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]]> By: mwc5446 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500516 mwc5446 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:48:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500516 Oh, I'm loving my Nissan VQ engine. It's already been rebuilt once in 40k miles due to faulty timing chain glides. Bring on the EcoBoost! I just hope that in 5 years the forums are full of failed engine/turbo reports.... Oh, I’m loving my Nissan VQ engine. It’s already been rebuilt once in 40k miles due to faulty timing chain glides.
Bring on the EcoBoost! I just hope that in 5 years the forums are full of failed engine/turbo reports….

]]> By: QR25SpecV http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500354 QR25SpecV Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500354 I've never been much of a Ford fan, but I must give them some well deserved credit. Yes the Mustang is overweight, but so are the Camaro and Challenger. Ford is definitely moving in the right direction with their strides in technology and design. Keep it up Ford, and I may buy American in the short future. I’ve never been much of a Ford fan, but I must give them some well deserved credit. Yes the Mustang is overweight, but so are the Camaro and Challenger. Ford is definitely moving in the right direction with their strides in technology and design. Keep it up Ford, and I may buy American in the short future.

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500336 AFSOCSARGE Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:46:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500336 arumage I fully agree with you fully my point is just as yours depending on the Platform The EcoBoost engine produces great power and all around performance. They are going to put it in the Mustang here Stateside. My issue was it's Power, Torque and MPG compared to V8s. Thanks for the facts you presented I love the V8 Super car Races pitting the Ford against the Holden ! -Sarge arumage

I fully agree with you fully my point is just as yours depending on the Platform The EcoBoost engine produces great power and all around performance. They are going to put it in the Mustang here Stateside. My issue was it’s Power, Torque and MPG compared to V8s. Thanks for the facts you presented I love the V8 Super car Races pitting the Ford against the Holden !

-Sarge

]]> By: arumage http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500316 arumage Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:06:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500316 From Car and Driver: Ford Taurus SHO 0-60 5.2 1/4 Mile 13.9 Skidpad .80 Curb Weight 4350 MPG 17/25 Pricing w/ similar options $38,690 Dodge Charger 0-60 5.7 1/4 Mile 14.3 Skidpad .77 Curb Weight 4135 MPG 16/25 Pricing w/ similar options $37,590 Let's face it. The SHO is faster and around the same price with similar options. If Ford dropped this engine in Australia's Falcon, it would run circles around the Charger. The engine doesn't have a torque curve. It's more of a straight line at 350 ft. lbs. From Car and Driver:

Ford Taurus SHO
0-60 5.2
1/4 Mile 13.9
Skidpad .80
Curb Weight 4350
MPG 17/25
Pricing w/ similar options $38,690

Dodge Charger
0-60 5.7
1/4 Mile 14.3
Skidpad .77
Curb Weight 4135
MPG 16/25
Pricing w/ similar options $37,590

Let’s face it. The SHO is faster and around the same price with similar options. If Ford dropped this engine in Australia’s Falcon, it would run circles around the Charger. The engine doesn’t have a torque curve. It’s more of a straight line at 350 ft. lbs.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500315 jayjc08 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:06:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500315 Dr Fill- Really, you didn't know? That it was supposed to replace the Freestar and Freestyle/Taurus X? Your become increasing blind every single day! SO... on what level does it compete with any of those vehicles? Space and dimensions? Nope. Available features and seating arrangements? Nope. I've told you what it competes with, and now you need to listen! But if you want to play that game... You can get a non-ecoboost Ford Flex, which will get you 0-60 only one second slower than the Highlander Sport, but with more space, better equipment and similar fuel economy for the same price! Also, are you trying to mislead people? You said 83 cubic feet for the Flex, behind the front passenger seats... and then went on to compare that to 95 for ALL of the highlander! I don't know about you, but I don't enjoy lying when I can be right without it. Dr Fill- Really, you didn’t know?
That it was supposed to replace the Freestar and Freestyle/Taurus X?
Your become increasing blind every single day!
SO… on what level does it compete with any of those vehicles? Space and dimensions? Nope. Available features and seating arrangements? Nope.
I’ve told you what it competes with, and now you need to listen!
But if you want to play that game…
You can get a non-ecoboost Ford Flex, which will get you 0-60 only one second slower than the Highlander Sport, but with more space, better equipment and similar fuel economy for the same price!
Also, are you trying to mislead people?
You said 83 cubic feet for the Flex, behind the front passenger seats…
and then went on to compare that to 95 for ALL of the highlander!
I don’t know about you, but I don’t enjoy lying when I can be right without it.

