LexusChris

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The new Tarus looks pretty darn good, I still see myself buying an Accord or Camry before it.

Lil4X

Ford went to Yamaha for the first-gen SHO's because they were the leader in multi-valve technology at the time. Yamaha developed the heads and cam drive for the 3.0 and the performance figures were pretty impressive. This was an adaptation of motorcycle technology to an American V6, and despite all you can think that was wrong with that marriage, somehow, even if it required a lot of maintenance, it worked. I have a few friends like that - you wonder how they ever got together, but whatever the conventional thinking, it works for them.

DustinV

From what I have seen in the press photos the new Taurus looks really nice. I agree that Ford seems to make an effort to listen to what the customers want. It has the basic Ford sedan styling cues we've come to expect but somehow it appears more appealing (classy) and even upscale. I don't think the idea is far fetched that this car could even pass for an entry-level Lincoln sedan.

The power and performance you also get for the money here are quite impressive.

plex

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New Taurus looks great and TTV6 doesn't hurt the cause either.

LexFather

Some mag covered the SHO and it did 0-60 in 5.2 seconds, on par with my 450h

IS-SV

SHO generates some interest with me.............

mmarshall

Hint taken. It's on my review list.

I'll do an SHO if possible; Otherwise, an SE or SEL model.

MI350_55

WOW! The new Taurus actually looks pretty good. I'm sure it'll give the Accord, Camry, and Maxima a run for the money.

bagwell

looks pretty good, like a better looking Acura

IS-SV

That's not too difficult.

trukn1

Pretty much already passes for one of the Lincoln lineup. ALOT of design cues for the Taurus come from the Lincoln MKS. Check the interiors of the 2 and you will notice a strong similarity between the 2.
Taurus interior (SHO model shown)


Lincoln MKS

toy4two

You know I too have been an import only buyer my entire life, but I saw my first domestic car to have an interior up to snuff with the likes of Honda and Toyota, the new Mustang.

I couldn't believe Ford actually made a good looking interior, I've only seen it shown on MotorWeek, so in person it may not be as nice, but really it seems they are starting to figure it out.

Dump the live rear axel and they'd have a decent car to compete with the 370Z.

StiCk3

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My friend has two of the older SHO Taurus, one in stock trim and the other with a Garret turbo. The thing is, i thought that 1)it's a Ford and 2) it's a taurus, i didn't think it would perform worth a crap. Boy was i wrong! The stock one that i rode in was a junk heap, but it had plenty of pickup and go to keep all the Honda boyz behind him. The turbo one...well that's just plain insane...

the entire point of the Taurus was to create a car that was affordable to all the masses and making it very user friendly. It was a great car for the average commuter back then. Sure they weren't the prettiest things on the road, but they did the job and fairly reliably (although i will note that my old shop had at least one on the lift every week ). I think this next evolution looks great both inside and out. The only question how close this car will be to it's humble beginnings and will it hold up to be a great car for everyone? I think Ford might be on to something here, we'll just have to wait and see...

**waits at his Valet stand for the next fleet of rental Tauruses to roll up**

LexFather

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/22/f...d-future-king/

Great review here. 33k gets tons of spec....20.1 cubic ft trunk!!!!

Jherb350

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Having grown up with the Yamaha SHO's, my dad ran a Ford dealer in the late 80's early 90's I'm psyched to see the SHO back in V6 form plus twin turbos. I'll definitely have to take a closer look at this car when next summer comes around and it's time for a new car.