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Old 01-14-2009, 04:18 PM
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Have you driven a Ford....lately?
Didn't see this posted yet,,,but here are some pics of the new Taurus!!

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/d...like-its-1986/
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Old 01-14-2009, 04:31 PM
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Not bad.

I like the Buick Lacrosse better.
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Old 01-14-2009, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed 2001 SS
Not bad.

I like the Buick Lacrosse better.
x2.

The interior isn't bad, but the exterior is just a little out there for me.
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Old 01-14-2009, 04:56 PM
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I like the Buick more as well(GM guy here), but the interior of the Taurus looks pretty nice! and overall, seems to have more detail than the Buick.
The rear end has the Ford Interceptor concept look.
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exterior looks good but i'm not feeling the interior.
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Not bad. Not great, either. Ford seems to be doing the 'average' thing atm.
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Boy is Detroit ever in-love with the idea of light-colored double stitching on dark leather seats.

That said. Its a nice looking sedan, but it just doesn't say "Taurus" to me.
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Originally Posted by jg95z28
Its a nice looking sedan, but it just doesn't say "Taurus" to me.
the back end says lincoln to me.......
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Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
the back end says lincoln to me.......
Agreed! The Taurus was always more of a utilitarian appliance... and not in a bad way either. This car looks too "fluffed-up".
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Originally Posted by jg95z28
Agreed! The Taurus was always more of a utilitarian appliance... and not in a bad way either. This car looks too "fluffed-up".
to me it looks like the hump on the trunk is a reminder to lincolns past.
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Originally Posted by jg95z28
That said. Its a nice looking sedan, but it just doesn't say "Taurus" to me.
Imo, that's a GOOD thing. Even if the vehicle is an appliance, there's no reason why it should look bland and boring. As long as its not offensive, there's nothing wrong with a little extra fluff.

Mechanically, things should get more interesting with the upcoming 355hp Ecoboost 3.5. Should be good for around mid 13's. <---- that doesn't say Taurus either but i welcome it.

Some excellent and refreshing products coming out of GM and Ford lately. I'm very excited.
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True, its just that I guess I'd expect an optioned out Ford sedan to be called LTD or Crown Victoria.
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Originally Posted by Gold_Rush
Imo, that's a GOOD thing. Even if the vehicle is an appliance, there's no reason why it should look bland and boring. As long as its not offensive, there's nothing wrong with a little extra fluff.

Mechanically, things should get more interesting with the upcoming 355hp Ecoboost 3.5. Should be good for around mid 13's. <---- that doesn't say Taurus either but i welcome it.

Some excellent and refreshing products coming out of GM and Ford lately. I'm very excited.
Did someone say S.H.O.? Hells ya
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Did someone say S.H.O.? Hells ya
HELLS YAA!!!!!!! x2, Ford and gm are on a roll lately! They cant say domastics are bland anymore!
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Looks muscular but maybe not as refined as the chrysler 200c.

Stupid location for the trunk release button. Why put it on display???
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....aurus_live.jpg

I hope they get better fit and finish on those tail lamps and rear bumper.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....aurus_live.jpg
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