]]> By: lcbrownz http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500311 lcbrownz Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:21:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500311 AFSOCSARGE Nissan had planned to partner with Chrysler to build the next-gen Titan off the current Dodge Ram 1500 platform but those plans were mutually called off in August. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/11/nissans-ghosn-says-titan-to-keep-on-truckin.html AFSOCSARGE

Nissan had planned to partner with Chrysler to build the next-gen Titan off the current Dodge Ram 1500 platform but those plans were mutually called off in August.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/11/nissans-ghosn-says-titan-to-keep-on-truckin.html

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500286 idrinorbarsaku Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:19:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500286 rpmfan, I'm shocked you got all that, and think I'm a tough guy from my last statement! You're stupid...along with that AFSOCSARGE moron! AFSOCSARGE, So, what facts did I deny? I told you things about that engine, if you don't believe them, you are DUMB! The funny thing is that I'm not the only one one here who has been saying the same thing...but for some reason, you are putting it all against me. I don't care though, keep it coming. It only makes you guys look desperate to be arguing a lame point, even though this is a ford ecoboost sales thread! Like I said, keep it coming with your garbage...maybe you'll stink this place up so much that you'll get banned! rpmfan,
I’m shocked you got all that, and think I’m a tough guy from my last statement!
You’re stupid…along with that AFSOCSARGE moron!

AFSOCSARGE,
So, what facts did I deny? I told you things about that engine, if you don’t believe them, you are DUMB! The funny thing is that I’m not the only one one here who has been saying the same thing…but for some reason, you are putting it all against me. I don’t care though, keep it coming. It only makes you guys look desperate to be arguing a lame point, even though this is a ford ecoboost sales thread! Like I said, keep it coming with your garbage…maybe you’ll stink this place up so much that you’ll get banned!

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500278 AFSOCSARGE Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:01:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500278 rpmfan You have "idrinorbarsaku" pegged ! He'll deny facts and reason at all cost, you give him correct numbers and facts and he totally disregards them. He assumes that when he "Believes Something" it makes it true. I have proved his statements wrong over and over again but continues saying the same thing over and over again when he knows he is wrong. He is truly amazing. -Sarge rpmfan

You have “idrinorbarsaku” pegged ! He’ll deny facts and reason at all cost, you give him correct numbers and facts and he totally disregards them. He assumes that when he “Believes Something” it makes it true. I have proved his statements wrong over and over again but continues saying the same thing over and over again when he knows he is wrong. He is truly amazing.

-Sarge

]]> By: rpmfan http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500276 rpmfan Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:28:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500276 @idrinorbarsaku How old are you? 13? Real keyboard tough guy, aren't you? So you care only about you guys? No kidding, but you post constantly just to bash American made cars, specifically GM, and it gets old. I think all those years in college has only continued to contribute to your maturity, or lack thereof. Btw, it wasn't advice, it was a suggestion to STFU already! Oh yea, I would take a Hemi first also. @idrinorbarsaku

How old are you? 13? Real keyboard tough guy, aren’t you?

So you care only about you guys? No kidding, but you post constantly just to bash American made cars, specifically GM, and it gets old.

I think all those years in college has only continued to contribute to your maturity, or lack thereof.

