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My little Kia barely beat a Ford Focus Warpy Jul 2012 #1
Yeah, right... n/t nebenaube Jul 2012 #2
? Sparkly Jul 2012 #3
Sparkly’s car lies are like Obama’s fake birth certificate. ieoeja Jul 2012 #89
I just had a whopping $700 repair bill on my Ford.... Scuba Jul 2012 #4
I'd heard "Fix Or Repair Daily." Sparkly Jul 2012 #10
Taurus Scuba Jul 2012 #41
And I've heard Fiat is "Fix it again, Tony." I wonder if there are others? nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #47
There is, Doc_Technical Jul 2012 #72
Gotta Mechanic Coming and Garage Man's Companion come to mind. Scuba Jul 2012 #77
This message was self-deleted by its author Marie Marie Jul 2012 #54
Or, Found on Road - Dead. Marie Marie Jul 2012 #57
Actually, it's called, "First On Race Day," Fawke Em Jul 2012 #76
fucked over rebuilt dodge is what is supposed to be said snooper2 Jul 2012 #83
Never heard that one. Fawke Em Jul 2012 #87
Vast majority of those came with a slant 6, engine was bulletproof.. snooper2 Jul 2012 #88
Fusion Hybrid b757pilot Jul 2012 #52
The Ford is $2200 cheaper and gets 15% better mileage. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #5
I know.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #15
K&R Good for you, glad you like it. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #6
Like I said, I know they're all international.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #11
I love my Ford. knitter4democracy Jul 2012 #7
Love your post - thanks! Sparkly Jul 2012 #12
We used to have a ford festiva. Got 40mpg with it and it was used. ejpoeta Jul 2012 #8
Fusion? Sparkly Jul 2012 #16
i think so. the fusion. thanks ejpoeta Jul 2012 #90
My relative's Ford mini van bongbong Jul 2012 #9
Good to know. Sparkly Jul 2012 #17
This former Honda-phile now owns two Fords MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #13
Seems like you got there before me! Sparkly Jul 2012 #18
My first car was a 93 honda accord Dokkie Jul 2012 #14
I don't understand design much Sparkly Jul 2012 #20
My Ford is 15 years old. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #19
That's great. Sparkly Jul 2012 #21
Actually, I have owned 2 Fords and I love them. RebelOne Jul 2012 #22
You made my day madokie Jul 2012 #23
Thanks!!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #26
Made in Mexico. nt Codeine Jul 2012 #24
For the third time.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #25
Then your comment about Detroit means zilch. Codeine Jul 2012 #27
Do a little research. Sparkly Jul 2012 #30
But you could have purchased a car made by unionized American labor. Codeine Jul 2012 #32
Ford workers are UAW. Sparkly Jul 2012 #35
The Fiesta is not made by the UAW. Codeine Jul 2012 #51
You have a problem. Sparkly Jul 2012 #53
He just made a new purchase Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #36
"She." Sparkly Jul 2012 #38
Even more the reason. Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #39
Thanks, Jack Sprat!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #42
Girl, you're right. Ignore the fatalists. JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #81
Congratulations. bvar22 Jul 2012 #28
I almost bought a manual Sparkly Jul 2012 #31
I just bought my second FIT NV Whino Jul 2012 #29
I know the Fit is a good car, too. Sparkly Jul 2012 #33
Have you ever owned a Sports Car? Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #34
No... Sparkly Jul 2012 #37
Thanks for keeping manufacturing in North America MightyMopar Jul 2012 #43
The Ford Fiesta is assembled at its factory in Mexico. You know...NAFTA. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #46
Oh dear, I guess I should have bought the Honda Fit. Sparkly Jul 2012 #58
A # of Hondas are made here in the U.S. But the Fit isn't one of them. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #91
I understand. Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #49
I'm sure you've looked at the various magazines and forums... Sparkly Jul 2012 #62
One of the best ways to buy a used sports car Mopar151 Jul 2012 #78
3 Fords at our house Mopar151 Jul 2012 #40
So good to know -- thanks!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #44
The Fiesta is assembled in Mexico. Just sayin'. But it's a cute car. What color did you get? nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #45
For the FOURTH time... Sparkly Jul 2012 #48
"Made in America" my indelicate butt! cbrer Jul 2012 #50
I just remembered why I rarely frequent DU. Sparkly Jul 2012 #55
Detroit surpassed Japan's quality about 10-15 years ago. Festivito Jul 2012 #56
Thank you!!!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #60
Take heart Mopar151 Jul 2012 #73
Any Ford or Chevy model that has been introduced in the last three years... HuckleB Jul 2012 #59
Thanks!!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #61
Welcome to the Ford family Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #63
I love the SYNC, too Sparkly Jul 2012 #64
this one is mine Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #69
Does it come with a 5 speed stick shift? Seedersandleechers Jul 2012 #65
Yes, and in some ways that was better. Sparkly Jul 2012 #66
Our Fusion has a 6-speed shift MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #68
Looking into the Ford Focus Electric BlueCheese Jul 2012 #67
LMAO to many of the responses here. flvegan Jul 2012 #70
2013 Ford Fusion... *drool* Initech Jul 2012 #71
Welcome to the light! Fawke Em Jul 2012 #74
Ford is an international business _ed_ Jul 2012 #75
I bought an iPhone. Makes me feel good, since Apple is an American company. Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #79
Awesome! Thank you! JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #80
Myself and all of my UAW friends thank you DainBramaged Jul 2012 #82
Dying to know... We are Devo Jul 2012 #84
It's great to hear this. susanna Jul 2012 #85
Just bought my wife a Ford Edge Sport. EnviroBat Jul 2012 #86
Ford is a great car. I am now on my 2nd Taurus. n/t RebelOne Jul 2012 #92
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