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Never thought I'd say this....But the Taurus has potential

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Old 03-02-10, 12:14 AM
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Still not fully feelin the Taurus. While better than many recent Fords, it appears too large, slab-sided, has some odd details, too much wheel gap, and seems overpriced. I'd sum it up by saying it's today's Chrysler 300, which really isn't saying much. However, I still commend Ford and think they are doing better than the other Big 3.
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Old 03-02-10, 11:14 AM
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I wonder if Mr. Johnson is going to mod his MKS?
 
Old 03-02-10, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by QuachmanES
I saw this car in person the other day and it is HUGE! I knew it was a move up from the mid-size Taurus (Ford Fusion), but I didn't expect it to be so big. It's long and very, very tall.

I believe it was the SHO version.
+1; I was shocked how big it looks in person.
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Old 03-07-10, 06:45 AM
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Definitely took some of it's styling cues from the Acura TL, but a nice looking car nonetheless. I still haven't seen one on the road (or maybe I just wasnt paying attention).
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Old 03-07-10, 11:31 PM
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umm... I won't just say the Taurus has potential yet. I test drove one, the outside is too big and inside is too small. The interior material still subpar and cheap... the ride still has the old Taurus's floating feel but a lot less.
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Old 03-08-10, 11:56 AM
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found this on youtube,, I haven't driven the new Taurus as of yet, but plan to. I think this video goes well with the MOD potential for the new Taurus,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hfb68tIJiA&NR=1

Some of the wheels shown here could have been a little better tho. LOL!!
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Old 03-08-10, 12:26 PM
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Holy wheel gap!.. I mean panel gap!. lol
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Old 03-08-10, 12:44 PM
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saw an SHO yesterday....gotta say I was impressed....clean, fast car.
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