Ford CEO calls man to thank him for buying '10 Fusion Hybrid
02-06-2009, 03:22 AM
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Ford CEO calls man to thank him for buying '10 Fusion Hybrid
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It’s not every day that you go out and make a hard decision of dropping a couple of thousand dollars on a vehicle and come home and have a personal voicemail from the CEO of the automaker thanking you for your purchase. Well, that’s exactly what happened to a Grand Rapids lawyer who received a personal phone call from FoMoCo CEO Alan Mulally after purchasing the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid over the Toyota Prius.
Michael Snapper says that CEO Mulally left him a voicemail that began: “Hi Mike, it’s Alan Mulally from Ford,” after which he offered congratulations and thanks. Snapper said that Mulally’s call shows his new attitude and commitment to turn Ford around.
Guess this clears up Toyota’s problem with Ford comparing the Fusion Hybrid to the Camry Hybrid.
Snapper along with other buyers will get their 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid this spring.
Michael Snapper says that CEO Mulally left him a voicemail that began: “Hi Mike, it’s Alan Mulally from Ford,” after which he offered congratulations and thanks. Snapper said that Mulally’s call shows his new attitude and commitment to turn Ford around.
Guess this clears up Toyota’s problem with Ford comparing the Fusion Hybrid to the Camry Hybrid.
Snapper along with other buyers will get their 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid this spring.
02-06-2009, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
02-06-2009, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
02-06-2009, 05:14 PM
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The thing about releasing the year model so early like that... is that it can warp the mileage calculation.
For example... I got a 2006 tC, in 2005. 56,000 miles now (Feb 09)
So, it appears as if I drive 18,600 miles per year.
My actual number is: 16,000 miles per year.
My car isn't a great example... but for this car in the thread, in January 2011, it'll be a 1 year old car with probably 30,000 miles already
For example... I got a 2006 tC, in 2005. 56,000 miles now (Feb 09)
So, it appears as if I drive 18,600 miles per year.
My actual number is: 16,000 miles per year.
My car isn't a great example... but for this car in the thread, in January 2011, it'll be a 1 year old car with probably 30,000 miles already
02-06-2009, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
BTW i thought the title meant he bought 10 ford fusions, not a 2010 model, lol
i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
i didn't want ppl to think wtf is a hybri
02-07-2009, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
BTW i thought the title meant he bought 10 ford fusions, not a 2010 model, lol
i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
02-08-2009, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
02-08-2009, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckwithanxB
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
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