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Ford Taurus SHO
- an amazing car
started by 87srvsnow
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November 3rd 2009 at 2:57 PM
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Dirty_Harry
Ridin the Storm out!
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1309 Posts 
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Location: Kalamazoo, Mi, USA
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatinc Quote originally posted by polarisrxlrider Trent, which dealer does your dad work at, Signature in Owosso? Yessir. Thats the one. Your father probably knows mine then. My dad used to work for fifth third bank and went around to those dealerships. On the Taurus subject, nice car, but give me a G8 anyday over this.
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2002 Ski Doo Summit 600 144 (Skidmark)
1997 Indy Storm (Stormy)
1995 XLT Sp
1998 Arctic Cat Panther 550 Touring (Sold)
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November 3rd 2009 at 3:28 PM
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duece
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nice car ,always liked ford I would prefer to buy a car from a company who didnt rape taxpayers for a bailout.
gerald j sullivan
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November 3rd 2009 at 4:02 PM
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kingofkings
arguing with idiots
kingofkings .
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Location: Little Falls, MN, USA
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^^^Amen to that, Ford didn't take the bailout even though it was offered to them and they didn't go bankrupt, they went bankrupt a few years after they started up and they weren't offered a bailout. That's why I still respect Ford over Chrysler and Obama Motors.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
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November 3rd 2009 at 4:06 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Fourwheeler sparkplug is a beautiful brown.
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Quote originally posted by XLT96rider
Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
Quote originally posted by dtmmil
Hopefully they built these ones better than the original taurus SHO.
My buddy had one of those from new. Bulletproof.
Quote originally posted by dtmmil
Haha, a buddy of mine had one also, POS from the day he got it.
I've heard both ways from several people. There's good and bad in everything.
I had the opportunity to drive a 2009 Taurus with the standard 3.5 and tell you what, I was impressed with that, and it takes a lot from a new vehicle to impress me.
All Tauruses had not the strongest tranny's and they were asking for it with the increased horsepower. The 3rd gen with the v8 had the most significant problem, the cam shaft would literally "break" and stop rotating and your cylinders would smash into your valves, note to those looking at one, have a TRUSTED machinist weld them up.
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
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November 3rd 2009 at 4:20 PM
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87srvsnow
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987 Posts
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yes that car is nice, but does that also get 17/25MPG? that's the big thing. anyone can make a fast car, but making a fast efficient car is the difficult part.
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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November 3rd 2009 at 4:23 PM
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Geiger
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google "camaro gas mileage"
click the first article
60 hp more with the same mileage
426hp at 25 mpg (v8 model)
also check out the ls7 vettes with cylinder deactivation.
505 hp at 29 mpg...
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:33 PM
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Dirty_Harry
Ridin the Storm out!
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1309 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 27th 2006
Location: Kalamazoo, Mi, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Polaris Storm
2008-2009 Miles: 700
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You guys know that Vauxhall is what they made the G8 out of correct?
And the 6.0 does get 25 mpg highway.
I used to sell them.
Slednutz.com
2002 Ski Doo Summit 600 144 (Skidmark)
1997 Indy Storm (Stormy)
1995 XLT Sp
1998 Arctic Cat Panther 550 Touring (Sold)
1993 Arctic Cat 550 EXT (Sold)
1996 XLT Special (Sold)
2000 Indy 500 (Sold)
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:58 PM
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87srvsnow
Average Member
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987 Posts
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with cars that have steering wheels on the opposite side, do the pedals change positions at all? like is the clutch at your right foot?
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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November 3rd 2009 at 6:34 PM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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Location: Walworth, NY, USA
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Quote originally posted by Dirty_Harry You guys know that Vauxhall is what they made the G8 out of correct? And the 6.0 does get 25 mpg highway. I used to sell them. The Holden (HSV from Australia) Clubsport R8, was rebadged as the Vauxhall VXR8 for Europe, the Pontiac G8 GXP for N/A, and the Chevy CSV8 in the middle east. The motor is the LS3 'vette motor and provided 414BHP stock, and the platform is also used to make the new Camaro, but I don't think that the Camaro gets the big motor. Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow with cars that have steering wheels on the opposite side, do the pedals change positions at all? like is the clutch at your right foot? No, the pedals are standardized..
