Hate to agree - they are not what they once were. Friend of my father had a late '60's Marauder with dual quads and that thing would really cook.

Wife has a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer - would not buy another based on our experience.

Still - I hate to see imports and "Obama Motors" become the only options. I understand the Ford division is still strong and I certainly have been well served with a 2002 Expedition - 185K miles and running strong.