Current Events > I think I'm going to save up for a 2017 ford Taurus...

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Does anyone here have one? I'd mostly just be using it for work and back. I don't do much traveling. Trying to decide if it'd be a good choice.

My friend has one and the interior is so nice... wood paneling!

Didn't even know they were still making them.
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Buy a used Honda or Toyota

Burgess posted...

Didn't even know they were still making them.

http://www.ford.com/cars/taurus/2017/

Why a Taurus? Do you really need a full-size sedan?

treewojima posted...

Why a Taurus? Do you really need a full-size sedan?

Well I think it looks nice. I've always like the look of the full size.

Get the Sho version. Nice sleeper car.
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How about you stop and think for a moment why would you spend an entire year worth of salary and work for a car that you don't need. Cars are money sinks, they don't earn value. And I don't believe that a Taurus is any more fun to drive than a smaller, cheaper car.

polopili posted...

How about you stop and think for a moment why would you spend an entire year worth of salary and work for a car that you don't need. Cars are money sinks, they don't earn value. And I don't believe that a Taurus is any more fun to drive than a smaller, cheaper car.

but... I want it. :( And I'd take real good care of it.

Never buy American unless it's a sports/muscle car.
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Theyre alright, SHO are pretty rad

Now that's a first - lusting after a Taurus. If there was anything like a prototypical rental car, I'd be either that or an Impala.
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BuckVanHammer posted...

Theyre alright, SHO are pretty rad

I'm not an expert on cars, but what makes the SHO so great? It costs a lot more than the SEL.

AugustAdoulin posted...

I'm not an expert on cars, but what makes the SHO so great? It costs a lot more than the SEL.

It's a sleeper. Twin turbo V6 pushing out 350hp.
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AugustAdoulin posted...

BuckVanHammer posted...

Theyre alright, SHO are pretty rad

I'm not expert on cars, but what makes the SHO so great? It costs a lot more than the SEL.

Turbo charged, looks like the 17 sho is kinda of a dud tho...

Malcrasternus posted...

AugustAdoulin posted...

I'm not an expert on cars, but what makes the SHO so great? It costs a lot more than the SEL.

It's a sleeper. Twin turbo V6 pushing out 350hp.

what's a sleeper? you mean the engine is quiet?

polopili posted...

How about you stop and think for a moment why would you spend an entire year worth of salary and work for a car that you don't need. Cars are money sinks, they don't earn value. And I don't believe that a Taurus is any more fun to drive than a smaller, cheaper car.

Ignore this person. He posted the same crap in my car topic.
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AugustAdoulin posted...

what's a sleeper? you mean the engine is quiet?

It's unassuming, but holds a lot of power.

Basically the opposite of those loud, fake tuner cars you see high-school kids in.
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lol enjoy buying a car that will lose like half its value in 2 years and be destined to become a fleet car
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bluezero posted...

polopili posted...

How about you stop and think for a moment why would you spend an entire year worth of salary and work for a car that you don't need. Cars are money sinks, they don't earn value. And I don't believe that a Taurus is any more fun to drive than a smaller, cheaper car.

Ignore this person. He posted the same crap in my car topic.

I do like how smaller cars get good gas mileage and everything, I just want something roomier. Right now I've got a Yaris and my legs are so cramped in it. D:

Gas mileage is good though...

I once had a '99 Taurus and it was the biggest piece of shit I ever owned. It is because of that car I'll never buy Ford again.
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voldothegr8 posted...

I once had a '99 Taurus and it was the biggest piece of shit I ever owned. It is because of that car I'll never buy Ford again.

:x

Well, if the Taurus isn't ideal, would you guys have any recommendations for cars that are similar in style?

AugustAdoulin posted...

I do like how smaller cars get good gas mileage and everything, I just want something roomier. Right now I've got a Yaris and my legs are so cramped in it. D:

Gas mileage is good though...

I'm in a 2015 Sentra and I fully regret it. Not because of some outstanding issue, but the legroom just isn't there for me. I'm debating either the new Altima or Fusion(or whatever equivalent in the Toyota/Honda brands). Something midsized to retain some sort of fuel economy but get back the legroom I desperately need.
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AugustAdoulin posted...

Does anyone here have one?

My father has a 2014 SHO, it's fun, faster than my i4 tacoma for sure. lol
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Id go with a mazda 6 man...

I have a 2013 Accord and it's fairly roomy. Has great gas mileage too.

Hondas also will last forever.
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I respect the SHO for how much power it puts down, but that is one tall looking vehicle. Looks like a beached whale.
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AugustAdoulin posted...

Well, if the Taurus isn't ideal, would you guys have any recommendations for cars that are similar in style?

Are you looking for a Sports Sedan like the Taurus?

How much you willing to spend on a new car?

Also ignore the cretins in this topic telling you to buy used. Get what YOU want.
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electricbugs2 posted...

AugustAdoulin posted...

Well, if the Taurus isn't ideal, would you guys have any recommendations for cars that are similar in style?

