Ford Freestyle to be discontinued in 2007 ? Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2005/06/28/for...tos_newsletter
"According to supplier sources familiar with the automaker's plans, Ford (nyse: F - news - people ) will drop its low-selling Freestyle SUV at the end of model-year 2007. Instead of having the Freestyle in its lineup, Ford will let Mercury have a face-lifted version of the car--a new SUV based on Mercury's recent Meta One prototype."
Thought they were referring to the Freestar van but it is mentioned later.
"Ford is planning to discontinue its struggling minivans--the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey--in favor of crossovers. The new Mercury, based on the Meta One, will be an indirect replacement for the Monterey."
Wow that was quick. We haven 't even seen the Employee discount sale on Freestyles yet! (Yes I know these are Fords)
Seriously, The Freestyle sounded great on paper but when I saw one and the quality (and dealt with the ignorant salesperson who tried to reassure me that the CVT transmission was ok by telling me it was in the new Mustang GTs also!) I walked away. Going to Leith Honda in Raleigh tomorrow evening to pick up my first Honda (daughter's Civic doesn't count), Steel Blue Pilot EX-L. Tick tick tick ...
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