Posted By:	Marlowe Johnson
Posted On:	Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Message: You're joking, right? To say a Ford compares to a M-B is just unfathomable. We're on our third E-Class and no way does any Ford come close to matching the quality of the car. That includes Lincoln too. I should also mention that my assessment is coming from a diehard Ford guy. Aside from the standard visuals of top shelve components, build quality of paint, fit, finish, harshness, etc., M-B does a lot of little things very well and vastly superior to Ford. For example, some of the safety features that is designed into the car, Ford doesn't do. The roof structure is very close to acting very much like a race car quality safety roll cage. M-B builds extra strength into the seat backs so that in a rear collision, the seats don't buckle rearward. The Mercedes has seat belt tensioners that tighten automatically when the car senses an impending accident. These are just a few examples of a myriad of "little things" and attention to detail never found in a Ford product. Fords are also primarily front wheel drive and no way can match the road handling and agility of a rear wheel drive with 4 wheel independent suspension. I've never experienced any quality problems with my M-B cars and the only money I've ever spent on them is for routine maintenance. In terms of them being "ugly" that is a subjective assessment and to each his own. Personally, I like the design of M-B cars and Fords. Sorry, Ford vs M-B? Not even close.

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"TOMORROW'S QUESTION; What Model Of Car Would You Drive For The Rest Of Your Life?" (EOM) by john engelman #42967

Honda. I've owned 8 of them, and they are the only cars that have not left me stranded. I can't by George Schire #42967.1

I think I have mine an Acura RL w/ Technology Pack Super car sometimes Intimidating. by David Hosea #42967.2

Mercedes Benz E350.... by Jonathan Rogers #42967.3

I love the new E Coupe, but our last two M-Bs have been quality disappointments. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #42967.3.1

Us, too... by Robert Jacobs #42967.3.1.1

You're joking, right? To say a Ford compares to a M-B is just unfathomable. by Marlowe Johnson #42967.3.1.1.1

Beg to differ, Marlowe... by Robert Jacobs #42967.3.1.1.1.1

LOL! My perceptions are completely up to date. I have driven the current Lincolns... by Marlowe Johnson #42967.3.1.1.1.1.1

A ford is as good as a Mercedes ? your having a Laugh. (EOM) by PAUL EDINBURGH #42967.3.1.1.1.1.2

I don't think I can say there is ONE car I'd drive the rest of my life.About all I can say it won't by Steve Kiraly #42967.4

I'm with you, Steve. If we don't support our DOMESTIC manufacturers our economy is sunk. (EOM) by Barry Levittan #42967.4.1

FORD. I used to be all GM but lately I think Ford has the edge. by Dan Vincent #42967.5

You nailed it for me as well Dan. My 500 has been exceptional all the way to the 130,000 miles it by Gene Mills #42967.5.1

We rented a 2006 Mercury Milano when we visited my son in Mesa, Az. It was a great ride and by Dan Vincent #42967.5.1.1

Dan it's a Mercury Milan a Milano is a Cookie from Pepperidge farms. Guess we know what cookies you by David Hosea #42967.5.1.1.1

PIC - Mmmmm..... by Marlowe Johnson #42967.5.1.1.1.1

Marlowe are you telling me you have not had a Milano Cookie by Pepperidge Farm? That can't be! by David Hosea #42967.5.1.1.1.1.1

Have I had one??? Note the drool! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42967.5.1.1.1.1.1.1

Guess I don't have to go to Safeway Today! They are yummy. (EOM) by David Hosea #42967.5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Wow, that's almost identical to my 500, same color but mine has tan interior. I love this color. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42967.5.1.1.2

Within the last two weeks I heard 2 separate complaints of transmissions................. by John Bono #42967.5.2

Ford, because they didn't get a Government Bail-out. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #42967.6

Ford Motor Credit got billions. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42967.6.1

I chose my current Lincoln MKZ (lease ending soon) for just that reason, Evan. Great car to boot. (EOM) by Barry Levittan #42967.6.2

FORD. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42967.7

Although not a daily driver any more, I will be keeping my 2002 Thunderbird, by David Applebaum #42967.8

What web group is there for the 02-05 T-Birds? (EOM) by Lawrence Kalfayan #42967.8.1

My Corvette of course.............. by John Bono #42967.9

Hehe! Even the inside of your exhaust is clean! :-) (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42967.9.1

LOL….The polished stainless steel cleans up easy if I keep on top of it.............. by John Bono #42967.9.1.1

Ford, I have been driving them for 20yrs... by John Merritt #42967.10

Pontiac (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42967.11

Buick, I've driven them for past 37 years and by Miles Germain #42967.12

I have a 2012 Buick Regal GS on order to be built the week of June 4th :):) (EOM) by Barry Levittan #42967.12.1

Barry, cool! Are you getting the 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic? by Brian Laurance #42967.12.1.1

Automatic. I took one look at this car and fell in love :) (EOM) by Barry Levittan #42967.12.1.1.1

Yes, very beautiful and impressive! I want one, too! (EOM) by Brian Laurance #42967.12.1.1.1.1

I've been driving Buick LeSabres for the past 23 years, and I'm convinced that by Brian Laurance #42967.13

I'd like a '66 Shelby Mustang GT350 with some handling upgrades like 4 wheel by Steve Jacobs #42967.14

I'd like a Tesla Model X with extended battery and 4WD..... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42967.15

Our 1999 Plymouth Prowler by Richard Ware #42967.16

Buicks already are! (EOM) by David Hosea #42967.16.1

Umm, no they are not. Kansas City is one of the by Mike DeTorrice #42967.16.1.1

Buicks are also built in China. My partner just came back from Northern China he says there are by David Hosea #42967.16.1.1.1

My 2010 Buick Lucerne was built in Kansas City. (EOM) by Miles Germain #42967.16.2

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