Ford ST/RS models soon to go extinct.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2018, 09:40 AM

https://jalopnik.com/you-can-get-an-...-no-1825650235

Though a FWD car is NOT my performance vehicle of choice. Nor is owning a Ford appealing to me, BUT The fact we are even losing family friendly or grocery getter Sports oriented performance cars speaks volumes of what's going on in the enthusiast market. Ford had also claimed they are getting rid of every sedan for crossovers. They plan on introducing ONE brand new sedan and will keep the mustang.

As an enthusiast, to me, this is NOT good news. A major player like Ford making Nissan/Mitsubishi moves puts the sub-premium performance market in SERIOUS jeopardy.

*J*ap***V*et* · 05-01-2018, 10:35 AM

Dude...it's really crap news. I've always been a fan of the ST. Wasn't a bad package straight out the box. The RS was a bit too pricey in my opinion but that thing was pretty damn quick lol. Sucks that another cool ride is taking a plunge. Guess that means bye to the Fiesta also...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-01-2018, 02:20 PM

The fiesta is going to cease to exist as well as the focus and is going to be replaced with crossovers

*J*ap***V*et* · 05-01-2018, 02:55 PM

All these damn crossovers!! I blame us...the consumer man. We've basically killed variety lol

Rusty · 05-03-2018, 12:18 AM

Ford wants to build all of these SUV's and trucks. They are trying to get all the money out of them before the new gas laws hit. Then switch to electric vehicles. That's the way I see it. That's like FCA dropping the 392 for the 426 next year. Lets push what sells the best now. Maximize cash flow. So that we have some later on.

Nixin · 05-03-2018, 12:40 AM

Pure corporate greed!

Rusty · 05-03-2018, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

Pure corporate greed!

They're trying to get all the money they can before the rules change. They know it's coming and when.

DCNISMO · 05-03-2018, 09:18 AM

you can get a Focus RS in a great deal now, the left over 2017's are a few thousands under MSRP.

Kzonts · 05-03-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

you can get a Focus RS in a great deal now, the left over 2017's are a few thousands under MSRP.

If you don't mind a blown head gasket. Unless you don't mod it and drive it conservatively...

ZCanadian · 05-03-2018, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzonts

If you don't mind a blown head gasket. Unless you don't mod it and drive it conservatively...

Well, in fairness, that problem seems to have been identified and fixed.
I hope!

The weird part (from what I have read - albeit from dubious sources like Jalopnik, though) is that it did not apply to just a single run of cars or build dates. Was kind of all over the place. At least until they became aware and started to watch for it, I guess.

Nixin · 05-03-2018, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

They're trying to get all the money they can before the rules change. They know it's coming and when.

Of course they (the auto manufacturers) know when its coming. They dictate the rules, regulations and implementation of everything concerning the auto industry!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-03-2018, 06:04 PM

Honestly.... call me a conspiracy theorist but... I think they corporations are draining masculinity from the middle class American male. Theres an assault on anything that makes us men.

Sports cars

Guns

The BOY scouts

Anything that gets our testosterone pumping that we enjoy as men/boys. They want us in skinny jeans driving Prius' and drinking Starbucks while chatting with other guys about trimming our beards and having debates about being fair to our wives.

Fvck that.
Gimmie gasoline.
Gimmie beer.
Gimmie Android
I don't want azz hugger jeans.
And I don't wanna be all up in my feelings like a pansy.

I wanna go fast n burn gas. FTW

solidus · 05-03-2018, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Honestly.... call me a conspiracy theorist but... I think they corporations are draining masculinity from the middle class American male. Theres an assault on anything that makes us men.

Sports cars

Guns

The BOY scouts

Anything that gets our testosterone pumping that we enjoy as men/boys. They want us in skinny jeans driving Prius' and drinking Starbucks while chatting with other guys about trimming our beards and having debates about being fair to our wives.

