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02-22-2008, 08:41 PM
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6.2 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Milwaukee suburbs
Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan.
1987 Pontiac Fiero 2m
Posts: 2,880
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Not a GM,
but it's mine. I guess I'm just a sucker (addict might be a better word) for these things.
       It's a 2004 Ford Taurus, and it's friggen loaded. Power windows/mirrors/seats/locks, power adjustable pedals, auto-dim rear view mirror, heated wing mirrors with built in puddle lamps, sunroof (I can't wait for summer), console shift, leather wrapped steering wheel, spoiler, trip computer. I love it. The color is actually "Spruce Green"(we think), though it comes out grey on camera. 48,000miles, put on by one owner. It's never seen fleet duty. I actually looked at many different cars. None of them (other than the Aura, which is a little out of my range) really seemed that great compared to the Taurus though. I wasn't actually planning on getting another Taurus, but this one was too good to pass up.
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02-22-2008, 08:50 PM
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6.0 Liter LS2 V8
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 4,429
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Re: Not a GM,
Congrats! It looks great. I always liked the Taurus too. I'm sure you will get a lot of good use out of it.
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02-22-2008, 08:54 PM
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6.0 Liter LS2 V8
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Just right here
Drives: 2005 Chevy Colorado
Posts: 4,804
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Re: Not a GM,
Congratulations.
May it serve you well. There's a lot to be proud of owning a Made in the U.S.A. car. Helping support your neighbors and strengthen your community. Unlike the import vehicles that cause spontaneous riots and huge increases in crime and poverty and 97% of all smog.    One scientific study has conclusively shown that import vehicles foster flatulence, increase your ugly quotient, add wrinkles, promote baldness and help you grow a beer belly. And that study was conducted using 20-something aerobics instructors that were former gymnasts and bikini team members.   Those same import vehicles also emit toxic gases that lower your IQ by at least 40 points.    At least that's what I've heard. But that could just be one of those internet rumors started on a car forum. Congratulations on what looks like an awesome vehicle.
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02-22-2008, 09:07 PM
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Walking
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Dover, PA
Drives: 2008 Chevy Malibu
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Posts: 11
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Re: Not a GM,
Nice, I just traded my wife's Taurus for a new Malibu.
One thing to watch for, the heater core. ours ruptured at 50k and had to replace it along with the air ducts due to them getting ruined by the super hot and smelly antifreeze. At 93k it went again and I decided to just unload it. The repair cost around $800. Yours is a newer model but I think it was still a problem until the latest redesign. Mine was a 99 with the 3.0 vulcan in it. Having said all of that, it has a very nice ride and is super comfortable. |
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02-22-2008, 09:46 PM
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6.0 Liter LS2 V8
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Nebraska, USA
Drives: '94 Plymouth Voyager 3.0
Posts: 4,281
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Re: Not a GM,
Congrats! I can vouch for the heater core thing......mine lasted a hell of a long time before biting the bullet last summer ('93 w/the 3.0 Vulcan). With that said, you should be treated to one comfortable ride in that baby
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02-22-2008, 10:08 PM
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3.9 Liter V6
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: NC
Drives: '97 Maxima SE
Posts: 997
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Re: Not a GM,
With a spoiler and floor shifter, you're in one sporting ride for sure
But seriously that is a good buy.
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02-22-2008, 11:01 PM
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6.0 Liter LS2 V8
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Chester, OH
Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS
Posts: 4,784
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Re: Not a GM,
Well at least it's American! Very nice!
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02-22-2008, 11:26 PM
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6.2 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada
Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71;
1987 Plymouth Reliant
Posts: 2,691
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Re: Not a GM,
Quote:
sucker
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02-23-2008, 02:03 AM
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6.2 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pulaski TN
Drives: 04 Silverado Z71
Posts: 2,622
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Re: Not a GM,
Quote:
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02-23-2008, 03:34 AM
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GMI Staff Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: France
Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter
Posts: 12,558
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Re: Not a GM,
Hey good job man. The Taurus is a good car, period. Nice spoiler!
You okay there plane? You need a little timeout perhaps? Do we need to call your mom?
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02-23-2008, 06:34 AM
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7.0 Liter LS7 V8
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Posts: 9,934
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Re: Not a GM,
Plane - douze points
The best post I read today, or perhaps this week King Riffle - congratulations and have a lot of fun with the Taurus! Call me whatever, but I like this interior very much, especially in light colours - clean and looking to be well-assembled. What is more, it still looks like a new car after 4 years! |
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02-23-2008, 08:21 AM
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7.0 Liter LS7 V8
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia
Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan
Posts: 6,813
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Re: Not a GM,
Plane, I think you were supposed to stick this in teh What do you look like thread. Mods can you please shift?
 Congrats King Riffle on your "new" car. I must say I was surprised at the interior and have to agree with Bravada as far as how well it has held up. It appears so clean and functional but the vintage, evident in its deisgn, makes me feel weird for complimenting it.
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02-23-2008, 06:58 PM
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6.2 Liter Vortec V8
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Milwaukee suburbs
Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan.
1987 Pontiac Fiero 2m
Posts: 2,880
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Re: Not a GM,
Thanks for the compliments (and for those of you with negative things, well you're just jealous
).It's nice to own a domestic car (especially ones that are actually "domestic" cars), when they are good. I did look at some foreign cars though. I can't believe the prices of used Hondas. I could light a 2000 Civic on fire, pee it out, and still get $6,000 for it. Insane. It is a very well maintained car. I'm a little surprised that it doesn't have the DOHC Duratec engine, as the original owner really optioned it out. The OHV Vulcan is fine for me though. I really do prefer the '04+ interiors, though there aren't many differences (steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard colors, headrests, visors, door handles). It's another rattle-free interior too, just like the '01. I hadn't heard about the heater core problem. I'll have to investigate that. Heck yes it's sporty!
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