looking to buy a 2003 ford taurus in good shape 6cyc eng and 60000 miles any info on the would be great
2007-02-08 06:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
the only cons to this car are no longer really applicatible. in prior years - up until 2000 - the taurus had bad problems with their transmissions, but after 2000 they used the mazda automatic and basically cured the problem. they no longer have the weak transmissions. the engines are solid but the SOHC and the DOHC - both based on mazda engines and are great. the only problems you will be seeing is probably brake and disc related - they come from the factory with weak ones that wear out easily, but with 60k miles they probably have already been replaced and and the replacements will last way longer. great size, great MPG (ive seen people get up to 34 highway MPG), stout engine and tranny. good car
2007-02-08 06:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by noah 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i have a 2001 ford tarus v-6 auto that was used in a rental fleet. it had 53,600 on it when i bought it, it now has 184,000 miles on it now. quality wise it shows it wear and tear, but the motor and transmission have held up well. but for one with just 60,000 miles on it should be pretty good buy. be weary of the cheap plastic door panels and plastic panels on the dash board as they are flemsy and can become loose and rattle over time. break life is ok, usually needing front disc pad at every 20-30k. don't be shocked if starter and or alternator gives out between 100-120k. but overall, a good car for the money.
2007-02-08 07:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by olds_alero2000 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've got 177,000 miles on a 97, and still running great. The trans and the brakes are the only sore spots, and if Noah is right, the trans no longer is. If you service the trans correctly, and use ONLY synthetic trans fluid, you won't have any problems, anyway. Great cars, go for it.
2007-02-08 07:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good choice, hope u had carfax or auto check report done on this used car. Have taurus since many years, no problems.
2007-02-08 07:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spinloi theyre good cars good milage they've had a few recalls but over all they are good cars. Call the Ford dealer and have them run an OASIS report on the car it tells history of repairs recalls etc.
2007-02-08 06:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by I race cars 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
buy an import vs. the domestic (ford).
The nice things about imports is that they don't loose their value as fast. I'm a Honda/Acura fan. Those cars can usually be found in pretty good shape and they can be driven forever (if you take care of it of course).
guess that can apply to pretty much any vehicle....didn't answer the question did I? Sorry, guess I'm not a fan of ford..
2007-02-08 07:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by JD 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
check fluid.. have it checked out before it gets really bad... mine did that and i was afraid to have it checked but new modulator only cost 60 dollars...don;t wait.
2016-03-28 22:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this car is very proned to repairs.Beware of transmission. I had one of those cars.
2007-02-11 12:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by Maka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