Yep, it has DoD. However, the reality is that when GM tried to impliment a similiar system back in the early 80s computer-controlled technology wasn't no where near what it is today. I imagine that as tighter govt. requirements increase, more fuel efficient measures will have to be applied to engines that would normally eat up gas...for better or worse. Ford and GM will likely follow.
Heck, I wouldn't care myself. IF the reliability is there, then I'd rather have300 C or Magnum even though I really like the Mercury. For me, they look really great and according to published reports, the acceleration difference is considerable and the big Chrysler cars handle as well. I love the way the Marauder looks, but I can't reward Ford for its lack of desire to have made the Mercury what it should have been. They've demonstrated that they can do it with other models, they just didn't quite get the power levels right this time.
I'm certainly more a Ford guy than anything else, but I won't necessarily buy something just because it wears a blue oval...especially when it doesn't compete with its competitors in the same price range and segment.
Heck, I wouldn't care myself. IF the reliability is there, then I'd rather have300 C or Magnum even though I really like the Mercury. For me, they look really great and according to published reports, the acceleration difference is considerable and the big Chrysler cars handle as well. I love the way the Marauder looks, but I can't reward Ford for its lack of desire to have made the Mercury what it should have been. They've demonstrated that they can do it with other models, they just didn't quite get the power levels right this time.
I'm certainly more a Ford guy than anything else, but I won't necessarily buy something just because it wears a blue oval...especially when it doesn't compete with its competitors in the same price range and segment.