Are we on the wrong side side???

[Revolver]

Well some interesting things have been put forward.

Firstly let me put the most important thing under the scope, & I realised it, after I could no longer edit. The title is wrong, & some have commented on this. It should be, "are we fighting a losing battle?", "are we on the losing side?" or "are we the underdogs?" totally the wrong imediate message conveyed & miss-comunictaion on my part, so for that I'm sorry.

I never wanted to single out anyone on any post ever but: Falc'man I just have two things to say: if I'm on the ford ship, & your on the ford ship, & its going down, ah, arent we both on the same ship? If it is going down, but you say its not going down, & the water over the decks & lapping at your feet, who is wrong? The water?? I dont think that will power keeps it alfoat mate, unless your a jedi! It's Not very supportive when someone is looking for answers you give them a hard slap in the face, & with a stern look on your face point back to the way they came...... Especially when you never gave a reason. Thats what you did. Or am I miss intepreting. By the looks of the "yes you probably are" quote I beleive you are.

It is safe to say that there are some die hard Ford followers on here. No Doubt, after THAT post I dont think I'm one of them. & I suppose in a way.... I'm not, I'm primarily a MOPAR man at heart. I have to say that the new range in the way of Chrysler just doesnt tickle my ticklish bits. So we all have a second choice. Fords are mine. I drive a fairlane. Own 3 of them, & love them, my next car will be a ford, most probably the next after that too. So am I not a true follower if I post my thoughts that what I'm seeing as my chosen brand look like its going down?? That would obviously mean a few others that have posted here would be in that category too, no doubt. Everone whos reading, don't think I'm jumping ship at the first sign of trouble. I'm just throwing it out there, are we going down?

You can tell who are the complete die hards, & good on 'em. However lets just say that if ford closes its doors tomorrow, in 30 years time will you still say the same thing? I doubt it. Its the same with the valiant/chrysler lovers now, we really have nothing to cheer about in the present, & you can't keep LIVING in the past. Sure, chrysler OZ was only around for 20 odd years, but how many of you can remember 'Hey Charger'? Do we still do that now?? No. We have to keep moving with times in what we support & love.

Someone asked me on here do I change sides when my favorite footy team loses, or something along those lines. Well im no footy/rugby/afl/cricket/soccer(or football)/hockey fan or any others ive missed. I may watch a state of origin or grand final, & may know who Billy Slater & Johnathan Brown are, but I dont follow it. So there goes that one. Cant jump if I dont support! I just watch the V8's, love my Mopars & Fords, & Shoot competitively. Thats it. The major stuff anyway. Like I said I'm not jumping, I'm just putting it out there, will we have any new ford products to follow? & where is the company going? From what i can see, or rather didnt, against GM, is that there is some hope. THATS WHAT I WAS AFTER. Some were answered kindly, & simply. Thank you. Problem is you can only give points to one person on one thread.... that sorta sucks!

Now i know damn well the B series that came from AU is A DAMN GOOD THING. & FG Is even better. What I'm asking is with these great products why are we being out-sold? Now as some of you pointed out, ford is doing smarter business, now don't take offence, you didnt have anything to back that up. As someone else pointed out, without a look at both Holdens & Fords Budgetry sheets, we can only surmise.

There are so many points been put forward, like the practicality clothes argument. Yep fair enough, Im sure there was a bit of cheekiness thrown at me on that one, put practicality can only get you so far some times. If your refering to practiality to [(your)- person whos reading this] situation, fair enough. But sticking to the clothes exapmle, tradies boots, shirt, pants isn't practical for walking in a boardroom full of black suits for a company merger meeting, is it? So ford to me needs to widen out its practicality. Some people want/need a falcon wagon. Yes the territoy is a damn good thing to, but it's just not PRACTIAL for them.

Its good to see that there are some products, & hopeful products on the way. & that they will be here in time. Time enough to say to HQ a very loud, "OI! we aussies are more than just kangaroos & gum trees." Time enough to get more market share back. (look at chrysler: Shut down 30 years ago, now TRYING to claw some of it back, but not working hugely. only slowly). I would hate to see the same happen with Ford. & Hopefully enough time to keep the faith of us who aren't very sure on whats happening. Because ford, in the public statements are very commited (what company isnt?) but not realling showing all the results of its work. I just hope it gets better!

BBII