The "Must Post" Thread

[Rich]

Shades of "Christine."

[Ultra]

What about the AutoRama in Feburary?  It is, in all likelyhood, a much better show and a much better time.

[Tifosi]

Anybody have any experience with a '95 Ford Taurus?


Dan

Sadly, yes.

Perhaps we should start a support group.

I briefly owned an 88 wagon with the usual shaky transmission and also the head gasketblowing 3.8L V6. My Dad owned a 97 wagon which had a power seat that almost killed me once - moved all the way forward by its self crushing my legs as I drove down the highway.

I'm asking because I saw a rather nice looking one at a dealership the other day while shopping with my son.  We're trying to replace the oil-burrning, tranny-damaged Dodge truck I've mentioned here.  The Taurus  has about 60,000 miles, is very clean, and the engine sounds smooth[haven't driven it yet...].  It's a 3.0 litre.  Asking price is about 3500 dollars.  Consumer Reports rates the car pretty highly, FWIW...of course, even a pogo stick would be better than that truck...

Maybe it's a car to avoid.


Dan

[Rich]

What about the AutoRama in Feburary?  It is, in all likelyhood, a much better show and a much better time.

Feb is historically my regular visit to the parental units in Mesa....If anything, will be having to look towards fall...

r

[Ultra]

What about the AutoRama in Feburary?  It is, in all likelyhood, a much better show and a much better time.

Feb is historically my regular visit to the parental units in Mesa....If anything, will be having to look towards fall...

r

See you in Sturgis.

[Rich]

What about the AutoRama in Feburary?  It is, in all likelyhood, a much better show and a much better time.

Feb is historically my regular visit to the parental units in Mesa....If anything, will be having to look towards fall...

r

See you in Sturgis.

Yeah, hopefully.....

[Ultra]

Yeah, hopefully.....

Why the tinge of doubt?

[Boxer2500]

I'm asking because I saw a rather nice looking one at a dealership the other day while shopping with my son.  We're trying to replace the oil-burrning, tranny-damaged Dodge truck I've mentioned here.  The Taurus  has about 60,000 miles, is very clean, and the engine sounds smooth[haven't driven it yet...].  It's a 3.0 litre.  Asking price is about 3500 dollars.  Consumer Reports rates the car pretty highly, FWIW...of course, even a pogo stick would be better than that truck...

Maybe it's a car to avoid.


Dan

The 3.0 is more reliable than the notorious 3.8. Watch out for a slipping transmission -- the slushbox is the main downfall of these cars. With my '95 SHO, electrical gremlins were the biggest problem -- the car spent probably three months in the shop over two years.

[Boxer2500]

See you in Sturgis.

Once in Sturgis, Glacier is only a day's ride away.

[Ultra]

See you in Sturgis.

Once in Sturgis, Glacier is only a day's ride away.

Well then, you will no excuses for not driving out and visiting us.   My ass will be sore enough.

:P

[Rich]

The rumored budgetary crunch of Big Dick Inc. is not a rumor.  I should know more (or less) about me going as the year progresses.  Truthfully, the stay in Glacier sounds more fun.....

[Ultra]

Truthfully, the stay in Glacier sounds more fun.....

I'll do that as long as I can go through Deadwood on the way.

8)

[Arthur Dent]

Anybody have any experience with a '95 Ford Taurus?


Dan

Sadly, yes.

Perhaps we should start a support group.

I briefly owned an 88 wagon with the usual shaky transmission and also the head gasketblowing 3.8L V6. My Dad owned a 97 wagon which had a power seat that almost killed me once - moved all the way forward by its self crushing my legs as I drove down the highway.

I'm asking because I saw a rather nice looking one at a dealership the other day while shopping with my son.  We're trying to replace the oil-burrning, tranny-damaged Dodge truck I've mentioned here.  The Taurus  has about 60,000 miles, is very clean, and the engine sounds smooth[haven't driven it yet...].  It's a 3.0 litre.  Asking price is about 3500 dollars.  Consumer Reports rates the car pretty highly, FWIW...of course, even a pogo stick would be better than that truck...

Maybe it's a car to avoid.


Dan

The transmission is a real sore point - they have an internal design flaw so they all fail eventually. 1995 saw an improvement as well as 2003.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_AXOD_transmission for a little bit of detail. Fwd + V6 in almost all brands is generally not a great combo until recently.

That said my Dad's old 97 is running well for my brother.

[Ultra]

Taurus sucks.  :P

[Arthur Dent]

I modified my Escort a little today ...  :P

[Otto Puzzell]

Bitchin'

[Ultra]

I modified my Escort a little today ...  :P

All in one day?!

Amazing!

:P

[Rich]

I think it needs more power....

[Ultra]

I think it needs more power....

Always.

[Tifosi]

Anybody have any experience with a '95 Ford Taurus?


Dan

Sadly, yes.

Perhaps we should start a support group.

I briefly owned an 88 wagon with the usual shaky transmission and also the head gasketblowing 3.8L V6. My Dad owned a 97 wagon which had a power seat that almost killed me once - moved all the way forward by its self crushing my legs as I drove down the highway.

I'm asking because I saw a rather nice looking one at a dealership the other day while shopping with my son.  We're trying to replace the oil-burrning, tranny-damaged Dodge truck I've mentioned here.  The Taurus  has about 60,000 miles, is very clean, and the engine sounds smooth[haven't driven it yet...].  It's a 3.0 litre.  Asking price is about 3500 dollars.  Consumer Reports rates the car pretty highly, FWIW...of course, even a pogo stick would be better than that truck...

Maybe it's a car to avoid.


Dan

The transmission is a real sore point - they have an internal design flaw so they all fail eventually. 1995 saw an improvement as well as 2003.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_AXOD_transmission for a little bit of detail. Fwd + V6 in almost all brands is generally not a great combo until recently.

That said my Dad's old 97 is running well for my brother.

I checked into the Wikipedia article... The car has a lot of invoices in the glovebox regarding oil changes, tire replacements, etc.  Apparently, the previous owner was a stickler for preventative maintenance, which was another plus for me.  I would want to make sure the transmission fluid was changed at 30,000 miles before buying.  Thanks for the info about the trans.


Dan

[Arthur Dent]

I think it needs more power....

I suppose I could put another engine in the rear tommorow  ;D

[Tifosi]

Hey, that thing got a Hemi?




Dan

[Ultra]

I'm back.

[Rich]

I'm away....

[Ultra]

I'm in.