Used 2004 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Still driving mine with 300,000 miles
Michael B., Paola, KS, 03/22/2018
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car 10 years ago with just over 100,000 miles on it. It was in great shape. I believe I only gave $3,800 for it at the time? It is hard to beat for driveability and comfort. I guess the reason I have driven the car so long is that I really like it! Really haven't found anything I'm interested in trading for. However driving the car this long was sort of a mistake. I would have been much better off letting it go at about 200,000 miles. Little by little I replaced everything major on the car with the exception of the engine (seems perfect still) First big items was the catalytic converters. (3 of them in the Duratec model) $2,400. at 224,000 miles. Then the transmission let go with only 282,000 miles. That was another $2,400. Then a week later the A/C goes. $1,600. A week after that the power steering pump along with a very hard to replace line. $600. Still, I figure I've driven the car 200,000 miles for and investment of about $11,000 total. Of course I've replaces brakes, shocks, tires, plugs, filters, coil packs and things like that numerous times like you would in any car. I've suffered little from depreciation and in our state, taxes and license are almost free. Insurance is downright cheap. So....at this point I've got a really good car again. I'll keep driving it. At this point and time would I recommend doing the same thing I did? Probably not? The car is still a great car but in 2018 it is getting beyond it's freshness date. Transmissions, airconditioners and cats are expensive. However, a nice Grandma's garage 75,000 mile Taurus might be hard to pass up?
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What a car!
Sazzy64, 12/02/2003
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I find the ride smooth, handling is excellent. Very good on avoiding other dummies on the road. Very quick to respond, accelerates well for passing. Overall a very good, very safe auto.
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Bob Rumley, 12/03/2003
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven several of the taurus's compitition. While i do agree. that the intierior needs to be refind and Upgraded. I love the way it drives handles. and perform's The Duratec V/6 Jumps all over the road and eats it up.
Good, solid car.
DavidL, 02/23/2004
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is totally satisfactory, and pleasant to drive. Good power, good looks.
I love my car!
aleger1, 02/08/2004
Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan w/Duratec (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just bought my car and I love it. My 2 boys have plenty of room in the back seat. The trunk us huge and with 2 small kids and all the things that go alone with them that is a big plus. Very good car if you have kids.
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