Mercury dying: No updates planned past 2010

[coolmazda5]

There's further proof that Ford's planetary division could soon wave goodbye, according to Automotive News. While we've already reported on the apparent lack of supplier deals for the ailing upmarket brand from Ford, some further dissection reveals just how close Mercury may be to the brink of extinction. For instance, no Mercury vehicle currently exists which isn't a mild rebadge of a Ford product. While we have had hints of new models wearing the Blue Oval badge, not a peep has been provided regarding future Mercury products. Lincoln too has gotten some love as of late with its new MKS sedan, but a Mercury flag-bearer is conspicuously absent.

While the Mariner and Milan could arguably justify their positions in Ford's lineup, the Sable, Grand Marquis and Mountaineer seem completely irrelevant. Are two models really enough to justify an entire brand? While no official announcements have been made regarding the death of the Mercury brand, the new product silence is deafening enough for many to conclude that there's just not enough money in Ford's pockets to worry about anything past its bread-and-butter Ford brand and the ailing Lincoln luxury marque.

Source: Autoblog
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/15/mercury-dying-no-updates-planned-past-2010/

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Oh no! Dont kill off the re-badged Fords!!!! lol

 

[mikeyb]

Ford should just import their Aussie models over and rebadge them as Mercurys.

 

[daonly1around]

kinda working for pontiac.

 

[TinmanMS6]

Ford should just import their Aussie models over and rebadge them as Mercurys.

Mercury's fleet fuel economy: 16 mpg.

...but I approve this plan.

 

[nealric]

Mercury = Oldsmobile

Both are/were irrelevant

 

[Flash5]

really wont be missed

 

[mikeyb]

This past week both local Lincoln and Mercury dealers closed in my area. I do not even know where to closest dealer is now.

 

[SuperStretch18]

I'll miss the commercials; or more accurately, Jill Wagner:

The cars, not so much...

 

[angie1313]

I'll be quite honest...I didn't even notice they were still making Mercurys lol

 

[lestat13]

Mercury = Oldsmobile

Both are/were irrelevant

Well, ONE model will be missed (besides Jill Wagner) and that's......
Marauder

But yeah, that's about it!! (and yes I know they aren't making them anymore)

 

[TinmanMS6]

It was a really cool idea with a supercharger, but without...meh. I've only seen a few, and it seemed to be old guys who thought it was some sort of sports car--which it definitely is not.

 

[lestat13]

It was a really cool idea with a supercharger, but without...meh. I've only seen a few, and it seemed to be old guys who thought it was some sort of sports car--which it definitely is not.

I agree. But the supercharged ones make such wonderful noises!!

 

[TinmanMS6]

I agree. But the supercharged ones make such wonderful noises!!

I didn't think they came from the factory with a S/C at all. Just the concept.

 

[lestat13]

Hmmm, I had a neighbor with a supercharged one, I thought they came that way. Must've been a bolt-on!

 

[StealthWyvern]

It was a really cool idea with a supercharger, but without...meh. I've only seen a few, and it seemed to be old guys who thought it was some sort of sports car--which it definitely is not.

Eh I wouldn't mind having one! I think they are pretty fuckign sweet fro a full size car!

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd) I think its just a damn crown vic w/ some pipes on it for the most part lol

I didn't think they came from the factory with a S/C at all. Just the concept.

 

[Kymerik]

Chad Johnson has a S/C Marauder that's blacked out like no other

 

[mikeyb]

I thought the Marauder was killed acouple of years ago?

 

[mikeyb]

(werd) I think its just a damn crown vic w/ some pipes on it for the most part lol

Its a Crown Vic with the Police Interceptor package and a few other pieces and bits to make it look awhole lot better then either a Grand Marquis or Vic.