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#2 of 103 Re: 2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports [KarenS] by thegraduate Aug 20, 2007 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 02, 2007 3:53 pm) C'mon people, isn't ANYONE buying this car? I'd love to hear your thoughts!!! Replies to this message: desertrat5 (Sep 23, 2007 3:36 pm) bobber1 (Sep 23, 2007 3:40 pm) cardnal (Oct 02, 2007 10:45 am)
#3 of 103 No one is evey test driving the car by mschmal Aug 21, 2007 (4:41 am)
where i work...   Mark. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 21, 2007 2:13 pm) brucelinc (Sep 03, 2007 6:53 am) joel0622 (Sep 13, 2007 11:52 am)
#4 of 103 Re: No one is evey test driving the car [mschmal] by thegraduate Aug 21, 2007 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 21, 2007 4:41 am) Looks like prices ought to be dropping on them soon then!
#5 of 103 Hope to drive one by desertrat5 Sep 02, 2007 (7:05 pm)
I am looking forward to an opportunity to drive one. The Ford dealer in Colorado Springs apparently did not order many (based on the experience with the "500") and consequently I have been unable to be at the dealer the same time that a Taurus is available to drive. The last visit the one I was to drive was sold before I got there.
#6 of 103 Re: No one is evey test driving the car [mschmal] by brucelinc Sep 03, 2007 (6:53 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 21, 2007 4:41 am) Why not, Mark? What seems to be the reluctance? While the Limited can get a bit spendy, the base model is a screaming value, IMHO. Local dealers are advertising them for a bit over $21,000. Anyone looking at a V6 Camry, Accord, or even a Fusion should consider how much more car they can get for the money.   I personally find the Taurus Limited a much more compelling automobile than a Lincoln MKZ - not that those things are flying off dealer lots either. My point is that the new Taurus strikes me as the best and most competitive Ford sedan in years. Anyone looking for a safe, great driving, high quality family sedan should have the Taurus on their list. Don't you agree?
#7 of 103 Taurus is not my taste. by mschmal Sep 04, 2007 (3:32 am)
If they did the interior in charcoal with brushed aluminum on the dash like the Milan i might like it better. My Mustang has ruined me for sedans. *shrug*   Mark
#8 of 103 Re: No one is evey test driving the car [mschmal] by joel0622 Sep 13, 2007 (11:52 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Aug 21, 2007 4:41 am) We have had 7 Taurus's and 2 Taurus X's come in and all have sold, throw in the 3 order units and that puts our number at 12. The only thing stopping us from selling more is inventory. Once we get through Job 1 and get into to Job 2 the inventory will increase and the car will begin to turn good numbers.   Adding this car to go along with the Fusion and Edge is nothing but fantastic for Ford.
#9 of 103 Re: 2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports [thegraduate] by desertrat5 Sep 23, 2007 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 20, 2007 7:23 pm) Just bought one. Limited AWD in light sage metallic. We wanted an AWD sedan just in case we have another winter like last so we set out to find one that met our price point. Not a lot to chose from so we quickly narrowed the candidates down to the Subaru Legacy and the Taurus; the Taurus ultimately won because of its roominess and overall convenience. And it really fits my wife who will be the primary driver. She is vertically challenged so the adjustable pedals really helped her attain a good driving position without sitting on top of the steering wheel airbag.   Too early to tell if the long term reliability will be a problem - the 500 has been average according to what I can read while the Subie has been much better than average.   A couple of things that I have learned already - Ford says the car runs on regular and the owners manual defines regular as 87 octane. In Colorado Springs regular is 85 octane and mid-grade is 87. We will have to see if 85 will run without detonation. The other item that kept me on the edge was transmission control. Two fwd positions are available - D and L. There is also an OD kill button on the LH side of the shifter. According to the book when you turn OD off you turn on a hill mode in which the computer senses the need for downshifting for engine braking. That's not really what I would like but the wife is okay with it. If one selects L, the computer downshifts as far as it is safe for the engine. I tried it once on a test drive and the tach really winds up in a hurry.   Overall, Ford has done a good job. Replies to this message: bobber1 (Sep 23, 2007 3:40 pm)
#10 of 103 Re: 2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports [desertrat5] by bobber1 Sep 23, 2007 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: desertrat5 (Sep 23, 2007 3:36 pm) I doubt you'll have any problems. The reason you have that octane is your elevation. I believe 87 is considered standard for most cars and you really don't hear problems coming from your area.   Report back in a month or two and let us know what you think. Mine will be in soon.
#11 of 103 Ford SYNC availabililty by dianej Sep 25, 2007 (10:52 am)
I would like to order a Taurus X, but want the SYNC. Does anyone know SYNC will be available? My salesman said that the dealer can install at a later date, but my husband wasn't sure if that was true, and, if true, that would be the best way to go. Please advise.

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