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Worth every 'used penny'
Predrex, 05/27/2006
2004 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a great low priced, family or individual vehicle. I have found it to be a GREAT rush hour vehicle as well as a very nice open road vehicle. It could use more power in the powertrain area but it's satisfactory unless you're just looking for a performance sedan. I feel that it is far under rated. However, with the Fusion and new 500 series its days are probably numbered. With the added safety package you just simply cannot find a better car in the same class. Opt for the upgraded interior package (leather, command center, etc) and you will be more than happy with the choice. The ride of the vehicle can easily be compared to the higher priced (or class) of family sedans.
A very reliable car
DTMAN, 06/18/2010
2004 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
While there are some build quality issues, some whistling for example, but not intolerable, this Taurus has over 115K and I have put in a $250.00 coil (was cutting out) and tires, brakes and oil, that's it. Engine is super quiet, runs great and my mechanic says it's dry, no leaks, etc. I get 28+ mpg highway and about 19.5 city, great for a car this substantial My first Taurus, a 1987 performed much in the same way.
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ottem82, 01/13/2010
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a great point A to point B vehicle. There is nothing exciting or flashy about it, at the same time it is comfortable, gets decent mileage, and is quite reliable. I bought it with 108000 on it and currently have 146000. I change the oil, put gas in it and drive it. Mileage in everyday driving is 21-25. On the highway driving 80 with the AC on 27-29. Overall it was cheap to purchase and easy to own. If the transmission holds up I'm hoping to run it past 200000.
Decent student car for the money
SDLA, 12/01/2009
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great car overall. The body construction is solid, and it has comfortable seats. This is a great student car for the money; just boring to drive and look at.
Dependable Taurus? not so much
Luna, 11/03/2010
2004 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 5 years ago, one other person had used it, it had about 15,000 miles on it but it was in very good condition. My parents told me it was a dependable car, and since I was 22 at the time I knew so little about cars and trusted their judgment, and knew I it would take me a while to get through college, so dependable seemed ideal. Even if I was already a little wary of Fords, and the color is awful. A year and a half after I bought it we paid $800 to fix a problem with the transmission. Now it appears the transmission may need fixed again, maybe even replaced. It has difficulty shifting gears, which can be nerve wracking when you are trying to get onto a freeway.