Btw, it wasn’t advice, it was a suggestion to STFU already!

Oh yea, I would take a Hemi first also.

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500274 AFSOCSARGE Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:54:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500274 Yaroukh @AFSOCSARGE: You are desperate, clearly… P No I'm "Correct" ! As I stated you just can't make Blind Unsubstantiated statements and get away with it. No desperation at all I strive for accuracy only. -Sarge Yaroukh

@AFSOCSARGE: You are desperate, clearly… P

No I’m “Correct” !

As I stated you just can’t make Blind Unsubstantiated statements and get away with it. No desperation at all I strive for accuracy only.

-Sarge

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500269 idrinorbarsaku Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:46:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500269 rpmfan, good for you, I could give a sh!t how they have been for you. I only care how they have been for us! "obvious distaste for American based manufacturers." --Really? Is that why I'm rooting for ford, and made my dad buy a ford for my mom? Get real, read more into these posts, and think just a bit before writing stupid comments, which making yourself look like an idiot...which is clearly shown from your last post! It's like you just woke up for the first time in 3 years, and this was the first thread you opened up! I will keep on saying what I want to say, and taking advise from you is something that will never happen! rpmfan,
good for you, I could give a sh!t how they have been for you. I only care how they have been for us!

“obvious distaste for American based manufacturers.”
–Really? Is that why I’m rooting for ford, and made my dad buy a ford for my mom? Get real, read more into these posts, and think just a bit before writing stupid comments, which making yourself look like an idiot…which is clearly shown from your last post! It’s like you just woke up for the first time in 3 years, and this was the first thread you opened up! I will keep on saying what I want to say, and taking advise from you is something that will never happen!

]]> By: Yaroukh http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500267 Yaroukh Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500267 @AFSOCSARGE: You are desperate, clearly... :oP @AFSOCSARGE: You are desperate, clearly… :o P

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500264 AFSOCSARGE Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:45:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500264 idrinorbarsaku In my part of the country we would say "You Got Served Brother !" Hmmm…… Ford lied about the cost of Ecoboost (remember it would only cost $700.00?), and then they lied about the efficiency of the engine. Ford said it would make V8 power with V6 fuel economy. That’s a bold-faced lie. Hyundai, of all automakers, makes a V8…with more displacement, more power, and more cylinders…and it gets the same mileage as a 3.5 V6 from Ford. -The Realist drinorbarsaku The Realist proves my point 100% !! You are so Wrong ! -Sarge idrinorbarsaku

In my part of the country we would say “You Got Served Brother !”

Hmmm……

Ford lied about the cost of Ecoboost (remember it would only cost $700.00?), and then they lied about the efficiency of the engine. Ford said it would make V8 power with V6 fuel economy. That’s a bold-faced lie.

Hyundai, of all automakers, makes a V8…with more displacement, more power, and more cylinders…and it gets the same mileage as a 3.5 V6 from Ford.

-The Realist

drinorbarsaku The Realist proves my point 100% !!

You are so Wrong !

-Sarge

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500253 DrFill Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:03:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500253 The only retard here is you And A4 And Aggie And Smegley And......... DrFill The only retard here is you
And A4
And Aggie
And Smegley
And………
DrFill

]]> By: rpmfan http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500250 rpmfan Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:48:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500250 @ idrinorbarsaku You have an obvious distaste for American based manufacturers. I have read your posts elsewhere with your explanations to your past issues with GM. Well, guess what, my family has only had GM's too my whole life, and I drive one now. Never had issues with them. Because of this, I have no issue with buying only GM. Obviously, you're the opposite. But come on already, give it a rest with constant bashing, it is old. We all get it, you don't like American cars. @ idrinorbarsaku

You have an obvious distaste for American based manufacturers. I have read your posts elsewhere with your explanations to your past issues with GM. Well, guess what, my family has only had GM’s too my whole life, and I drive one now. Never had issues with them.

