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	<title>Comments on: Mazda Hakaze and CX9: Crossovers for Drivers</title>
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		<title><![CDATA[By: Joeseph Starbuck]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joeseph Starbuck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ When can we see these on the market?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- FORD_LA_Auto_Show_Comment_ID(008194) Parent_ID(000000) --><p> When can we see these on the market?</p>
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		<title><![CDATA[By: mazbee]]></title>
		<link>http://autoshows.ford.com/163/2007/04/10/mazda-hakaze-and-cx9-crossovers-for-drivers/?cmp=rss|comments|163|pheedo</link>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[mazbee]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really admire the unique designs that Mazda has created like these models discussed in this article. They're exceptionally stylish and equipped with impressive performance parts like its &lt;a href="http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-ac-compressor/" rel="nofollow"&gt;Mazda AC Compressor&lt;/a&gt;. Its recently revealed models Mazda3 MPS and CX-9 has also been hitting the Market in UK and China. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- FORD_LA_Auto_Show_Comment_ID(007221) Parent_ID(000000) --><p>I really admire the unique designs that Mazda has created like these models discussed in this article. They&#8217;re exceptionally stylish and equipped with impressive performance parts like its <a href="http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-ac-compressor/" rel="nofollow">Mazda AC Compressor</a>. Its recently revealed models Mazda3 MPS and CX-9 has also been hitting the Market in UK and China. </p>
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		<title><![CDATA[By: Ron Bowen]]></title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ron Bowen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ First off let me say that I'm pleased that Ford finally is interested in enthusiasts' comments. I have been following the future cars from Ford with the thought that I would like to get a real dream car for once and my car priorities are as follows:
Sporty styling as in the current future 4 door coupes. Mercedes CLS is my benchmark for style.
Good performance with economy as in a twin turbo 6 cyl. Along with this should be a deeper tuned exhaust and low profile tires.
No slightly modified Ford sheetmetal in Mercury and Lincolns! I'm a lifetime Mercury fan but have given up in the last 20 years for anything special from Mercury or Lincoln.
The future models I have been following for my dream car are:
Jaguar CFX - Removing it from the NAIAS was unforgiveable. Beyond that, its styling is not bad but without any retro that I liked in the S Type.
It could just as easily be a Hyndai or Japanese look alike so I've all but ruled it out.
Lincoln MKS. The show concept was bland and still represented the lack of imagination and innovation that was so prevelent from Ford.
I think Peter Horbury understands this and is trying hard to correct it but it may be too late in the game for the MKS to be unique.
Lincoln MKR. This is what a show car should be and shame on Ford if you have yet to decide on its feasability for production. Had everything I'm looking for except the interior which was too far off the wall for me.
Mazda. Great and unique concepts shown and good follow-up production. I'm interested in the up coming Mazda 6 as well as their styling exotics such as the Hakaze crossover coupe. 3 years ago I was interested (and drove) the RX8 and was ready to order until I read of the reliability issues of the rotary so I ended up with a Mazda6 Sport Wagon which I still own and enjoy.
Finally Volvo XC-60. A unique and exotic looking crossover that Volvo said would reach production virtually as shown at the show. They even supplied full brochures for it and I would really consider it if the Lincolns and Mazdas don't make my cut.
Summarizing, Please Ford, understand that all enthusiasts don't evolve to the Mustang. Mercury is just wallowing away and can't go on as a chromed up Ford. I hope and pray your recently appointed management will give us something to be proud of and compete worldwide.
Ron Bowen]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- FORD_LA_Auto_Show_Comment_ID(004763) Parent_ID(000000) --><p> First off let me say that I&#8217;m pleased that Ford finally is interested in enthusiasts&#8217; comments. I have been following the future cars from Ford with the thought that I would like to get a real dream car for once and my car priorities are as follows:<br />
Sporty styling as in the current future 4 door coupes. Mercedes CLS is my benchmark for style.<br />
Good performance with economy as in a twin turbo 6 cyl. Along with this should be a deeper tuned exhaust and low profile tires.<br />
No slightly modified Ford sheetmetal in Mercury and Lincolns! I&#8217;m a lifetime Mercury fan but have given up in the last 20 years for anything special from Mercury or Lincoln.<br />
The future models I have been following for my dream car are:<br />
Jaguar CFX - Removing it from the NAIAS was unforgiveable. Beyond that, its styling is not bad but without any retro that I liked in the S Type.<br />
It could just as easily be a Hyndai or Japanese look alike so I&#8217;ve all but ruled it out.<br />
Lincoln MKS. The show concept was bland and still represented the lack of imagination and innovation that was so prevelent from Ford.<br />
I think Peter Horbury understands this and is trying hard to correct it but it may be too late in the game for the MKS to be unique.<br />
Lincoln MKR. This is what a show car should be and shame on Ford if you have yet to decide on its feasability for production. Had everything I&#8217;m looking for except the interior which was too far off the wall for me.<br />
Mazda. Great and unique concepts shown and good follow-up production. I&#8217;m interested in the up coming Mazda 6 as well as their styling exotics such as the Hakaze crossover coupe. 3 years ago I was interested (and drove) the RX8 and was ready to order until I read of the reliability issues of the rotary so I ended up with a Mazda6 Sport Wagon which I still own and enjoy.<br />
Finally Volvo XC-60. A unique and exotic looking crossover that Volvo said would reach production virtually as shown at the show. They even supplied full brochures for it and I would really consider it if the Lincolns and Mazdas don&#8217;t make my cut.<br />
Summarizing, Please Ford, understand that all enthusiasts don&#8217;t evolve to the Mustang. Mercury is just wallowing away and can&#8217;t go on as a chromed up Ford. I hope and pray your recently appointed management will give us something to be proud of and compete worldwide.<br />
Ron Bowen</p>
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