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Old 10-04-2010, 12:41 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro View Post
That's a pretty big assumption. Why would Ford risk the possibility of losing when they have the marketing advantage by the numbers? Chevy has a lot more to gain by that challenge. If Chevy loses, the average consumer's assumption would just be confirmed. If Ford loses, they have an advertising crisis on their hand. Whether Ford would expect to win or lose, it's close enough numbers wise that it would be a very stupid move to accept unless Ford knew they had the victory in the bag.
Based on their own statement, they already know if they'd win or lose since they do 'continual, grueling tests

And based on the fact that GM even issued the challenge, they probably know more about the capabilities of the Ford Super Duty than whats on the spec sheet.
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My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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