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What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

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#506 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [jeyhoe] by gregg_vw Jan 14, 2008 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: jeyhoe (Jan 14, 2008 8:55 am) It's a real shame, but truly there isn't any reason to buy a Mercury. The public has figured that out and the remaining dismal sales reflect that knowledge. The boneheads responsible for the direction of Mercury these past few years should be forced to repay their salaries and bonuses and be shown the way outa town.
#507 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [ronsmith38] by capella Feb 01, 2008 (9:59 pm)
Replying to: ronsmith38 (Jan 13, 2008 8:53 pm) Here are the differences I could find between the base 2008 Taurus (SEL with no options) and the base 2008 Sable:   1) Exterior styling differences that are obvious (grilles, fake side vents on Taurus, none on Sable). I think the Sable has the edge here. 2) The fake wood on the Sable is a "colder" color than on the Taurus. I prefer the warmer feel of the Taurus interior. 3) Sable comes with the analog clock. Base Taurus does not. Edge to Sable. 4) Sable steering wheel spokes are silvery metal-like stuff. Taurus spokes are leather covered. A draw as far as I'm concerned; our son liked the Sable steering wheel better. 5) The interior convenience group on the Sable is $100 less than on the Taurus, and it includes power pedals. However, the price of the base Sable is a few hundred dollars more than the Taurus. Depending on how you equip the cars, the Taurus and the Sable can cost almost exactly the same.   The differences are pretty minor. We ended up getting a Taurus mainly because we found one equipped exactly how we wanted it (base model with ESC only), and I didn't like the colder feel of the Sable interior. Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Feb 02, 2008 6:26 am) capella (Feb 09, 2008 12:48 pm) barnstormer64 (Feb 03, 2008 7:21 am) barnstormer64 (Feb 03, 2008 7:22 am)
#508 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [capella] by gregg_vw Feb 02, 2008 (6:26 am)
Replying to: capella (Feb 01, 2008 9:59 pm) What you found is that they are the same vehicle. There's no more difference between the Taurus and Sable now than there is for example between an Explorer Eddie Bauer and an Explorer Limited. No one pretends the Explorer models are different brands, just because the grills, side trim and interior appointments are a bit different. As I said before, whoever brought Mercury so low should have gotten their walking papers long ago. Replies to this message: capella (Feb 09, 2008 12:48 pm)
#509 of 530 Re: Incredibly Lame [gsemike] by kringwood Feb 02, 2008 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: gsemike (Feb 15, 2007 12:46 pm) They renamed it do move from the weak 3.0 duratc engine,now they can promote the 3.5 duratec that it comes with as well as side markers,a few minor redesigns etc. The best deal is to get it 2 years old,youll get it half price,look for a lease return. FMC is doing a major remix,its the last year for the Lincoln Town Car (stupid move) and there phasing out the Grand Marquis.
#510 of 530 Re: Incredibly Lame [gregg_vw] by kringwood Feb 02, 2008 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Feb 15, 2007 1:05 pm) I agree,the Taurus name was a big winner for 5-6 years after it came out beating Camry as best selling mid-Size but Camry's far ahead of any Ford.
#511 of 530 Re: Five Hundred vs new Taurus FE [gregg_vw] by kringwood Feb 02, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Dec 20, 2007 7:41 am) These cars are great deals when the come off lease with under 30k miles with remainder of factory miles,the previous owner got the bugs out and usally a leaser uses FMC Garages only as not to void the warranty
#512 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [capella] by barnstormer64 Feb 03, 2008 (7:21 am)
Replying to: capella (Feb 01, 2008 9:59 pm) Sable comes with the analog clock. Base Taurus does not. Edge to Sable.   I have that awful analog clock on my Five Hundred (but not on my Freestyle). I hate the stupid thing, and I certainly don't need it since the radio has a clock. It's cheap-looking.   I say, Advantage Taurus!
#513 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [capella] by barnstormer64 Feb 03, 2008 (7:22 am)
Replying to: capella (Feb 01, 2008 9:59 pm) Sable steering wheel spokes are silvery metal-like stuff. Taurus spokes are leather covered.   Another clear Taurus victory. Who the heck wnats silvery metal-like steering wheels?
#514 of 530 Re: Taurus vs Sable [gregg_vw] by capella Feb 09, 2008 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Feb 02, 2008 6:26 am) >>What you found is that they are the same vehicle. There's no more difference between the Taurus and Sable now than there is for example between an Explorer Eddie Bauer and an Explorer Limited. << You're right, of course, Gregg. The differences are very minor. The purpose of my post simply was to highlight those minor differences in case anyone was interested.
#515 of 530 Ford Screwed Up by kinkyangel Feb 16, 2008 (2:00 pm)
They should have never "renamed" the 500 the Taurus. Yes the Taurus had more name recognition but it also had quite a bit of negative connotation. It was well known to be the rental car and fleet market whore. Of course even with the name change they maybe could have salvaged something. The biggest problem from beginning to end was lack of advertising. They sure advertised the Edge and Fusion enough. They only advertised the 500 early in the beginning like back in late 04 and early 05. Then nothing except the occasional magazine ad that I saw. Even with the rename there was no advertising to speak of. Someone just expected everyone to know Ford and know the Taurus and buy it. That didn't happen. Then in the process they just ticked off and irked many already 500/Montego owners.   I still love my 500. I like my local dealership. I don't much care for Ford corporate these days though. Their dumb decisions have affected me and all other owners. Pretty much resale is down the drain. Not because it's a bad car. But because of bad decisions made at a corporate level. Replies to this message: jimmy2x (Feb 16, 2008 6:30 pm)

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