Because of this, I have no issue with buying only GM. Obviously, you’re the opposite. But come on already, give it a rest with constant bashing, it is old. We all get it, you don’t like American cars.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500236 idrinorbarsaku Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:25:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500236 SHO's aren't meant to be sold like bread and butter item, retard! 1200 units is more than acceptable considering it's the ultimate version! SHO’s aren’t meant to be sold like bread and butter item, retard! 1200 units is more than acceptable considering it’s the ultimate version!

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500232 DrFill Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:43:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500232 Ford sold 1200 SHO's last month About the same as Hyundai Genesis sedans Let me know when it's time to be impressed DrFill Ford sold 1200 SHO’s last month
About the same as Hyundai Genesis sedans
Let me know when it’s time to be impressed
DrFill

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500231 DrFill Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:39:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500231 Jay I didn't know the Ford Flex was a Minivan? Since you are comparing it to minivans, it must be a minivan Thanks for the education! Now for some real knowledge According to Car&Driver Ford Flex SEL w/EcoBoost $40k BASE PRICE 4800+ lbs 0-60 in 6 sec 15 MPG observed 70-0 190 ft 83 cu ft behind 1st row Mazda CX-9 $31k+ base price 0-60 7.7 sec 18 MPG observed 70-0 173 ft Toyota Highlander Sport $30k base price 0-60 in 7 sec 21 MPG observed 70-0 177 ft 95 cu ft space Highlander Hybrid (tested by Edmund's Inside Line) $34k+ base price 0-60 in 7.5 sec 24-28.6 MPG observed Toyota Sienna LImited AWD $37k+ base price 0-60 7.7 sec 17 MPG 149 cu ft behind 1st row You want a SHO, another $40k Moral of the story, anyone spending $40k+ for a Ford Not a very good shopper And probably can't spell the word Value DrFill Jay
I didn’t know the Ford Flex was a Minivan?
Since you are comparing it to minivans, it must be a minivan
Thanks for the education!

Now for some real knowledge
According to Car&Driver
Ford Flex SEL w/EcoBoost
$40k BASE PRICE
4800+ lbs
0-60 in 6 sec
15 MPG observed
70-0 190 ft
83 cu ft behind 1st row

Mazda CX-9
$31k+ base price
0-60 7.7 sec
18 MPG observed
70-0 173 ft

Toyota Highlander Sport
$30k base price
0-60 in 7 sec
21 MPG observed
70-0 177 ft
95 cu ft space

Highlander Hybrid (tested by Edmund’s Inside Line)
$34k+ base price
0-60 in 7.5 sec
24-28.6 MPG observed

Toyota Sienna LImited AWD
$37k+ base price
0-60 7.7 sec
17 MPG
149 cu ft behind 1st row

You want a SHO, another $40k

Moral of the story, anyone spending $40k+ for a Ford
Not a very good shopper
And probably can’t spell the word Value
DrFill

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500218 A4 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:55:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500218 Either alot of people want the Taurus SHO... or not many want the naturally aspirated version of the car. Either way I've still only seen one on the road... I really hope it sells for them. Either alot of people want the Taurus SHO… or not many want the naturally aspirated version of the car. Either way I’ve still only seen one on the road… I really hope it sells for them.

]]> By: The Realist http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500189 The Realist Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:33:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500189 Hmmm...... Ford lied about the cost of Ecoboost (remember it would only cost $700.00?), and then they lied about the efficiency of the engine. Ford said it would make V8 power with V6 fuel economy. That's a bold-faced lie. Hyundai, of all automakers, makes a V8...with more displacement, more power, and more cylinders...and it gets the same mileage as a 3.5 V6 from Ford. Ford really needs to ditch the utter garbage line up it has here in North America and start building good, reliable, quality, desirable cars that people want to buy. I'm talking about the Mondeo, Euro Focus, Kuga, Falcon. Kuga > Escape Falcon >>>>>>>>> Taurus Euro Focus > American pile Mondeo > Hideous Fusion Hmmm……

Ford lied about the cost of Ecoboost (remember it would only cost $700.00?), and then they lied about the efficiency of the engine. Ford said it would make V8 power with V6 fuel economy. That’s a bold-faced lie.

