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How about the new Taurus SHO!?!

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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Default How about the new Taurus SHO!?!

Twin Turbo v6!?! around 360-370 HP! has anyone drove one? sounds amazing.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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It'* a Taurus. Will never go near it. My personal opinion of the entire Taurus line is fatally damaged by the fact my parents have a 2006 Taurus (which will be sold as soon as the blown coolant line is fixed). I preferred driving my 1996 Corsica over that thing. I just plain hate how it drives, doesn't feel right to me. Just my opinion of it. Don't anyone go taking it to heart or anything.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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omg! i love it! never drove one but they look really good =D
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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i know that the taurus'* have had lots of problems. all the way up to the 2002ish models. with motor problems, fit and finish but these new ones are on a whole nother level. ive never been much of a ford car fan but wtf! Kudos to Ford for being adventurous.
Ive always wanted a Lincoln Mark VIII with airbags though!
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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The current Taurus is based on a Volvo designed platform.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Not sure of the pricing.Alot of money for a ford.I love Fords. I had more than a few Taurus', didn't get a chance to own an SHO.Just seems there is alot more in that price range the maybe a better value
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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When I saw wow twin turbo and almost the same amount of HP as a 2004 GTO, but then I saw the test in Motor Trend and it ran like a 15 second 1/4 mile...
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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i drove one. they are sick when ya make them move but for $46,000 thanks i'll fix my bonnie and buy a spare bonnie just in case
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Always be carefull buying a turbocharged engine and with 2 of them be very carefull.
It is much easier to change a supercharger than a turbucharger.
Just my experience.
Have a great day.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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That'* one wicked whip! If you get a chance...take one out for a spin.

The price is a bit high, but it is a nice car that'* competing for the luxury sport sedan market.
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