Originally posted by 340duster
because the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis have all the styling cues in the world...how can you say the Intrepid has no style...and if you think the SRT-4 is ugly, you need to take a look at the Suzuki Aerio...and in case you didnt know...right up until the Maxima got its power boost, the Intrepid R/T and 300M had the most power in the class, at 250 from their 3.5....sure, the base Intrepids are underpowered, but anything other than base has a version of the 3.5 making either 232 or 250 HP AND just as much torque...and with an exhaust system and intake from either K&N or a member on DI.net, you can easily gain 25 HP at the crank...not to mention Kenne Bell can re-do the computer...now, underpowered? I think 260 HP out of a 4.6L V8 from Ford is underpowered...especially when Acura's new TL has 270 HP from is 3.2
as for the no continuity through the line...you can thank the Daimler side for that...they need to give us Chrsyler back...since there was continuity, and just in case you havent noticed...the crosshair grille is dodge's trademark
and on quality....why do i know of someone who had 3 motors replaced UNDER WARRANTY in the first year of ownership?
Never said the Crown Vic was styling genious...I never even brought that car into the conversation. But since you mention the Vic and modifications to the Intrepid, I think the CrownVic could easily eat the Intrepid for lunch. Hmmmm...the CrownVic has pretty much the same motor (sans different heads/intake and ECU) as the GT. Just a hunch, but somehow I think the 4.6 may have a bit more potential sitting under the hood since practically all aftermarket parts for the GT are interchangeable.
I also never said Ford produced the most reliable vehicles on the road. Hell, my old Focus was in the shop more times than I can count and that was in ADDITION to the 11 or so recalls. My mom's '99 Cobra spun a bearing and received a new motor under warranty within the first year. This is the reason the car I just purchased was made outside the US. Granted I am a die hard Ford/Mustang guy at heart, but I know when to call it quits and look elsewhere when looking for a practical/reliable daily driver.
