"How To Buy A Used Ford Taurus At Wholesale Prices!
There's Two Ways To Save!"
First of all, I happen to have a personal bias for the Ford Taurus. I think they're just a great car. You see, I've owned three of them ... and still have the third. I put 119,000 miles on the first one, bettered that with 147,000 on the second and we bought a third one that's now up to 75,000 miles.
I keep buying them because I've never had a major problem. They just go and go, in my experience anyway, with regular maintenance and the occasional expected minor repair from time to time.
I also think, because the Taurus has somewhat of a reputation as a rental or fleet lease vehicle, that there's less demand for them in the aftermarket and this has caused them to be one great value as a used car purchase.
I think feature for feature, it's difficult to buy a more potentially decked out car for this kind of price. Just a lot of value there, they drive great and are decent on gas as well. The gas mileage for a 2004 Ford Taurus, for example, is 20 mpg city and 27 mpg hwy. Not bad for a powerful V6 engine.
Anyway, just my 2 cents on the very under appreciated and under valued Ford Taurus.
The base level Taurus is the LX sedan, followed by the midlevel SE sedan and wagon, all featuring V6 engines. In 2000, more upscale SES and SEL sedan models were added. You can find used Taurus models that seat either five or six, and some of the wagons can be found with a 2-place third-row seat.
The base V6 engine produces 155 horsepower. There's also a 200 horsepower twincam V6 that was standard on the upper models and optional on SE. Both use regular gasoline and are coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Used Taurus models can also be found with optional traction control and front seat head/chest side airbags. Antilock brakes were standard on the top models and optional on others.
The Taurus runs smoothly with either engine, and overall, delivers plenty of performance for a mainstream midsize car. It feels secure, balanced, and predictable even in quick direction changes. Braking power is strong and easily modulated and the steering is responsive with good on-center sense.
Space is also a strong suit with the Taurus. The cabin is roomy and comfortable, including excellent back-seat room and comfort. Rear head clearance is also generous and trunk storage space is more than ample.
Overall, we think the Taurus makes a solid choice as a used car purchase and we can make two suggestions (and possibly a third) to help you save bigtime when buying one:
ONE: We're always on the lookout for the nicest used Taurus models for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only auctions we attend, whether it be an LX, SE, SES, or SEL, both sedan and wagon ... and we can buy one specifically for you.
You see, we can purchase any vehicle at a big discount to retail ... and pass these savings directly to you. Here's where to discover more about our very simple Car Buying Service.
TWO: You can go to Open-To-The-Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed truly outstanding buys for those who shop these events.
Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Ford Taurus At Public Car Auctions In Your Own Area.
Also ...
If you're interested in a "Brand New" Ford Taurus: People swear by the interesting method detailed in this article for getting the absolute lowest price on a 'NEW' Taurus.
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