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skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 03:00 AM

a 1995 Ford Taurus SHO. i've always liked how they looked, and the sleeper potential of them is a bonus. Plus, it's a Taurus, so my parents will never know it's the high performance model. it has 97K miles on it, and costs only $2999. my budget is $3000.....perfect! i'll let everyone know how it goes.

Koll · 03-04-2005, 05:56 AM

Correct me if Im wrong, but in 95, wasent a 5speed available?

12secondv6 · 03-04-2005, 07:55 AM

I had a sable..... master cylinder failed on me while driving

Did you know.... their is a message board for those cars?

taurus car club of america or something!

GP99GT · 03-04-2005, 08:29 AM

SHO = win....you'd probably beat me in a race

Untamed · 03-04-2005, 08:33 AM

Go buy a GN. You could tell your parents its just a buick. And besides, its boxy like a volvo so must be safe.

skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Untamed

Go buy a GN. Â*You could tell your parents its just a buick. Â*And besides, its Â*boxy like a volvo so must be safe. Â*

you find me a halfway decent Grand National for $3000, and then we'll talk.

the SHO's were available with 5-speeds. the manual cars got a 3.0L V6, while the autos got a 3.2L V6. hmmmm.....higher displacement.

BigAls87Z28 · 03-04-2005, 08:49 AM

Not for 3g's he aint getting no GN!!

<--Former Member of the Tauri Club website....

matt98ls1 · 03-04-2005, 08:53 AM

hahahha a 95 TAURUS SHO! only one thing comes to mind...

for anyone who hasn't seen it, Conan's Taurus skit
http://home.comcast.net/~bloodyfork/Conan_OBrien.wmv

03-04-2005, 09:51 AM

heh i just crashed my taurus on monday, goin to see if its totaled today

Fasterthanyou · 03-04-2005, 10:15 AM

My other car would be an SHO. By far the most annoying and unreliable car ever built but what a great motor. If you ever need any help with performance parts (tuning even) I can help. My friend has had 3 since high school. I also know (through him) 3 other friends that own them. I've also rebuild a 5 speed transmission and pretty much done a tone of work on em... because they always need it

.
A friend got his 89 SHO to do a 14.6 with only a chopped up trash receptical homebuilt cold air intake. That was at Atco, and then on his best 60' he broke a half-shaft... so be nice with the car and beat the piss out of the motor 8)

skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by matt98ls1

hahahha a 95 TAURUS SHO! Â* Â*only one thing comes to mind...

for anyone who hasn't seen it, Conan's Taurus skit
http://home.comcast.net/~bloodyfork/Conan_OBrien.wmv

saw it....best part is when he opens the hood. I won't spoil it for anyone.

skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 02:50 PM

oh well... the car was sold already.

the next thing i'm looking at is a 1993 Stealth R/T. I don't know if it's turbo, but it looks to be in good condition. hopefully i can check it out sometime this weekend.

Untamed · 03-04-2005, 03:47 PM

Wait a minute... you cant have an f-body, but you'll look at a Stealth?

EVIL90SS · 03-04-2005, 03:48 PM

but dude...its still a ford taurus...

skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Untamed

Wait a minute... you cant have an f-body, but you'll look at a Stealth? Â*

my parents know about camaros/firebirds. they don't know stealths.

03-04-2005, 04:31 PM

ummm lets think Twin Turbo AWD stealth > LS1 TA stock lol my aunt took an off ramp on the park way at 80 and was on the gas... gotta love that all wheel steering.... but not the $300+ tail light

skorpion317 · 03-04-2005, 05:04 PM

damn, the stealth got sold too. my search continues.

j0n · 03-05-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Formula

ummm lets think Twin Turbo AWD stealth > LS1 TA stock lol my aunt took an off ramp on the park way at 80 and was on the gas... gotta love that all wheel steering.... but not the $300+ tail light

turbo awd stealths = same as awd twin turbo 3000gt, which my car spanked

BigAls87Z28 · 03-05-2005, 08:55 PM

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

misterjuice · 03-05-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. Â*They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

so was your mom, but I still did her.....now

12secondv6 · 03-05-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by misterjuice

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. Â*They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

so was your mom, but I still did her.....now

NJSPEEDER24 · 03-05-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

2 tons!?

foff667 · 03-05-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NJSPEEDER24

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. Â*They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

2 tons!? Â*

well considering a ton is 2000lbs meaning 2 would equal 4000lbs and our cars weigh 3600-3800 add an awd system and BAM! 2 tons lol

skorpion317 · 03-06-2005, 12:19 AM

they're about 3800 lbs.

they're more of a grand touring car than an actual sports car. their interiors are more comfortable than most Japanese sports cars.

however, I'm sure some weight reduction would be in order if i got one

BigAls87Z28 · 03-06-2005, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by misterjuice

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

The AWD TT Stealths and 3000GT's are doooooooooooogs. Â*They easily tip over 2 tons, and for just abotu 300hp...thats a lot of mass to move.

so was your mom, but I still did her.....now

Remind me to beat the crap out of you.