Are you looking for a Sports Sedan like the Taurus?

How much you willing to spend on a new car?

Also ignore the cretins in this topic telling you to buy used. Get what YOU want.

Doesn't have to be sports, would just like a full-sized sedan.

AugustAdoulin posted...

Doesn't have to be sports, would just like a full-sized sedan.

I really like Infiniti's but they might be out of your price range?

Chrysler makes some oversized boat sedans that could be interesting, although Chrysler has got expensive in recent years.
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My 2015 large domestic ranking went as follows:

Chevy SS >>>Cadillac CTS >>> Dodge Charger R/T >>>>>>>>>> Ford Taurus SHO > Lincoln MKS

so I bought the chevy.

the Taurus isn't a car I would save up for personally.
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electricbugs2 posted...

AugustAdoulin posted...

Doesn't have to be sports, would just like a full-sized sedan.

I really like Infiniti's but they might be out of your price range?

Chrysler makes some oversized boat sedans that could be interesting, although Chrysler has got expensive in recent years.

Actually, after looking at the mazda 6 someone mentioned, I think the mazda 3 might be more my style. The mazda 6 is very nice, but I think it's too sporty for me.

But yea, the infiniti's seem to be too much. Looks like they start at 30,000 practically.

On of my friends drives a 6. It honestly doesn't feel that big to me on the inside.
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The mazda 6 is very nice, but I think it's too sporty for me.

What's sporty about it? It has like 185 hp and is FWD. I'd consider a 6 over a 3 if space is important to you.
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EvalAngell posted...

Never buy American unless it's a sports/muscle car.

It's not 1994 any more
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voldothegr8 posted...

I once had a '99 Taurus and it was the biggest piece of shit I ever owned. It is because of that car I'll never buy Ford again.

The oval ones had transmission issues and it was only those years of taurus

Anyways I have a f150 with 200K miles from 2001 and it's still going strong
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

The mazda 6 is very nice, but I think it's too sporty for me.

What's sporty about it? It has like 185 hp and is FWD. I'd consider a 6 over a 3 if space is important to you.

I'll have to take a better look at it then. I just took a glance at it and assumed it was the sporty model compared to the 3. I'm just going to be using it as a work car so I thought the 6 would be overkill.

Is there anyway to get all wheel drive on the 6 though?

AugustAdoulin posted...

Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

The mazda 6 is very nice, but I think it's too sporty for me.

What's sporty about it? It has like 185 hp and is FWD. I'd consider a 6 over a 3 if space is important to you.

I'll have to take a better look at it then. I just took a glance at it and assumed it was the sporty model compared to the 3. I'm just going to be using it as a work car so I thought the 6 would be overkill.

Is there anyway to get all wheel drive on the 6 though?

The 6 is FWD only. If anything, the 3 might be more fun to drive since it's lighter and you can spec it with the same 2.5 liter engine.

Since you were initially looking at full size cars, a 6 might be more appropriate since it's bigger.
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The 6 is sounding more appealing. But why is it that the red paint in all the pictures is 300 dollars extra? D:

its going to be awhile before I can afford it anyway though. I've got 2000 saved so far.... going to try and pay for it in full.

judasmaiden15 posted...

EvalAngell posted...

Never buy American unless it's a sports/muscle car.

It's not 1994 any more

Still sound advice, our trips to the mechanic are almost nonexistent since my wife and I quit buying American.
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I think the reliability of American cars have certainly gotten much better over the years, but my argument there is why take the risk? Better to go with something that's already proven and established.
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

I think the reliability of American cars have certainly gotten much better over the years, but my argument there is why take the risk? Better to go with something that's already proven and established.

and apparently foreign cars hold their value better?

Just a shame since I really do like the style of a lot of ford cars. But not worth the risk on such a big investment.

How about getting a SUV instead if you want something with more room?
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

How about getting a SUV instead if you want something with more room?

Not my style. Whenever I see a SUV I think of soccer moms. :o

People not realizing most foreign cars are being made in America, and domestic cars are being assembled outside the states.

70% of my Sentra was made in Tennessee. The transmission came from Mexico.
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AugustAdoulin posted...

DragonGirlYuki posted...

How about getting a SUV instead if you want something with more room?

Not my style. Whenever I see a SUV I think of soccer moms. :o

Exactly. Took the words right out of my mouth.

At the end of the day, just get whatever you want. We're just nameless, faceless people on a gaming website so none of what we say actually matters. It's your money at the end of the day.
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Get what you want

So what if buying used is a better "investment"? It's your money, you'll be the one driving the thing daily.
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Malcrasternus posted...

People not realizing most foreign cars are being made in America, and domestic cars are being assembled outside the states.

70% of my Sentra was made in Tennessee. The transmission came from Mexico.

The construction of the car isn't the issue. It's the R&D.
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How about a minivan?
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The construction of the car isn't the issue. It's the R&D.

Exactly. The Camry has been made in Kentucky for years, yet the car is literally bulletproof and holds its value much better than average.
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