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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 2:11:07 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse With such high stakes on the Big Three these days, I decided to check out the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past weekend, and what a lot of promise for one Big Three automaker. After driving several hours to see if there's any promise left in any of the U.S. based auto manufacturers, I left with an open heart... at least for one of them. Ford has come a long way, and in my opinion, is the most ready of the Detroit three for the years ahead. I walked into the Auto Show and was greeted by an electric blue Ford sign, sucking me into their gigantic display of new cars- with a full dedication to their upcoming electric vehicles. I walked past it, heading towards Subaru and Mazda. After visiting the Subaru... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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With such high stakes on the Big Three these days, I decided to check out the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past weekend, and what a lot of promise for one Big Three automaker.

After driving several hours to see if there's any promise left in any of the U.S. based auto manufacturers, I left with an open heart... at least for one of them. Ford has come a long way, and in my opinion, is the most ready of the Detroit three for the years ahead. I walked into the Auto Show and was greeted by an electric blue Ford sign, sucking me into their gigantic display of new cars- with a full dedication to their upcoming electric vehicles. I walked past it, heading towards Subaru and Mazda.

After visiting the Subaru...

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danandmary Champion Author California Posts:4,178 Points:964,800 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2011 9:27:49 AM Ignore danandmary Report Abuse Go GasBuddy
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,074 Points:1,100,930 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 11:17:01 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse Ford is trying harder. They were a star at CES, also.
NavyStore Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,859 Points:2,073,500 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 2:34:56 AM Ignore NavyStore Report Abuse Bring me back one of the new Jeep Grand Cherokees?
GXPBonny Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,436 Points:1,051,570 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 1:13:56 AM Ignore GXPBonny Report Abuse Ford still feels cheap and gives me the impression of cutting corners in design.
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,979 Points:1,237,835 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 1:07:16 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Ford has come a long way, but in this bad economy with no end in sight, big ticket items will have rough sledding.
pjhbac Veteran Author Montana Posts:426 Points:44,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 1:01:40 AM Ignore pjhbac Report Abuse I hope flash isn't all they brought to the show. This article didn't win me over.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,231 Points:2,252,070 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 1:00:50 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse doesn't matter what ford, or anyone else has to offer-with unofficial unemployment rates at 17%, who is gonna buy anything ??.. and ford would never be my first choice anyway..
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,954 Points:1,767,770 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:58:26 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Ford has xome a long way in the last few years
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,471 Points:2,100,065 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:58:16 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Ford will be a LEADER.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,736 Points:1,974,700 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:53:46 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Ford has been leading the way now for a few years and their product it good looking, affordable, reliable and fun to drive. Old Henry must be proud of his legacy now.
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,669,245 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:53:06 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Beware of the electric blue Ford sign!... ha ha!
Hunter724 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,106 Points:1,643,150 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:52:44 AM Ignore Hunter724 Report Abuse Only time will tell...
Gonz82 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:232 Points:62,875 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:51:03 AM Ignore Gonz82 Report Abuse Interesting
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,065 Points:1,766,245 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:50:11 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Glad Ford didn't get sucked into the BHO stimulus deals that ruined govt motors and chrysler.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,990 Points:1,779,855 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:48:36 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse looks like my 8-year-old car will have to last at least another 5 years, by then, maybe I'll be able to buy another car.
forteras Veteran Author Kentucky Posts:342 Points:1,910,640 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:44:39 AM Ignore forteras Report Abuse I have not been there since 2004, but it's always incredible. The only bad thing about it is the weather.
Occcctane Champion Author North Carolina Posts:8,514 Points:1,606,120 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:42:27 AM Ignore Occcctane Report Abuse I think Ford was internally boosted by their relative good news over the past few years. It's the placebo effect, and it's real.
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,979 Points:1,738,910 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:37:23 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse won't be buying much this year.... maybe in the next decade.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:8,030 Points:1,422,660 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:35:31 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse this will be interesting year for the auto makers
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,458 Points:2,078,810 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:35:21 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Jeez, what everyone had an auto show this past weekend???
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,288 Points:1,900,055 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:31:02 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Can't afford a new car.
2tone1 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,318 Points:1,154,205 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:29:50 AM Ignore 2tone1 Report Abuse If the big three want to compete with the imports, they best be thinking a little more up to date. Good for Ford and I believe GM is not far behind. Think alternative energy.
