This is from a while ago, but I never got around to posting it.

I recently read an article/blog where a person was bashing the Big 3 for making terrible products that weren't in the same "ballpark" in terms of reliability/efficiency as some Import companies.

I can't speak for GM or Chrysler as I don't follow them as closely, but I can for Ford. In the last 3 years, Ford has taken massive steps in improving the quality of their products. They have the safest vehicle lineup, fuel-efficient vehicles that are on par or better as their import competitors, and IMO some of the best looking vehicles. Even the "green" people have nothing to complain about. Ford offers Hybrid versions of the Escape/Mariner SUV and Fusion/Milan Mid-size Sedan, and are working on an all-electric plug in Escape and Focus that will be on the market in a few years. While I personally am not much of a Hybrid fan, I will say that I would take a Ford hybrid over a Prius any day. I could care less that I will get 10 less MPG. I would rather have a vehicles that looks like a normal car/suv and doesn't handle like a boat (typical of most Toyotas).

I would add some links backing up my statements and just for more info, but I don't feel like hunting through my hundreds of bookmarks.




Ford. Drive One.