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#51 of 274 Re: weight and SHO [pod] by thegraduate May 06, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: pod (May 06, 2009 9:34 am) Let's stop comparing to Accord here (although I'd welcome a comparison forum if someone else would like, I'd be happy to set it up, just let me know. The Sonata is more of a full-size car than the Accord (the latter of which is only full-size when not equipped with a moonroof, which all V6 models are).   You'd do better to compare to vehicles such as the 300C. Similarly equipped with AWD and the big 5.7, the Chrysler weighs in at 4,280 lbs.
#52 of 274 Re: weight and SHO [akirby] by kirby2010 May 27, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: akirby (May 06, 2009 12:40 pm) Excellent comment. In fact I bought a new '94 SHO and sold it in 2001 with 108,000 miles. I bought a new 2001 A-6 2.7T w/6-speed. If I could have bought another 1994 SHO at the time I would have been all over it. I paid $46K for the Audi and I still drive it. 103K miles, no door dings, no rust, serviced every 5K miles at the dealer and hardly anyone ever rides in the back seat. I did take it to the Audi dealer last year to talk trade but I can't see paying $62K to replace this car. In 1994 I paid about $27K for my SHO. $40K-$42K for a 2009 is right in line with what I would expect to pay. There may be some discounting. But if this model is anywhere close to the 1994 this will be a great value. (Interestingly I did a lot of thinking in 2001 becuase the Acura TL was almost exactly the same dimensions as the A-6 and $10K less. But the Acura then was far short of the Audi I bought and the SHO I sold.)
#53 of 274 Is the 2010 Taurus in showrooms yet? by ronsmith38 Jun 17, 2009 (5:33 am)
I see the 2009 Taurus is no longer listed in the car lineup on the Ford Cars home page.
#54 of 274 2010 Tarus vs 2010 Lacrosse by jlc Sep 11, 2009 (7:27 am)
I am looking at both cars but can't make up my mind. I have driven both. I thought the Traus SEL had a firmer ride and more tire noise? The buick was an CX. I was impressed with the interior of both, but the Lacrosse seemed to have a roomier feel. Any other feed back would be appreciated. Thanks JLC41 Replies to this message: bruneau1 (Sep 11, 2009 9:12 am) jlc (Sep 12, 2009 9:13 am)
#55 of 274 Re: 2010 Tarus vs 2010 Lacrosse [jlc] by bruneau1 Sep 11, 2009 (9:12 am)
Replying to: jlc (Sep 11, 2009 7:27 am) What tires were on the Taurus? The standard 235/55/18 or the optional 255/45/19.? The latter are stiffer and noisier. We have ordered a SEL with the standard tires. Drove a Limited with the 19" and found the ride too thumpy. Replies to this message: jlc (Sep 12, 2009 9:13 am)
#56 of 274 Re: weight and SHO [brucelinc] by mevander1 Sep 12, 2009 (12:24 am)
Replying to: brucelinc (May 06, 2009 11:08 am) The pricing on the SHO is too high in my opinion, as well as a decently equiped non SHO model. Ford had the chance for a home run here. The Taurus will depreciate vs top German models of smaller size. Replies to this message: jlc (Sep 12, 2009 9:18 am)
#57 of 274 Re: 2010 Tarus vs 2010 Lacrosse [bruneau1] by jlc Sep 12, 2009 (9:13 am)
Replying to: bruneau1 (Sep 11, 2009 9:12 am) It had the 235/55's. But the sales gal said they just got the car. Makes me wonder if anybody check the tire presures? Thanks for the infoe.
#58 of 274 Re: weight and SHO [mevander1] by jlc Sep 12, 2009 (9:18 am)
Replying to: mevander1 (Sep 12, 2009 12:24 am) I agree with you on the pricing for the SHO and non SHO, BUT I think you maybe able to deal or, it will defienetly put it out of reach for a lot of folks and up against a lot of imports.
#59 of 274 Taurus Pricing by thegraduate Sep 12, 2009 (1:53 pm)
A Taurus SEL with optional Leather, Sync (Single CD, but with USB who needs it? ), 263hp and 18" Aluminum Wheels lists for $30,090, including Destination Charges.   The most similar-in-price Avalon, what seems to be the benchmark here, that I could find on Toyota's site is an Avalon XL, cloth interior, 6CD, 16" Alloys. I'm in a 35--- zip code.    MSRP Base $27,945 Options $1,139 Manuf, Delv, Proc & Hndlg $775 Subtotal $29,859 Dealer Fees $416 Total $30,275   Plus, you have to be seen driving the thing. The Avalon arguably has the better powertrain, but the Taurus has it all over the Avalon with style. Does the average driver of these two particular vehicles care which is quicker to 60 and gets better mileage (even though that is so close its anybody's game to me), or which looks better? Feel free to answer!   Sorry, the pictures of the Avalon XL with the 16" wheels were tough to come by. These are the more expensive model's wheels. Replies to this message: mikemartin (Sep 13, 2009 10:00 pm)
#60 of 274 Re: Taurus Pricing [thegraduate] by mikemartin Sep 13, 2009 (10:00 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 12, 2009 1:53 pm) I agree with you that the Avalon has a superior powertrain (especially motor) to the Taurus. I'd also argue that the Avalon has a superior ride, having driven both, and better fit and finish on the dash and other interior trim.   Not only that, but the Hyundai Genesis, which has a base model option list that is way better than that of the Taurus, is a superior offering to the Taurus.   If Ford thinks exterior sheet metal styling alone is going to trump quality and true refinement of the competitors, I think they've underestimated the intelligence of buyers in this segment.   Also, the last gen Taurus actually has more interior room, a better ride, IMO, and the same motor and other important 'parts' as the "new" Taurus (both derived from the Volvo D3 platform) and is about 50% the price for a 18 month old, gently used one.

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