Hyundai, of all automakers, makes a V8…with more displacement, more power, and more cylinders…and it gets the same mileage as a 3.5 V6 from Ford.

Ford really needs to ditch the utter garbage line up it has here in North America and start building good, reliable, quality, desirable cars that people want to buy. I’m talking about the Mondeo, Euro Focus, Kuga, Falcon.

Kuga > Escape
Falcon >>>>>>>>> Taurus
Euro Focus > American pile
Mondeo > Hideous Fusion

]]> By: aggie531 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500187 aggie531 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:22:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500187 thanks drfill, you're so original. thanks drfill, you’re so original.

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500178 idrinorbarsaku Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:41:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500178 My view point? My view point is that a huge 5.7 leader has no business being in this conversation! You wanted fact, I gave them! I will repeat them if you forgot -- smaller displacement with great power, lower weight, efficient, faster than the 5.7, newer design. For the hemi, weighs a ton, not HP efficient for a whopping 5.7 liter, reduces handling because most of the engine weight is over the front wheels. I still don't get what you are trying to argue!?! Are you arguing about who had the facts now? I think you just don't know when to stop! I don't care what you respond with...I'm done wasting my time talking to you about your stupid hemi engine! My view point? My view point is that a huge 5.7 leader has no business being in this conversation! You wanted fact, I gave them! I will repeat them if you forgot — smaller displacement with great power, lower weight, efficient, faster than the 5.7, newer design. For the hemi, weighs a ton, not HP efficient for a whopping 5.7 liter, reduces handling because most of the engine weight is over the front wheels.

I still don’t get what you are trying to argue!?! Are you arguing about who had the facts now? I think you just don’t know when to stop! I don’t care what you respond with…I’m done wasting my time talking to you about your stupid hemi engine!

]]> By: zeegone http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500165 zeegone Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:52:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500165 Try researching an 07-09 Z with the HR motor, adios hemi. That's great with all your links, I can do the same Sarge Try researching an 07-09 Z with the HR motor, adios hemi. That’s great with all your links, I can do the same Sarge

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500157 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:42:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500157 idrinorbarsaku Like I sated I have given you facts and you give me Opinion, you have yet to explain or substantiate your case with any facts. So there you go again with the Name Calling. I ask you for something to support your opinion and you can't , then you start with the name calling. It is you who is coming up short not I,there is no argument because you have nothing to support your view point. -Sarge idrinorbarsaku
Like I sated I have given you facts and you give me Opinion, you have yet to explain or substantiate your case with any facts. So there you go again with the Name Calling. I ask you for something to support your opinion and you can’t , then you start with the name calling. It is you who is coming up short not I,there is no argument because you have nothing to support your view point.

-Sarge

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500156 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500156 idrinorbarsaku I agree with you 100% so what do you mean ? You are correct the EcoBoost is a beast of and engine, I'm not arguing with you at all. I think the Twin Turbo EcoBoost is one of the best engines Ford has ever produced. -Sarge idrinorbarsaku
I agree with you 100% so what do you mean ? You are correct the EcoBoost is a beast of and engine, I’m not arguing with you at all. I think the Twin Turbo EcoBoost is one of the best engines Ford has ever produced.

-Sarge

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500154 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500154 Hey zeegone Nissan 350Z vs Dodge Charger ILLEGAL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1L-rkWE00&feature=related Another Z Car Bites The Dust ! -Sarge Hey zeegone

Nissan 350Z vs Dodge Charger ILLEGAL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1L-rkWE00&feature=related

Another Z Car Bites The Dust !

