Plenty of room, good handling car, lots of trunk room.

Major, major engine problems....local dealer no help at all.

I bought my Taurus in August 1996 from Mike Murphy Ford in Morton. I also purchased the extended warranty-7 years or 70,000 miles. I would have to say that my biggest problem was with the Murphy's service department. After the first month, the door ajar light stayed on. It took 4 different service appointments before they could get that cleared up, which then also resulted in my door panel pins breaking, which I was also charged for. Then the overheating started. I took it in for service and they pressure tested it. It turned out to be a blown head gasket. They weren't able to get me in for another week, but told me it was ok to drive until then. Two days after that, I turned on my air conditioner (it was in May) and I had no air conditioning. I scheduled an appointment, and was told they had not done anything to cause the problem, that the line had tons of tiny holes in it. Thank heavens for the extended warranty, but I had already paid my $50 per service call one too many times. I got the head gasket replaced, paying my $50 minimum and two months later I got my recall notice. Would Mike Murphy refund my $50??? No sir. I continued to have my regularly schedule services done there, as it was local. My warranty ran out several months ago, and the car starts overheating up again. Back to the service department only to find out that now I have a cracked head and Ford will not take into consideration I am only 2,000 miles out of warranty. Fed up with Ford, I took the car to a reputable local mechanice who replaced the head. Big bucks, but I was not going to put up with the crap from Murphy Ford. Now, 2 months later, I still smell antifreeze. I took it back to the local mechanic and the timing cover gasket is blown....estimated cost $450-$550.....I just got over paying for the head gasket....What a rip. Just looked up on the web to see how many other are having the same problems....sounds like just about everyone who has the 3.8L engine....

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lots of room inside the car,good breaks,good strearing.strong motor,good sterio(except no cd player)very comfortable seating.lots of room in back for kids.Big big big trunk wooohhhoooo............................

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ok well i guess from owning a ford escort wagon in the past i thought
i would never by a ford again.The ford Taurus was a very nice looking car when i saw it on the lot.This car handles like a dream.I wish it had a Cd player in it .but we cant have everything.the car handles nice on the road,has a good engine(3.0L)6Cylinder.Love the brakes and the interior is well awsume.I have 2 kids and there is plenty of room for them.Lots of leg room for the driver and passenger.And i love the power seats.Look I think for the price and the value of the Car (good job Ford)The new look for the grill and the rear end was a good choice.Lets just see .I think i will be very happy with my 2000 ford Taurus Se

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Cadilcs of all types,Buicks,Pontiac Grand Am.I compared them all.and this is what i picked.

Duratec engine, build quality, low maintenance, sleek profile, much improved looks over 1996-1999

Tranny upshifts could be a little more pronounced, but i am 19, and I know most people like a smooth trans, with the taurus definately has.
Too many on the road, I guess people know a good car when the see one

I have driven my taurus for more than a year now, and am continuing to like it more every day. I have had only very minor problems. I had to take in only once for engine light, and was fixed with minor sensor. I will suggest to find a reputable service dealership, because tauri (tauruses?) can be difficult to work on. This is due to the complexity of the duratec engine. And what an engine it is!! Great off the line power, with excellent highway manners. It is surprisingly easy to hit the 112mph limiter. I have put custom wheels and tinted the windows, and since mine is black it really helps the a/c work better. I paid $20,000 for fully loaded taurus, minus leather seats. You just cant find a better car for that money. Sure you can get an accord or camry, but not a v6.

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2001 Buick Regal- sister's car. Nice looking, but overboosted steering, and 3800v6 not as smooth as duratec.
1994 Mustang gt- my weekend car. Can't beat the torque of a 5.0, but on the highway the taurus would be hard to beat.

Optional Duratec engine (very powerful). Reliable (so far). Nice sounding factory stereo

Horrible depreciation. Terrible styling. Seats need lumbar support. Rear seat headroom subpar.

I bought this 98 Taurus in 1999. It was used with 20,000 miles on it. It has the optional duratec 200 hp V6 engine. During the test drive I was immediately sold on the engine. I was very impressed with its acceleration. The engine seemed to have average power when driving in town, but when I got the car out on the interstate and punched it.....it really came to life.

I currently have 60,000 miles on the Taurus. In terms of reliability so far I have no complaints. I change my engine oil every 3-4000 thousand miles, and do all the other recommended maintenance items my book lists. No problems yet. I hope to have this car for another 6 years so I really hope it lasts.

I can't say I really care for the styling of this car. I am not fond of its "bug" or "egg" shape that it is known for. I do however like the styling of the new Taurus'(2000 +).

Gas mileage varies. I have got as good as 27 mpg on the highway (normally get about 23 on highway.) In city I get about 18 mpg. I have found if you keep your foot out of it gas mileage is alot better.

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Roomy, great A/C, huge trunk
Cheap compared to others in it's class (But, like they say, you get what you pay for!)

engine sensors, transmission
electrical, radio brakes out, tape deck goes in&out of using both speakers
brakes mushy at times, engine revs at light sometime, light always on etc.

