- sedan 42,075
- 4,987 overpriced
- Roseville, MN
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- autoshopper.com
1995 ford taurus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Still america's best-seller, still a great buy. introductionthere are those who suggest the ford taurus and the mercury sable have been too conservative. But it's hard to support that position when the taurus is the best-selling car in america. from the consumer's perspective, the advantages of ford's network of dealers, the domestic nameplate, the unquestioned value of the car, and the attractive leases and incentives ford has provided have all added up to a solid deal. because 1995 is the last year for the current taurus and sable (all-new, more radically styled cars are due for '96), changes are minor but well-done: more equipment made standard and additional suspension and engine refinements. Not so for the taurus. And for stealthy power, there's the sho. the se model borrows its sporty looks from the sho (front bucket seats and the optional rear deck spoiler) and partners them with the economic 3. 0-liter v6 for about the same price as a gl. dual airbags are standard on all tauruses, and the seat-belt anchors have been lowered for 1995. That's better for shorter people, but not quite as versatile as fully height-adjustable seat belts. Important controls are easily reached, and the analog instrument panel is in plain view. The large, simple dash-mounted light switch is more convenient than the stalk-mounted switches typical of japanese cars, and power-window switches are easy to distinguish by touch. many conveniences have been made standard on the taurus this year, including air conditioning, rear-window defroster, low-fuel warning light and solar-tinted glass to cut glare and heat. A nice touch in the optional center console is a removable rubber mat in the single cupholder, making it easy to clean sticky soda pop residue. the taurus is roomy inside and easy to enter and exit, with plenty of legroom up front and adequate room in the rear. This is unlike an accord or camry, for example, where the view is more glassy vista. Some find the high cowl claustrophobic; others find it gives them a sense of security. the optional 6-way power seats make it easy to get comfortable. However, we found the seats a bit soft for long trips, and a little lower back support would have been nice. functional as it is, the interior does have some appearance problems. There are too many pieces in the dashboard and door panels, creating a number of bad fits and poor color matches and a generally cluttered, untidy appearance. And some optional items seem to be thrown into place. It's housed low in the console and is difficult to operate while driving. Like the chevy lumina, its base engine is a v6. the standard taurus 3. 0-liter v6 gets several improvements for '95: thicker walls in the cylinder blocks and a re-designed crankshaft to reduce vibration, and improved seals, water pump and thermostat for better performance. With the same horsepower as the 3. 0-liter but more torque lower down (215 lb.-ft. At 2200 rpm rather than 165 lb.-ft. At 3250 rpm), the optional engine has much better acceleration. however, unlike some base engines, the 3. 0-liter v6 does a perfectly acceptable job. The 3. 8-liter v6 provides extra oomph for passing and keeping pace in the stoplight races, and it's the engine we'd choose. The suspension system modifications have produced a much improved ride - firm and secure - and the car stays flat and controlled during cornering and acceleration. Equipped with a sport suspension, the pontiac grand prix is also comparable. half a class down in size are the nissan altima and chrysler cirrus. Half a class up in size is the dodge intrepid - a full-size front-drive sedan of comparable price, with much more room inside. this isn't to suggest that any of these vehicles are superior to the taurus. The imports make only a few small wagons. Chrysler is completely out of the wagon business. some automakers, however, are still in the game. General motors makes the huge rear-drive chevrolet caprice and buick roadmaster, and also the oldsmobile ciera, buick century and saturn wagon. The loaded taurus lx has plenty of both. walkaroundford's best-selling taurus front-drive intermediate family of vehicles includes the country's best-selling station wagon. The ford midsize wagon shape has changed little since 1985, when the current body shell was introduced. After 10 years, it still looks great, a testament to its then-radical design. there's a gl version for starters, with no lower body cladding and a more basic interior, offering a standard 140 hp 3. 0-liter v6 and a 4-speed electronic automatic overdrive transaxle. the lx package includes color-keyed lower body cladding, cast aluminum wheels, console and floor shifter, the light group, a cargo area net, cloth seats, and cloth and vinyl trim. all tauruses come with dual airbags, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, electric rear defroster and tilt wheel as standard, but the lx is a considerable upgrade for the money. Both wagons come with standard roof racks, and both are available with extra-cost anti-lock brakes (abs). little has changed on the 1995 taurus lx wagon from last year's offering. The 3. 0-liter base v6 engine gets a number of durability upgrades, and ford claims that the suspension has been retuned end-. Power Seats✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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