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Old 01-01-2005, 10:53 AM   #1
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here are some links from one of the biggest motor shows, the below link is for all the new concept vechiles. The Mercury Meta looks like to me having a simular style to our own Territory.
http://autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/
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DETROIT PRODUCTION DEBUTS LINK BELOW.
Check out the dodge Charger.
Like always there are plenty of SUV's.

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...it/index2.html
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As usual Mark, very nice pics.

that charger is "Dead Sexy".
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:22 AM   #3
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that charger is "Dead Sexy".
Hi Kerry, the charger looks like a winner, we need some cars like that over here in Oz, that car has plenty of style.
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Yeah very true mate, the Sport Trac F truck is one tuff looking monster aswell.
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That's a freaky looking charger, wouldn't mind seeing the inside, size wise, when they get it up and running.
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It goes in the showrooms in Spring, that's Amecia's Spring. with an option of a 255 kw engine.
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The Charger looks pretty good although I wonder how long it'll take for the styling to date. Like the look of the Ford Fusion too. Not bad for a Camry fighter.
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Don't like the look of the charger much, maybe in the flesh it would look better.

Sign me up for one of these though !
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Must admit the GR-1 doesn't do a lot for me. Call me a hippy or whatever, but I much prefer the Cobra Concept from last years NAIAS..
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Must admit the GR-1 doesn't do a lot for me. Call me a hippy or whatever, but I much prefer the Cobra Concept from last years NAIAS..
Yeah I agree with you there, the GR-1 is nice but I don't like it as much as Ford's latest concepts.

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Dunno bout you but I think it's trying to hard
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used: what do ya mean? its like a slightly more tame version of the SVT lightning, and it looks fantastic!
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Not bad for a US truck but still doesn't really trip my trigger..
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Yeah I agree with you there, the GR-1 is nice but I don't like it as much as Ford's latest concepts.

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Dunno bout you but I think it's trying to hard
Looks tuff i like it, but it looks heavy as hell to.
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Ya damn hippy!

You're right with the cobra concept, it is much nicer.
I was merely stating I'd rather a GR-1 than a Charger.
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Not the nicest looking car in the world but dam i'd sure as hell love that engine.
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that lexus Lexus LF-A has been labeled up until now as the next Supra. Interesting now that it maybe a Lexus. From what I have heard it most likely will have a V8 instead. Can't wait to find out.
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love the look of that sport trac ford....and the interior...so sleek and sexy!
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too much chrome for me.
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Nothing there that does it for me at all. The Charger isnt really that great and I'm sick of seeing bloody SUV's
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They showed the making of the GR-1 on the discovery channel the other week.
I'd have to say thst its a very nice car, however the front still looks way too dated for me (even though thats what they were going for).
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