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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 13, 2009 9:42 am) 
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| I think the Taurus looks smart in the photos, but I haven't seen it in person. Does anyone know if the trunk opening is larger? | |
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 12, 2009 3:23 pm) I really like the new Taurus. It looks real sharp, and the SHO is amazing. Ford just might be on a roll here with that car, the MKS, the new F-Series, the updated Fusion, and the new Focus, as well as the tweaked Mustang. |
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Taurus SHO at the Atlanta Auto Show last Sunday, and I was impressed with its looks...it was on a roped off platform, so could only see it from 6-8 feet away, whereas you could sit in most of the cars there... I have been a V8 fan for many years (more than I will admit to you guys), simply because it was usually the only way to get enough power to rapidly move the vehicle...not race-car, mind you, just that V6s rarely had over 225 HP...I know there are some exceptions, but not thru-out all of auto land... Also, I intentionally do not count turbocharged engines, simply because if the turbo ever breaks, you are stuck with an engine that may qualify as a paperweight... Now, I am not so sure about V8 anymore, and to say that a V6 car cannot be "true luxury" is, IMO a silly statment...I have changed my tune...I think of the 3.6L Caddy direct injection which puts out around 300 HP, no turbo (gosh, I hope I am right in that statement!!!)...that engine will probably make its way further down the GM line over time, assuming that GM HAS a line of cars over time, as I expect them to kill Pontiac, Saab, Hummer, Saturn, and either kill Buick or merge it into Caddy, and merge Chevy and GMC trucks into GMC trucks only...GM will become Chevrolet, GMC trucks, Cadillac and Corvette... Anyway, I had always thought V8s were "it" because that is where the power was...now, with V6s performing like V8s, the actual existence of a V8 may be superfluous... |
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| I saw the New taurus at the auto show and it was nice but it wasn't that amazing like the pictures Ive benn seeing.But it wasn't the SHO so maybe I'll be more impressed with that one.I saw the Ecoboost MKS and it was sexy as hell much better than the Taurus.The shocker was the MKT its so sweet,much shorter and lower than I thought,it actually looked kind of small to me.MKZ was nice too,the new grill and tail lights look sweet. | |
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Replying to: bigbuck16 (Mar 19, 2009 1:49 pm) Awesome, get one of each!
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Replying to: bigbuck16 (Mar 19, 2009 1:49 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 20, 2009 8:00 pm) 
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Replying to: bigbuck16 (Mar 21, 2009 8:05 am) |
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I went to the auto show yesterday and would like to share some opinions: 2010 Taurus: Yep, this is the one they should have built in 2005 instead of the 500. The lower roofline and greenhouse has a lot of Chrysler 300 look but overall you can see the influence of the Interceptor concept. While pretty striking, there are some fussy details that detract. The crease on the back fender looks like an afterthought and needs to be hammered smooth. The "C" pillar is a bit fussy and the break between the rear window and fixed portion of glass is too far forward. The rear end is perfect to my eye but the grill is a bit Camry-bland for my tastes. I couldn't get in the show car to examine the interior closely but I like the brows over the dash and the more gentle slope of the center stack. Unfortunately, it looks like the console top is the same flat black plastic used on the MKS. MKZ: Looks better in person than in pictures. The grill and taillights are a huge improvement. I wish they could have reworked the greenhouse to lose the Fusion look, though. The interior more like the MKS but again, the console appears to use the cheap flat black plastic. Not having rear seat AC vents in a $35,000 sedan is unacceptable, IMO. Fusion: Love it. The new grill and hood really look great in person - not as overwhelming as I expected. I wish the Taurus grill was more like this. The Fusion puts the Malibu to shame, IMO. MKT: If you like big goofy station wagons, you will love this. You would never know it shares anything with the Flex. MKS: No 2010s at the Minneapolis show. From a styling standpoint, my biggest objection to the MKS is the huge tall greenhouse and too-short rear deck. Not only is the trunk opening small but the overall proportions seem out of whack with such a short deck. Also, with such a huge greenhouse, why is their less rear seat leg room than a Taurus? There has been a lot of hype about the Bridge of Weir leather used on the seats. It is soft and supple but, OMG, it wrinkles badly. The interiors of the 3 MKSs at the show all looked 10 years old. The seat bottoms are too short, too. Lincoln, please do something about that cheap-assed console/centerstack! Buick LaCrosse: A beautiful package marred by stupid details. The line going down the side that drops and then sweeps back up again might have been fine on a 1954 Roadmaster but it is tacky in 2010. Likewise the fake holes that are now stuck on top of the hood. If not for these details, I think the LaCrosse looks better than the Taurus. Others: The 2010 Camaro is drop-dead beautiful - much better than in pictures. The side windows are very shallow giving the car a low muscular appearance. While it will not likely outsell the Mustang, I can see why GM lovers will be dancing in the streets over this one. In looks, this is a home run. I don't think the Genesis looks any more upscale than a Honda Accord. Nice interior in the Genesis, though. Overall, I think the best looking mid priced sedans come from Audi. The Jag XF is right up there, too. On the lower end, the VW Passat CC is a real looker, too. I am sure no one will disagree with any of my opinions. 
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