This car was a fleet car. I bought it in 1999 with 70,000 mi. My dad was the previous driver so I knew it was well cared for. Worked well for the last 2 year. I do have that weird popping sound when cornering, like others have reported. Also had the door ajar problem, fixed it with lots of WD40 in all the door latches. I had the O2 sensor and some other sensor go out on a trip, $700 to fix. Bad plugs and wires, replaced 2 times. My service engine light is always on. I would get it checked out and it would be nothing. At $40 a pop to turn it off, I started leaving it on. So then I don't know when there is really a problem. Like just a couple of weeks ago, on another trip, my transmission went out, $2000! Also, other little problems with radio and ticking in engine. My husband has a 1989 Honda Prelude with 170,000 mi and has only had to have the clutch replaced and the usually brakes and exhaust repaired. Great car, more relieable than my taurus. I will probably go with a Honda or a Toyota next time. Never have found a GOOD ford dealer (this is in 4 different states with 2 cars).

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Husband's '89 Prelude-rocks!

Good exterior condition.
Roomy, comfortable.
Good engine response.
Air conditioning works great.

Seems like every time we turn around we have to get something else fixed.
Electrical problems.
Poor ride on bumpy roads.

We purchased this car when minivans were very popular. I really wanted a car that was comfortable to ride in for vacation trips. We also wanted a vehicle that we could load-up for college campus trips for our two college bound kids. It has been great for that ! The car is loaded...all the perks.
Intermittant wipers went bad twice. Lost motors to power windows in back seat. Motor mounts both broke around the same time (93K miles). Air conditioning went out like the first year we owned it. Ford dealership had to replace. Heat shield rattled and had to be secured. Cruise control stopped working when we had the wiper problems. Water pump went also around 50K miles. This car is a rattle box on bad roads. Engine check light goes on if I accelerate too fast. Heater core also had to be replaced. The rear wiper motor just went on us this month.

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We own a 89 Chevy Corsica with 120 K miles on it. It's been beaten to death by both of our teens. This car is more reliable than the Ford !

The engine is the best thing about the car . It picks up and doesnt stop at any speed. Sound system is good and exhaust sounds good also.It has 220 hp and 210 lbs of torque and does 0-60 in the low 7's.

Parts are expensive. Transmission could be better especially second gear.Hard to find modifications for this car.

The car is very quick no doubt about it but, parts are very expensive and it seems many problems seem to occur. I have had a new transmission put it and new valve covers and all the belts. The cars exterior is excellent no sign of rust anywhere. Very fun car to drive and will make people cry when they just got beat by a family sedan.

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Cant keep up with the v-8 sports cars off the line. Gets about the same fuel economy as these cars also.Fastest v-6 car in its class.

engine, reliability, low upkeep...and now that i think about it, i love having my wagon

shaking on highway never can get rid of it...but its only at high speeds, so it isnt really a prob...who needs faster than 70-75??

I recieved this gar after getting my license about three years ago. Previously, it belonged to my mother, who owned it since mile 0 and never had a problem with it (I took the car over at 115000 miles). As a young teenager, I was a little whiny about getting a station wagon, when my friends were taking over their parents grand cherokees and towncars... I never knew how much I would appreciate my Taurus. Soon enough, their cars began to give up...my friends Grand Cherokee was a stubborn beast and was always busted while my Taurus just kept on going. She got her first tune up to the tune of300 dollars at 120000 miles (not bad for the first). She has always been proffesionally maintained, as I will continue to do because i cant tell a screwdriver from a lego... Oil changed always between 3-4000 miles.

I absolutely love the space, and the fact that it is a station wagon has become real handy (think of it as an SUV without the ground clearance...who needs four wheel drive anyways) I have loaded recliners inthe trunk for my trips up to college and maine (and countless other stuff...i have way too much stuff but the taurus was ready to accomodate). She gets 30+ miles per gallon on the turnpike up to maine (I live South of Boston)...and she has gotten me there every time (save one trip up to Colby (I am a abatesie) when i accidentally left the lights on in a parking lot (but that is my fault)

Oh yeah...nutin wrong with having a wagon...absolutely everyone i know at college drives 'em...and its great for picking up and going on road trips...or biking (sometimes, I just pick up and take off for the Vineyard). Anyways, she is running unbelievably, and sure she has her pesky little fidgets, but I love her, and i hope she takes me trough college (and law school too). 146000 and going strong....i drive her lots...i drive her everywhere...and i treat her nice....but i def. will be taking my transmission into the shop for a nice servicing just to make sure nothing bad is in my future...

The engine mounts failed, but Ford payed for that (and the towing of the vehicle too)...

And she shakes at 70 mph, but how often do i need to go faster than that.

People, quit whining about top speed, mine accelerates fine, and blows by most on the highway when I ask her to(I have the 3.0).

She is a little stubborn on cold morning...and the engine light periodically pops on when i take my foot off the gas, going down hill at 60 mph, but geez...she was free...she is low maintainance, and plenty large and comfortable

love the radio dials high up

Ac works great!

excelent!!!

--a happy 20 year old guy

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Volvo wagon (1997 850)
Unbelievably great vehicle

Lots of room in the back, 3.8 V-6 has plenty of power, great gas mileage, low maintenance, well worth it!

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This is easily one of the best cars I have ever owned! Its going on 120,000 miles and it still runs brand new! I never had any real problems with this car other than its regular oil changes and filters. I would deffinitely recomend this car to anyone!

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Chevrolet Lumina. I think the Taurus is better.

Lots of room.

Every thing else, shi**y town gas miladge, trannie jumps, paint peels behind wheel wells and on the frount, it also has NO POWER crawles up hills and cant squell in first.

When I first got the pice of s#i* it ran fine. Exception to the lack of power.

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NEVER BUY A TAURUS