This is a nice driver quality older car. I purchased it last spring and really like the car. Unfortunately, indoor storage is limited and I do not want to let this car sit out this winter. A good friend of mine knows the previous 2 owners of this car and has some first hand knowledge of what was done. This is much of the reason I purchased the car. Engine & transmision were rebuilt a few years back, and have very few miles on them. Car runs strong, shifts smooth and solid as it should. I do NOT have reciepts on these rebuilds. Has been repainted, but I am not sure when. Car has been stored inside ever since being painted, so age is hard to tell. Still bright and shiney. Sharp looking car. I call it red, but it is a dark red, looks burgandy at night. Has some minor paint chips and such, and I did see one small door ding. Car is driven. Tires are few years old with very few miles on them. Brakes were completely gone through last May with calipers wheel cylinders master cylinder and such. (have reciept) Interior is in decent shape. It is a black interior, but the seats have been replaced with dark blue seats. I did not even notice at first, but in the sun it is obvious. They are the correct seats for the car and are in good shape. Door panels all look pretty good. Windows seem to work when they want. Today 3 went down fine, one needed help, and 2 needed help up. I have a couple of extra window motors that I got with the car, not sure if they are good, but they go with it. Air conditioning belt has been removed, don't know anything about that. Slight exhaust leak, noticable at idle, not really when driving. Carpets have been replaced. Dash has some big cracks, but aftermarket cover on it looks OK. Headliner has a few holes, but is in place and not sagging or coming apart. New battery in May.

Has aftermarket Stereo system that is not too bad, see photos.

This car gets looks and compliments everywhere I go. A great car to jump in and have fun.

Odometer shows 51,000, but I'm guessing it has gone over once.

Clean and Clear Oregon Title in my name.

I've tried to be as clear and honest as I can on this car. Feel free to email with any questions.

This is a USED car. Will be sold 100% as-is. Buyer is responsible for picking up or making shipping arrangements. I will help as much as possible.

$500 Paypal Deposit due within 48 hours of auction end. Payment in full within 7 days via Wire transfer Postal Money Orders or Cash in hand on pickup. Pickup of car should be within 30 days. Car will be stored outdoors.

There are some water spots in these photos as I did a quick was job with well water just before photos. Paint is not spotted

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MyFord Touch getting buttons and knobs back to counter criticisms

Mon, 17 Jun 2013

Ford deserves credit for being a front-runner in offering advanced infotainment technology with its Sync and MyFord Touch systems, but continued consumer complaints over its confusing touchscreen interface and capacitive controls has made the automaker relent. The Wall Street Journal reports that physical buttons and knobs for controlling tuning and volume will be coming back to Ford vehicles equipped with the controversial infotainment system.
The 2013 F-150 with MyFord Touch gives us a glimpse of what the new layout with buttons and knobs might look like, as Ford says a similar balance of touch screen capability and buttons/knobs are what's being planned for future models. And, while capacitive controls have no fans in the halls of Autoblog, many of Ford's models with MyFord Touch do have a large physical knob for adjusting volume with integrated buttons for tuning and advancing tracks, though most of those are models with the optional upgraded Sony Audio system. Lincoln models with MyLincoln Touch, however, feature only capacitive controls for all stereo and climate functions.
Despite receiving enough complaints to throw buttons and knobs back into the mix (a move that reminds us of BMW's iDrive trajectory, among others), Ford reports that Sync and MyFord Touch have still been sold on 79 percent of its 2013 model year vehicles, a number it claims is double the rate that Honda and Toyota are getting for their infotainment systems. Ford also states that owners who do opt for the duo of technologies are more satisfied with overall vehicle quality than those who don't have it.

Dodge Dart falls short of Consumer Reports Recommended, Caddy XTS and Lincoln MKS, too

Thu, 22 Nov 2012

The Dodge Dart, Cadillac XTS and Lincoln MKS all failed to earn a "Recommended" rating from Consumer Reports. When it came to the compact Dart, the organization's testers thought the vehicle offered a quiet cabin, solid-feeling chassis and nimble suspension, but the new model ultimately fell short of the coveted rating due to powertrain issues. The institute's reviewers found the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to be underpowered and noted "drivability issues" when the available turbocharged 1.4-liter four was paired with the optional dual-clutch transmission (some of our editors disliked it paired with the six-speed manual). CR also dinged the latter powerplant for sounding "raspy." For what it's worth, we think the forced-induction engine offers an excellent and playful exhaust note, but that's just us.
As for the XTS, CR lauded the car for its luxurious cabin, but the vehicle's experience was dulled by its finicky CUE infotainment interface. Overall, the big Cadillac scored much higher than its cross-town rival from Lincoln. While testers found the American luxury sedan to offer a quiet ride and quality fit and finish, they felt the MKS delivered a "cramped driving position, ungainly handling, uncomposed ride, and limited visibility." Ouch. At the end of the day, both cars fell short of rivals from Japan, Germany and Korea. Check out the full press release below with more details, along with CR's musings on the Chevrolet Spark and Lexus ES.

Ford announces four recalls, 1.4M vehicles affected

Thu, 29 May 2014

Ford is taking a bit of the spotlight away from General Motors, announcing a major group of recall campaigns, covering a total of 1.4 million vehicles built between 2006 and 2013.
Let's start with the big one, which covers the Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner and, according to The Detroit News, Ford-built Mazda Tribute CUVs. 915,216 vehicles are covered, all of which were built in model years 2008 to 2011. 736,000 vehicles are in the US, while Canada then Mexico make up the vast majority of the remainder. The problem is due to an issue with the torque sensor in the steering column, which could lead to sudden power steering failure. Manual steering would still be available, though.
"Dealers will perform one of three service fixes, depending upon what diagnostic codes are shown when the vehicle is taken to the dealer," Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker wrote to Autoblog in an email. "They will either update software for the power steering control module and the instrument cluster module; replace the torque sensor; or replace the steering column, which includes upgraded power steering control module software."

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