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Used 2003 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

a great value

cwesley, 09/23/2002
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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With a son in college and some big tuition payments to make, I decided to step down from a 2000 Lincoln LS to a Taurus SEL. The LS was wonderful and very hard to give up. To ease the pain, I got the SEL Premium configuration with all of the options (Silver exterior with Dark Charcoal leather interior). While no match for the LS, it is a great car for the money. It has good power for its class and an impressive array of creature comforts. It handles well when driven aggressively and is smooth down the turnpike. The duratec is know for taking some time to break-in. Even so, I got 27 mpg within the first 1,000 miles. Also can say enough for the Mach stereo.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

It's BASIC family transportation.

M.Nicley, 04/08/2005
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My family has owned several Taurus's and Sable's. All but the '86 Sable were great. All were bought new, all lasted through my parents driving, and me and brother's "Hot Rodding" teenage years. My most recent one is a 2003 SES. It is a nice BASIC family car. If you want luxury buy a Lincoln LS. Have had no problems with the car, other than a couple recalls. The bucket seats and floor shifter make you think its a performance sedan, but it's NOT!. Great to get groceries and go to work in. Took it on one 500 mile trip, and immediatey realized why people with two kids get an SUV. Oh, if you buy one new, plan on driving it until the wheels fall off.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Quality Car and Excellent Value!

tomny67, 11/01/2003
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is an easy car to drive. It has a good, solid feel on the road. I find the driver's seat very comfortable and the interior is extemely quiet. Since I've only driven this car 2200 miles, it's too early to rate in terms of reliability but I'm impressed with its initial quality. The car was put together flawlessly in Atlanta. In my opinion, the Taurus is the most handsome- looking family vehicle on the market today.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Ford Taurus V6 vulcan, Good sedan

jermz17, 05/06/2012
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a good car, It has all the features you would need to drive a family around. But like all cars this one does have common problems but they can be fixed. Fuel pump, Coil pack, and camshaft. Not cheap but easy to fix and if you take good car of the car it will take care of you.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Best Bang For The Buck

dpmeersman, 11/06/2003
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Comfortable ride, good economy, complete with leather, moonroof and all the features I wanted in a new car. I looked at Toyotas, Hondas, Mazdas and to get one of these cars equipped as the Taurus is I would have payed $24,000 & up. For $17,900 i got the car I was looking for with much smaller car payments then I would have thought. I can live with the rental car stigma while I'm enjoying the savings.

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