TomServo92 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Now, something like Mustang is an exception. If it works with the design/is a main cue (like Mustang), then I generally will agree with the 'upper' foglight placement. But other vehicles, I don't care for it. I understand it's a historical Mustang styling cue but I still don't like it on a modern car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Me too. I got too many "high beam flashes" when I had the fogs on with my Mazda6. I hear the same thing happens with 2005+ Mustang GT owners. I really don't have to worry about it in my Mazda6. The fuse for my foglamps burns out after a couple of weeks every time I replace it anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Wow! This is good enough to pull out the old Taurus jingle! TAURUS Now there’s an American car with the shape and the feel we’ve never seen before. TAURUS Now there is a personal car that has exactly what we’ve been looking for. For all of us who will not compromise, Ford listened, Ford created Taurus for us. For US TAURUS for US! TAURUS for US! Have you driven a Ford…lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 You mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Does anyone know if those are LED fog lamps? yes indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_spaniard Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Not bad. I like everything except the rear-end. I think they dropped the ball on that portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) Here is a curiosity....when Motor Trend begins testing for the 2010 COTY awards, Taurus, Fusion, AND Mustang will be competing against each other.... ADD ON: ...and the Lincoln MKT Edited January 12, 2009 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) With this new Taurus such a fine car, can we now put the out to pasture? No. I am still grouchy about this thing not saying "Ford" in any real way. It's a pretty anonymous design. But it's just peachy for Lincoln to get away from the "Town Car" nameplate which carries more weight that "Lincoln"...... "In a lot of ways, the Town Car isn't a Lincoln anymore," Schirmer says. "It's a Town Car, not a Lincoln Town Car. People say, 'What did you get picked up in at the airport today?' And the answer is, 'a Town Car.' They don't even say 'Lincoln.' "Source And on to the new Taurus, I know this thread has been one big: ...session but allow the ol' Master to interject some reality: The bad: 1. Damn those A/C vents and center console are mammoth sized. I thought the center console in the Five Hundread was huge, this thing looks like an end-table with a shifter. 2. The a$$ end looks weird, primarily in the rear quarter panels, and what's with the esque rear overhang everybody on here loves to hate? 3. I'm glad they got away from the Gillette grille but what's up with the cheese grater grille instead? 4. FWDFTL The good: 1. Nice job utilizing the Interceptor taillights. 2. The front fascia/clip looks fantastic, best looking possibly since the previous gen Acura TL that they just ruined for '09. 3. Aside from the acres of center console, dash looks great, nice touch with the wood BTW. 4. Very nice stance overall for the car, hard to accomplish (I think) with a FWD platform. I guess you can dump enough money into a old platform over and over again to make an attractive product....who knew? [/sarcasm] We now return you to your previous (look down) without further interuption. Edited January 12, 2009 by Armada Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 This isn't a ...session. It's simply enjoying a GOOD product. When all even you can find to complain about is some detail in the grille and the size of the HVAC vents, Ford may be on to something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here's what David Champion, head car tester at Consumers Reports, thinks of the new Taurus, "You know it's going to be reliable, you know it is going to be well made, but that car just doesn't have the styling needed to make a mark." The guy must be blind. Read full article here: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../901120363/1364 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTaurus Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 O.........MY.........GOD..........!! Something I have been waiting for from Ford for a decade. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Ford just released pricing on the '10 Taurus, without the EB option: SE $25,995 SEL $27,995 Limited $31,995 More details here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 This isn't a ...session. It's simply enjoying a GOOD product. When all even you can find to complain about is some detail in the grille and the size of the HVAC vents, Ford may be on to something. Don't feed it, Nick. Oh, and by the way, Richard has been trolling again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawk150 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 New website is up. Notice that they have links ready for the "performance series" coming in February 2009...;-) http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010taurus/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofford Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 While I'm not sure why Mullay cried at this, it is a very handsome car...now bring out the SHO and if we can get the egoboost to give us the same MPG numbers as the standard V6, I'll have a check for one come 2012 or so Maybe he was crying over how much money it cost to make the Five Hundred the car it should have been in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I bet the ass-end looks better in person vs 2d we are seeing in photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 fine effort...man ford is on a roll right now...Mucho caliente! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovaltine Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Nice job there Ed! Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! A bit on the traditional/generic side, BUT.... I find that front end MUCH more appealing. -Ovaltine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmayo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) I sure see a lot of the Interceptor concept in the new Taurus. Blocky rear end, tail lights with chrome strip intersecting, raised belt line with smaller windows, side vents. Edited January 12, 2009 by richardmayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Browsing through other automotive websites, it's amazing the positive things that are being said suddenly not only about the new Taurus (P apparently has nothing to say at AB), but about Ford in general. The last two weeks have really been amazing for Ford in the PR dept. The complete 180 degree turnaround in the press is astounding. It's almost as much fun to read the positive comments as it is to read the article. I recall in one column I read today the author stated: "Of course Ford is going to have great reliability, safety, and is the industry leader in technology and powertrains." WTF!!!! I have a feeling that my patience <obstinence> with Ford is going to pay off. Should be a great year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Maybe someone with photoshop "skillz" can add the brightwork from the Interceptor that runs along the rocker line to the Taurus. That bit of chrome could possibly aid in making the Taurus appear a bit sleeker and less tall in conjunction with the darker bottom edging. Just a thought that came to mind after looking at the above side-by-side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probeGT Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm still undecided on the design. . . it's an improvement, for sure, but I'm tending to agree with Richard right now. I really want to have that feeling I had in the 90s when something would come out and you'd say, "That's a FORD!" I'm seeing too much Toyota in the front and overall shape and new Accord in the side creases. But. . . I'm reserving FINAL judgment until I see it in person. Having said that, here's The New York Times short take: HOW’S IT LOOK? Imagine the product of forbidden love involving the Chevrolet Impala and the Chrysler Sebring. That’s it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm still undecided on the design. . . it's an improvement, for sure, but I'm tending to agree with Richard right now. I really want to have that feeling I had in the 90s when something would come out and you'd say, "That's a FORD!" I'm seeing too much Toyota in the front and overall shape and new Accord in the side creases. But. . . I'm reserving FINAL judgment until I see it in person. Having said that, here's The New York Times short take: Normally, the easiest way to identify a Ford in the 90's was to follow the trail of parts it left on the road behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 For Ford global customers IMO new Taurus is very "Ford", especially exterior front and side panels. Interior not so much, as it is very USA looking, and the rear treatment reminds me of some of the finer USA Fords from the late 60's. First thoughts were 69 Falcon Futura and 69 Galaxie. Me too, and the Interceptor, natch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Normally, the easiest way to identify a Ford in the 90's was to follow the trail of parts it left on the road behind it. No, not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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