Cars
Oh... sorry, what was that? It appears you caught me napping in the middle of a post. Ford's Taurus, nee Five Hundred, will put you to sleep, as well. It is for that reason - almost solely for that reason - that the Taurus is forced into the shame of Bad 8 membership.
With dozens of makes and hundreds of models on the road, added to the hundreds of different older vehicles still roaming, the Taurus still holds a firm grasp on the lowly title of Car Most Likely Not To Be Noticed Driving By. True, the likelihood of pedestrians taking notice may increase as sales of the Taurus decrease and it becomes a rare sight; in a twisted boring Lamborghini sense.
Ford now equips the Taurus with a much better engine than what once was true. CNNMoney suggests that this full-size sedan is the safest car on the road, as judged by its perfect scores at NHTSA and IIHS crash tests. Space inside the Taurus is plentiful and well-appointed. But....
I'm falling asleep again. The driver of a Ford Taurus is unengaged. Lifeless steering, wallowy ride and handling, unresponsive dynamics, and uninspiring visuals are traits that combine to make the Taurus a great car.... in a different era. Which era; I'm not sure. But it must have been true at some point.
Necessary Incentivizing To Switch To The Good 12: $4000 cash on the hood. The car isn't terrible - but the alternatives at its MSRP are undoubtedly much better.
Anything Else? Check out Ford's full-size options in Australia, the Falcon & Fairlane, and tell me if their appeal isn't 10x stronger.
- Ford Taurus Alternatives Across The Pond
After reviewing the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD for GoodCarBadCar.net, my curiousity was piqued on numerous levels. Concluding that the Taurus's innards were recompense reward for its gargantuan dimensions ended the question of how people live with...
- Analyzing The Dimensions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
Suffice it to say that The Good Car Guy's experience with the Ford Taurus has been a lesson in geometry, mainly of the length x width variety. Ford's 2010 Taurus, in SEL trim with all-wheel drive, is a large car by anyone's standards. There...
- Early Impressions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
The second half of Tuesday, November 3rd, has been consumed by Ford's 2010 Taurus SEL, an all-wheel drive 4-door with oodles of space for people and stuff in addition to boatloads of stigma after generations of Tauruses failed to impress. The original...
- Watch The New Ford Taurus Sho In Action
Thirty-five seconds into this video clip of the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, put your best foot forward and take a guess. What car is coming towards the camera on the side of the road you're not supposed to be watching? Who just guessed 2001 Ford Taurus?...
- Gallery - 2010 Ford Taurus - 53 Photos
"This sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for - and helps further define what Ford is capable of delivering - quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies, wrapped in bold, sporty and expressive designs."...
Cars
THE BAD 8 - PART III
FORD TAURUS
Oh... sorry, what was that? It appears you caught me napping in the middle of a post. Ford's Taurus, nee Five Hundred, will put you to sleep, as well. It is for that reason - almost solely for that reason - that the Taurus is forced into the shame of Bad 8 membership.
With dozens of makes and hundreds of models on the road, added to the hundreds of different older vehicles still roaming, the Taurus still holds a firm grasp on the lowly title of Car Most Likely Not To Be Noticed Driving By. True, the likelihood of pedestrians taking notice may increase as sales of the Taurus decrease and it becomes a rare sight; in a twisted boring Lamborghini sense.
Ford now equips the Taurus with a much better engine than what once was true. CNNMoney suggests that this full-size sedan is the safest car on the road, as judged by its perfect scores at NHTSA and IIHS crash tests. Space inside the Taurus is plentiful and well-appointed. But....
I'm falling asleep again. The driver of a Ford Taurus is unengaged. Lifeless steering, wallowy ride and handling, unresponsive dynamics, and uninspiring visuals are traits that combine to make the Taurus a great car.... in a different era. Which era; I'm not sure. But it must have been true at some point.
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Alternatives: Chrysler 300, Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera Necessary Incentivizing To Switch To The Good 12: $4000 cash on the hood. The car isn't terrible - but the alternatives at its MSRP are undoubtedly much better.
Anything Else? Check out Ford's full-size options in Australia, the Falcon & Fairlane, and tell me if their appeal isn't 10x stronger.
- Ford Taurus Alternatives Across The Pond
After reviewing the 2010 Ford Taurus SEL AWD for GoodCarBadCar.net, my curiousity was piqued on numerous levels. Concluding that the Taurus's innards were recompense reward for its gargantuan dimensions ended the question of how people live with...
- Analyzing The Dimensions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
Suffice it to say that The Good Car Guy's experience with the Ford Taurus has been a lesson in geometry, mainly of the length x width variety. Ford's 2010 Taurus, in SEL trim with all-wheel drive, is a large car by anyone's standards. There...
- Early Impressions Of The 2010 Ford Taurus Sel Awd
The second half of Tuesday, November 3rd, has been consumed by Ford's 2010 Taurus SEL, an all-wheel drive 4-door with oodles of space for people and stuff in addition to boatloads of stigma after generations of Tauruses failed to impress. The original...
- Watch The New Ford Taurus Sho In Action
Thirty-five seconds into this video clip of the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, put your best foot forward and take a guess. What car is coming towards the camera on the side of the road you're not supposed to be watching? Who just guessed 2001 Ford Taurus?...
- Gallery - 2010 Ford Taurus - 53 Photos
"This sedan completely redefines expectations of what Taurus stands for - and helps further define what Ford is capable of delivering - quality, fuel-efficient vehicles featuring the latest technologies, wrapped in bold, sporty and expressive designs."...