Parker--Your opinion on Ford Taurus SHO

[Parker]

Honestly, no "family car" beats my 5 series, I regret not getting the 540

my next car will be this in black

For some reason the older "luxury performance sedans" have more cache and visceral appeal than the new ones. And it's not nostalgia. Just like older 911 Turbos, or old Mustangs, there is something missing in today's cars, with all the electronics, stability aides, warning lights, etc. Like dating the chick with a banging body and face, but finding out you can't test drive unless you get married....

[bigdumbbell]

For some reason the older "luxury performance sedans" have more cache and visceral appeal than the new ones. And it's not nostalgia. Just like older 911 Turbos, or old Mustangs, there is something missing in today's cars, with all the electronics, stability aides, warning lights, etc. Like dating the chick with a banging body and face, but finding out you can't test drive unless you get married....

this vehicle needs a comparison shot with the old Hudson Hornet.  very similar stylistically. unfortunately, from this blackberrry i cannot post a pic of the Hudson Hornet

[Parker]

this vehicle needs a comparison shot with the old Hudson Hornet.  very similar stylistically. unfortunately, from this blackberrry i cannot post a pic of the Hudson Hornet

I believe on I-83 in VA there is a Studebaker Hawk, that is sitting close to the road on a farm, just rusting away...you just reminded me of that...

[benchmstr]

I was thinking something in the realm of this
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=67418

Would be stupid to do this to a M5...but a 540i...or even modifying a 540i to be a racecar...

bwhahahaa...and you were worried about spending money on the is300...

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[Parker]

bwhahahaa...and you were worried about spending money on the is300...

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Yeah, I know....
That is a lol moment, I'm more like my dad when it comes to that...but, actually you are more like my dad in terms of pulling a car apart and Doing work on it...it just doesn't see the point in spending money on project cars. He had a '76 Volvo and a 78 T-bird that "he was going to fix back up".

[benchmstr]

Yeah, I know....
That is a lol moment, I'm more like my dad when it comes to that...but, actually you are more like my dad in terms of pulling a car apart and Doing work on it...it just doesn't see the point in spending money on project cars. He had a '76 Volvo and a 78 T-bird that "he was going to fix back up".

my buddy got a 2011 mustang gt 5.0 yesterday....we have had it on the lift all day playing with it

warranty?......void..

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[MichaelScottDM]

my buddy got a 2011 mustang gt 5.0 yesterday....we have had it on the lift all day playing with it

warranty?......void..

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How does that thing feel bone stock? I've heard lots of different opinons. I've been waiting for forever for them to up the displacement and power from the 4.6. Hopefully if my grant is approved at work I can make this the next mustang of the fleet.

[Parker]

my buddy got a 2011 mustang gt 5.0 yesterday....we have had it on the lift all day playing with it

warranty?......void..

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Hahahahaha. M3's beware (that mean you Ryan)! What have you guys done to it?

[benchmstr]

How does that thing feel bone stock? I've heard lots of different opinons. I've been waiting for forever for them to up the displacement and power from the 4.6. Hopefully if my grant is approved at work I can make this the next mustang of the fleet.

they are awesome....i have another friend with one...with slicks, and skinnies i damn near hit 11's stock..its hitting mid 10's now since we played with it...if i hadnt already built the LT1 i wouldnt hesitate to get one..

the one we are installing shit on today just got

long tubes
custom x pipe(by me)
magnaflow cat back(i hate magnaflow)
eaton diff, with 4.10's and strange axles...

when the parts come in...

vortech t trim(i am working on the ducting for a intercooler)
60lbs injecters
boost a pump
several fuel pumps..

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[benchmstr]

Hahahahaha. M3's beware (that mean you Ryan)! What have you guys done to it?

i really like the hood on the new M3...thing is overated as usual though....its a great car, but the buying public makes it out to be a supercar..and it isnt..

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[Parker]

i really like the hood on the new M3...thing is overated as usual though....its a great car, but the buying public makes it out to be a supercar..and it isnt..

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The 1M seemingly is what the M3 should have been. The 1M just maybe a monster in disguise. You know damn well someone who get that will treat it like a Supra, GTR, or 911 Turbo and crank up the
boost...the 1M seems like it will be the M3's nightmare.

[benchmstr]

Hahahahaha. M3's beware (that mean you Ryan)! What have you guys done to it?

and if the driver knows how to work a clutch..the 5.0 will take the m3 on a lot of shit stock....driver friendly for a newb it is not..

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[benchmstr]

The 1M seemingly is what the M3 should have been. The 1M just maybe a monster in disguise. You know damn well someone who get that will treat it like a Supra, GTR, or 911 Turbo and crank up the
boost...the 1M seems like it will be the M3's nightmare.

the M3 is like any other car...its a platform to build on....if you plan on leaving it stock..get a different car..

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[HTexan]

I am looking at the Cadillace CTS AWD 3.6 and the Ford Taurus.
I really like the Ford because they didn't take any bail out money, and I am friends with the owner of the dealership.
Any thoughts?

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