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 On my way to see a couple old Fords. When I came accross a couple very new Fords. | « » 5:36 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Hi guys pretty green here but I wanted to share what I saw today. I was on I 75 north heading to the Edison/Ford Museum to check out some of..
 On the way about halfway accross the state I saw two Brand NEW Taures with MI plates. I wanted to get better pics but there was someone in each car. They looked sharp in person pretty big looking.
 
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it looks much better parked in real life. i'm rather excited to see this car at the car show. my parents are looking for a new car soon and they loved their 89, so maybe i can convince them to get a new one 
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Jesus, the read end of that car is a complete styling disaster
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| Re: (qwikz28) » | « » 5:44 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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DAMMIT!Ford finally crafts a very good front end design, and then proceeds to **** it up with a rear end from hell
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its not that bad. i think it fits to the car's large and rounded exterior
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| Re: (Lepsis3942) » | « » 5:49 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Well, I like them!
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| FV-QR » | « » 5:55 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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these are a breath of fresh air from FORD
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| Re: On my way to see a couple old Fords. When I came accross a couple very new Fords. (Frank41682) » | « » 5:56 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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It's too bad that windows keep getting smaller in modern cars.  Some of us still like to see what's around us without using a camera, or rest our arm on the sill of an open window.
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| Re: (Aetsh) » | « » 5:56 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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I find it very interesting that they have dual exhaust, larger wheels, and a camo patch under the right taillight, where the trimline/model designation is, so they're trying to hide that for some reason. I wonder if we're looking at the Ecoboost and/or some sort of sport (SHO?) model here. 
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| Re: (retro_rocket) » | « » 6:00 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Not too shabby 
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| Re: (jrmcm) » | « » 6:02 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by jrmcm » | | Jesus, the read end of that car is a complete styling disaster |
All red tails, and I think its pretty attractive, looks somewhat like a G8 rear
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I'll take the old one, please. Thank you.
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| Re: (retro_rocket) » | « » 6:15 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by retro_rocket » | | I find it very interesting that they have dual exhaust, larger wheels, and a camo patch under the right taillight, where the trimline/model designation is, so they're trying to hide that for some reason. I wonder if we're looking at the Ecoboost and/or some sort of sport (SHO?) model here. |
I just look at the press photos at Ford.com. Definitely different, larger, wheels and a different exhaust set up. The photos available from Ford at present show a single exhaust routed to only the left rear ending in two chrome tailpipes. My guess is the same as yours. Ecoboost SHO. In edit, I love the new Taurus.
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| Re: (CBJ) » | « » 6:19 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by CBJ » | | In edit, I love the new Taurus. |
Ding, ding, ding. Tell him what he's won!
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| Quote, originally posted by VWjet » | Ding, ding, ding. Tell him what he's won! |
Oh please, oh please, tell me it's a new Taurus, oh please, oh please
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| Re: (CBJ) » | « » 6:30 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Well, no, it's not. Actually, it's an old one. Sorry.
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| Re: (VWjet) » | « » 6:33 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Not only is that a Taurus, but that appears to be the rumored SHO EcoBoost powered Taurus.Note the exhaust on the standard Taurus. 
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| Re: (zerind) » | « » 6:41 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Wow, quite an improvement in the looks department from Taurus's of the past! I do think that the rear is on the bland side though. However, overall, I think it's better looking than the Mondeo in Europe. I'm sure you can't get a stick in the taurus, but based on looks, I think the taurus the car I'd be looking at...if I was looking into a sedan and had a choice between the two.
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| Re: (6cylVWguy) » | « » 6:46 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by 6cylVWguy » | | I'm sure you can't get a stick in the taurus |
Hopefully in the SHO?
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| Re: (jrmcm) » | « » 6:58 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by jrmcm » | | Jesus, the read end of that car is a complete styling disaster |
All things considered, it could have been a whole lot worse. I think this car looks really good for the first time in a long time, and I hope it sells.
No one cares about your "mods" like tint, and what chip you used on your "nevar lose"........ seriously.
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| Quote, originally posted by King » | All things considered, it could have been a whole lot worse. I think this car looks really good for the first time in a long time, and I hope it sells. |
Agreed! I like the black trim and integrated reflectors at the bottom of the bumper which reminds me of a GLI--a design feature that I happen to really like.
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| Re: (6cylVWguy) » | « » 7:13 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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Not just any Taurus(es) they are SHO baby! You should watermark those pics. 
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| Re: (nopal 6.0) » | « » 7:20 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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I saw the new Taurus yesterday on the Dan Ryan. Being driven by some hot chick on her cell. Car looked good fo sho.
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Definitely some Mondeo styling cues there, but I personally think the Mondeo pulls it off a little better. Still, a very attractive car. Ford's definitely on the right track when it comes to design these days.
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| Re: (rico_arg) » | « » 7:48 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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so 3 different taillight designs
i like the last 2 the best
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I'll take the SEL lamps on the SHO.
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Shoulda took some up close pictures anyways. I should dig up my handbook about "Curious Customer Situations". The dorky ass line I was supposed to tell people like you was priceless
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| Re: (FBMphil) » | « » 9:27 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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turning more into foreign design huh?
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| Quote, originally posted by deziking » | | turning more into foreign design huh? |
Nope. Even more American! Pretty faithful to the concept. 
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it looks like everything else it competes with.that said for some spy photography!
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| Re: (one2chi) » | « » 11:08 PM 1-17-2009 | |
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I have a question. I wonder if that US spec rear plate insert surround can be easily removed ? It looks like it would just snap out and allow the fitment of the longer Euro plate. Do you think Ford is going to try and sell this thing in some foreign markets?
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| Re: (All Righty There) » | « » 12:24 AM 1-18-2009 | |
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Nice! I like that, way to go Ford.
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| Re: (B3passatBMX) » | « » 1:39 AM 1-18-2009 | |
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Two years in research and marketing bull****, and I can't even buy a Mondeo?
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| Re: (Spon) » | « » 2:57 AM 1-18-2009 | |
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The C-pillar treatment is awful. The car itself looks rather bloated. The rear end is very American, the front is very Euro-generic, and the tall fat proportions (like every other recent car) aren't well masked. I want to like this car, but I don't.
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