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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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This internet ad campaign is very well done. It was the first little pop up ad that I've clicked on... pretty much ever. Gravel truck vs. Ford Taurus and Lexus LS460 for paint quality test.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010taurus/?ba...016.Weather.com

That's what Ford needs. Seeing is believing and not just lip service.

IMHO, while Chrysler and GM kept making excuses and trying to defend their crap, Ford acknowledged its shortcomings and tried to improve on them. They're really building cars that I'm a little excited about.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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i would agree. if i was looking for a new small car and wanted to buy domestic i would consider the ford fiesta
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Hell, even the last generation Ford stuff was a huge step forward. Good, but not quite. IMO GM is a step behind Ford. The old Fusion was pretty good as was the Five Hundred... The Malibu and especially Impala were not. Chrysler's still out in left field with big V8's and some good sheet metal being the only things going for it.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I am really impressed with the new taurus looks so much better the the earlier model. I am also impressed with the new v6 TT AWD, but I would rather drive the A6
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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it's still a taurus. 'nuff said.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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The Taurus looks good. I just don't like the rear too much. Looks like it has a lot of nice features as well. Would I ever buy one? No.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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my parents had good luck with their sables in the 90s. I looks like a good car when compared to an accord or camry. It's not like those cars are totally awesome or something.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I really like the new Taurus, the interior is good, the size is nice, but the awd is all I'd want since I don't want fwd, and then you're looking at the Hyundai Genesis with a nicer interior and better warranty.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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it beats one thing found on particular cars... which don't mean much to me. lol

every car has its good parts and shortcomings.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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I like that BLIS system, especially the CrossTraffic feature. Very nice!

Why does the host call it the "show" (SHO)? It's always been "Ess-Aitch-Oh".

Also, if they had a nearly 3 dB difference in sound, that implies a nearly 40% increase in the sound intensity, not 5% as they stated.
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