-Sarge

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500153 idrinorbarsaku Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:09:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500153 what a nut job you are....you clearly can't understand...such a shame to even waste time arguing with you! what a nut job you are….you clearly can’t understand…such a shame to even waste time arguing with you!

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500151 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:43:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500151 Hey zeegone A HEMI Powered Station Wagon Beats A Z Car ! Nissan 350z and Dodge Magnum Rt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCv7lgjCWxY&NR=1 The Magnum ran 14.1 on both runs and the 350 was running 14.3 in these vids. The 350 did hit a 14.0 later in the day.. Facts, Evidence and Proof ! They are "ALL" on my side to support what I state ! Case Closed! -Sarge Hey zeegone

A HEMI Powered Station Wagon Beats A Z Car !

Nissan 350z and Dodge Magnum Rt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCv7lgjCWxY&NR=1

The Magnum ran 14.1 on both runs and the 350 was running 14.3 in these vids. The 350 did hit a 14.0 later in the day..

Facts, Evidence and Proof !

They are “ALL” on my side to support what I state !

Case Closed!

-Sarge

]]> By: zeegone http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500150 zeegone Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500150 After the Mustang GT comes out with the new more powerful V8, they should drop the turbo 6 in to the Mustang, at least detuned a little not to step on the V8's shoes. I know Ford was mulling it over and it's probably unlikely but it be cool to see a turbo 6 Mustant out there. In doing so the V8 GT would be pushed up market letting the 6 go up against the mighty 370z and having a chance. The current V8 GT really needs to go, too slow as it is. After the Mustang GT comes out with the new more powerful V8, they should drop the turbo 6 in to the Mustang, at least detuned a little not to step on the V8′s shoes. I know Ford was mulling it over and it’s probably unlikely but it be cool to see a turbo 6 Mustant out there. In doing so the V8 GT would be pushed up market letting the 6 go up against the mighty 370z and having a chance. The current V8 GT really needs to go, too slow as it is.

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500149 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500149 idrinorbarsaku It is an incredible engine that is why it is being compared I truly think it is a fantastic advancement. My issue is is it's Performance vs it's Fuel economy of other engines it competes against. The Fact is that Ford it's Self Compares it Performance to European Performance Sedans. V6 EcoBoost engine vs V8 2010 Lincoln MKS with V6 EcoBoost engine vs V8 competitors in the 15 part video. Learn all about The 6 vs 8 Showdown, watch the four competitors climb Loveland Pass and see the challenge from the drivers' point of view. http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-09/10-12-09page-V6-EcoBoost-engine-vs-V8.htm Ford thinks it is an intelligent idea -Sarge idrinorbarsaku

It is an incredible engine that is why it is being compared I truly think it is a fantastic advancement. My issue is is it’s Performance vs it’s Fuel economy of other engines it competes against.

The Fact is that Ford it’s Self Compares it Performance to European Performance Sedans.
V6 EcoBoost engine vs V8
2010 Lincoln MKS with V6 EcoBoost engine vs V8 competitors in the 15 part video. Learn all about The 6 vs 8 Showdown, watch the four competitors climb Loveland Pass and see the challenge from the drivers’ point of view.
http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-09/10-12-09page-V6-EcoBoost-engine-vs-V8.htm

Ford thinks it is an intelligent idea

-Sarge

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500142 idrinorbarsaku Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:55:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500142 The ecoboost engine is incredible! You can compare it to others and it will still stand out. The fact that people stupid enough to need to compare it to, I don't know, a hemi engine(!) just proves they are pissed off that ford has come out with a great engine. It also proves they have never driven this beast of an engine! The ecoboost engine is incredible! You can compare it to others and it will still stand out. The fact that people stupid enough to need to compare it to, I don’t know, a hemi engine(!) just proves they are pissed off that ford has come out with a great engine. It also proves they have never driven this beast of an engine!