Fvck that.
Gimmie gasoline.
Gimmie beer.
Gimmie Android
I don't want azz hugger jeans.
And I don't wanna be all up in my feelings like a pansy.

I wanna go fast n burn gas. FTW

You forgot to add Gimmee diesels with sound and black smoke.

Rusty · 05-03-2018, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Honestly.... call me a conspiracy theorist but... I think they corporations are draining masculinity from the middle class American male. Theres an assault on anything that makes us men.

Sports cars

Guns

The BOY scouts

Anything that gets our testosterone pumping that we enjoy as men/boys. They want us in skinny jeans driving Prius' and drinking Starbucks while chatting with other guys about trimming our beards and having debates about being fair to our wives.

Fvck that.
Gimmie gasoline.
Gimmie beer.
Gimmie Android
I don't want azz hugger jeans.
And I don't wanna be all up in my feelings like a pansy.

I wanna go fast n burn gas. FTW

What I want to say is political. Can't say what I'm thinking on the subject.

Let's just say, someone took the blue pill and drank the kool-aide.

Waiz · 05-03-2018, 11:56 PM

I was really impressed with the whole lineup, especially the Fiesta

I can’t believe they are making such a knee-jerk reaction to their cars not selling well. This is exactly what got Ford and Chevy and Dodge in their previous financial woes

05-01-2018, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Ford ST/RS models soon to go extinct. https://jalopnik.com/you-can-get-an-...-no-1825650235 Though a FWD car is NOT my performance vehicle of choice. Nor is owning a Ford appealing to me, BUT The fact we are even losing family friendly or grocery getter Sports oriented performance cars speaks volumes of what's going on in the enthusiast market. Ford had also claimed they are getting rid of every sedan for crossovers. They plan on introducing ONE brand new sedan and will keep the mustang. As an enthusiast, to me, this is NOT good news. A major player like Ford making Nissan/Mitsubishi moves puts the sub-premium performance market in SERIOUS jeopardy. Jap**Vet* likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-01-2018, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115134	Dude...it's really crap news. I've always been a fan of the ST. Wasn't a bad package straight out the box. The RS was a bit too pricey in my opinion but that thing was pretty damn quick lol. Sucks that another cool ride is taking a plunge. Guess that means bye to the Fiesta also... UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

05-01-2018, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	The fiesta is going to cease to exist as well as the focus and is going to be replaced with crossovers __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-01-2018, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115134	All these damn crossovers!! I blame us...the consumer man. We've basically killed variety lol UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Ford wants to build all of these SUV's and trucks. They are trying to get all the money out of them before the new gas laws hit. Then switch to electric vehicles. That's the way I see it. That's like FCA dropping the 392 for the 426 next year. Lets push what sells the best now. Maximize cash flow. So that we have some later on. UNKNOWN_370, Baronsmokes and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Pure corporate greed! UNKNOWN_370 and Jap**Vet* like this.

05-03-2018, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	you can get a Focus RS in a great deal now, the left over 2017's are a few thousands under MSRP.

05-03-2018, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Honestly.... call me a conspiracy theorist but... I think they corporations are draining masculinity from the middle class American male. Theres an assault on anything that makes us men. Sports cars Guns The BOY scouts Anything that gets our testosterone pumping that we enjoy as men/boys. They want us in skinny jeans driving Prius' and drinking Starbucks while chatting with other guys about trimming our beards and having debates about being fair to our wives. Fvck that. Gimmie gasoline. Gimmie beer. Gimmie Android I don't want azz hugger jeans. And I don't wanna be all up in my feelings like a pansy. I wanna go fast n burn gas. FTW Rusty, Kzonts, MikesZ and 2 others like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-03-2018, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I was really impressed with the whole lineup, especially the Fiesta I can’t believe they are making such a knee-jerk reaction to their cars not selling well. This is exactly what got Ford and Chevy and Dodge in their previous financial woes UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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