Author Topic: Parker--Your opinion on Ford Taurus SHO (Read 6629 times)

SilverSpoon · « **on:** January 26, 2011, 01:56:57 PM »

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?

Spike · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:59:34 PM »

easy decision

Jadeveon Clowney · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:00:35 PM »

I want that station wagen. If it's not running nitrous.

Spike · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:01:56 PM »

Quote from: Jeo-Lee Yun on January 26, 2011, 02:00:35 PM

I want that station wagen. If it's not running nitrous.

thats thg is awesome

throw my gymbag in the back AND groceries AND a random fitnes chic from the gym all in one kabootle

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:02:25 PM »

Quote from: SilverSpoon on January 26, 2011, 01:56:57 PM

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?

good choice. but i'm looking at Ford Edge Hybrid. i want a good machine without a high profile

Parker · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:04:23 PM »

off the meter, Jay Leno had the Police version on his Jay Leno's Garage...the car is a beast...

There is someone who has one where I live. It looks good, great interior, and I think Bench has said that there are some beastly SHO's in Texas.

Spike · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:06:46 PM »

kh300 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2011, 10:56:08 PM »

I had an 08 cts. Loved it and hated it. The biggest trouble I had with it is the dealer. Most mechanics cant work on them some I had to take it to the dealer. Cadillac dealers want people who will throw them money without asking or using their warranty. To replace the front turn signals was like $300, Imagine what it cost me to replace the belts.

When it was running correctly it was fucking awesome, plus everyone loved it. In all honesty, would you rather hold a key with the caddy symbol or the ford?

KevinP85 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2011, 01:00:46 AM »

Quote from: kh300 on January 26, 2011, 10:56:08 PM

I had an 08 cts. Loved it and hated it. The biggest trouble I had with it is the dealer. Most mechanics cant work on them some I had to take it to the dealer. Cadillac dealers want people who will throw them money without asking or using their warranty. To replace the front turn signals was like $300, Imagine what it cost me to replace the belts.

When it was running correctly it was fucking awesome, plus everyone loved it. In all honesty, would you rather hold a key with the caddy symbol or the ford?

I would rather hold one with BMW instead

But if it came down to these two choices I would say the SHO.

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2011, 01:07:31 AM »

You're comparing a ford to a Cadillac !?!? are you f*cking retarded!!?!

that's like comparing a cheeseburger to fillet mignon

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2011, 08:27:21 AM »

I like this car.

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:47:53 PM »

Quote from: SilverSpoon on January 27, 2011, 07:49:13 AM

Captain, I already own an '08 CTS AWD 3.6 Direct Inject.
It is a great, but boring car.
I am one of the few people you will meet that rarely cares about status of things. The only thing I really care about besides training is food and suits (not "clothes", just suits and their accessories).
I like to eat well (with a nice drink--be it wine, bourbon, rye, etc.) and dress for business (Brioni, Isaia, etc.).
Cars? I like to have a nice car, but they immediately depreciate, so I always buy something that I can afford easily.

Even more so then, driving a ford will automatically put you in a lower/bottom class, who wears a $2000 suit and drives a ford ?!!? geez, at least get a lincoln or something for is for poor people.

MichaelScottDM · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:55:13 PM »

Could be worse. Could be one of those douchebags who drives a 3 series BMW but treats it and brags about it as if it is a 7 series luxury one. Sorry just venting from all the wannabe yuppies in my town who think they have money but squander in a 600ft apartment.

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:58:35 PM »

Quote from: MichaelScottDM on January 28, 2011, 02:55:13 PM

Could be worse. Could be one of those douchebags who drives a 3 series BMW but treats it and brags about it as if it is a 7 series luxury one. Sorry just venting from all the wannabe yuppies in my town who think they have money but squander in a 600ft apartment.

Like this guy?

Quote from: Captain Equipoise on January 28, 2011, 02:47:53 PM

Even more so then, driving a ford will automatically put you in a lower/bottom class, who wears a $2000 suit and drives a ford ?!!? geez, at least get a lincoln or something for is for poor people.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:59:11 PM »

Quote from: MichaelScottDM on January 28, 2011, 02:55:13 PM

Could be worse. Could be one of those douchebags who drives a 3 series BMW but treats it and brags about it as if it is a 7 series luxury one. Sorry just venting from all the wannabe yuppies in my town who think they have money but squander in a 600ft apartment.

Hahahahah so true the morons who brag about their C-class

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:59:48 PM »

i want to know more about the 2011 BMW X1

Parker · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:15:24 PM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on January 28, 2011, 02:59:11 PM

Hahahahah so true the morons who brag about their C-class

Hey now...
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1052981_2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-facelift-leaked

Quote from: bigdumbbell on January 28, 2011, 02:59:48 PM

i want to know more about the 2011 BMW X1

Might be nice lil Beema, stayed tuned from the FWD 1 series derivatives

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:23:51 PM »

Quote from: Parker on January 28, 2011, 03:15:24 PM

Hey now...
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1052981_2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-facelift-leaked

Might be nice lil Beema, stayed tuned from the FWD 1 series derivatives

nothing wrong and a C63 I'm talking about the idiots with a C220 from 1998 $:-\$

Parker · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:24:55 PM »

Quote from: NarcissisticDeity on January 28, 2011, 03:23:51 PM

nothing wrong and a C63 I'm talking about the idiots with a C220 from 1998 $:-\$

Oh, those, and a lot of those are women too

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:08:34 PM »

Parker, do you know if the North American 2011 BMW X1 will have AWD ?

Dokey111 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:16:27 PM »

Quote from: MichaelScottDM on January 28, 2011, 02:55:13 PM

Could be worse. Could be one of those douchebags who drives a 3 series BMW but treats it and brags about it as if it is a 7 series luxury one. Sorry just venting from all the wannabe yuppies in my town who think they have money but squander in a 600ft apartment.

And 3's are shit, and as an owner I will be the first to say. Shit.

Parker · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:19:59 PM »

Quote from: bigdumbbell on January 28, 2011, 04:08:34 PM

Parker, do you know if the North American 2011 BMW X1 will have AWD ?

yes, it will have AWD... think what the X series vehicles and their numbers mean

5 series=X5
3 series=X3
1 series=X1

the 5 series is the midsized, 3 series was the entry level, the 1 series is the entry level. So in theory, the X5 is a 5 series AWD SUV, and so on.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:27:39 PM »

Quote from: Parker on January 28, 2011, 04:19:59 PM

yes, it will have AWD... think what the X series vehicles and their numbers mean

5 series=X5
3 series=X3
1 series=X1

the 5 series is the midsized, 3 series was the entry level, the 1 series is the entry level. So in theory, the X5 is a 5 series AWD SUV, and so on.

thanks, going to the washington auto show this weekend to further checkout the BMW X1. it wont be my only car, just the one i need in the city

benchmstr · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:27:50 PM »

i like this...simple...kenne bell blower to replace the eaton..exhaust..a little better fuel system...close to 700hp to the wheels...i will always have a soft spot for the 03-04 cobra's, and 2jztt supra's(still have one)

bench

MichaelScottDM · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:32:22 PM »

Quote from: benchmstr on January 28, 2011, 04:27:50 PM

i like this...simple...kenne bell blower to replace the eaton..exhaust..a little better fuel system...close to 700hp to the wheels...i will always have a soft spot for the 03-04 cobra's, and 2jztt supra's(still have one)

bench

Bout time Ford gets some love in this thread. Have always owned a GT at one time or another. Never went for the Cobra because insurance was a guy being under 25. Back in the early 2000's, my GT with a 125 shot and gears was plenty to get it done around here. Now, definitely not the case.