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10-30-2009, 01:19 PM | #1 | |
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Comparison Test: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring
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10-30-2009, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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Reading that makes me want to consider an Evo X but then I come back to its size, weight and appearance (inside and out) and reconsider.
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10-30-2009, 01:58 PM | #3 |
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Ironically, these 2 cars aren't very far off each other in price.
If I were spending nearly $40K on a sedan, it would be neither of these two, but I would choose the Taurus over the Evo. Still, I think the Taurus is priced too high. I'd like to see a Taurus SHO comparison test with a Hyundai Genesis 4.6 sedan. That would be a good comparo, along with nearly equal pricetags. |
10-30-2009, 01:59 PM | #4 |
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Ford should build a Fusion SHO, with the Taurus SHO's drivetrain...
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10-30-2009, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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^^^ genius!
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10-30-2009, 02:23 PM | #6 |
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It's also available in the Flex. Nice to see that motor getting around.
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10-30-2009, 02:28 PM | #7 |
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I saw a new Taurus today, and I must say that it is a really handsome car. I also saw a Lancer Sportback in blue, and was not quite as impressed.
If it was up to me, I think the Ford would be my choice. |
10-30-2009, 03:02 PM | #8 |
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10-30-2009, 03:11 PM | #9 |
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When looking at the new Taurus, all I can think of is, "That's a huge bitch!"
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10-30-2009, 04:35 PM | #10 |
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I would take either of them, gladly. I wish it were lighter, but well done Ford.
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10-30-2009, 05:32 PM | #11 |
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10-30-2009, 06:12 PM | #12 | |
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BTW, I test drove one a few days ago. Nice and fast, but that thing is big! Anything that makes a Crown Vic seem small...... |
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10-30-2009, 09:02 PM | #13 | |
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That article lost all credibility here.
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10-30-2009, 10:28 PM | #14 |
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10-30-2009, 11:23 PM | #15 |
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I'm surprised that the recalibration of the MR's transmission has made it that much faster than the 2008 MRs, which usually did the quarter in 13.9-14.0, then consider that they were using the slightly heavier Touring model.
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10-31-2009, 01:37 AM | #16 |
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^^^ that's good news! I always wondered if Mitsu played it safe the first year to gather data on trans reliability. Our crap fuel is also a bogeyman for US spec cars. I'm curious to see if Mitsu messed with the boost in each gear to get those considerably faster times...it's not like the the trans could shift any faster than before. Sure, everyday drivability could have been smoothed out, but in SS mode, I couldn't see it yielding that much of a difference.
That SHO is cougar hawttt! |
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10-31-2009, 07:18 PM | #18 |
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They need a 2.5L V6 Ecoboost. Most other manufacturers are throwing 3.5L or 3.6L V6s in their CUVs and such, so the 3.5L Ecoboost doesn't really offer a fuel economy advantage in those types of cars. I think they'd beat the power and fuel economy of the other brands with a smaller displacement turbo V6.
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Saw a base Taurus on a transport truck today...LOOKED GOOD!!!
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11-01-2009, 01:13 AM | #20 |
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2.0 ecoboost will make 230-240 hp and will power many Ford vehicles starting next year, why make another v6 ecoboost?
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11-01-2009, 08:30 PM | #23 |
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I'd take Japanese over ANYTHING American, ANY day!
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11-01-2009, 08:33 PM | #24 |
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Not surprising such a comment is coming from someone with something Subaru related in their screen name. Personally, I won't touch any of those new ****box Subarus with a ten foot pole.
The myth that Americans can't build a good car is very outdated, very lame and very incorrect. |
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