Taurus Sho lives!

[cesarthepleaser]

For all you Taursus Sho lovers out there.

i just saw the new 2010 Sho. and all im gonna say is Shit!!!.. is that thing bad ass!

its got a 3.6l ecotec v6 twin (yes Twin)turbo charged engine.

365hp 350tw.. so much power that it couldnt be front or rear wheel drive. so its gonna be all wheel drive.

the car kicks major ass and looks pretty damn good too. and since i dont like the new mustang i will probably be getting one of these next.

there are only 5 so far. but once they work all the bugs out of the programming (of the robots not the car) the production will begin.

i got to see #4 before it got painted... again.

just wanted to let any sho lovers like Shaun know.

[Enorbit3]

so they arent gonna be slow no mo....or SHlO, i should say. :look:

[BISKIT]

I have the full Ford brochure on my desk for it. I'll bring it to the meet tonight. It is a BAD ASS CAR!!!!

[M.Dest.B]

me want :look:

[5litrarag]

40K+ :no:

[ka0tyk]

i give it 3 years before the start populating pick-a-part yards nationwide.

it doesnt matter how "bad ass" it may be, its too expensive, its ugly as hell, its a full size car, in a struggling economy, and its not their "sports car" line. i predict a "all new thunderbird!" type failure.

[1218shelby]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/officially-official-2010-ford-taurus-sho/

kinda looks like a volvo from the front. did anyone else notice that?

[M.Dest.B]

haters :look:

[5litrarag]

It COULD do ok Derrick.. if they keep it a "premium" type product, keep production low and slow and build it for those that asked for it and not try and make it an across-the-board kind of thing and start building them like crazy. Hope they have some good estimates on who would actually BUY this product.

From what I understand the SHO fans were really involved with this car and have been clammoring for it for years. But that sounds a lot like the mach 1 cars when they came out....

Ford marketing asked Mustang owners if they liked them, and would they like to see it in production, everybody screamed "HELL YEAH!" and then Ford built an assload of them, priced them too high (27-30k) and for the most part they sat on the lots until they went on clearance sales. :laugh:

[1218shelby]

only people like Sean will buy this car.. :look:

[666]

wouldnt buy it.. but nice :)

[dmark101]

SHO lovers like Shaun know.

only people like Shaun will buy this car.. :look:

BondoSHO = Sean

Dark Helmet/sstrayer = Shaun


and i think this version of the SHO has a lot of potential. if ford is smart and does what kevin suggests, it could fit the performance sedan segment nicely. :nod:

[5litrarag]

BondoSHO = Sean

Dark Helmet/sstrayer = Shaun


and i think this version of the SHO has a lot of potential. if ford is smart and does what kevin suggests, it could fit the performance sedan segment nicely. :nod:

It very well could fit the bill that way... but what I'm afraid of is with Ford trying to roll out this new powertrain in this chassis and probably at least one other model, they might be really planning to build the shit out of them because its fits better into budgeting that way. But that doesn't mean they are gonna sell....

But maybe they have a trick up their sleeve...hell, they have managed to keep themselves out of bankruptcy court. :cheers: Management seems to know whats going on.

[dmark101]

It very well could fit the bill that way... but what I'm afraid of is with Ford trying to roll out this new powertrain in this chassis and probably at least one other model, they might be really planning to build the shit out of them because its fits better into budgeting that way. But that doesn't mean they are gonna sell....

But maybe they have a trick up their sleeve...hell, they have managed to keep themselves out of bankruptcy court. :cheers: Management seems to know whats going on.
agreed.

maybe i should talk to my FFF council contact from ford and find out some more info on this car. :look:

[BISKIT]

40k+ is I am sorry but too much for it.

Price it in the mid to low 30's and you have a contender.

[1218shelby]

40k are Shelby #'s...and the Shelby looks way better..

[Martini]

40k are Shelby #'s...and the Shelby looks way better..

must... keep...from...commenting....



they should bring this car our and get rid of the Flex thats one ugly car.

[M.Dest.B]

i like the flex.... it has a fridge!



what about a Shelby SHO Taurus :flamesuit:

[1218shelby]

say it hater...say it...

