0-60 5.2 and 1/4 mile in 13.7 @103 MPH? That's with an automatic. Pulling a .87g on the skidpad? Kudos Ford. Kudos. I'm really proud that we have an American
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Woah! Ford Taurus SHO!!??
0-60 5.2 and 1/4 mile in 13.7 @103 MPH? That's with an automatic. Pulling a .87g on the skidpad? Kudos Ford. Kudos. I'm really proud that we have an American company stepping up to the plate. I have sat in new Fords and have to say they are putting together a good-quality vehicle. I can't believe I'm recommending Fords and Lincolns to my friends now. (As an option.) That says a hell of a lot in my book.
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I would have to concur... now, if only they could offer a twin-turbo Mustang with Ford's new PowerShift DSG. Ford is definitely heading in the right direction, but in all honesty I won't be buying a Taurus any time soon.
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You're right about the Taurus thing, but I just imagine someone looking for high-performance, with family who wants a sedan, for under $40,000. That's a damn good deal with good quality. Thanks for your response, Alex. I'm not the only car geek seeing an American company doing something right for a change. Imagine telling a "pure" Mustang owner you are putting a TT V-6 in their car. Ufff. Though Alex, you're right... It's the better engine option versus the 4.6 V-8. You'd think it would clearly be faster, right? Oh, with better gas mileage! |
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Ford is heading in the right direction.
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