I'd still be picking up a G8 vs this. The SHO seemed very promising but wasn't executed very well IMO.

I do think Ford is on the right track though. The new Mustang is gorgeous in that Smurf Blue. I love the Flex. Can't wait until we start getting the EcoBoost Flex. So unique. I would totally rock that. All Ford needs is for the new V8 to hit the F150 and a more credible minivan and they are leagues ahead of GM/Chrysler.

Kev

SHO vs G37 Track Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuri5zIqbTw

Those two car weren't really comparable, G37 is lighter and RWD, The sho seems like it has a slushbox, just doesn't look very exciting, suspension looks softer sprung as well

rear looks cheap

how's this car vs. G8 V8 perforamce/bang-for-the-buck wise?

^G8 is way better for performance, more power and about 15k less with discounts (I was quoted about 34k for a GT), Handles better too, Only downside is fuel economy, Possibly awd for those awd lovers out there...

And i don't think you can get GPS on the G8... but with the 15k u save...

G8 looks way better too :D

Shows how much more new cars weigh... holy crap... 14.2s 1/4 mile with 365hp and AWD hey.... I used to have a 5spd 1994 Taurus SHO and with a 220hp engine and FWD I ran a 14.7 at Mission haha...

Would have expected more than 1/2 second improvement for 145hp and AWD traction... but I guess it weighs a thousand pounds more or something... too lazy to look it up

Vote G37 for the next police car!@!!

http://www.chrysler.ca/en/300/

the 300C SRT8 is a much better deal, brand new comes in at $42,495 after discounts, performance is better, looks is better.

Pontiac G8 as mentioned earlier is also better

Valiant effort by ford but their pricing is a little too high to compete. Though i will agree there will a be a few people who will buy it just for the SHO name.

Holy crap, $42,xxx is a crazy deal a brand new 300C SRT-8 but what's even crazier is the Jeep SRT-8 is $38,xxx.

We've just got an ecoboost Flex, our owner is driving it as a demo. It's FLIES. It's also got the 'auto park' feature which is a fun toy.

anyone remember this SHO? :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrCBN...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvvCV...eature=related

sounded decent, ran like crap

Sunroof seems small...

for that price i rather get a genesis sedan V8 , why get a car trying to be a V8 when u can get a V8
http://www.autospectator.com/cars/fi...-Genesis-1.jpg

Its because the Big 3 know they can sell shit products to meatheads in North America (i.e. MajinHurricane).

People with any class whatsoever would not buy their garbage, thus the reason for them having entirely different cars in Europe. :D

I don't hate domestics, I actually like quite a few models but this SHO is plain ol' ugly, lol. And most people that know their cars will be the first one's to admit that the Jeep SRT-8 is one of the best performance vehicles money can buy. It really is one amazing SUV and it's so damn cheap. It's a shame that Chrysler has ditched the 2010 model and there's some talk Chrysler will stop producing future SRT models which will suck because the 2011 SRT's were suppose to get a 6.4l V8.

b

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYlNOtqI8tc

This video is hilarious.

Here's the Ford CEO talking about the Taurus with words like:

"An american icon"

"Changed the world in the family sedan catagory"


HAHAHAHAHA

Come on. When I think Taurus, I think "Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick LeSabre, Chevy Malibu", boring mid size domestic junk. Not American Icon.

American Icon is: CORVETTE, MUSTANG, VIPER...

ewwwwwwwwww fo sho!

but i love the new mustangs!

hmmmm for $53k you can get this:

http://members.shaw.ca/rsandor2/taurus%20006.jpg

or this:

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2010_audi_s4_19.jpg

Wow thats a tough choice!! ;)

Dont get me wrong i love Ford: 3 out of my last 4 cars were Fords but at this price this is rediculous!

just saw the taurus for the first time in that police thread


its a great looking car... but i never imagined that pricepoint... its a Taurus after all.. i was expecting $30-35k and like $40k for a SHO







FIXED
FIXED to be fair.... and with those pics it really comes down to personal preference.... im leaning towards the Taurus

the wheels are similar too (infact it looks like they're using the same wheels)






id rather get an A5 though for Less too

http://www.tyresmoke.net/attachments...iA5S-line2.jpg

or a FWD A6 thats $52,9

New A5 is only $43,000 but it's a 2.0 but I'll be the first one to admit that the new A4 looks stunning in person especially in white.

I don't doubt the SHO's engine performance, which is very good for the price.
But there are MANY other factors involved - handling, braking, ride quality, steering sharpness, road feel, and then there's looks - the rear of this vehicle is so tall and track so narrow that it doesn't seem aggressive at all compared to most other sport sedans.

Its also true that being a "Ford" kills it - Ford turning a profit does not mean it produces great sport sedans. The main Ford products I see on the road in Vancouver or the States are pick up trucks, compact economy cars, mustangs, but not sport sedans.

In summary, this vehicle seriously lacks a pussy magnet.

QFT.

OR: (AS IS)

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-conte...4032008495.jpg

Comments like this really amazes me at the fact the people are too illiterate to read....




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