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96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
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November 4th 2009 at 10:39 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
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Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow
yes that car is nice, but does that also get 17/25MPG? that's the big thing. anyone can make a fast car, but making a fast efficient car is the difficult part.
If you are into lots-a-power and good MPG.. check out my job.. Variable Cam Timing using Cam Torque aka CTA technology http://www.morsetec.com/ets.html bottom of page
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November 5th 2009 at 1:29 AM
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XLT_DEMON
where is the DAMN snow already!!!
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i know a guy that rolls a 92 SHO has had it for years and i would have to say it has some balls! he has it chipped with a better cam and exhaust it flys he can beat a 5.0 mustang no prob gigvin it has a taurus body she is a decent machine imo
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November 5th 2009 at 4:02 PM
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polarisrxlrider
Cornfed
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788 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 28th 2007
Location: Ovid, MI
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow
yes that car is nice, but does that also get 17/25MPG? that's the big thing. anyone can make a fast car, but making a fast efficient car is the difficult part.
If you are into lots-a-power and good MPG.. check out my job.. Variable Cam Timing using Cam Torque aka CTA technology http://www.morsetec.com/ets.html bottom of page
Matt, is that similar to the Honda V-TEC idea? I always wondered why it couldnt be applied on the diesel side of things, i would think it would boost MPG and lower emissions...
2000 Polaris 600 XCSP with VES, completely stock, for now...
1993 Polaris Indy Storm
clutched, 800 jugs, DG can, Vforce 3 reeds
1991 Polaris Indy Classic
Xtra 12 suspension
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November 6th 2009 at 9:05 PM
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di_99_2.7
Junior Member
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140 Posts
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Member Since: January 2nd 2009
Location: RACINE, WISCONSIN, USA
Current Sled: 96 POLARIS XCR 600 SP
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i have been a fan of the old taurus but these new one look sick, n fast....lol
96 POLARIS INDY 600 XCR SP
W/PLASTIC SKIS W/8" CARBIDES FROM AN 06 FUSION, BELLY BUSTER 54 WEIGHTS, 21 TOP GEAR, PRIMARY & SECONDARY BLACK SPRINGS
COMING SOON: 39 BOTTOM GEAR "NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT CHAIN FIRST"
OVER THE SUMMER "2010" ITS GETTING BORED .30 OVER, SLP PIPES, 144 LONG TRACK CONVERSION.......=)
96 POLARIS INDY TRAIL BORED .20 OVER, AAEN PIPE, PURPLE SPRING.
91 ARCTIC CAT PROWLER CONVERTED TO A 550 L/C WITH RED/WHITE PRIMARY SPRING
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November 6th 2009 at 9:44 PM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1031 Posts
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This new "eco-boost" engine is just a marketing gimmick. V8s are considered faux pas in todays GREEN culture, so why not produce a V6 that makes the same power and gets similar mileage?? Perfect! If they dropped a V8 into it and it got 3mpg better, it'd be a marketing nightmare. Car companies are being pressed to drop these bigger engines because of the new CAFE standards when they actually HELP their fleet average.  I wish I had a facepalm emoticon.....
I WILL say that American car companies have made some great strides in the past few years producing cars that are actually contenders in the global market. The Taurus, the new CTS and cars on that platform are just examples of cars that are designed with foreign competition in mind. It's nice to see car companies actually putting out quality products after so many years of crap.
 Go USA.
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 7th 2009 at 7:18 AM
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87srvsnow
Average Member
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Quote originally posted by KingPrat
This new "eco-boost" engine is just a marketing gimmick. V8s are considered faux pas in todays GREEN culture, so why not produce a V6 that makes the same power and gets similar mileage?? Perfect! If they dropped a V8 into it and it got 3mpg better, it'd be a marketing nightmare. Car companies are being pressed to drop these bigger engines because of the new CAFE standards when they actually HELP their fleet average. I wish I had a facepalm emoticon.....