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500136 jayjc08 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:24:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500136 DrFill- Are you splitting hairs here, or just trying to make a fool of yourself? Ford Flex- Curb weight 4450 ibs, horsepower= 355, 0-60= 6.5 sec T. Sienna- Curb weight 4300 ibs, horsepower= 277, 0-60= 8 sec H.Entourage- Curb weight 4400 ibs, horsepower= 250, 0-60= 8.2 sec The Sienna only beats the horribly outdated and unreliable Entourage by .2 seconds! And that time probably includes the amount of time it took for mechanics to fix it. And the Flex with the ecoboost... no, it's not "just competitive", it's better. Only two comparable vehicles that are slower? The awd Flex with the 3.5 v6, at 8.8, and the Odyssey at 9 secs. Fuel economy is only one point worse than the sienna for the ecoboost, with an extra 100 horses btw... DrFill- Are you splitting hairs here, or just trying to make a fool of yourself?

Ford Flex- Curb weight 4450 ibs, horsepower= 355, 0-60= 6.5 sec
T. Sienna- Curb weight 4300 ibs, horsepower= 277, 0-60= 8 sec
H.Entourage- Curb weight 4400 ibs, horsepower= 250, 0-60= 8.2 sec

The Sienna only beats the horribly outdated and unreliable Entourage by .2 seconds!
And that time probably includes the amount of time it took for mechanics to fix it.
And the Flex with the ecoboost… no, it’s not “just competitive”, it’s better.
Only two comparable vehicles that are slower?
The awd Flex with the 3.5 v6, at 8.8, and the Odyssey at 9 secs.
Fuel economy is only one point worse than the sienna for the ecoboost, with an extra 100 horses btw…

]]> By: zeegone http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500135 zeegone Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:17:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500135 Sarge- you are old and out of shape, the hemi sucks plain and simple and everyone on this post is against you. Have fun in your big awesome hemi while you're being blown away by my VQHR and the ecoboost engine next to me with less hp and torque. Again, a shame. You lose! (again and again). Sarge- you are old and out of shape, the hemi sucks plain and simple and everyone on this post is against you. Have fun in your big awesome hemi while you’re being blown away by my VQHR and the ecoboost engine next to me with less hp and torque. Again, a shame. You lose! (again and again).

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500125 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:50:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500125 aggie531 The comparison was in the Chrysler 300 and the Lincoln From Frord Motor Company Website 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD 16/23 http://www.lincoln.com/mks/performance.asp -Sarge aggie531

The comparison was in the Chrysler 300 and the Lincoln

From Frord Motor Company Website

2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

AWD 16/23
http://www.lincoln.com/mks/performance.asp

-Sarge

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500123 DrFill Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:15:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500123 Aggie What you just said is the most insanely idiotic statement I've ever heard At no point, in your rambling, incoherent response, did you say anything that could be considered a rational thought Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it I award you no points And may God have mercy on your soul! DrFill Aggie
What you just said is the most insanely idiotic statement I’ve ever heard
At no point, in your rambling, incoherent response, did you say anything that could be considered a rational thought
Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it
I award you no points
And may God have mercy on your soul!
DrFill

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500114 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:37:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500114 drinorbarsaku whatever, you just keep on coming up with lame excuses What Excuses ? Show me an Excuse ? Facts I gave you Facts Period You Gave Me: "stupid, HUGE, useless, underpowered, monstrosity of an engine!" Wow, now those are great arguments -Sarge drinorbarsaku
whatever, you just keep on coming up with lame excuses
What Excuses ? Show me an Excuse ?

Facts I gave you Facts Period

You Gave Me:
“stupid, HUGE, useless, underpowered, monstrosity of an engine!”

