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[chrisgixer]

Clarkson's Raptor P150(?) pick up has got to me. I want one. I want.... A Ford....   














I don't really. Too big. Wrong hand drive. Too expensive. ....Impressive though. And yes I know the trucks don't need to pass the same crash tests as the cars. But it was impressive in that environment. And that engine noise. Ooooohohooooo.

[Webby the Bear]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

[Webby the Bear]

....and on topic  those pick up trucks are pure sex 

[chrisgixer]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

They do handle well.  including the focus.

Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I ever go and live in the States it will be a big V8 truck all the way for me!    That Raptor is quite sexy, but I'd probably go for a Daewoo Silverado. 

[chrisgixer]

The Gaywoo? Nooooowaaaaayyyyy

[Webby the Bear]

James May's Daewoo was a looker I thought. Although ironically it was like a huge box in shape. 

[Webby the Bear]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

They do handle well.  including the focus.

Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega.

True Chris. but wouldnt that mainly be down to the big engine in the omega not really breaking a sweat....as opposed to the smaller 1.6-1.8's seen getting a thrashing? 

[Webby the Bear]

ps as for handling.... no idea. i take corners way too un-TB-like 

[chrisgixer]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

They do handle well.  including the focus.

Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega.

True Chris. but wouldnt that mainly be down to the big engine in the omega not really breaking a sweat....as opposed to the smaller 1.6-1.8's seen getting a thrashing? 

My Dads old 2.0 mk 1 Mondeo was worn out by the time he handed it down to me. 95k on the clock, engine mounts, clutch, gear box, gear linkage, exhaust mount,  interior all buggered. Sold it 5k later.
Although to be fair it drove straight. Good chassis and handling. Brakes where wicked, although couldn't take prolonged abuse, but what stock set up does...?

I see why people like them, tbh. But longevity.... Nah.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Your Dad's Mondeo probably went on for another 50k after you. 

[chrisgixer]

Your Dad's Mondeo probably went on for another 50k after you. 

 I wouldn't base that opinion on just one example though Tig. I've seen a few since.


Oh yeah, while the handling was good, imo of course, it was not as stable as the omega at higher speeds or in cross winds. Maybe the weight differance?

[Rods2]

If Lord Opti paid me to put one of these yankee cars on my drive, I'm sure I could just about put up with it.



An awful lot of car from $79,000, with Ferrari levels of performance!

[Broomies Mate]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

They do handle well.  including the focus.

Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega.

Ahem!  I took SWMBO's Mk1.5 Focus for some tyres earlier (128k) and although it's only a 1.6, and is reguarly low on oil, is goes like a bat out of hell on B roads.  If I were to put myself in the focus and my (exceptionally fast) Saab.... on the twisties, I'd feel better in the Focus.

A Roads.... no contest.

The earlier Focus, before it got bloated was and still is an exceptional car to drive.

I don't think the Mondeo had anything over the Vectra.  Both had massive amounts of understeer and lift-off oversteer.  Great fun if you knew what was going to happen, not so good if you didn't.

[chrisgixer]

i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.

ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it 

They do handle well.  including the focus.

Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega.

Ahem!  I took SWMBO's Mk1.5 Focus for some tyres earlier (128k) and although it's only a 1.6, and is reguarly low on oil, is goes like a bat out of hell on B roads.  If I were to put myself in the focus and my (exceptionally fast) Saab.... on the twisties, I'd feel better in the Focus.

A Roads.... no contest.

The earlier Focus, before it got bloated was and still is an exceptional car to drive.

I don't think the Mondeo had anything over the Vectra.  Both had massive amounts of understeer and lift-off oversteer. Great fun if you knew what was going to happen, not so good if you didn't.

You are joking, right B ? The ride is far better in the mondeo for a start.


...anyway, this truck....