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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian
Honestly, I think the Taurus was a great car, especially the early ones. It was a game-changer when it debuted. One they should have maintained and improved, rather than kill off.
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Originally Posted by cfg83
PaleMelanesian -
I agree. I think it would be fair to say that it's introduction made aerodynamic design fashionable. It's sister, the Mercury Sable, had a great Cd. Both the Cavalier and Taurus suffered from *neglect*. This jibes with my Dad-in-Law's experience. He had a 1990's Taurus that became a terrible junker within a few years. And he treats his cars with TLC.
CarloSW2
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I'll echo that. Ford hit one out of the park with the first gen Taurus. But we owned a 2nd gen when we were first married, and it was a LEMON. Besides attracting falling trees.