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Sedans Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable 2008 Ford Taurus New Owner Reports
103 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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hmmm not at my dealership. Mark.
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Replying to: mschmal (Jan 10, 2008 12:49 pm) Where is your dealership? Any thoughts as to why there is no interest? Any idea why Ford is not advertising the new Taurus? I test drove one in Tacoma, WA and thought I was in heaven, but I have been driving a Explorer for the past 14 years. My kid graduates from college this year so I hope to redirect funds from tuition to a car and at the moment the wife wants the Taurus |
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Cause they already consider it a FAILURE! I work at a large Ford dealer in conservative affluent NJ Suburbs. Test Drive the Ford Edge, and you will understand why no one is buying the Taurus. People are trading in their Explorers in DROVES for the new Edge. The Taurus is the most boring sedan design on the road today with the possible exception of the new Sebring. The 2010 Taurus goes on sale summer of 2009 and according to Alan Mulally, it will be the car that Ford should have introduced in the first place in and I hope its worth the wait! http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080127/COL14/801270660/1014/BU- - - SINESS01 Mark
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Replying to: mschmal (Jan 27, 2008 12:21 pm) I have not given the Edge much thought because it gets less MPG than the Taurus and MPG is going to be a big issue in my next purchase. It would however be a great replacement for our 1993 Explorer. I would hate to think of the Taurus as Ford’s answer to the Buick, however, do turn 60 this year, but Im a long way from “Buick status” ( I have looked at the Buick, but mpg and price keep me away) |
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A reporter seeks to interview buyers of models equipped with Ford Sync. Please respond to jfallon edmunds.com no later than Friday, February 1 with your daytime contact information and a sentence or two about why you purchased Sync.
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Replying to: KarenS (Jan 31, 2008 1:06 pm) May I ask who these reporters are? I see these from time to time and never know what they're really about! Just curious!!! 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 31, 2008 1:12 pm)
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 03, 2008 5:54 pm) |
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I test drove one that had a sunroof. I doubt if I would want that option. Otherwise, loaded what are they selling for real world? Do they have an engine in which some cylinders cut off at high speeds? Is there added safety in having AWD in dry driving conditions? The Taurus has a big interior and high crash ratings. Is the firm ride part of the Volvo platform tradition? I will take the firm, stiff ride over the "boaty" ride of my step-father's Mercury Gran Marquis anyday.
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Replying to: 0311vn (Feb 13, 2008 10:46 pm) Nope, but they offer 28 MPG highway, which is darn good in my opinion, and very competitive. Is there added safety in having AWD in dry driving conditions? Not much of one; handling may be slightly better (and I mean SLIGHTLY), but the type of system used isn't supportive of canyon carving (as in the Acura RL Sedan and MDX Crossover); instead, its for slick conditions. It also hurts fuel economy. I don't think (just my opinion here) that AWD is as beneficial as people think, since it does nothing to help you stop, but instead helps you get going. I'd get ESC and avoid the AWD. Is the firm ride part of the Volvo platform tradition? I will take the firm, stiff ride over the "boaty" ride of my step-father's Mercury Gran Marquis anyday. Few people will call the Taurus firm; controlled maybe, but quite soft. Drive a Fusion, that'll show you firm. |
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