MERCURY to shut down entire line??!!!!!

juke-box-hero · 05-26-2008, 10:49 PM

Hey guys,

Had a grrrrrrreat party over here at the ranch in CT today!

Anyways, one of my guests checked out my Cougar. Afterwards she told me that she read somewhere that Ford has intentions of closing down Mercury as early as 2009, similar to how GM ended their entire Oldsmobile line a few years back.

I was really looking forward to the new Cougars coming out in '08...then '09...then '10, but.......

Oddly enough, the Mercury dealership where I used to get some of my parts in Wallingford closed its doors forever just a couple of months ago.

Is there any truth to this or am I being the butt of a practical joke here?

Looks like we all could be driving Camaros and Mustangs 5 or 6 years from now.

Buttermore · 05-27-2008, 12:51 PM

The mercury dealership where I bought my car closed down as well aobut 1.5-2 months ago. Seems like something is going on.

Edit: "According to the Cleveland Leader, industry analyst Aaron Bragman of Global Insight believes "Mercury has one more product cycle left in it, and then will most certainly be retired as a brand."

Taken from http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...Mercury-Brand/

sonza68 · 05-27-2008, 12:53 PM

The rumors have been around for a few years now, but so far there hasn't been any confirmation from Ford.

bubby · 05-27-2008, 02:46 PM

There's new cougars coming out in 08/09/10?

MOMO · 05-27-2008, 03:07 PM

Ford can support more than one brand if they get their head out of their asses.

Ldycgr99 · 05-27-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubby

There's new cougars coming out in 08/09/10?

Yes heres a pic of the 2010 merc coug. Why make a new cougar if they are goin to shut down mercury?

bubby · 05-27-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldycgr99

Yes heres a pic of the 2010 merc coug. Why make a new cougar if they are goin to shut down mercury?

Not sure I like that. Reminds me of a Crossfire...

ND4SPD · 05-27-2008, 03:28 PM

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yeahhhh... not sure about that one

Ldycgr99 · 05-27-2008, 03:31 PM

Ya I ahte the new cars comming out. WAY to sci fi ish if you ask me. To many electronics, WAY to round. what ever happened to the good old muscle car? but thats just my opinion

ND4SPD · 05-27-2008, 03:41 PM

My biggest problem with new cars today, is that it always looks like designers took bodylines & panels of 3 different cars, and put them all together.
In that cougar, I see familiar side panels, roof section and rear area.

And then (and I understand) for costs, the same few engines are just moved around.
The GT has the Lightning engine, the new R8 has the RS4 engine... its like even the 'new' stuff isn't new anymore...

05-26-2008, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
juke-box-hero NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B-Yootiful Connecticut! Posts: 150	MERCURY to shut down entire line??!!!!! Hey guys, Had a grrrrrrreat party over here at the ranch in CT today! Anyways, one of my guests checked out my Cougar. Afterwards she told me that she read somewhere that Ford has intentions of closing down Mercury as early as 2009, similar to how GM ended their entire Oldsmobile line a few years back. I was really looking forward to the new Cougars coming out in '08...then '09...then '10, but....... Oddly enough, the Mercury dealership where I used to get some of my parts in Wallingford closed its doors forever just a couple of months ago. Is there any truth to this or am I being the butt of a practical joke here? Looks like we all could be driving Camaros and Mustangs 5 or 6 years from now. __________________ I used to see those red tail lights/Heading for another town/& Wish that I was on my way/Looking back on these Summer Nights/Wasting time, fooling round/There’s nothing here to make me stay"Walk Through Fire" Bad Company

05-27-2008, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Buttermore NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 70	Re: MERCURY to shut down entire line??!!!!! The mercury dealership where I bought my car closed down as well aobut 1.5-2 months ago. Seems like something is going on. Edit: "According to the Cleveland Leader, industry analyst Aaron Bragman of Global Insight believes "Mercury has one more product cycle left in it, and then will most certainly be retired as a brand." Taken from http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...Mercury-Brand/ __________________ 2002 Mercury Cougar XR 35th Annivesary Edition Weapon R Cold Air intake Cat Back System Drilled/Slotted Rotors Front And Rear

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05-27-2008, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ldycgr99 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weymouth Mass Posts: 135	Re: MERCURY to shut down entire line??!!!!! Ya I ahte the new cars comming out. WAY to sci fi ish if you ask me. To many electronics, WAY to round. what ever happened to the good old muscle car? but thats just my opinion __________________ R.I.P Chris Baker 9/30/85-6/14/08

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