2008fordtaurus

I prefer the sedan front to the X front. My opinion, of course.

I couldn't have said it better. I have one and it is perfect for us. I can only shake my head at Ford for not promoting it.

All 3920 pounds of it. :happy feet:

Here's a pic of the black interior. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index...ost&id=5287

Man, did you have a lot of Taurus Troubles, Len. Our '94 had front brakes replaced at 60K and that is the only brake repair/replacement ever needed. The rear shoe are original. Ours has 101K on it and maybe the fact that my wife drove it for all these years made a difference. It's been a very reliable and long lasting car. Only a water pump, idler and tensioner pulleys needed replacing (above normal maintenance). Paint is near perfect too.

And that will be less people saying, "What kind of car is that?"

I got mine 20 years early!

The AWD Taurus is actually heavier and weighs in at 3920 lb.

I agree too. I have an '08 Taurus and it's perfect for what we need. Folks that see our car like it but it's always, "That's a Taurus?". I don't bother saying that it used to be a Five Hundred because they have never heard of a FH. To Ford's marketing department....

When are the pictures? We want pictures! :stats:

I just PM'd you. Yes it is here indeed. A beautiful car it is and your help along the way is greatly appreciated. :happy feet: :happy feet:

I don't think you need to worry as when I ordered last June, production barely had begun. Add to that the fact that my dealer's allocation took three months to come up. I think the size of the dealership may have something to do with it too. I too, wanted the car exactly optioned. I don't regret ordering one bit. Go ahead and order it!

Update on arrival?

Hah! Your 8-ball needs adjusting. Celebrate with me as I observe the 14 week mark today. Dealer didn't return email from last Thursday and so far hasn't returned my call from this morning to check Vehicle Visibility to see exactly where my car is. I had better service via phone from a sales manager at another dealer that check on my car (he can't see another dealer's car in transit). He was being more helpful even after he knew that he did not have the car optioned as I needed. I will stop by the dealer in person - again - to have them check where my car is.

I agree with your AWD quote. And regarding the fuel economy (and HP) - stress that it does it on regular grade fuel and not on premium like most others with a similar engine.

How long should it take for the delivery from Chicago to Seattle for the arrival date? I know it is just speculation and you only deal with facts but I would be happy with a guestimate... days, week, weeks? Thanks!

Our Taurus was showed a shipping date of 9/11/07. Not knowing how and where the rail lines go, can anyone venture a guess on how long the car will take to get to Seattle, Washington? I am sure it depends on many things but I am trying to get an idea on if it is days... a week... or weeks. If any one would venture to guess on this dumb question, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Thanks!

That's a fantastic rate at your CU. I checked with mine and it's 6.74%.I will take the 3YR/3.9% from FMC. Do you know it they do 100% financing with the 3.9%? My funds are tied up until later in the year.

I confess ignorance... what is IIRC? :huh:

I will recheck my CU. I think they are around 6%.

The 3.9 is a good rate for a "new" model.

This is what the Ford website shows me. Trying to sort it out, I see that I qualify for $1000 cash back and the financing(?). Do you think that it is fairly safe to assume that with a ship date of 9-11-07, our Taurus will make it to Seattle in time for these rebates? For retail by 10-1-07: Available cash back incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available Cash and APR incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available APR Only Incentives: Swap Bonus Customer Cash $1000 APR Financing 3.9/4.9/5.9/7.9

$2000 in rebates for the 08? How cool. So your folks like their Taurus?

What is the difference between $1000 Retail Customer Cash and $1000 Swap Bonus Customer cash? I am in zip 98148 and we are buying the Taurus before October 1st and don't understand what I qualify for. Sorry if this should be obvious and thank you in advance for your help.