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Old 03-20-2013, 01:56 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I think Henry would have liked the Tempo/Topaz; they were kind of old-school even when new, especially the low rpm OHV engines, paucity of baubles and frills, and generally robust construction. It's a bit of a stretch but I don't know what else in the fairly recent line-up would be closest to being a "Modern T".
I quoted the Focus and the Transit Connect for 2 reasons: the Focus because of its global presence, and the Transit Connect because of its balance of size, weight and versatility - just lacks some cross-country ability. Well, for that matter, the EcoSport would be closer...
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