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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1275 on: January 03, 2007, 12:06:16 PM »
Shades of "Christine."
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1276 on: January 03, 2007, 12:37:16 PM »
What about the AutoRama in Feburary?  It is, in all likelyhood, a much better show and a much better time.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1277 on: January 03, 2007, 12:55:58 PM »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 03, 2007, 11:55:44 AM
Quote from: Boxer2500 on January 03, 2007, 01:02:24 AM
Quote from: Tifosi on January 02, 2007, 10:11:14 PM
Anybody have any experience with a '95 Ford Taurus?


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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.


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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1278 on: January 03, 2007, 12:56:28 PM »
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 12:37:16 PM
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...

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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1279 on: January 03, 2007, 01:25:44 PM »
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 12:56:28 PM
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 12:37:16 PM
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.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1280 on: January 03, 2007, 01:52:28 PM »
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 01:25:44 PM
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 12:56:28 PM
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 12:37:16 PM
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.....
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1281 on: January 03, 2007, 02:25:40 PM »
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 01:52:28 PM
Yeah, hopefully.....

Why the tinge of doubt?
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1282 on: January 03, 2007, 02:26:02 PM »
Quote from: Tifosi on January 03, 2007, 12:55:58 PM
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.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1283 on: January 03, 2007, 02:26:59 PM »
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 01:25:44 PM
See you in Sturgis.

Once in Sturgis, Glacier is only a day's ride away.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1284 on: January 03, 2007, 02:35:06 PM »
Quote from: Boxer2500 on January 03, 2007, 02:26:59 PM
Quote from: Ultra on January 03, 2007, 01:25:44 PM
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.

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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1285 on: January 03, 2007, 02:46:21 PM »
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.....
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1286 on: January 03, 2007, 02:53:36 PM »
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 02:46:21 PM
Truthfully, the stay in Glacier sounds more fun.....

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

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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1287 on: January 03, 2007, 03:06:50 PM »
Quote from: Tifosi on January 03, 2007, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 03, 2007, 11:55:44 AM
Quote from: Boxer2500 on January 03, 2007, 01:02:24 AM
Quote from: Tifosi on January 02, 2007, 10:11:14 PM
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.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1288 on: January 03, 2007, 03:13:45 PM »
Taurus sucks.  :P
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1289 on: January 03, 2007, 03:29:38 PM »
I modified my Escort a little today ...  :P
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1290 on: January 03, 2007, 03:48:20 PM »
Bitchin'
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1291 on: January 03, 2007, 03:54:54 PM »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 03, 2007, 03:29:38 PM
I modified my Escort a little today ...  :P

All in one day?!

Amazing!

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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1292 on: January 03, 2007, 04:04:39 PM »
I think it needs more power....
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1293 on: January 03, 2007, 04:08:51 PM »
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 04:04:39 PM
I think it needs more power....

Always.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1294 on: January 03, 2007, 05:10:38 PM »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 03, 2007, 03:06:50 PM
Quote from: Tifosi on January 03, 2007, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 03, 2007, 11:55:44 AM
Quote from: Boxer2500 on January 03, 2007, 01:02:24 AM
Quote from: Tifosi on January 02, 2007, 10:11:14 PM
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.


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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1295 on: January 03, 2007, 05:34:45 PM »
Quote from: Rich on January 03, 2007, 04:04:39 PM
I think it needs more power....

I suppose I could put another engine in the rear tommorow  ;D
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1296 on: January 03, 2007, 07:21:35 PM »
Hey, that thing got a Hemi?




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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1297 on: January 03, 2007, 07:29:30 PM »
I'm back.
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1298 on: January 03, 2007, 08:59:04 PM »
I'm away....
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Re: The "Must Post" Thread
« Reply #1299 on: January 03, 2007, 10:00:05 PM »
I'm in.
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