On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:18:53 -0700 (PDT), Jeff <jeff.utz@gmail.com>
wrote:

>On Sep 30, 8:26Â*pm, Erik <e...@spam.this> wrote:
>> In article <24CdnQTVd4mZCX_VnZ2dnUVZ_vWdn...@comcast.com>,
>>
>>
>>
>> Â*"Robert11" <rgs...@notme.com> wrote:
>> > Hello,
>>
>> > Am in the market for a new car.
>> > I had a Sable about 10 years ago, and it was frankly a disaster.
>> > So, have not really considered a Ford product since.
>>
>> > Looked at the new Buick LaCrosse, but really don't like it.
>>
>> > My son has suggested that I re-think Ford, and take a good look at the 2009
>> > Taurus.
>>
>> > Will look at one this coming week, but thought I'd get a bit of a heads-up
>> > now.
>> > So, let me please ask, knowing that it's a bit subjective, etc.
>>
>> > How is the overall "quality" these days on the 2008 and 2009 Taurus ?
>> > Transmission, components, build, etc. ? Â*Compared to GM; e.g., a Buick ?
>>
>> > Am in my 70's now, and my major criteria is reliability.
>> > Really can't spend half a day in the service department anymore.
>>
>> > Not sure what else to ask, but any other thoughts or opinions would be most
>> > appreciated.
>>
>> > Thanks,
>> > Bob
>>
>> If your after reliability & quality, go look at Honda or Toyota.
>>
>> If your going to spend quality money, you should get a quality vehicle
>> in return.
>>
>> I can hear all the 'political' buyers starting to moan already...
>>
>> Good Luck!
>>
>> Erik
>
>Ford and GM make some good-quality cars, too.
>
>Jeff

Ford appears to have put MOST of their issues behind them. See how
they stand up rust-wize in a few years. The old Taurus was a
rustbucket - as was the Winstar and the Aerostar before it. Escorts
had their rust issues as well.
The 3.8 and the Taurus tranny left a bad taste as well.

However, they are, in my opinion, better than any GM.Caddy is a joke.
GM small cars are CHEAP, even if not inexpensive. Shoddy workmanship
all around added to mediocre design. Mabee bringing in the european
designs like the malibu (astra) will be GM's salvation.
Neighbor just got a 2009 buick - nice car, but I could see at a quick
glance a lot of little things that indicate not enough care in
assembly (like what appears to be "dirt" in the paint under the
hood(fender lips etc).
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