Edtx2009 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,976 Points:374,130 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:26:44 AM Ignore Edtx2009 Report Abuse Go Ford.Henry lives on!
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,334 Points:894,985 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:25:07 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse great pictures !! and by the way , i gotta agree with you about Ford " thinking out of the box & far ahead " , FORD has caught my attention too . seriously considering jumping to the line to buy a FORD , although i do miss my 1962 FORD Galaxy , Great car but a Beast on gas !!
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:24:01 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse It is an opinion.
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,465 Points:2,315,070 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:22:30 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse It is good to see GM even at the auto show. GM has contributed much to the betterment of this nation through two world wars and their stimulation after 911. Ford was fortunate to be in the market for loans when the finance system was still working.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,505 Points:1,666,660 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:22:05 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse One man's opinion.
CardinalRed5 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:335 Points:67,300 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:20:21 AM Ignore CardinalRed5 Report Abuse OK!
Tucker1961 Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,157 Points:363,170 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:16:14 AM Ignore Tucker1961 Report Abuse the domestic manufacturers have a short memories. Ford will ride high for awhile. then their short term memory will kick in
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:9,529 Points:1,858,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:15:26 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse It sounds like we need to really test drive any new vehicle.
puckster5 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:923 Points:828,900 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:14:33 AM Ignore puckster5 Report Abuse wowe
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:7,729 Points:1,496,915 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:11:33 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse How can anyone get excited about anything that comes out of the American manufacturers?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,527 Points:1,856,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:10:10 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Ford has always been my first choice. Not to sure now after buying the new 2011 Fiesta 5 speed. It has a high pitch sound at highway speeds that is so annoying & Ford will not fix the noise. Said its the characteristic of the car, WHAT! Not a big Ford Fan now!
Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,564 Points:1,613,905 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:06:46 AM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse Ford is the only one of the domestics that shows any promise at this point in time, in my opinion.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,195 Points:1,223,850 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 12:02:44 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse How many of these cars will be around & running 5 years from now?
bongobro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:14,496 Points:2,320,840 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:58:54 PM Ignore bongobro Report Abuse Ford didn't drink the government Kool-Aid like Government Motors or Fix-it-Again-Tony Chrysler...even though it will be several years at the earliest before I can even look at another new car, I plan to attend the St. Louis Auto Show and pay special attention to Ford...they not only have the better idea, they chose the only right idea to keep their company afloat!
bluesadvisor01 All-Star Author Miami Posts:815 Points:193,750 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:57:51 PM Ignore bluesadvisor01 Report Abuse What's new ?
altima2008 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:8,150 Points:1,735,065 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:54:00 PM Ignore altima2008 Report Abuse I'll never buy a ford but I am glad to hear that they are doing well without nobamas help.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,840 Points:1,610,300 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:53:47 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse PD, it would be nice if the photos had captions and could be enlarged so one could really see the cars. As they are they’re just colorful dots on the page to older eyes.
shenna Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,843 Points:724,795 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:50:30 PM Ignore shenna Report Abuse if you trust ford you have my simpathy
cudatim Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,190 Points:1,315,285 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:49:31 PM Ignore cudatim Report Abuse I'm glad Ford is still forging ahead and without any government help.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,993 Points:1,109,495 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:48:29 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Funny how many people here hate americans (UNION WORKERS)
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,993 Points:1,109,495 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:45:04 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Lots missing at the auto show.... like answers for the lack of quality and the further push to outsource...
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,619 Points:1,700,210 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:44:57 PM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse Ford at the present time is doing everything right, unlike GM and Chrysler.
ThatHunt Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,498 Points:1,953,035 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:41:31 PM Ignore ThatHunt Report Abuse Go Ford. Go Union.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,055 Points:1,729,430 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:40:53 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse I'll stick with my non union HONDA thank you
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,931 Points:1,180,810 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:39:49 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse go US Auto
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,072 Points:1,388,920 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:38:08 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse Go Ford.
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,587 Points:1,785,845 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:34:56 PM Ignore benjy Report Abuse hope ya got a freebie....
1cheapgasin Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,544 Points:1,206,815 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2011 11:31:49 PM Ignore 1cheapgasin Report Abuse Sounds good.