Wow, now those are great arguments

-Sarge

]]> By: aggie531 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500107 aggie531 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:15:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500107 And the above two comments just made the world lose .05 IQ points. Keep it up guys. You're making for a dumber world. And the above two comments just made the world lose .05 IQ points. Keep it up guys. You’re making for a dumber world.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500101 DrFill Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:58:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500101 You know, Fordman makes an excellent point! Since Ford's are chronically overweight and out of shape, like most of America Putting a bigger engine into a huge body just makes it competitive Factor in the extra cost to get a decent engine out of Ford And you have a poor value Most companies can give you the same power/economy With less weight Less power And a much lower cost Not that a typical Ford buyer would sweat such market tenets DrFill You know, Fordman makes an excellent point!

Since Ford’s are chronically overweight and out of shape, like most of America
Putting a bigger engine into a huge body just makes it competitive
Factor in the extra cost to get a decent engine out of Ford
And you have a poor value

Most companies can give you the same power/economy
With less weight
Less power
And a much lower cost

Not that a typical Ford buyer would sweat such market tenets
DrFill

]]> By: fordman http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500096 fordman Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:11:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500096 Hey everybody,the eco-boost SUCKS,just like Ford! Hey everybody,the eco-boost SUCKS,just like Ford!

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500069 DrFill Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:52:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500069 These are modest variances When you run out of powertrains Like what has happened periodically with Toyota's Prius Give me a call If you're spending $40k on a Ford Call Dr Kevorkian first! DrFill These are modest variances
When you run out of powertrains
Like what has happened periodically with Toyota’s Prius
Give me a call

If you’re spending $40k on a Ford
Call Dr Kevorkian first!
DrFill

]]> By: aggie531 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500062 aggie531 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:26:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500062 ^^ both of you, please shut up. Sarge - The fuel economy ratings have changed and as of now: Dodge Charger 5.7L V8: 16/25 Ford Tarus Ecoboost V6: 17/25 5.7 HEMI HP: 368 3.5 Ecoboost: 365 The Ford handles better, but you can take your pick, I don't really care. Also guys, stop the name calling ^^ both of you, please shut up.

Sarge – The fuel economy ratings have changed and as of now:

Dodge Charger 5.7L V8: 16/25

Ford Tarus Ecoboost V6: 17/25

5.7 HEMI HP: 368

3.5 Ecoboost: 365

The Ford handles better, but you can take your pick, I don’t really care.

Also guys, stop the name calling

]]> By: idrinorbarsaku http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500057 idrinorbarsaku Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:21:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500057 whatever, you just keep on coming up with lame excuses... as wideopenthrottle stated, the hemi 5.7 isn't the real hemi, and was a by-product of mercedes! Learn how to read a sentence! The 5.7 hemi sucks! whatever, you just keep on coming up with lame excuses… as wideopenthrottle stated, the hemi 5.7 isn’t the real hemi, and was a by-product of mercedes!

Learn how to read a sentence!

The 5.7 hemi sucks!

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500054 AFSOCSARGE Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:14:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500054 idrinorbarsaku I still don’t even know why you are even to protective of that stupid, HUGE, useless, underpowered, monstrosity of an engine! I still don’t even know why you are even to protective of that stupid ? "why you are even to protective" Is that "English" Professor ? -Sarge idrinorbarsaku

I still don’t even know why you are even to protective of that stupid, HUGE, useless, underpowered, monstrosity of an engine!

I still don’t even know why you are even to protective of that stupid ?

“why you are even to protective”

Is that “English” Professor ?

-Sarge

]]> By: AFSOCSARGE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ecoboost-technology-turbocharging-fords-sales-profit-margins.html#comment-500041 AFSOCSARGE Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:36:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=22629#comment-500041 zeegone He Started The Name Calling Not I ! Check The Thread Now, take those fairy parts and be gone! Go troll some other site! 11/13, 4:32 PM -Sarge zeegone

He Started The Name Calling Not I !

Check The Thread

Now, take those fairy parts and be gone! Go troll some other site!
11/13, 4:32 PM

-Sarge

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