VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement

GMusa · 11-06-2009, 12:32 PM

VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement

Between the hysteria of this week's SEMA Show and Chrysler's never-ending (and partially baffling) revelations yesterday, a shocking announcement by Ford Motor Company has been nearly drowned out. But rest assured, your Autoblog team never rests (even after huffing down 9,000 calories apiece at Vegas' Wynn Buffet!) and have tracked down this astounding piece of news. Ford has taken a long, hard look at the state of the American automotive scene and has decided to do the (almost) unthinkable – sell us a car for $650.

Now, there are no doubt naysayers amongst you that will point to a $650 Ford and cry, "Malarkey!" And with good reason. After all, under cutting the Tata Nano by a full $1,350 is no easy feat. However, times are tough. And with a nearly 10% national unemployment rate, a $650 car makes sound, economic sense. But don't take our word for it. Make the jump to watch Ford VP Daniel Grossman introduce Ford's new entry level car.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/06/v...ar-announceme/

Simon says · 11-06-2009, 12:37 PM

LOL! LOVE the Onion!!

The first commentator in Autoblog thought it was for real . . . .

mkaresh · 11-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Roger Smith already had this idea, he just didn't push it far enough and stopped at $8,000 (if memory serves). As in, "The best $8,000 car is a two-year-old Buick." So now the best $650 car is a 1993 Ford.

GMusa · 11-06-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon says

LOL! LOVE the Onion!!

The first commentator in Autoblog thought it was for real . . . .

lol.

megeebee · 11-06-2009, 12:57 PM

Is it April 1st already?

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Simon says · 11-06-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by megeebee

Is it April 1st already?

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I asked myself the exact same question after reading this and then announcement that Lutz was going to head Opel . . .

fp115 · 11-06-2009, 01:02 PM

I know what I want for a future car!

I hope they have one with working brake lights.

MCGARRETT · 11-06-2009, 02:42 PM

I'll wait till they get to Model A prices....

jzchev28 · 11-06-2009, 05:49 PM

^ thats the way to go, funny video too

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GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement Between the hysteria of this week's SEMA Show and Chrysler's never-ending (and partially baffling) revelations yesterday, a shocking announcement by Ford Motor Company has been nearly drowned out. But rest assured, your Autoblog team never rests (even after huffing down 9,000 calories apiece at Vegas' Wynn Buffet!) and have tracked down this astounding piece of news. Ford has taken a long, hard look at the state of the American automotive scene and has decided to do the (almost) unthinkable – sell us a car for $650. Now, there are no doubt naysayers amongst you that will point to a $650 Ford and cry, "Malarkey!" And with good reason. After all, under cutting the Tata Nano by a full $1,350 is no easy feat. However, times are tough. And with a nearly 10% national unemployment rate, a $650 car makes sound, economic sense. But don't take our word for it. Make the jump to watch Ford VP Daniel Grossman introduce Ford's new entry level car. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/06/v...ar-announceme/ __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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mkaresh 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,506	Re: VIDEO: Ford press conference yields surprise $650 car announcement Roger Smith already had this idea, he just didn't push it far enough and stopped at $8,000 (if memory serves). As in, "The best $8,000 car is a two-year-old Buick." So now the best $650 car is a 1993 Ford. __________________ truedelta.com More useful reliability research -- need more GM vehicles! Real-world fuel economy Price comparisons, quick and thorough

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