[5litrarag]

i like the flex.... it has a fridge!



what about a Shelby SHO Taurus :flamesuit:

Shelby would sign his name to another Dodge Omni before that would happen.

[Martini]

alright jaime. 40k for a shelby GT with less than 300hp stock compaired to a 40k four door sedan with 365hp stock.

i'm sorry stripes and scoops aren't going to make me change my mind on that one. I like the new tauras

[1218shelby]

lets see what has more value in 30 yrs...a 2007 Shelby GT or a V6 with a big ass hood and built rear end with drags that can't get into the 8's at the track.. :flamesuit:

[Martini]

mine cause i didn't waste money putting non shelby parts into an original shelby dummy.

[LXS]

Which car is gonna look kooler smoking a Shelby GT? A V6 Mustang? Or an AWD 365hp SHO Taurus? :whoknows:










:look: Sorry, couldn't resist! :laugh: :D

[Martini]

either way my statement still stands

[1218shelby]

a paxton is Shelby authorized... i got all the original parts to put back on..

[RedRyder]

that will be my family car to drive my wife and crumbsnatchers around in.

[M.Dest.B]

you can tell the parts were moved around :look:

[fdogg96]

Hennesey is making aftermarket parts for us....which is good....now ppl realized the SHO is a serious car. :look:

Oh yeah...2010 SHO up in the twisties if FTMFW

[RedRyder]

Hennesey is making aftermarket parts for us....which is good....now ppl realized the SHO is a serious car. :look:

Oh yeah...2010 SHO up in the twisties if FTMFW

maybe he'll throw in some leftover viper parts while he's at it.

[BondoSHO]

Starts at 38k, then for the fully loaded track pack, it goes above 40k. Even though it's AWD, it can direct as much as 80% of the power to the rear wheels, and that makes me happy. AOL Autos had a first ride along, and it's said, the faster you go, the lighter it feels, and it's extremely well balanced.

I hope it's fairly successful, so I can pick one up in a couple years for 20k :look:.

[5litrarag]

Starts at 38k, then for the fully loaded track pack, it goes above 40k. Even though it's AWD, it can direct as much as 80% of the power to the rear wheels, and that makes me happy. AOL Autos had a first ride along, and it's said, the faster you go, the lighter it feels, and it's extremely well balanced.

I hope it's fairly successful, so I can pick one up in a couple years for 20k :look:.

Couple years?

Thats is what I'm talking about.... all these people scream for this car and then say "well now that its here, I'll wait for them to hit the used market." :no:
That is the attitude that will have the car out of production in no time flat.

[1218shelby]

trade in your car Sean and buy a new one... :no:

[BondoSHO]

Couple years?

Thats is what I'm talking about.... all these people scream for this car and then say "well now that its here, I'll wait for them to hit the used market." :no:
That is the attitude that will have the car out of production in no time flat.

It's hard to convey sarcasm over the internet. I want one, I can afford it, but new car is just not on the priority list right now.

[fdogg96]

The new SHO has 2 packages..the better one is the "Peformance Package" which has stiffer sports suspension as I recall. The other one has the regular SHO package.

Oh yeah..its a hefty car weighing in at around 4300lb.

[grumps91GT]

I'll pick one up when it hits "Poncho's Used Car Sales". :laugh:


:lol: @ Alfredo and jaime beef.

[BISKIT]

High 30's eh?

I dunno guys. That is hitting 3-4 year old M3 territory and although the new SHO is nice, it ain't no M3.

Ford needs to start it off at 30k for a stripped down version and if you want the fully loaded starship enterprise with dual dylithium injected turbocharged warp cores and a mini Stephen Hawking brain in each wheel hub, so forth make it touch 40k.

Otherwise I think Ford might be building an awesome car that has outpriced its core market and is not appealing enough to get the true luxury sports sedan folks jazzed up enough to drop their BMW/Lexus/Infiniti roots.
Hell with the Genesis now out, it is even a tougher market.

