THE BORE

General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:11:52 PM

Title: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:11:52 PM: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=665052

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So where is the good news? It's in passenger cars — specifically small, fuel-efficient models. Of the top 10 vehicles, the car with the highest increase in sales over the last nine months is the Ford Focus, up 24 percent over last year. The Honda Civic has also had success — it is the fifth-best-selling vehicle in America so far this year, and sales of this small car have increased by 12 percent.
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Post by: Reb on October 21, 2008, 01:14:46 PM: 24% more mediocre.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM: cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Bocsius on October 21, 2008, 01:20:08 PM: And in temorrow's advertising out of the big three, trucks trucks trucks!

At least on the television I watch.

In the face of declining marketshare, high gas prices, and the general shift towards higher fuel economy, the continued advertising focus on gas guzzlers is baffling. I get that there are higher margins on those vehicles, but it's going to take a strong line of sedans to win some share back from Toyota and Honda.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Reb on October 21, 2008, 01:29:17 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda
(http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_29/car_photo_14526_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:30:20 PM: boo hiss. buy american!
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:31:21 PM: Quote from: Bocsius on October 21, 2008, 01:20:08 PM
And in temorrow's advertising out of the big three, trucks trucks trucks!

At least on the television I watch.

In the face of declining marketshare, high gas prices, and the general shift towards higher fuel economy, the continued advertising focus on gas guzzlers is baffling. I get that there are higher margins on those vehicles, but it's going to take a strong line of sedans to win some share back from Toyota and Honda.

Focus gets crazy MPG, but the manual is the one that pushes 35 on hwy. I have an automatic cause of the commute.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Mupepe on October 21, 2008, 01:36:51 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:30:20 PM
boo hiss. buy american!
If you want to transport a public servant, I suggest you buy American.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Tauntaun on October 21, 2008, 01:38:56 PM: :american Buying American Made Goods :american
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Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:39:41 PM: GOD BLESS 'MERICA!
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Post by: Bocsius on October 21, 2008, 01:41:37 PM: :american REAL AMERICA :american

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Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Bloodwake on October 21, 2008, 08:02:38 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda

Me too? Fuck that

I drive a '91 Accord with 247000 miles on it.

So YOU guys probably own a lame me-too Honda.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 08:39:32 PM: I own an AWESOME AMERICA CAR
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Post by: max_cool on October 21, 2008, 09:35:13 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda
Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:31:21 PM
Focus gets crazy MPG, but the manual is the one that pushes 35 on hwy. I have an automatic cause of the commute.

05 Civic manual - 37-38 MPG in the city (Phx)

Suck it Focus!
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 09:36:09 PM: U SUCK CIVICS FOR LOSARS
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: max_cool on October 21, 2008, 09:37:03 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 09:36:09 PM
U SUCK CIVICS FOR LOSARS
Fords are for Scandinavian countries!

Which are socialist, and thus, you by extension are a dirty Commie.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 09:38:50 PM: IM A SOCIALIST NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Post by: tiesto on October 21, 2008, 10:19:11 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda

Never had one problem with my '97 Accord, had to give the car to my brother though (who then proceeded to total it and then bought a Civic) and then I picked up an '05 Acura TL. Never once had a problem with this one either... I can't imagine not buying a Honda or Acura for my next car, even though the new model TL looks HIDEOS.

:bow Japanese cars, games, anime, and electronics :bow2
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: AdmiralViscen on October 21, 2008, 10:22:18 PM: I've got a Chrysler for coming on 3 years now without a single problem, :bow America :bow2

Quote from: max_cool on October 21, 2008, 09:35:13 PM
Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
cry more, you probably own some lame me-too Honda
Quote from: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 01:31:21 PM
Focus gets crazy MPG, but the manual is the one that pushes 35 on hwy. I have an automatic cause of the commute.

05 Civic manual - 37-38 MPG in the city (Phx)

Suck it Focus!

You are the only person on Earth getting that.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 21, 2008, 11:55:05 PM: Its a magic civic
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: Bocsius on October 22, 2008, 12:22:58 AM: It's a real Civic. :american

Er, I mean. :japancry

Without the tears, of course.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: xnikki118x on October 22, 2008, 01:43:51 AM: I drive a Chevy Tracker and I hate it. I sometimes drive my parents' Kia Optima and I LOVE IT.

My first car was a Chevy Cavalier and I just adored it. James drives a Cobalt.

:bow Chevrolet :bow2
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 22, 2008, 01:57:39 AM: USA USA
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Post by: xnikki118x on October 22, 2008, 02:00:37 AM: :bow :maf :bow2

:heart
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Post by: pilonv1 on October 22, 2008, 02:13:39 AM: LOL Focus is actually European, it's german designed.

I :heartbeat my Focus
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Post by: MrAngryFace on October 22, 2008, 02:38:49 AM: FORD AMERICAN TUFF
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Post by: bork on October 22, 2008, 02:53:18 AM: The U.S. needs the little K-Cars that Asia and Europe have. I am gonna miss my Suzuki Alto when I move.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 22, 2008, 10:26:21 AM: I think the problem with 99% of "US Should do like Europe and Japan" is that Japan is a motherfucking Island and the individual countries of europe are also small. Not to mention their infrastructure is MUCH older than 200+ years meaning they arent at the mercy of sprawl.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: bork on October 22, 2008, 10:29:04 AM: The smaller cars are perfect for the suburbs and in cities. The real problems are all the distinguished mentally-challenged fellows cruising around in massive SUVs.
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: AdmiralViscen on October 22, 2008, 10:37:26 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 22, 2008, 01:43:51 AM
I drive a Chevy Tracker and I hate it. I sometimes drive my parents' Kia Optima and I LOVE IT.

My first car was a Chevy Cavalier and I just adored it. James drives a Cobalt.

:bow Chevrolet :bow2

Chevy Tracker is a rebadged Japanese car :o

:piss Suzuki :piss2
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 22, 2008, 10:52:49 AM: Quote from: the lyte edge on October 22, 2008, 10:29:04 AM
The smaller cars are perfect for the suburbs and in cities. The real problems are all the distinguished mentally-challenged fellows cruising around in massive SUVs.

Again, travelling sprawl is what americans do. I wont argue for SUVs, but we dont all stick to our suburbs
Title: Re: Wooo, go Focus
Post by: T234 on October 22, 2008, 11:58:21 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 22, 2008, 01:43:51 AM
I drive a Chevy Tracker and I hate it. I sometimes drive my parents' Kia Optima and I LOVE IT.

My first car was a Chevy Cavalier and I just adored it. James drives a Cobalt.

:bow Chevrolet :bow2
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