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08-26-2009, 03:45 PM
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| Got our first Taurus SHO today!
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08-26-2009, 03:48 PM
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#2 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Those plastic bumpers around the license plate, look like the out of place ones on my dad's 993!
Not the most attractive car from the back but overall looks decent,
DId you joyride it already?
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08-26-2009, 04:06 PM
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#3 | | racing & tech mod.
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Yeah the appearance package deletes the black plastic - but then you have to get the wood trim and smaller wheels.
No I have not driven on the road yet - I'll have to wait until our next one comes out.
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08-26-2009, 04:13 PM
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what's the retail of one of those? Don't give me that cheesy line.....even tho they both start with an F.
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08-26-2009, 04:22 PM
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the steering wheel doesn't look good.
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08-26-2009, 04:29 PM
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#6 | | racing & tech mod.
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Originally Posted by hk20000  what's the retail of one of those? . | More than you can afford buddy... FORD! hahaha 
The SHO starts at $48,000 or about $53,000 loaded w/ options and destination & delivery.
Cheaper than a Lincoln MKS and has more power, with all the same options and features available.
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08-26-2009, 04:30 PM
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#7 | | racing & tech mod.
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane the steering wheel doesn't look good. | It looks a little goofy, but it's thick and chunky, easy and comfortable to hold. The shifters seem a bit hokey at first but they are easy to use when you actually want to shift.
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08-26-2009, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor More than you can afford buddy... FORD! lolololhahaha
The SHO starts at $48,000 or about $53,000 loaded w/ options and destination & delivery.
Cheaper than a Lincoln MKS and has more power, with all the same options and features available. | is this the equivalent to an m3?
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08-26-2009, 04:37 PM
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#9 | | racing & tech mod.
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SHO compares more closely to a 5-series, but at a much lower price point.
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08-26-2009, 05:45 PM
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#10 | | Witness protection
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still FWD, or is it AWD?
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08-26-2009, 05:49 PM
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#11 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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At that price point... an evo would be more appealing i guess this is meant for the old cushy crowd.
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08-26-2009, 05:56 PM
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#12 | | I am on the internets
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what an appaling waste of $53000
as C/D said, this is aimed for the nostalgic SHO owners
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08-26-2009, 06:01 PM
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It's AWD.
It's definately not comparable to an EVO or STi or M3 or any other rally or sports type car.
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08-26-2009, 06:10 PM
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i havent liked american cars for a long time but they've gone from bad to not so bad in the last 5 years imo. ive been on a lot of business trips where hertz has always tried to force us to rent taurus' and i hated them! this one looks pretty good.
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08-26-2009, 06:11 PM
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#15 | | I am on the internets
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id have a 528i over it anyday
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08-26-2009, 06:32 PM
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it still look very american...look at that hideous shifter.
I also think 53000 is bit too much
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08-26-2009, 06:32 PM
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#17 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Whats the employee pricing on one of these?
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08-26-2009, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by asian_XL it still look very american...look at that hideous shifter.
I also think 53000 is bit too much | because it looks american it shouldn't be worth that much?
considering this a similiarly spec'd 5 series/e class would probably run 80 grand this is a bargain.
you are dumb.
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08-26-2009, 06:34 PM
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i just looked at the other responses. Revscene makes my head hurt.
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08-26-2009, 06:43 PM
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Failed marketing.
If they wanted to upscale this car to that price range, they shouldn't reuse the Taurus name. I don't doubt that the vehicle itself is a nice car; however, back then it was competing with midsize Camry and Accord and now it's competing with fullsize cars under the same name?
They should just reuse the name "Five Hundred".
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08-26-2009, 06:50 PM
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#21 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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^ Well, the Taurus is a very recognizable name in the American car market. It was a revolutionary car backed then when it was introduced. I'm sure a LOT of the average joe recognizes the name "Taurus" and in their mind, think it's a good family sedan.
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08-26-2009, 07:07 PM
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#22 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by MajinHurricane because it looks american it shouldn't be worth that much?
considering this a similiarly spec'd 5 series/e class would probably run 80 grand this is a bargain.
you are dumb. |
putting a V8 and some luxury seats in a Pontiac Aztec, doesn't mean people
will buy it or should be worth that much. If you like to compare spec and
price, then you should buy a korean or chinese cars.
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08-26-2009, 07:11 PM
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Ford has been good in my books for a couple years now. I'm anticipating the new Fiesta, Raptor, and Focus. I wish they would bring the RS over. :/
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08-26-2009, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor 
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interior of a 530.
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08-26-2009, 07:15 PM
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#25 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor It's AWD.
It's definately not comparable to an EVO or STi or M3 or any other rally or sports type car. | hm.
3.5L twin turbo v6, 365hp/350lbs-ft torque... any chance of this ecoboost engine replacing the base v6 that they saddled the base mustang with?  | |
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