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zipplewrath

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14. But not much value to the consumer

Reply to MichMan (Reply #11)

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 04:04 PM

Apr 2023

The math is obvious for such large volumes. It does not however translate to value to the customer. The price of a car (or alot of other goods and services) aren't directly driven by the cost of manufacture, but by what the market will bear. Not having AM radio in a car won't save the consumer a dime, but it will present a "cost" to the customer that far out weighs the savings to Ford. Unfortunately, it's pretty much how free markets work.

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Ford to drop AM radio in new models, except commercial vehicles [View all] marmar Apr 2023 OP

Without Rush, I guess hate radio isn't what it used to be. sinkingfeeling Apr 2023 #1

Good. Meadowoak Apr 2023 #2

I have been hoping for this for a long time. pwb Apr 2023 #3

That should save virtually nothing in production costs. bluedigger Apr 2023 #4

Good. Jirel Apr 2023 #5

I dunno. I rely on detailed traffic reports no_hypocrisy Apr 2023 #6

Their price sensetivity is amazing zipplewrath Apr 2023 #7

Considering the volume of vehicle produced, savings can add up quick MichMan Apr 2023 #11

But not much value to the consumer zipplewrath Apr 2023 #14

Seldom listen to AM radio any more, I now have a cellphone with unlimited data, but Freethinker65 Apr 2023 #8

good less hate talk Botany Apr 2023 #9

Reminds me this 25 year old joke SomedayKindaLove Apr 2023 #10

I hate to see it go, but AM has become nearly unlistenable mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #12

Granted, 90 percent of am radio is rw talk crap but my fav oldies station is on am and yaesu Apr 2023 #13

This is a BFD bc there's a potential for AM growth and this live love laugh Apr 2023 #15

Good ol' boys can still listen to AM in the commercial trucks they drive tikka Apr 2023 #16