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Used 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car for the money

Marc Ayala, 08/30/2002
1997 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my Taurus in 1998 used with 24,000 miles. I was extremely surprised with the power and handling for a domestic car. On the highway the car gets 30 miles to the gallon, and 20 in the city. It's held up extremely well, and is still going strong at 112,000 miles.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

my first car

ccbabe1689, 08/11/2004
1997 Ford Taurus G 4dr Sedan
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When I got this car, my battery DIED the second day I had it. Now it starts up funny. Transmission is iffy but otherwise the car is great.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Pretty, but high maintenance

Rob in Peoria, 08/23/2004
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
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I liked the looks, but wish I had done more homework before buying. In little over a year we've put more money into this car than we paid for it - new tranny, brakes (twice!), and tires. Hopefully I can help someone else keep from getting sucked in by the sporty appearance - if you love your mechanic, or more specifically, love making his boat payments, buy this car. It also rides rough and is noisy (wind noise is terrible)

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ford

venkat, 06/17/2002
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
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Overall a good, safe, and comfortable car. Road handling is bit poor.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Not a bad car

Bob Mc, 10/16/2002
1997 Ford Taurus GL 4dr Sedan
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Just sold a '94 that I bought 4/01, and drove for 17 months and 36K miles, got back 2/3 of what I paid for it. Was going to buy an '02, but went for a clean (69K miles) '97 instead. Figure on driving for a year and getting back close to what I paid. The '94 was a great road car, hope the '97 does as well.

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