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09-18-2009, 01:09 PM | #1 | |
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Ford Taurus SHO to Get a Little More SHO-wy in 2012
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09-18-2009, 01:11 PM | #2 |
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All this hype and I still haven't even seen a Taurus on the road. Now we're into the next generation? This is turning into Camaro part 2.
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09-18-2009, 01:29 PM | #3 |
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I saw one on the street. It looks like a chopped top SUV, think the G8 is big? this thing is gigantic. Definitely a car for the buy by the pound people, but the general pblic is geared toward smaller more fuel efficience model.
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09-18-2009, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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These things are ginormous, but the good news is they are also sleepers.
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09-18-2009, 03:36 PM | #5 |
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Saw one of these at a Ford dealership and like others said, it's freakin' huge.
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09-18-2009, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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I see TONS of SHOs on the roads here... But of course, I work in Dearborn. This is not a repeat of camaro by any stretch of the imagination.
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09-18-2009, 05:10 PM | #7 |
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The "new Taurus" is just new skin over an old platform with a big engine. By 2012 we will have a Mondeo based Taurus. Now that should be good.
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09-18-2009, 05:19 PM | #8 |
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I bet a new Robocop movie with Murphy driving one, would make this a big hit.
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01-27-2010, 08:28 AM | #9 | |
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2010 Ford Taurus SHO; Day 4:
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01-27-2010, 11:51 AM | #10 |
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The Taurus is huge. It's a nice looking car but not a head turner, especially the SHO at $50k. In my opinion, the Fusion is more of a head turner. Plus you can get an Eco-friendly version. All Ford needs is an Eco-boost Fusion version and the model lineup will satisfy all types of buyers.
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01-27-2010, 12:46 PM | #11 |
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I think it looks good.
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01-27-2010, 02:22 PM | #12 |
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its definitely big, but definitely a sleeper. got to take a drive in one a few weeks ago @ local auto show. I'd been worried it wasn't up to its price level in terms of performance, equipment, & feel....But It Is.
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01-27-2010, 06:07 PM | #13 |
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$50k+ for a FORD TAURUS, are you f'n kidding me.
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01-28-2010, 12:20 AM | #14 |
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01-28-2010, 06:46 AM | #15 |
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The original base model Taurus could be had for less than $14k. The new one is $29k.
The pricing does seem nuts for what was once an affordable midsize car... especially the way Ford has run the name through the mud over the last decade. |
01-28-2010, 07:23 AM | #16 |
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no way am I paying 50K for a ford
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01-28-2010, 07:52 AM | #17 |
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I would rather have a Fusion SHO.
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01-28-2010, 09:13 AM | #18 |
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This thing is a major sleeper. The badges are not noticeable.
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01-28-2010, 10:38 AM | #19 |
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I can't believe how much they weigh. Nearly 4,400 pounds.
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01-28-2010, 10:55 AM | #20 |
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This car is far to expensive, too bland, and doesn't perform nearly well enough to justify the 50k price tag. Ford should have stuffed that engine/drivetrain into one of its "high" end auto lines and called it a day
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01-28-2010, 11:12 AM | #21 |
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not that i'm defending the car, i hate it. but...
For all you Americans: Realize that the "Canadian Driver" review above pointed out a purchase price of $50k Canadian dollars.. Not US. The SHO model, best i can tell from Ford's website, is about $38k in the US. Still overpriced, but not as bad as $50k US would be. For all you that do happen to be Canadians: Keep right on bitchin bout it. It's just a crappy Crown Vic with AWD. When will auto makers learn that dropping cylinders and replacing them with Forced Induction doesn't really = any better fuel economy. For example 300hp worth of fuel is 300hp worth of fuel regardless of whether its coming out of a turbo 4cyl or 6cyl or n/a 6cyl or 8cyl, or etc, etc. Last edited by neko; 01-28-2010 at 11:18 AM. |
01-28-2010, 11:32 AM | #22 | |
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01-28-2010, 11:59 AM | #23 | |
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01-28-2010, 12:05 PM | #24 | |
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So in fact, it seems that n/a power is better. Heck, i'd love to see a nice little 2500lb sport-coupe with a nice 3.0L-ish V8 under the hood turning like 300hp? Would bet a great, smooth-revving power plant with power all over the band. Kinda like a smaller version of the V8's BMW uses with a bit less power and better fuel economy. |
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01-28-2010, 01:26 PM | #25 |
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A Fusion SHO would be awesome, the Sport is a very good car. Would have bought on but it needs about 300 hp and stick shift. Besides that it is very good looking and has a lot of kit in it.
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