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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car, awesome value.

johnfinson, 03/17/2006
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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First of all I bought this car with 42,000 miles and drive it everywhere and don’t drive it nice. I have 144,000 on my Taurus now and it drives like new. I service it and it keeps running. My wife’s Honda Accord has seen the shop endless times with 33,000 on it. Buy American, better cars, better value, more comfortable and they're all worth the same in 10 years.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good Work Vehicle

Fixer, 09/07/2006
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have put over 100,000 miles on the Taurus in 2 years. The engine is strong and will last of another couple of 100,000 miles like the last one. Obviously mostly highway miles. Gas, oil and tires is all it needs. I feel safe in this heavier Ford. It doesn't get blown around on the highway like some small cars. There is only one vehicle behind the Taurus sedan on the list of least likely to be stolen and that is the Taurus wagon.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loved th 2000, Love the 2003

Ceejayp, 10/04/2003
2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my 2nd Taurus. This time I went for some luxury.Leather seating, floor shift, spoiler and sunroof.I purchased the spruce green color.All in all I am thrilled with my car.My husband is an auto mechanic, the only imput he had was with the engine.He did not want me to get the Duratec engine.The 3.0 has plenty of get up and go.So if you want a good dependable and pretty car, this is the car for you.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Ford Engine Problems

tom browne, 10/11/2006
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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A great car except it requires about 50 seconds from a cold start before use. During this time the lifters or tappits do not receive oil, make extremely disconcerting noises, and are very irritating expecially when the dealership says there is nothing wrong. Well, there is! This car will be sold before the next one is purchased. A Taurus-probably not!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 2003 Taurus SE, Best Car I ever had

RWaggs62, 11/24/2008
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought her brand new on 4/19/2003. From the beginning she was reliable, strong & comfortable. Seriously, the most comfortable seats on long rides of any car I have ever owned. Reliability? Awesome. 77,500 miles later, besides regular service, I had to change the starter right at 5 years and the AC compressor at 5 years, all under warranty. Best car I have ever owned, for comfort, reliability, quality craftsmanship, and ride. I also own a Jaguar, which I love, but when my wife and I are going on a long drive, we take the most comfortable car, the 2003 Ford Taurus SE. Love it!

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