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Old 03-07-2021, 09:22 AM   #331
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The funny thing is if Hyundai built that Van to that spec from factory it would sell.
Would it?

Over the years I've seen countless suggestions on here of cars that would sell. None of them do. Kia stinger is a case in point.
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Old 03-07-2021, 09:30 AM   #332
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It's an 80K zone.

I didn't go over it. It was perfectly safe on a highway.

Stop twisting everything ffs as nothing.

I get it's a Ford Forum but * me.

I'm out and good luck all.
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Old 03-07-2021, 11:53 AM   #333
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I think we’re done with May Sales Thread.
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Old 03-07-2021, 12:03 PM   #334
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I think we’re done with May Sales Thread.
The mods can just change the title to June and free up a lot of time for a few people...
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Old 03-07-2021, 07:50 PM   #335
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Would it?

Over the years I've seen countless suggestions on here of cars that would sell. None of them do. Kia stinger is a case in point.
Performance van is about as niche as it gets. But a bit late to the party, Ford had their gt40 powered supervan back in the 60’s.
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The funny thing is if Hyundai built that Van to that spec from factory it would sell.
for a work Van nah, Toyota dropped their V6 Petrol within 2 years. It produced 207kW and 350Nm, however, crucially, fuel economy was far worse, with the V6 rated at 12L/100km for the auto and 12.4L/100km for the manual.
https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news...ce-v6-scrapped
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Yeah Toyota they do that alot.
Current hilux had the V6 for a short while, then dropped.
Camry did too for a little while, now gone.
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Oh I was driving a Carnival the other day.
Hmm, which one do I believe...

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Well sales numbers for individual models would indicate he is not far off.. unless you want a ranger of course..

Crazy Dazz made a good point. If the koreans can make a car and make money in the cheaper segments why cant ford?

Most of my friends when talking of looking for a new car dont even mention Ford.
The logistic costs from Korea are way much cheaper than if it came out of European factories.

This is why Kia picks the Cerato over Ceed.

They would have the same problem ford would have if they sourced their cars from Europe..

If Ford wants to compete with cheaper cars, they'll have to source it from China/India...Will Australia be ready for that?? Globally for all auto makers, it looks like that's where the future is heading
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The major Euros have had plants in china for a few years now - select models
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