I've seen plenty of them used in courier service with over
> 500K on the clock before it was taken out of service. Most
> corporate fleets keep their cars in service 3yr/500K miles WOF.
> Courier fleet cars normally accumulate well over 150k miles
> annually. The Aspire was built by Kia for Ford of Mazda drive
> components. Most courier cars are Focus, Escorts, Cavalier,
> Neon, Hyundai and Kia. Golfs, Corolla, and Civic to a lessor
> extent because of their higher over all acqusition/maintenance
> costs.
>
>
>
> mike hunt
> ----------------------------
> I had nothing to do with setting the shop rate. I was Group
> Sales Manager. I was hardly a crook, often we pointed out
> to a customer that couldn't afford the monthly payment that
> we could sell them a Ford that was roomer, had a V6 rather
> than a 4 cy, and much more equipment then the Toyota they
> were considering. We earned a lot less profit on the Fords
> but at least we didn't loose the sale for the dealership. ;)
>
> By the way although some of those you mention cost that
> much the navigator averages $10,000 less.
>
>
> mike hunt
> ------------------------
> Ya right. Consumers that can afford 50 to 60 thousand
> for an SUV are concerned about the price of the fuel
> to operate one. The only people that buy an econobox
> are those that can not afford anything more expensive.
> Get a life LOL
>
>
> mike hunt
> ---------------------
> Try shoe polish.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
> -------------------
>
> MIS wrote:
>>
>> I've got a "98 Expedition (Eddie Bauer) and the coloring/finish
>> has worn off a good portion of the steering wheel revealing the
>> leather. I know years ago auto dealers used to paint leather
>> seats on trade-in's that were in poor condition. Does anyone know
>> if they offer a touch-up paint for what I would be looking for? >>
>> Thanks!
>
> Actually you implied Mustangs were 'not so good...' I was simply
> pointing out that I don't find that to be the case.
> The only time I ever had a problem getting to work over the
> mountain around here in winter was with the two FWD cars I once
> owned when the weight shifted to the rear and I lost traction and
> watched the RWD cars go by. With the first car I attributed it
> to the fact it was a small light Corolla. When I had the same
> problem with a bigger Accord I went back to RWD V8 Cougar and I
> have never purchased a FWD car again. I never did like the way
> the FWD cars were all over the place in rain to begin with. ;)
>
>
>
> mike hunt
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> Any car with 'Z' rated tires like the T-Bird, does NOT have a
> speed limiter only the RPM limiter. I had my 2002 V8 LS up to
> indicated 150 at Pocono. No reason the lighter T-Bird can't do
> the same with the same drive train, I suppose
>
>
>
> mike hunt
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>> Mustangs not so good... but thats fun too.
>
>
> What make you think that? I drive my Mustang GT convertible
> year round, here in the mountains of Pa.
>
> Maybe in your opinion, but I don't see Accord or Camry holding up
> much better than Taurus/Sable in the fleet service business and
> the imports are much more expensive to repair when the do break
> down. ALL cars can and do break down on occasion, that
> is why they ALL have warranties.
>
>
> mike hunt
> Scott in Florida