I WILL say that American car companies have made some great strides in the past few years producing cars that are actually contenders in the global market. The Taurus, the new CTS and cars on that platform are just examples of cars that are designed with foreign competition in mind. It's nice to see car companies actually putting out quality products after so many years of crap.
Go USA.
well...if that's what gets Ford cars sold, and makes the company profit, so they don't have to end up like GM, or Chrysler, i say good thinking Ford.
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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November 7th 2009 at 11:48 AM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1031 Posts
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Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow well...if that's what gets Ford cars sold, and makes the company profit, so they don't have to end up like GM, or Chrysler, i say good thinking Ford. Thats what I was saying. It's a way to get cars sold. If you compare apples to apples, the EcoBoost engine offers no weight savings, no power gains, and negligible mileage gains (<5%). However, people will look at it as a fuel efficient, high powered V6, and won't even think about what a V8 would do in the same car. V8s are evil. V6s are green. Thats just how it's working now. Good for Ford for figuring this out and taking full advantage. It's about time an American car company has done so...
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 7th 2009 at 6:02 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14005 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
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Quote originally posted by polarisrxlrider Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow Quote originally posted by Ugly_old_Poo_kid Baah... For about $55g you can have one of these... yes that car is nice, but does that also get 17/25MPG? that's the big thing. anyone can make a fast car, but making a fast efficient car is the difficult part. If you are into lots-a-power and good MPG.. check out my job.. Variable Cam Timing using Cam Torque aka CTA technology http://www.morsetec.com/ets.html bottom of page Matt, is that similar to the Honda V-TEC idea? I always wondered why it couldnt be applied on the diesel side of things, i would think it would boost MPG and lower emissions... V-tec varies duration, timing, and lift by by switching between different cam lobes (different profiles). VCT varies valve timing by rotating the cam shaft (uses the same cam lobe) by advancing or retarding the timing. Both systems are variable valve timing, they just do it a different way. I believe V-tec kicks in a certain RPM where VCT applies at all RPM's. Here is how VCT works http://www.2carpros.com/how_does_it_work...timing.htmHere is how V-tec works As you can see vtec is on or off.. not variable Here is how our VCT works. Ours is a CTA (Cam Torque Actuated) VCT works I currently design those products and some of the machines assembling the phasers. I even have been working weekends on the factory floor assembling them. Here is a little article I found quick on some new business for us and what our CTA VCT is able to accomplish in this case http://www.autoevolution.com/news/borgwa...11695.htmlVCT is nothing new but our CTA VCT is because it uses cam torque instead of oil pressure thus making it more efficient Hope some of that helped you understand some technical information and didn't bore you  Quote originally posted by KingPrat Quote originally posted by 87srvsnow well...if that's what gets Ford cars sold, and makes the company profit, so they don't have to end up like GM, or Chrysler, i say good thinking Ford. Thats what I was saying. It's a way to get cars sold. If you compare apples to apples, the EcoBoost engine offers no weight savings, no power gains, and negligible mileage gains (<5%). However, people will look at it as a fuel efficient, high powered V6, and won't even think about what a V8 would do in the same car. V8s are evil. V6s are green. Thats just how it's working now. Good for Ford for figuring this out and taking full advantage. It's about time an American car company has done so... What are you talking about? I quit reading when you said ecoboost offers no weight savings, power savings, or mileage.. because you are wrong. I don't think it has our VCT phaser it it but what you are saying is incorrect. The ecoboost engine is one of the many new and upcoming engine enhancements. It is all about getting more power and fuel economy out of less.
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November 7th 2009 at 6:26 PM
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NathanFrier
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This post is considered "no good" by the community with a rating of -3. View it anyways?
I cant stand how the big three push out low quality vehicles, you want a real vehicle that is gonna run for a long time and wont give u any troubles get a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. They all make quality vehicles that get good resale value.
My last toyota ran to 296,000 miles. (so I got the identical car)
My ford, pontiac, and chevy before I started buying Toyota didnt even get to that mileage combined!
2001 Edge X 600
1994 XLT 580
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November 7th 2009 at 8:46 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14005 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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^ Sounds to me like you just have bad luck.