[dmark101]

mark, i think you left out a flux capacitor. maybe that's available from the FRPP catalog? :look:

[fdogg96]

mark, i think you left out a flux capacitor. maybe that's available from the FRPP catalog? :look:

They are saving it for the 2010 Probe :look:

[BISKIT]

mark, i think you left out a flux capacitor. maybe that's available from the FRPP catalog? :look:

Come on Damon. Let's stay within the realm of reality mmkay. :aaron:

[dmark101]

Come on Damon. Let's stay within the realm of reality mmkay. :aaron:
hey, i didn't throw in the dilithium powered dual warp core turbochargers. :freak:

[fdogg96]

hey, i didn't throw in the dilithium powered dual warp core turbochargers. :freak:

I dont even know what the crap means. :confused:

Yes, I'm not a sci-fi geek :look:

[dmark101]

I dont even know what the crap means. :confused:

Yes, I'm not a sci-fi geek :look:
:sux2bu:

[BISKIT]

I dont even know what the crap means. :confused:

Yes, I'm not a sci-fi geek :look:

Don't get out much do you?

[dmark101]

Don't get out much do you?
office depot does that to people. :whoknows:

[BondoSHO]

High 30's eh?

I dunno guys. That is hitting 3-4 year old M3 territory and although the new SHO is nice, it ain't no M3.

Ford needs to start it off at 30k for a stripped down version and if you want the fully loaded starship enterprise with dual dylithium injected turbocharged warp cores and a mini Stephen Hawking brain in each wheel hub, so forth make it touch 40k.

Otherwise I think Ford might be building an awesome car that has outpriced its core market and is not appealing enough to get the true luxury sports sedan folks jazzed up enough to drop their BMW/Lexus/Infiniti roots.
Hell with the Genesis now out, it is even a tougher market.

89-95 Taurus SHO was around 28k, 96-99 was 30-32k. Adjust for inflation, you have a 38k car. If you read what's on the car, it's a pretty sweet deal. Yes, it has the dylithium turbos, and the warp drive.

[5litrarag]

It's hard to convey sarcasm over the internet. I want one, I can afford it, but new car is just not on the priority list right now.

I might have missed some sarcasm, and I understand the priorities (believe me I want to buy a new car right now SOOOOO bad) but seriously if those people that asked for it dont get out there and buy...and I'm talking BUY (at least 5k+ units per year in this spec unless this motor is available in another version of the Taurus) this thing will be gone in 3 yrs. Mark my words.

[BondoSHO]

I might have missed some sarcasm, and I understand the priorities (believe me I want to buy a new car right now SOOOOO bad) but seriously if those people that asked for it dont get out there and buy...and I'm talking BUY (at least 5k+ units per year in this spec unless this motor is available in another version of the Taurus) this thing will be gone in 3 yrs. Mark my words.

Yup, Ford brought people in from the SHOForum and had focus groups. They gave them everything, well, everything except the manual trans, but compromised by doing the paddle shifts. It's no doubt a sweet car, and I really hope it sells, so when I can, I can buy one new.

[Blanco32v]

after hearing about the price, i think it wont do so well. STARTING at 39k? Id rather get a G8 or an SRT Charger. Nice car but they went a lil too high on pricing IMO

[Nicksbluestang]

Its still a taurus so me no want.

[OttoCobra]

after hearing about the price, i think it wont do so well. STARTING at 39k? Id rather get a G8 or an SRT Charger. Nice car but they went a lil too high on pricing IMO

The Volvo platform technology is coming at a price.

I fear th3 resale prices will fall like a hummer in 5 years with so much gadgetry to keep well maintained.

I gotta say though, +1 for Ford creating a buzz with this offering. :banana2:

[Blanco32v]

well so far fords resale values have been very good. the s197's are worth more than the sn95's after the same ages.

For once the specialty vehicles are also keeping their value VERY well. The GT500's are still worth a lot. The terminators value dropped just about the same as the other SVT models.

Fords doin good IMO, its just happening slow. And they have to price the cars right. A GT500 will sell no matter what. Mustang has idiot consumers that will pay. A taurus? i dont think so. Id say after the SHO freaks buy them the sales will even out or fall, but those are some cheap bastards as is :look:

[OttoCobra]

SHO and stang owners do shell out th3 bucks ...... :ugh:

[BondoSHO]

Its still a taurus so me no want.

