06-04-2003, 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by 427sharpe
IMHO, the Series One failed for two reasons;
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I disagree that it even failed. Venture, the investment company, did.
Quote:
Originally posted by 427sharpe
lack of power and extremely poor fit and finish.
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I drove one and found it very quick despite the relative lack of power. There is a big difference in "feel" due to the Aurora motor vs. a giant torquey v8. All the literature I ever read and everything I ever heard from reps was that Series 1 wasn't meant to be a horsepower pig, but more a well-rounded car with good handling. We all love Cobras with big V8's but they are nowhere near as refined as a Series 1.
There may have been some questionable early Series 1's but so what, if you like it, wait for them to get better at making them. Even Ford and almost every other OEM is guilty of not-perfect first issue cars. |
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