Not to mention the Dex-cool issues for GM. Which is now going to kill them!
"Jeff" <jeff.utz@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Sep 30, 8:26 pm, Erik <e...@spam.this> wrote:
> In article <24CdnQTVd4mZCX_VnZ2dnUVZ_vWdn...@comcast.com>,
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> "Robert11" <rgs...@notme.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
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> > 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.
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> > My son has suggested that I re-think Ford, and take a good look at the
> > 2009
> > Taurus.
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> > 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.
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> > How is the overall "quality" these days on the 2008 and 2009 Taurus ?
> > Transmission, components, build, etc. ? Compared to GM; e.g., a Buick ?
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> > Am in my 70's now, and my major criteria is reliability.
> > Really can't spend half a day in the service department anymore.
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> > Not sure what else to ask, but any other thoughts or opinions would be
> > most
> > appreciated.
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> > Thanks,
> > Bob
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> 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.
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> I can hear all the 'political' buyers starting to moan already...
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> Good Luck!
>
> Erik

Ford and GM make some good-quality cars, too.

Jeff