Review: 2010 Ford Taurus
#31
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Thanks.
Mercury, IMO, does not deserve to be treated the way Ford is treating it. They are phasing out the larger Mercury vehicles (including the Grand Marquis) in an attempt to remake the division into mostly smaller vehicles. The idea (which I understand, but don't agree with) is that only Ford and Lincoln will sell larger-size vehicles. Mercury will survive (there are currently no plans to totally ax it like Olds or Pontiac) but it will not be as we formerly knew it.
I simply don't agree with this. Buick, at GM, is definitely going to survive....they're not going anywhere, nor is Buick dumping its larger vehicles. Among American nameplates, Mercury is Buick's closest natural competitor......but Mercury will soon no longer have the vehicles it will need to compete with the new Buick LaCrosse and existing Lucerne....a shame.
.. but how is it a minus that there is so mercury counterpart?
I simply don't agree with this. Buick, at GM, is definitely going to survive....they're not going anywhere, nor is Buick dumping its larger vehicles. Among American nameplates, Mercury is Buick's closest natural competitor......but Mercury will soon no longer have the vehicles it will need to compete with the new Buick LaCrosse and existing Lucerne....a shame.
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If you like a plush interior, though, you may be more impressed with the SEL and Limited models. The SHO has metallic trim and alumininum pedals inside instead of the nice big dash-wide wood patch on the other models. Of course, they won't have as much power as the SHO, nor are they likely to handle as well.
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#34
Re-hashing this old thread for a comment,,,,
Have been looking for a replacement vehicle for my 92 LS for a few months. Wasn't too picky on what I was gonna drive, as I plan to step back into another Lexus, however for now, I just needed something to get around in. Ford Taurus was on my list of look at vehicles, and with Mike having done a review of it and liking it, I checked it out, based upon the review on page 1. The aggressive styling, re-vised interior (for this model from previous), as well as MUCH improved ride comfort sold me. Picked up a 2010 Tuxedo Black Metallic, SE model (used) this past friday. As a grocery getter, or even an every day commuter car,,it aint a bad place to be. Will stil be just a weekend car, for me, since I am only home on weekends from driving cross country as a trucker. Thanks Mike,, your review of this car helped me to make a decision that I am very happy with. Here's a few pics of mine,,
Have been looking for a replacement vehicle for my 92 LS for a few months. Wasn't too picky on what I was gonna drive, as I plan to step back into another Lexus, however for now, I just needed something to get around in. Ford Taurus was on my list of look at vehicles, and with Mike having done a review of it and liking it, I checked it out, based upon the review on page 1. The aggressive styling, re-vised interior (for this model from previous), as well as MUCH improved ride comfort sold me. Picked up a 2010 Tuxedo Black Metallic, SE model (used) this past friday. As a grocery getter, or even an every day commuter car,,it aint a bad place to be. Will stil be just a weekend car, for me, since I am only home on weekends from driving cross country as a trucker. Thanks Mike,, your review of this car helped me to make a decision that I am very happy with. Here's a few pics of mine,,
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Have been looking for a replacement vehicle for my 92 LS for a few months. Wasn't too picky on what I was gonna drive, as I plan to step back into another Lexus, however for now, I just needed something to get around in. Ford Taurus was on my list of look at vehicles, and with Mike having done a review of it and liking it, I checked it out, based upon the review on page 1. The aggressive styling, re-vised interior (for this model from previous), as well as MUCH improved ride comfort sold me. Picked up a 2010 Tuxedo Black Metallic, SE model (used) this past friday. As a grocery getter, or even an every day commuter car,,it aint a bad place to be. Will stil be just a weekend car, for me, since I am only home on weekends from driving cross country as a trucker.
And is it AWD? That is an option on some Taurus models. Helps a lot, of course, in bad weather.
Thanks Mike,, your review of this car helped me to make a decision that I am very happy with. Here's a few pics of mine,,
I wish I could have also looked at the SHO, but, when the present-generation Taurus first came out, the SHO was either not available or special-order only.
Last edited by mmarshall; 06-11-12 at 10:48 AM.
#38
Congrats on the car! A friend of mine rented one a few months ago and i laughed at first... but after riding in it for a few hours, i came away highly impressed with the car. So much so i would consider it as my next car.
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trukn1 congrats! mind sharing what you paid for your 2010 and what mileage?
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Congratulations. A nice family-car indeed. Does yours have that over-stuffed rear-seat? The thing I remember most about the one I reviewed was the ultra-thick rear bench seat, which had enough padding in it to support a freight locomotive. No park-bench rear seat in this one.
And is it AWD? That is an option on some Taurus models. Helps a lot, of course, in bad weather.
Great. Glad it helped.
I wish I could have also looked at the SHO, but, when the present-generation Taurus first came out, the SHO was either not available or special-order only.
And is it AWD? That is an option on some Taurus models. Helps a lot, of course, in bad weather.
Great. Glad it helped.
I wish I could have also looked at the SHO, but, when the present-generation Taurus first came out, the SHO was either not available or special-order only.
these always look so much bigger in person..... nice pick!
congrats! Tuxedo black is a great choice!
trukn1 congrats! mind sharing what you paid for your 2010 and what mileage?
Last edited by trukn1; 06-11-12 at 10:14 PM.
#41
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Don't get it twisted,, this IS a big car. Am still trying to learn where the front and back of this car are located. Back is even harder to guage since is has a high sloping rear, but am working on it. The fact that it is extremely wide, doesn't help it to shrug off the big car image either. Honestly, this was a step that Ford needed to take with this model.
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