And until the Mustang gets rid of it's 15th century rear end, I won't buy one.

[WhiteLX]

I'd definitely consider one if I had the money.

[Nicksbluestang]

And until the Mustang gets rid of it's 15th century rear end, I won't buy one.

youve used that line so many times already. say something new

Theres a reason why ford still uses tha same rear end

[dmark101]

And until the Mustang gets rid of it's 15th century rear end, I won't buy one.
what about the 8.8 is "15th century"?

if you really want to go back to the dark ages and make that comparison valid, you would be referring to the venerable 9-inch rear end, which is quite possibly THE best rear axle ever built.

and yes nick, there is a reason and it's not the one you think. it's called cost efficiency.

[BondoSHO]

what about the 8.8 is "15th century"?

if you really want to go back to the dark ages and make that comparison valid, you would be referring to the venerable 9-inch rear end, which is quite possibly THE best rear axle ever built.

and yes nick, there is a reason and it's not the one you think. it's called cost efficiency.

The solid axle is very old. Every other car in it's price range has IRS.


Nick, you've used the "just a taurus" deal many many times. Anyway...

[fdogg96]

Man, we taken alot of heat when we finally gotten something that is good and worth to be proud of...except the price tag. :shrug:









I would still get a Mustang though :look:

[Blanco32v]

Man, we taken alot of heat when we finally gotten something that is good and worth to be proud of...except the price tag. :shrug:









I would still get a Mustang though :look:

its a nice car, no question there. i have seen the literature that mark had on wednesday. but if it has a blew oval and is about 40K STARTING it better be a specialty pony car or a loaded SUV. Ford hasnt put out a decent 4 door full sized sedan in.....EVER and when they finally do they turn us off before it comes out with that price tag. F-dat

[BondoSHO]

its a nice car, no question there. i have seen the literature that mark had on wednesday. but if it has a blew oval and is about 40K STARTING it better be a specialty pony car or a loaded SUV. Ford hasnt put out a decent 4 door full sized sedan in.....EVER and when they finally do they turn us off before it comes out with that price tag. F-dat

There's been a couple first reviews on it, and they've been very good. I'll test drive one, and let you know :biggrin:.

[Nicksbluestang]

There's been a couple first reviews on it, and they've been very good. I'll test drive one, and let you know :biggrin:.

it had to either be Tom, Sam or you that did teh first review. :look:

[OttoCobra]

it had to either be Tom, Sam or you that did teh first review. :look:

As long as a ford has SHO badge on it, it is AWESOME! :look:

(don't make me repeat this.)

SHO fanatic voice/off :D

[BondoSHO]

This is the only SHO in stock form that didn't have:
Horrible brakes
Horrible suspension
Horrible transmission

So yeah, it's pretty awesome if you think about that.

[OttoCobra]

This is the only SHO in stock form that didn't have:
Horrible brakes
Horrible suspension
Horrible transmission

So yeah, it's pretty awesome if you think about that.

When you poke fun at the th3 SHO, it takes all the fun out of it. :poke:

Sean FTW !!:pouce:

[fdogg96]

its a nice car, no question there. i have seen the literature that mark had on wednesday. but if it has a blew oval and is about 40K STARTING it better be a specialty pony car or a loaded SUV. Ford hasnt put out a decent 4 door full sized sedan in.....EVER and when they finally do they turn us off before it comes out with that price tag. F-dat

QFT!!! F-datx2.

it had to either be Tom, Sam or you that did teh first review. :look:

It was Sean :look:

[slow232]

lets see what has more value in 30 yrs...a 2007 Shelby GT or a V6 with a big ass hood and built rear end with drags that can't get into the 8's at the track.. :flamesuit:



Wait...You paid 40k for a shelby gt? :eek:

[Blanco32v]

Wait...You paid 40k for a shelby gt? :eek:

and it still wont be worth crap in 10 years, just like the other cars

[BondoSHO]

Wait...You paid 40k for a shelby gt? :eek:

No, he paid 40k for a GT with stripes, lowering springs, and a K-like filter.

[fdogg96]

No, he paid 40k for a GT with stripes, lowering springs, and a K-like filter.

I'd pay 40K for that :look: