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ShaylaD, 07/14/2008
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased this car in July of 2005 with about 20,000 miles on it. I needed something dependable so I figured that this was a great choice. I've always loved the way that bigger cars handled and I liked the look of the car. Worst car purchase so far. I had to replace the transmission at 70,000 miles(I got lucky, other consumers had to replace theirs at 40,000 miles), the air compressor and serpentine belt at around 40,000.
Nice car if had better engine and trans
taurusowner30, 07/09/2009
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This car was purchased with only 2- 3000 miles on it. At 1st it ran great with little to no problems. As soon as it hit the limit of the warranty then the problems started. 1st it was little things. Then the transmission went out. Now I am about to replace the transmission again for the 3rd time. This car would be an excellent car if it would have been built better. Ford needs to be ashamed of itself for building such a good looking car and such a bad engine. No wonder American cars have fallen so far behind foreign cars.
Not bad for the money
RandyM, 08/05/2004
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my third Taurus (1994, 1999, 2003). No major reliability problems. Very few minor ones. The 2003's handling isn't as good as the '99's, but it is roomy, comfortable, and well built. Safety ratings are impressive. Base Vulcan engine is a little weak at mid-range with AC on, but I'm not convinced the DOHC optional engine is dramatically better. My early 2003 has a lot of goodies such as puddle lights under the outside mirrors, a windshield tint bar, chrome inside door handles, and reasonably good interior materials. Ford nixed these and others on late '03's and the '04's. My friends like the car's styling and interior room.
great car and fun to drive
xxsweetazsinxx, 09/02/2004
2005 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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very reliable and depenable car comfort affordable and beautiful
MPG
Marinverona, 10/09/2004
2005 Ford Taurus SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Sticker says 20 mpg City and 27 mpg highway. Actually it averages 15.7 mpg driving 60% highway, 40% rural. Very little city driving.