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My Wife Loves Her Taurus X
Wilson, 01/07/2008
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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We purchased our Taurus X last month and immediately loved it. We took a 500 mile round trip and received many compliments along the way. Kids love the interior, especially the third row. Comfortable ride, roomy, and peppy. Would have liked the DVD option, but couldn't find one in a low optioned SEL model available on a dealer's lot. Gas mileage is in the low 20's for combined driving currently, but I anticipate that it will get better in the summer after the engine is broken in.
Small on the outside - big on the inside
John, 08/11/2008
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I use this vehicle for business (it is licensed as a truck) Having driven Econoline vans for the last 30 years, I was looking for something that could haul every thing I needed and get better mileage. The Taurus X does everything I was hoping for and more. It's fun to drive with more than enough power and superb steering and handling. The mileage is better than I expected 23 overall and 29-31 on the highway (cruise control set at 60). I opted for the cloth seats and put sheepskin covers on them- I find them to be as comfortable as my Mercedes. Putting everything you need as standard as opposed to options and locating the controls where they are intuitive to operate is great.
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- Limited WagonMSRP: $6,950254 mi away
- SEL WagonMSRP: $7,595781 mi away
- SEL WagonMSRP: $3,750860 mi away
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The Name Sold Me
julie, 01/03/2009
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Owned a Taurus sadan for 10 years, looked for replacement, found X, love it. We have had it just over a year and wouldn't have changed it. When it is clean it sparkles (Black shows everything) We added a tow hitch and it is great to tow small trailer for vacations. We have owned a Ford for the past 20 years and will continue it quality continues. Gas mileage runs about 21-24 mpg, with living in a rual area.
Nice
A Carr, 01/08/2008
2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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We bought this car to replace our 04 Tribute. It gets marginally less gas mileage - about 22 overall vs 25 for the Mazda. But it has much more room, is much more comfortable, rides more smoothly, and carries more cargo/passengers. It all - a hit, a palpable hit. Like other raters, I wish mileage were better, but this is a large vehicle, rather boxy, with a big engine. If you need 30 mpg, get a smaller car...or wait for the hybrid.
MPG update
cllgmom, 07/16/2009
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Mileage has risen from 13 to 16 for primarily city driving with 1100 mi. on odometer. I'm hopeful that when we drive 400+miles roundtrip on highway soon it will rise further. No negative issues have cropped up, but I have now noticed some rather cheap finishing on exterior trim. Other than those two things, I'm still very happy with it.