tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post114202150629964529..comments2023-04-02T20:44:00.134-04:00Comments on My Ford Dreams Classic: White flag of surrenderBig Ford Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post-1142436526565757102006-03-15T10:28:00.000-05:002006-03-15T10:28:00.000-05:00Bob, glad to see you commenting, you're correct, a...Bob, glad to see you commenting, you're correct, all the flag waving does seem disingenuous, considering all of the "imported" domestics. I fear that will just get worse, with rumors that Ford will create a new factory in Mexico for their new line of B-Segment cars and mini utes. And of course there's the new Ranger being built in Thailand, that if the new Trade Agreement goes through, would mean that if a new Ranger comes here, it would be imported. Tough times to be a "domestic" manufacturer fan, that's for sure.Big Ford Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post-1142265185112836682006-03-13T10:53:00.000-05:002006-03-13T10:53:00.000-05:00Bob, I don't see a little "flag waving" as being w...Bob, I don't see a little "flag waving" as being wrong, it's only natural in the situation to appeal to a consumers sense of patriotism. I think the bigger danger is the Harley Davidson model of doing business. Cars and Motorcycles are like apples and oranges, and Harley is unique. <BR/><BR/>The "domestic" brands can't give up on small cars or any part of the market. A few "retro" vehicles are fine, but they are short term sales boosts, not long term solutions to eroding market share.<BR/><BR/>Ford makes some wonderful and competative models globally, why can't they do that in the US?Big Ford Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.com