Ford Five Hundred

[Todd Young]

Amen Brother!
I absolutely hate the two Audi dealers in the Twin Cities (Minnesota).
If your car is more than 3 years old they treat you like dirt.

If/when I go back to Audi, I will have to check the dealership in 
Rochester, MN.

Bob D wrote:
> you forgot the biggest feature of the 500... you dont have to go to an 
> audi dealer to get anything! Thats pretty much the #1 reason why Ill 
> likely never own another audi. The worst dealer network ever.  No need 
> to go into details, Im sure you guys know.
> 
> Bob
> 
> auditodd at comcast.net wrote:
>> AudiGuy said:
>>   
>>> Look at the new Ford 500. Looks like my 2000 A6 (in a lot of ways).
>>> I swear that I always can spot rip-offs of some audi design in other cars!!
>>>     
>>
>> In fact the Ford Five Hundred was designed by the same individual that designed the B5 VW Passat. So yes it looks similar to both Audi and VW vehicles.
>>
>> About the Five Hundred.........
>> Let's see, Volvo S80 chassis, Volvo AWD system (for those cars so equipped), German CVT transmission, and body design by a German. Oh, and the AWD cars have the Nivomat rear suspension. About the only "Ford" item in the car is the 3.0 liter Duratec engine.
>>
>> All for $24K off the lot.
>> Oh, and did I mention the huge brakes the car has. The AWD is 3815lbs dry and can still stop from 60 to 0 in just over 120 feet.
>>
>> In case you haven't guessed.....I'm driving an '06 Five Hundred AWD.
>> I traded in my '93 90S for it over a year ago and have not regretted my decision.
>>
>> I still "lurk" on the main Audifans list because I've been here now for 8 years and just can't seem to quit (I guess I'm addicted).
>>
>> I still appreciate Audi/VW vehicles, but could not justify paying $18K more for a vehicle with similar capabilities (Audi A6 Quattro vs. Ford Five Hundred AWD).
>>
>> What I consider similar capabilities:
>> -AWD (it's not Quattro, but it works!)
>> -ability to tow a trailer (rated at 2000lbs for the Ford)
>> -holds 5 adults comfortably (even I can ride in the back seat at 6'3")
>> +HUGE trunk. I can't believe how much I can fit in there
>> -beautiful German design, elegant and not "weird" (like BMW)
>> -dependable so far (13 months and 15K miles)
>> -easy oil change with a good sized oil filter
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>> Todd Young



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Todd Young