1995 Ford Taurus - Great car for a construction worker.
The 1995 Ford Taurus 3.8 Wagon is the perfect vehicle for the construction worker with a family. It seats 8: 3 in the front, 3 in the middle, and if needed, pop tailgate and pull the lever to fold up 2 more seats facing out the back window (kids love it). Perfect for the working man or woman that takes his or her tools to work. Pop the tailgate door open and/or remove your tools and close the door.
The 1995 Ford Taurus 3.8 Wagon is the perfect vehicle for the construction worker with a family. It seats 8: 3 in the front, 3 in the middle, and if needed, pop tailgate and pull the lever to fold up 2 more seats facing out the back window (kids love it). Perfect for the working man or woman that takes his or her tools to work. Pop the tailgate door open and/or remove your tools and close the door.
The 1995 ford Taurus is front-wheel drive. It's easier on the engine to pull a vehicle then push it. Makes it really handy going to Big Bear. My cousin, daughter, and his kids were on our first trip to Big Bear. People stared turning their cars around to back up hill because they were tending to slide downhill instead of uphill. At the time, I didn't understand what was going on. We had no cha... (more)
The 1995 ford Taurus is front-wheel drive. It's easier on the engine to pull a vehicle then push it. Makes it really handy going to Big Bear. My cousin, daughter, and his kids were on our first trip to Big Bear. People stared turning their cars around to back up hill because they were tending to slide downhill instead of uphill. At the time, I didn't understand what was going on. We had no chains on the tires, and we just kept going. We stopped at a local gift shop for our kids and was confronted by the local mechanic asking how the ride was here. We explained what happened, and he laughed and said, "That's because their pushing their cars uphill and your car pulls it gives better traction." Then he offered me an oil change and to flush and replace my power steering fluid because it smelled burned for $100. I only had 1,000 miles since I changed my oil and filter, but I said to myself ,"He seems like a honest guy..." My oil wasn't changed, and my power steering fluid was fine...but the front-wheel drive tip he gave me is true.
Front-wheel drive car so you won't have as many issues in the snow, and that is what makes it great for going to Big Bear. While people are backing up hill, I'm facing forward and enjoying the view. Takes $45 to fill up the tank, lasts me all week--about 300 miles highway, 225 street. Lots of room in the back for groceries, tools, or whatever your need to carry. Pros are all the information you need on any recalls are up on the web. As long as you keep up with the oil changes, you'll be fine as long as you take care of the car. A fairly new engine for the vehicle is a little over $500. So ... (more)
Front-wheel drive car so you won't have as many issues in the snow, and that is what makes it great for going to Big Bear. While people are backing up hill, I'm facing forward and enjoying the view. Takes $45 to fill up the tank, lasts me all week--about 300 miles highway, 225 street. Lots of room in the back for groceries, tools, or whatever your need to carry. Pros are all the information you need on any recalls are up on the web. As long as you keep up with the oil changes, you'll be fine as long as you take care of the car. A fairly new engine for the vehicle is a little over $500. So if your handy with your hands and don't want to break the bank, this can is perfect for the working man or woman.
Recalls. The vehicle's owners manual says to put 5w30. This is wrong. An independent engineer proved a big reason why the head gaskets were deteriorating was because the oil was too thin. Ford never admitted to it until the new Taurus was released. Always use 10W30 and do your oil changes regularly. Spark plug locations are a pain in the butt. Three in the front by the radiator (if you have big hands, you're going to have to remove the radiator fan to reach in with a socket wrench to remove them). Then three in the back. Spark plug 1, 2, & 3 location for a man of my height is a pain to get... (more)
Recalls. The vehicle's owners manual says to put 5w30. This is wrong. An independent engineer proved a big reason why the head gaskets were deteriorating was because the oil was too thin. Ford never admitted to it until the new Taurus was released. Always use 10W30 and do your oil changes regularly. Spark plug locations are a pain in the butt. Three in the front by the radiator (if you have big hands, you're going to have to remove the radiator fan to reach in with a socket wrench to remove them). Then three in the back. Spark plug 1, 2, & 3 location for a man of my height is a pain to get to. I'm 5'9", and I have to climb on top of the engine (make sure it's cold when you decide to jump on) and reach in the far left back side to remove it. (Tip: Make sure you have the plugs gapped and ready to put back in or you'll be crawling up and down your car.)
2002 Ford Taurus - Great car!
This car is spacious and not cramped at all, which I prefer. It also has a big trunk. We have loaded it with huge storage bins, and we didn’t have to use a truck to do that. I also like the gray leather seats that I have, and the speakers sound great listening to my music while driving. I have had no engine trouble considering the amount of miles it already has on. I drive 30 minutes to work everyday, and it just works as a great everyday car. It runs smoothly and accelerates fast. I never had a problem with rattling or oil leaks. Never had a problem with transmission either. It runs great even with the topography we have i.e. hills and dips. It hasn’t stalled on me, although there was one time when I had a problem with the fuel line. But I would attribute that to normal wear a... (more)
This car is spacious and not cramped at all, which I prefer. It also has a big trunk. We have loaded it with huge storage bins, and we didn’t have to use a truck to do that. I also like the gray leather seats that I have, and the speakers sound great listening to my music while driving. I have had no engine trouble considering the amount of miles it already has on. I drive 30 minutes to work everyday, and it just works as a great everyday car. It runs smoothly and accelerates fast. I never had a problem with rattling or oil leaks. Never had a problem with transmission either. It runs great even with the topography we have i.e. hills and dips. It hasn’t stalled on me, although there was one time when I had a problem with the fuel line. But I would attribute that to normal wear and tear. My only real con is that it has low mpg compared to compact cars so not really fuel efficient, but I am willing to compromise. As it is a big car, it has a big turn radius. It is definitely safer to drive than smaller compact cars. As mine is an older model, it does not have the bells and whistles that newer cars have, i.e. screen, phone to car connection, etc., but I would consider getting a newer model of the Ford Taurus any day.
There is one parking lot in my place of work with very tight room to maneuver. I had to do more than three-point turns to get the car to where I want it. It was funny and frustrating at the same time. My husband calls my car an aircraft carrier, but I love it.
There is one parking lot in my place of work with very tight room to maneuver. I had to do more than three-point turns to get the car to where I want it. It was funny and frustrating at the same time. My husband calls my car an aircraft carrier, but I love it.
Spacious. Big trunk. Reliable engine with great performance. Nice leather seats. Accelerates fast.
Spacious. Big trunk. Reliable engine with great performance. Nice leather seats. Accelerates fast.
Not very fuel efficient. Big turn radius.
Not very fuel efficient. Big turn radius.
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