 Angilion
Male, 40-49, Europe
 9533 Posts
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:39:14 PM
@Angilion, is that Mondeo a Diesel?
No idea. They probably do some diesel and some petrol models, that's the usual thing. I read the economy and emissions figures on an advertising hoarding while I was walking past.
Since you've asked, I'm curious enough to look it up on Ford UK's website. Yes, it's diesel for the >60mpg one. 1.6L Duratorq TDCi engine. |
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 dognesss_666
Male, 18-29, Western US
103 Posts
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:36:30 PM
@keith2 quite possibly if you drove like a grandmother and let it's fancy cylinder shut off computer do it's job, but then really it's just the same as that 'yota's little four banger, but alas i know you, you are just like me. foot down always. so you really only get like 17...maybe. cheers |
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 keith2
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
2316 Posts
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:26:50 AM
Great, according to this guy the car gets about the same MPG as my 4.6 L V8 Mercury Grand Marquis |
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 zwollf
Female, 18-29, Western US
58 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:00:27 PM
somehow i feel that the oil companies are probably to blame on why certain "gas-efficient" cars are not available here lol...they might as well start giving away gas! *which will happen when the apocalypse does, so never!* unless youre a certain religious man.... o.O |
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Sloppy1
Male, 18-29, Canada
265 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:34:10 PM
@Angilion, is that Mondeo a Diesel? you don't need small gasoline engines to get good fuel economy. Perhaps if there were more diesel options here in North America, everyone can save fuel. Can someone explain to me why there isn't? I would really love a Toyota Hilux diesel, but unfortunately if I want a small Toyota pickup my option is only gas, unless I import. |
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 Angelmassb
Male, 18-29, S. America
15474 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:48:24 PM
What is the brand again? |
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Angilion
Male, 40-49, Europe
9533 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:08:58 PM
Hang on...is that considered good fuel economy in the USA? Even allowing for the smaller gallons in the USA, it's dire for a car of that type. Better off getting a Ford Mondeo instead - the economy model does over 60mpg and it's the same sort of car in terms of size and practicality. Does Ford sell the Mondeo in the USA, with the same engines as in the UK?
I looked it up to answer myself - no. Who knows why - it does very well here. |
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Angilion
Male, 40-49, Europe
9533 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:02:21 PM
That beats the usual real car adverts about new thinking and stylish lifestyles, blah blah blah. I can't see any manufacturer being that honest, though. "It's not particularly good, but it's reliable and functional" would be a bold line to take when selling cars. |
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 biogeek
Female, 30-39, Eastern US
57 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:54:35 PM
soft but bland. |
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cyborg
Male, 13-17, Midwest US
2798 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:51:55 PM
this is how you sell a car |
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diggierolls
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
152 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:12:30 PM
superb |
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 Authentic187
Male, 18-29, Western US
103 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 1:30:35 PM
The ending was great. xD
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demonveteran
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
235 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:03:31 PM
yeah that was alot better than i thought. i like the ending. |
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 pmarren
Male, 30-39, Midwest US
3379 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:21:11 AM
I was SO expecting to hate it... turns out I loved it. |
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 tacks
Female, 18-29, Canada
151 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:09:22 AM
Won't turn heads, but will turn left. And right. |
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 osirisascend
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
2844 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:24:21 AM
That was actually sort of amusing. |
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 SmagBoy1
Male, 40-49, Southern US
2734 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:21:41 AM
Alright, so, I'm trying to decide between a sporty, 2012 Mustang GT or a grandmother white 2000 Toyota Corolla...OMG, sold! (stage whisper it...) Corolla! |
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 burbclaver
Male, 50-59, Western US
859 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:19:05 AM
Best car commercial I've ever seen, that's for sure. |
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 lifeavoidit
Male, 18-29, Europe
235 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:38:29 AM
I wish all car adverts where like this lol. |
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 robosnitz
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
2752 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:09:40 AM
LOL! |
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 insane_ai
Male, 30-39, Midwest US
668 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:03:54 AM
Why do I suspect this guy will be on TV commercials for toyota soon? |
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 Buiadh
Male, 18-29, Europe
6650 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:59:47 AM
No thanks, I'm good. |
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 RecycleElf
Male, 18-29, Europe
3631 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:55:59 AM
I loved it |
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SmagBoy1
Male, 40-49, Southern US
2734 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:54:22 AM
Sweet!  |
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Sloppy1
Male, 18-29, Canada
265 Posts
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:37:17 AM
Sexy no, Reliable yes, #1 selling vehicle on the planet, for the #1 car maker |
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