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November 7th 2009 at 8:59 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
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Quote originally posted by NathanFrier
I cant stand how the big three push out low quality vehicles, you want a real vehicle that is gonna run for a long time and wont give u any troubles get a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. They all make quality vehicles that get good resale value.
My last toyota ran to 296,000 miles. (so I got the identical car)
My ford, pontiac, and chevy before I started buying Toyota didnt even get to that mileage combined!
waaaaaaaaa. 
Since I don't own real vehicles they must be imatations, huh 
my 99 f-250 145,000 still running strong. oil changes, tires and shocks nothing else.
my 92 f-150 245,000, engine, trans, tires, oil change. Previous owner ran a feed mill truck never shut off. Engine ran great, but so much blow by you could not keep oil in it. broke reverse band in trans and cheaper to get a used trans that fix it. truck hauls 2 face cord of wood evry 2 weeks in the early fall/winter. It is far from a car putzing around on the freeway. Gets the crap kicked out of it in the woods all winter also.
Wifes 00' lincoln ls has 105,000 oil changes, tires and a few sensors. Not bad considering the car is 90% electronics.
Every manufactor makes bad vehicles, every one.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
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November 7th 2009 at 9:00 PM
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ArcticThunder440
Snow? Where are you!?
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Does GM still have their Australian Vauxhaul motor group since they dropped Pontiac? I must admit, the European divisions of our domestic car manufacturers make some decent cars. Plus, their always coming out with new concepts, unlike over here where it's follow the leader.
2001 ZR 440 Sno Pro
2001 ZR 800 Black Magic clutch kit, D&D Power Breather, Black Magic Twin Pipes, 1.25 inch Ripsaw with 144 picks.
2001 ZL 600 EFI, 1.25inch Ripsaw.
1998 ZL 500
1989 Indy 650
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November 7th 2009 at 9:13 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14005 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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^ Read my post. New american concept.
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November 8th 2009 at 12:06 AM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1031 Posts
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Member Since: September 13th 2008
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Excuse me. Sorry. It saves you about 30lbs overall. When you're talking about a 4300lb car, just drop in the ocean. Guess I should have said "negligible weight savings." This is between the MKS and the MKS with EcoBoost. (only curb weight I could find, basically the same car...)
A Pontiac G8 with a V8 engine making 355hp and weighing in at 3995lbs is rated at 15/24mpg, and costs about 6000 less than the Taurus SHO. Over the life span of the car, are you going to save $6000 in gas?? When you compare apples to apples, the Taurus weighs more, costs more, but gets about 5% better fuel mileage. Granted, yes, they're not the same car/same platform. You give me a better comparison and I'll read it with an open mind.
It's a marketing gimmick. Turbo-charging cars is not a new idea. Ford is just putting a new name on it and saying it's innovative technology. They'll sell a ton of cars, and thats awesome for them. I want them to succeed, but don't call it more than it really is.
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 8th 2009 at 1:32 AM
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triplefever
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my 88 5.0 is built with 350-375 hp on 100 octane fuel and i get 26 hwy mpg Quote originally posted by NathanFrier
I cant stand how the big three push out low quality vehicles, you want a real vehicle that is gonna run for a long time and wont give u any troubles get a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. They all make quality vehicles that get good resale value.
My last toyota ran to 296,000 miles. (so I got the identical car)
My ford, pontiac, and chevy before I started buying Toyota didnt even get to that mileage combined!
cant say that foreigns last longer my mazda millenia s only lasted 106000 miles and the tranny was gone and the motor blew up
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November 8th 2009 at 2:14 AM
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600XCSpecial
Finally has a hi-speed hookup!!
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102 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Wi
Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1000woohoo
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Quote originally posted by NathanFrier
I cant stand how the big three push out low quality vehicles, you want a real vehicle that is gonna run for a long time and wont give u any troubles get a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan. They all make quality vehicles that get good resale value.
My last toyota ran to 296,000 miles. (so I got the identical car)
My ford, pontiac, and chevy before I started buying Toyota didnt even get to that mileage combined!
How's your 'Yota on gas with the accelerator stuck wide open??
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