I saw one in person at the Kingdon Drags. It is NICE. Inside it as luxurious as a Merc or BMW but, it has that gas sipping/hind-end kicking EcoBoost under the hood.
Yes, it is a big vehicle. It is a full size sedan.
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i mean, is there anything NOT to like about this car? i sooo wish i had 37K to drop on this car (of course, if i had 37K id probably drop it on a GT premium...)
Um, if I had 37k to drop on a car, it'd be on a lightly used GT500. I see this car being an epic fail due to the price point.
No way man, the price point is excellent when you consider the targetted market. Like I said in another SHO thread, this ain't your daddy's Taurus. They've moved that baby upscale, way upscale and it's competing for the BMW/Mercedes buyers now.
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I'd save up and buy a Gt but in New England as well as other parts of the country you kinda need another vehicle for the bad weather days as well as sunny days you feel like a change... enter the SHO, a good all around sedan with awd that still kicks a@@ in the fun department. I would totally buy one.
you know, I think this is sort of a myth. Or a matter of choice. There is alot you can do to prepare for snow or inclement weather, tires, weight in the trunk, adjusting your driving habits, chains if needed... I went thru a HELL of a winter last year and made it out ok. If you don't want the risk of wear and tear and have the money or OPTION to have a second winter only vehicle, than I'd say knock yourself out. However, if it's your only daily driver like me, a good set of winter tires, some careful DEFENSIVE driving and just plain STAYING HOME as much as you can and you'll be fine.
No way man, the price point is excellent when you consider the targetted market. Like I said in another SHO thread, this ain't your daddy's Taurus. They've moved that baby upscale, way upscale and it's competing for the BMW/Mercedes buyers now.
i agree with ya bluestreak. this car is for all those guys that drive expensive luxury sedans like the BMW's and Mercedes benz's, this car is EVERY BIT OF a BMW power and luxury wise, but for half the price, half the insurance cost, and half the gas cost. i hope it does great
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Um, if I had 37k to drop on a car, it'd be on a lightly used GT500. I see this car being an epic fail due to the price point.
That would be you, not the guy that has to tote a family. GT500 and Taurus are two competely different tools for two diffferent jobs. Chiche as it is, you're comparing apples to... monkeys.
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