My new Daily Driver

[Typhoon]

The time finally came for me to get something with 4 doors. Unloaded my 08 Cobalt SS and picked up a 13 Taurus SHO. I looked at/drove a bunch of different cars (G8, SS Sedan, SRT8's) before setting on this. One big factor was having AWD. I'm designated essential service personnel at my job so no matter the weather, If I get a call in the middle of the night I have to go. Having heated/cooled seats, sunroof, Nav, backup camera & lane/park assist will make the trip that much better. It also came with the Performance Package and for a car that is so heavy I think it handles pretty damn good. Still getting used to the Sync system but so far it works pretty good. Not totally sold on the wheels yet but they're starting to grow on me.

This is the first Ford I've ever had so we'll see how this goes, but so far I love it.

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[OffshoreDrilling]

god I hate those wheels

otherwise, nice car. I love fords lineup currently, and I'm a diehard gm guy

 

[99PONTIACGP]

Sweet SHOW

 

[BS ISF]

sweet new ride! my buddy loves his.

 

[Typhoon]

god I hate those wheels

I hate to admit it but they do remind me of a flower.

 

[wolfe]

Very nice car. I hope you are very happy with it!

 

[Jean Ralphio]

you'll be almost beating GTR's in no time.

nice car, congrats

 

[syP]

just couldnt do the FRONT legroom... super cramped.

I was this close to buying one as well.


Enjoy.

 

[Mook]

I dig it.

Also, swap rims after winter.

 

[Jean Ralphio]

[MENTION=1881]Gwinn The Chinn[/MENTION]
buy one you gump

 

[rocket5979]

Great pickup man! Those are some really nice cars, and I totally agree with the advantages of having AWD for inclement weather.

just couldnt do the FRONT legroom... super cramped.

I have only sat in one years ago when they first came out, and only for about 2 minutes, but from that brief encounter I don't remember having any leg room issues. How tall are you?!? I am 6'2" and felt ok.

 

[IDAFC21]

Very nice

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

dem curves, like what ford has been doing more and more

 

[TonzKnock-G]

 

[Typhoon]

I was this close to buying one as well.

I was this close to buying an SS. If we lived in a state with no snow, I might have picked that.

 

[Typhoon]

I dig it.

Also, swap rims after winter.

I've been looking at option already lol

 

[revo1059]

Is there any serious aftermarket for the new SHOs? Being that the SS is an LS3 there is enough stuff to turn it into a land rocket.

 

[Jean Ralphio]

Is there any serious aftermarket for the new SHOs? Being that the SS is an LS3 there is enough stuff to turn it into a land rocket.

Nothing like the LS scene, but there is an aftermarket. They generally run 12's with a tune and a few bolt-ons. I know Livernois has put them into the 11's. Not bad for a big V6 sedan.

 

[syP]

Is there any serious aftermarket for the new SHOs? Being that the SS is an LS3 there is enough stuff to turn it into a land rocket.

yes and no.

not a TON of stuff for the new SHO... basic bolt ons... some people put on larger turbos.. I think there are only a handful (if that) in the 11s... the trans starts to shit out at that point.

The SS has the same aftermarket as the G8/camaro... so basically 11s,10s,9s can all be done.. whether its bolt ons, cam, supercharger, turbo.. etc etc. A lot of people put on the LSA blower / ZL1 lid setup.

 

[VenomInside]

Very Nice! Congrats.

 

[The Beast]

I daily a SHO and it's my favorite vehicle ford makes. Puts a smile on my face when I turn on the heated steering wheel and seat messager

 

[blck10th]

I daily a SHO and it's my favorite vehicle ford makes. Puts a smile on my face when I turn on the heated steering wheel and seat messager

You just like the messaged balls you get

 

[Blood on Blood]

Congrats on the purchase.

I have a 130 mile round trip commute each day in my Taurus. Great car, extremely comfortable and easy / not boring to drive. Due to traffic I have been in the car for up to 4 hours with no back or leg ache.

Leather seats in these cars are worth their weight in gold.

 

[rocket5979]

You just like the messaged balls you get

I nominate this for the "Captain Obvious" post of the day! Hell yeah, massaged balls while driving sounds a-ok to me!!!

 

[The Beast]

I nominate this for the "Captain Obvious" post of the day! Hell yeah, massaged balls while driving sounds a-ok to me!!!

Not all SHO's have this option. Worth every penny IMO