbird (my 2nd bird...loved this car too) 98 ZX2 (most uncomfortable seats ever put into a car) 14 Ford Focus There's probably just as many non-Ford cars to add to the list as well and a few motorcycles. Lord have mercy...not sure I can remember all the cars I've owned over my lifetime. I started with a 54 Chevy truck when I was 12 years old. I had owned over 45 cars & trucks before my 19th birthday. My dad used to ask me if I could try to come home in the same vehicle I left in. I did one night...and had over $500 in cash from the trading I had done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I didn't list our first cars - I had a 75 olds cutlass - baby blue with velour interior and a white vinyl top with wire basket wheels and whitewalls. Quite the pimp mobile until it rusted out and they stole the wire baskets. That car was nothing but trouble but it got me through college. Wife had a 81 Escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I can judge both of you with righteous indignation... I look into my driveway and see a 2013 Fusion, a 2013 Mustang, and a 2004 F-250. **edited to add smilie** . In MY driveway, I see my 1995 F-150 SC, my 1983 Mustang GLX convertible, and my recently purchased 1974 Gran Torino Elite with 26K original miles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 . In MY driveway, I see my 1995 F-150 SC, my 1983 Mustang GLX convertible, and my recently purchased 1974 Gran Torino Elite with 26K original miles... Torino Elite 24.jpg Didn't know you were a Torino fan. I've got a hot rodded 72 GTS (it's in my shop, 15 miles away). I had a family member that had a 75 Elite. About one of the best mid 70's cars, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 . In MY driveway, I see my 1995 F-150 SC, my 1983 Mustang GLX convertible, and my recently purchased 1974 Gran Torino Elite with 26K original miles... Torino Elite 24.jpg Oh... very nice...VERY nice. Which engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Since I haven't commented yet, congrats Anthony. We actually looked at a Traverse with my mother-in-law right after the last MCE. It was a fine vehicle, though I much preferred the looks of its siblings. The hangup for me was GM's "black tie" switchgear. I just couldn't stomach it. Now, as for the "roster" for my wife and I... 96 Contour GL (arctic white), my first car 00 Focus ZTS sedan (rainforest green) 00 Expedition Eddie Bauer (black), the only benefit of my dad skipping out on us.. I got the car. 01 Focus ZX3 (jackpot gold) 03 Mazda Tribute (deep red) 04 Mustang coupe (competition orange) 06 Mustang Coupe (legend lime) 06 Explorer (liquid black) 08 Mustang Warriors in Pink convertible (black and pink) (wife's, obviously) 08 Focus, vermillion red 62 Falcon, white and dove gray 10 Escape, sterling gray 08 Fusion SEL Sport, Redfire Edited March 3, 2017 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Currently have: '95 F250 4.9L ZF-5 '00 Excursion 6.8L 4R100 '01 Ranger 2.5L M5OD '05 Lincoln LS 3.0L 5R55S '11 Ranger 2.3L M5OD I keep thinking it's a shame I don't have any V8s. I should add one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Oh... very nice...VERY nice. Which engine? . 351 Windsor....I have had the big, body on frame Torinos in almost every shape and size (except a wagon) since my youth....my first "nice" car was a 1976 Torino in Dark Brown metallic with a tan vinyl roof...of course being 19 at the time, I promptly totaled it six months after buying it. Edited March 3, 2017 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Currently have: '95 F250 4.9L ZF-5 '00 Excursion 6.8L 4R100 '01 Ranger 2.5L M5OD '05 Lincoln LS 3.0L 5R55S '11 Ranger 2.3L M5OD I keep thinking it's a shame I don't have any V8s. I should add one. Curious why you didn't get the 3.9L V8 in your LS? That was a sweet engine. Not much power compared to today's vehicles - my 2.0EB Fusion has more power - but smooth as silk. Edited March 3, 2017 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Currently have: '95 F250 4.9L ZF-5 '00 Excursion 6.8L 4R100 '01 Ranger 2.5L M5OD '05 Lincoln LS 3.0L 5R55S '11 Ranger 2.3L M5OD I keep thinking it's a shame I don't have any V8s. I should add one. I highly recommend the Coyote 5.0L. My GT has a few upgrades but still gets good mileage and has a BUNCH of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Curious why you didn't get the 3.9L V8 in your LS? That was a sweet engine. Not much power compared to today's vehicles - my 2.0EB Fusion has more power - but smooth as silk. 3.0 was just what we found a deal on. The v8 would have been nice but even the 3.0 has enough power and then some. Also I should add that the 01 Ranger is currently undergoing a 2.3 (old cast iron sohc motor) turbo swap. Ported head, forged bottom end and 20 psi boost and it should best the V10 for most powerful in my fleet when it's done. Edited March 3, 2017 by Sevensecondsuv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Currently have: '95 F250 4.9L ZF-5 '00 Excursion 6.8L 4R100 '01 Ranger 2.5L M5OD '05 Lincoln LS 3.0L 5R55S '11 Ranger 2.3L M5OD I keep thinking it's a shame I don't have any V8s. I should add one. Get a cheap fox 5.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Oh boy PSTD in google image search trying to find this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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