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Originally Posted by 5vz-fe
As for the PRNDL, I know ford has been using that for years (my aunt used to have a Topaz and it has that setup too) but didn't u find that the most idiotic. Say you wanna go down a slope and save on the brakes, ppl usually put it to 2 or O/D off.
I do agree the interior finish (especially the gaps) are much better than the Taurus, but we gotta compare it to what the world is using, and not to just Ford rite?
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I used to have a '92 Tempo (almost identical to the topaz but with the 3L v6) and it has PRNDL too I think. It actually makes sense back in the day when you get 3 speed slushbox without OD... so D is 3rd and L = 1st and 2nd gears. Not like anyone would keep it in 1st anyway.
Not sure about the direction Ford is going with the interior. After seeing what they did to the '05 Focus.. all I wanted to say is "what were they thinking?". The old focus' interior was decent with the brushed aluminium look and all the curves. The new one is all boring grey/black plastic!!
I notice a similar trend for other manufacturers too, last time I sat in an '05 golf/jetta, I wented to get out right away! Too much grey plastic! I'm sure they're building green cars, consider the recyling plant is probably where they got all the interior trims from. They should bring back the leather interior, even "leatherette" vinyl were better than cheap plastic!!
Enough rant for now
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