"Robert11" <rgsros@notme.com> wrote in message
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> 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. ? 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

My Mother owns a 2005 Freestyle. This uses many of the same components as
the current Taurus (it is essentially a Taurus X, except the Tauru and
Taurus X now get the more power 3.5L V-6 instead of the 3.0L V-6 in the
Freestyle). Her's has been troble free so far (over 3 years). I have
borrowed the car several times when I needed extra passenger room and I
enjoyed it very much.

You might also consider a Fusion. Not quite as large, but if you don't need
the extra passenger space, it is a nice car. I persoanlly own an '07 Fusion.
I've owned it for just about 2 years and the vehicle has 35,000 miles on the
odometer. It has never had a single problem. It has never been back to the
dealer.

Ed