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“Second Owner After A Fleet Vehicle Title”

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10/06/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr SHO Sedan

Sound and ride,
Sound provided by a 32 Valve dual overhead camshaft all aluminum V8 fed by a Vortech A-1 Supercharger limited to 10 psi since the engine is already rated at 10:1 compression through a 90 mm Lightning MAF to compenate for the 36# Bosch Injecotrs filled by a 255lpm Welbro fuel pump. Exhaust exits from the NESHO Y-pipe and a pair of Dynoflow single chamber mufflers.
Handling is aided by the Blue Streak 245x17/45 W rated tires.

Pros — Yamaha Built Motor
Cons — Ford built the rest
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“Red Monster”

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Yohan20 recommends this car
08/01/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr SHO Sedan

it was a v8, pretty powerful for acar this type. it grew on me, very spacious interior, great first car i had it in florida for college. loved it. called it the red monster it was a beast. too bad that the SHOs were not produced after 97 i had the last year of it.

Pros — fast, powerful, spacious
Cons — transmission issues
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“For A Ford(and A First Car), This Thing's Great.”

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Emily1044 recommends this car
07/07/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr G Sedan

As my frist car I shouldn't complain, but I've barely got to drive the beast because Ford makes some special tool that it needs to fix it, and the tool hasn't come in yet.  It's clean, sleek, and shiny black, I love this thing, except it is a Ford, which is a bad omen right there.

Pros — Get-up-&-go car, awesome control, starts and stops in a straight line, silent.
Cons — Ford, obnoxiously round dashboard/stereo thing, lack of CD player, seat a bit low(I'm short!)
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“Great People Mover”

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Kirby25 recommends this car
06/12/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr GL Wagon

Holds a lot of people or things.  Lots of room inside.

Pros — 8 passengers...  great when you have a lot of people to get places
Cons — goes through brakes quickly
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“Hate The Looks, But Decent Quality”

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Caitlin86 recommends this car
05/16/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr LX Sedan

I love but hate it. Its nice to have a fast v6 and pretty good performance. But to be honest, the thing isn't the most attractive car. And I've had my share of random things falling apart and it sticking in park during cold winter days. But it has always gotten me from point A to point B with no problem. Also, it has pretty good gas mileage.

Pros — the v6, fairly reliable, gas mileage is decent
Cons — looks, age
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“Its A Good Car”

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615194915_facebook recommends this car
05/06/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr GL Sedan

handles very well, and has a resinoble amout of power from a 3.0L V6. comfortable and nice interior, lots of room, exept behind the drivers seat becuse im so tall i have to have the seat back a ways lol.  would make a great car for a familly or evev single people who just need a good reliable car to get around.

Pros — decent looking, handle very well, great safty features, comfy interier, and not the fastest but has a good amount of power
Cons — not a flashy kind of car, probly not good for racing, not alot of after market parts for this model.
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“Mom's Car”

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03/17/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr GL Sedan

I hate driving this car. Having said that it is amazingly reliable.  When ever someone in the family has car trouble they end up driving my mom's car.

Pros — Reliable
Cons — Ulgy, clunky, slow
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“I Actually Do Miss Henry.”

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Hilari1 recommends this car
03/01/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr G Sedan

I believe the newer Taurus are more sleek and stylish... I would actually consider getting one of those.  Henry was a great car who got me through high school and college. :)

Pros — Safe
Cons — Grandma Car
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“Decently Fast, But Not A Good Lookin' Car.”

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02/14/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr GL Sedan

Same as above...

Pros — Quick, fully loaded, moon roof, leather seats, had no problems until the day it died...
Cons — More of a middle-aged person car. haha
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“Its Pretty Amazing:)”

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Stephanie346 recommends this car
01/13/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Ford Taurus 4 Dr GL Sedan

my car rocks

Pros — everything
Cons — nothin:)
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