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2010 Ford Taurus

259 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM

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#19 of 259 Re: 2010 Taurus pricing [gregg_vw] by brucelinc Feb 18, 2009 (6:55 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Feb 18, 2009 5:23 am) People will be able in this market to pick up a well-equipped new Taurus for low to mid 20s. And the SHO is a bargain as well for any sedan with 365 hp. Makes me wonder why people would pay the extra for the Lincoln MKS. The SHO and Ecoboost MKS have some things in common but there are important differences, too. The SHO will be positioned as a sportier, high performance model with firmer suspension, small spoiler, and sportier interior than the Taurus Limited model. OTOH, the Ecoboost package in the MKS really adds nothing particularly sporty to the base MKS - other than a lot more power. You can get an optional "appearance" package on the Ecoboost MKS that adds some sporty doo-dads but otherwise it is more luxury biased rather than sports sedan. If I were in the market for just a base MKS, I would certainly have to give the Taurus Limited some consideration, though.
#20 of 259 by fsmmcsi Mar 01, 2009 (5:37 pm)
Look at it this way: The Taurus is an MKS wiith a $15,000 discount because the Lincoln emblems are not present. The Taurus is a large vehicle, so it should be compared with other large vehicles (Lucerne, DTS, S-Class, 7-Series, Genesis, Avalon, LS, and so forth). People who do not need a large vehicle will save money and save gas with one of the numerous mid-sized vehicle choices (Fusion, Camry, Accord, 6, 5-Series, C-Class, Altima/Maxima, Malibu/G6/Aura/9-3, LaCrosse, CTS, Passat, and on and on).
#21 of 259 Re: 2010 Taurus pricing [akirby] by bruneau1 Mar 10, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: akirby (Feb 18, 2009 6:21 am) I think the pricing of the 2010 Taurus is appropriate. However, i am dismayed to see that they will put 45v tires on the Limited. that means the best ride and noise levels are on the SE and SEL where not all the desirable equipment is available. Kind of stupid. i would prefer the SEL because of the 55h series tires, but it has a one CD base player. If you want the Sony outfit, you must buy the unpleasant tires. I guess they figure you need a more powerful stereo to compensate for the increased road noise!!! Replies to this message: akirby (Mar 10, 2009 9:10 am)
#22 of 259 Re: 2010 Taurus pricing [bruneau1] by akirby Mar 10, 2009 (9:10 am)
Replying to: bruneau1 (Mar 10, 2009 8:47 am) Most dealers will swap them for you. You should wait and test drive both just to be safe - there might not be as much difference as you're expecting.
#23 of 259 I saw the 2010 by marsha7 Mar 15, 2009 (2:10 pm)
Taurus at the Atlanta Auto Show today...looks impressive, esp next to the 2009 Taurus, which I drove as a loaner car and was mildly impressed with it...the 2010 was roped off on a pedestal, we could look but not touch or sit...is there a direct LIncoln version of the 2010, or will the MKS continue to look like the 2009 Taurus??? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Mar 15, 2009 3:14 pm) gregg_vw (Mar 15, 2009 5:49 pm) akirby (Mar 16, 2009 6:01 am) and 1 more...
#24 of 259 Re: I saw the 2010 [marsha7] by thegraduate Mar 15, 2009 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Mar 15, 2009 2:10 pm) Um, the MKS is the version of the 2010 Taurus I believe. Sing with me! One of these things is not like the other... Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 15, 2009 5:49 pm) akirby (Mar 16, 2009 6:01 am) gregg_vw (Mar 16, 2009 7:03 am)
#25 of 259 Re: I saw the 2010 [thegraduate] by gregg_vw Mar 15, 2009 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 15, 2009 3:14 pm) The photos show that the MKS bears a lot more relationship with the 2010 Taurus than the 2009 Taurus. However, it is too bad that the proportions and shapes and lines of the MKS are not actually more like the 2010 Taurus. The MKS added to the front overhang and deleted some cabin space, and for what? It is not an outstanding design--though it is better than the 2009 Taurus/Montego, It is not as balanced and fresh as the 2010 Taurus. They were stuck with it, as it was far along in development, before Ford realized the depth of the trouble they were in. It is selling ok for what it is, and thank goodness Lincoln at least has this model to market now. Hopefully, more innovative stuff, like the Concept C (even if you hate it, it is a new direction and shows real creativity) is in the pipeline...cuz the MKS doesn't have any long-term staying power. Replies to this message: akirby (Mar 16, 2009 6:01 am) gregg_vw (Mar 16, 2009 7:03 am)
#26 of 259 Re: I saw the 2010 [gregg_vw] by akirby Mar 16, 2009 (6:01 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 15, 2009 5:49 pm) Yep - the only thing they had time to change on the MKS was the nose. I expect a mid cycle refresh to clean up the rest like they did on the Taurus. But I wouldn't expect it to look just like the Taurus body. In fact I'm sure it won't share ANY sheetmetal. Now when's the last time you could have predicted that about a Lincoln sharing a Ford platform? Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Mar 16, 2009 7:03 am)
#27 of 259 Re: I saw the 2010 [akirby] by gregg_vw Mar 16, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: akirby (Mar 16, 2009 6:01 am) You have to go back to the Crown Vic and Town Car. The TC got its own wheelbase, body panels, interior...even a different windshield. About time Ford-Lincoln returns to that sort of differentiation. Good to see.
#28 of 259 Looks like a winner...... by fdcapt2 Mar 24, 2009 (12:56 am)
I've been doing lots of research on the SHO, as well as the Limited. They seem to be well designed cars, and the interior is very nice. I'm having a tough time thinking about what I might miss on my '06 Passat V6. This car has everything, and then some. Prior to 2003, all my cars were either Ford or Mercury products. I really don't have many complaints on the VW, or the car before it, a '03 Acura TL. I always preached buy American, and now it looks like I might do just that, again. Anyone with some input, feel free to give me your thoughts. Thanks..... John Replies to this message: bobgwtw (Mar 24, 2009 8:32 pm) gregg_vw (Mar 25, 2009 4:39 am) kirby2010 (Mar 25, 2009 7:43 am) bobgwtw (Mar 25, 2009 4:59 pm)

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