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Sedans Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable 2010 Ford Taurus
259 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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With the new lower roof line, will the high "command seating" be gone, along with the easy entry and superior visibility?
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Replying to: ronsmith38 (Jan 17, 2009 9:02 am) Visibility WILL be compromised. They've gone to a quasi-300C profile with a higher beltline. The look is sharp but outward visibility would have to be reduced to a degree. Only time behind the wheel will tell how much. This is a vast improvement over the current model any way you slice it. |
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Replying to: ronsmith38 (Jan 17, 2009 9:02 am) |
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Replying to: priggly (Dec 16, 2008 8:36 am) And when the Crown Victoria police interceptor is retired, expect to see this Taurus with big 18 inch black wheels, a lightbar and siren driving around perhaps your town. That big 20 cubic feet trunk, 202 inch length and Horsepower like the Crown Victoria screams, "FLEET SALES."
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Replying to: asdf9 (Jan 25, 2009 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: asdf9 (Jan 25, 2009 2:45 pm) I think that all Fords have too big steering wheels. And all American cars, for that matter, The Imports have better designed steering wheels, smaller, and better integrated controls than Ford's design. Also the Taurus, and many recent Ford designs, have too busy dashboards with too many similar buttons. Recent Honda/Acura's does the same and they get a lot of critics. Remember, the simpler the better. More dials than buttons. And the buttons/dials should be big! Take the Toyota Highlander for an example. How beautiful interior! I also don't like the fonts (typefaces) Ford is using on their buttons and especially their gauges. But that is my personal taste. |
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Replying to: asdf9 (Jan 25, 2009 2:45 pm) Those things have nothing to do with each other. Did you buy the Subaru because of the price, the all-wheel drive, or the gas mileage? There's no competitor for the Taurus from Subaru. Maybe it was happy hour?  1.) The price is fully competitive with other full-size sedans on the market with this level of equipment. 2.) The best Subaru on the market won't match the power/fuel economy balance that the Taurus has, thanks to its AWD. The closest economy comes from the Impreza AWD (20/27 vs. Taurus at 18/28) but is compact, and is down by 93 horsepower from the current Taurus. |
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I like the looks of the new Taurus , but think its really over priced. I know its a big car , much bigger than the original Taurus. But the original car sold very well because of its value ( a lot of car for the money). Edmunds lists pricing starting at $32k and SHO version is said to start about $38k. There are too many really good proven cars-- entry level luxury type in this price range. A local Ford/Mercery dealer here in Florida is selling new crown vics/ Mercury Marquis for $17700 . A full sized car and better rear wheel drive. I know this is real old technology , but these cars go 200000 miles or more. What Im trying to show is how out of line the 2010 Taurus pricing is. Pricing at base of 23k- 25k would be more in line. I dont think Ford will sell many at its present offering. Too bad Its really a nice car. I almost think edmunds maybe wrong in its pricing.But they are usually right.
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Replying to: richt5 (Feb 17, 2009 8:20 pm) Edmunds got it wrong this time! 
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