2006-09-13 03:29:10 · 9 answers · asked by butterrfly04 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
really they are good cars,,other people will tell you there junk,,i own a repair shop,,and a lot of my customers own them,,and if taken care of they,ll last as long as anything else,,i have one customer who has one that has over 400 thousand miles on it,,and it runs and drive fine,,but he has taken care of it ,,there like an other car made,there going to give trouble at one time or another,,but if taken care of they do OK,,good luck,,i hope this help.s.
2006-09-13 03:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had 6 tauruses through the years and have been mostly satisfied. The 3.0 V6 seems to be a reliable engine and I have not had any transmission problems. The 3.8 engine was notorious for head gasket problems at one time, early to mid 90s. We have had some minor electrical problems, but overall they are pretty reliable. Gas mileage is approx. 30 on the hwy. and 20 around town.
2006-09-13 03:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend bought a used one and is constantly having problems. As much as I believe in buying American, if you are buying a used car stick with Honda, Toyota, or Hyundai. Saturns also are a good used car.
If you are leasing or buying new to use only during the warrenty period your options are a little more open in the fact that you don't have to worry as much about paying for things that go wrong.
2006-09-13 03:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sell cars used to build em' Taurus not the best choice. They can last just like other cars if treated well that is true but they are one of the worst with resale value so make sure you get a good price!
2006-09-13 03:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are as good as any other. make sure you check the transaxle for excessive lateral freeplay also if you do your own maintenance the fuel filter is a little difficult to get to(it is located at the right rear infront of the rear tire along the frame rail. the weakest part of the car, in my experience, is the transmission.
2006-09-13 03:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by swa97s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not really! If you want some think cheap and repair it daliy then that is the car to go with! If you want to spend a little more and less on repairing it everytime go with a import!
2006-09-16 21:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by SOLUN macedonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are good cars. A friend of mine bought a 96 used and it has been a reliable car.
2006-09-13 11:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by wazup1971 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's put it this way: you would better spending the same money on a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.
2006-09-13 03:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, if u want to have a very sport-like car, if not buy a family van ;))
2006-09-13 03:33:56 · answer #9 · answered by ray_bluparrot 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