Picked up the SHO

[dbk]

Just went and picked up the new Taurus. This thing rocks. It's quiet, it's roomy, it's got a massive trunk, it's got bitchin seats, it looks cool. I was driving back home and the car was giving me an ass massage. An ASS MASSAGE. It's got cruise control distance detectors, it's got this cool thing where a light goes on in your side mirrors if there is a car in your blind spot, rear view camera, killer nav. Basically, it's loaded with technology.

And obviously, this thing is fast. If the weather holds I want to take it to Milan tomorrow. Really accelerates good for passing and a big upgrade from the N.A 3.7 accelerating past 100. I anticipate this thing being a tune away from being a 12 second DD. The only thing that isn't as good in this car as the MKS (that I can tell in 40 miles) is the switchgear is definitely more plasticky. Seems like the brakes don't stop all that hard either but it's not a track car, it's a fast, comfortable, AMERICAN sedan.

Very pleased with it.

 

[HiloDave]

Thanks for the report, Dave. Sounds like a very cool car.

 

[BlackICE]

Dave, you couldn't wait awhile before you flashed it?

 

[SYCO GT]

Congrats Dave!

 

[Cobrar]

Excellent choice in color - silver is less of an immediate attraction to the LEO eye. :thumbsup

Flashed already? Someone had previously advised that the limiting factor in tuning improvement is the design parameters of the fuel delivery system (factory pressure and tube size), not the standard electrics - not true?

 

[Specracer]

Dave did you put the tuner in the seat JUST to see if anyone noticed???........

 

[gtjoey]

Congrats my friend, keep us in the loop on services....enjoy gtjoey1314:thumbsup

 

[GTNJ]

I was driving back home and the car was giving me an ass massage. An ASS MASSAGE.

Are you sure it was the seat ? :eek


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[dbk]

I hope. :lol

0-60 in 5.4, 14.0@100 mph per vBox, on an incline, 81* outside, with 94 miles on the car. Will try and get to the track tomorrow.

 

[on d bit]

congrats! enjoy the car!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0ISU6fNTq0

 

[STORMCAT]

nice ride.. :thumbsup

 

[spddmnjay]

Sweet ride DBK!! :thumbsup

I think it would look really cool lowered. Do you have any plans to lower it?

 

[fjpikul]

Should have ordered it in RED! I just got a coupon good for $1K off a new Taurus.

 

[ChipBeck]

Taurus SHO video.

Dave,

Thank you for your initial impressions. Please update this thread from time to time when you have more information to share. I now have 20,000 miles on my 2008 Taurus and the car has been flawless. I average 20 miles per gallon and the car has not required a single warranty repair or adjustment. As soon as my business turns around I will definitely acquire a new Taurus SHO.

Now, for my high flying fellow members who own a Ford GT but whose daily drivers are big dollar imports, it's time to show allegiance to the Ford Motor Company during these trying times. It would be nice if all of our members took a serious look at Ford Motor Company products every time they make a new vehicle purchase.

Here's another informative SHO video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_in4utiV8Ak&NR=1

Chip

 

[gtjoey]

Chip, just recieved a mailer from ford a $750 credit towards any new ford product:thumbsup came in a packet with pics and all... enjoy gtjoey 1314
p.s. the focus and anoter ford which I forgot were in the top 5 sellers under the clunker bill,surrounded by all foriegn in the top ten, good job ford....:thumbsup

 

[Specracer]

Here is a vid of one gettin into the 13's

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/19/video-2010-taurus-sho-breaks-into-the-13s/

 

[SYCO GT]

Should have ordered it in RED! I just got a coupon good for $1K off a new Taurus.

Hmmm. I haven't gotten any coupons yet, either $750 or $1000. Hopefully soon. Anyone know if it's a national promotion?

 

[fjpikul]

Mine came in a brochure specific to the Taurus. I registered an interest at the Chicago auto show in February. I've also financed two vehicles at 0% in the past, so my name is on Ford's list. I also have 5 Fords, so I'm considerd a good customer. The brochure and coupon came from Ford central, not my dealer. The coupon is good until November 3,

 

[Gruntled]

It was a long time coming. Enjoy! Wishing you many miles of smiles and not just 1/4 at a time :biggrin

Happy Motoring :thumbsup

 

[gtjoey]

SYCOGT , checked out the brochure, yes it was a national coupon, not a local dealer ,fjpikul is correct ....enjoy gtjoey 1314:thumbsup