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Re: [Fwd: FS: FORD ESCORT $400]

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From: djonesNOSPAM
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:00
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What is a Ford Escort? Is it like a Fiat?

Mike wrote:

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> Subject: Re: FS: FORD ESCORT $400
> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 04:56:19 GMT
> From: kpayne@ford-trucks.com (kpayne@ford-trucks.com)
> Newsgroups: git.ads,ga.forsale
> References: <78eemg$j43@catapult.gatech.edu> <36af4524.97033104@news.atl.bellsouth.net> <78kvck$flk@catapult.gatech.edu> <36b47f13.177412675@news.atl.bellsouth.net> <78m722$74l@crl3.crl.com> <36b5e27f.5302400@news.atl.bellsouth.net> <78qpjn$9if@catapult.gatech.edu>
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> As you say, I'm just getting started:
>
> 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
>
> "Handling is also Camry-like, with excessive wallow and sidewall roll when
> trying to negotiate tight corners."
>
> From your precious side by side comparisons:
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> 1998 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Ford SVT Contour vs. 1999 Infiniti G20
>
> Audi
> "CONS: A4 was the weakest performer when pushed to the limits."
>
> Ford:
> "PROS: Outstanding canyon runner. The hands-down best performer on our
> demanding drives."
> "CONS: Not as comfortable as other competitors. Interior lacks refinement."
>
> Infiniti
> "CONS: It takes more than a finely tuned suspension and pretty face to win
> us over. This car lacks guts."
>
> Escort verses the Civic:
>
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Subject: Re: [Fwd: FS: FORD ESCORT $400]
Date: 1999/01/30
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