Anyone driven one and can provide a comparison to our TL type-s's?

 

Never driven one. But they are, big with nice interiors. If i were looking for a big sedan that would be on the list.

 

I was until I saw the sticker price.

 

Genesis.

 

Not at all!

 

the new one? yes it looks bad ass. saw it at the autoshow

 

I was really impressed and liked the regular taurus after getting one as a rental a couple of years ago.

I can only imagine the SHO is even better, and you don't see a ton of them around.

 

Other sporty sedans:

2012 Dodge Charger RT/SRT

2012 Chrysler 300.... love the SRT!

 

When the new SHO was released I wanted one until I saw how much it was after I built one with the options I wanted. I'd still love one when I can afford one!

 

Too much $ for a Ford badge.

 

I would take a Charger in a heartbeat.

I LOVE the SRT. Even the Superbee edition is hot.

 

In the weeks leading up to the purchase of my TL, I took a Charger (RT) and a Taurus SHO for a couple days test drive each (it helps to have friends at dealerships).

Between the two, I'd take the SHO, hands down. Little bit nicer in terms of fit and finish, and I liked the onboard electronics much more (the nav is better than in my TL). But as other have said, it gets pricy once it's fitted out the way you want it. That seems to be Ford's hallmark these days; decent sticker price, but by the time you add a few options, the sticker seems like it should be in german. That's not limited to the SHO.

The RT is very close in terms of horsepower and torque (speaking as a driver, not as someone looking at the actual stats). Also, it's very comfortable inside...backseat is huge. I found the car to be a bit too "boat-like". I decided against it the moment I had to cross a bridge with narrow lanes...one that I take everyday. Just didn't feel comfortable with the width. But it sure was easy to pass other cars. And it made a really nice sound when you did so.

 

I hear you on the width. I was very nervous and not confident about that when I first got my challenger. BUT the SRT's suspension...or some VERY LIGHT modding to the RTs suspension will clean any "slop" and the car will no longer feel any where near as wide or large...and then it gets real fun

 

SHO is impressive to say the least, but the price is steep.

 

Yeah. Shit adds up on options. Starter with a 30k in mind on my truck. But after doing some research, I ended up getting all the options and the sticker was at 49k on it

But ofcourse u bought it because I got a hell of a deal on it!

And by the way, the price they sell for are always below sticker. Just gotta wwait for the right time.

 

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Isn't it based on the Volvo S80 chassis?

And in the high 40's, There are some other cars I would rather have.

 

i was impressed but not for the price. raced one in my TL and put a few cars on it. i would expect it to be VERY fast. not just quick

 

I cannot believe how much better it is than my friend's piece of crap previous gen. The engine would be awesome in a Mustang.

But at that price there are a lot of choices.

 

Wow...didn't know a loaded SHO is $49K+! That's alot of money for a Ford! I definitely look into something else...like a Genesis!

 

$49K?! Dang Ford, you have a great product and (of course) you want to stick it to us. Hope we see some large end-of-model-year rebates down the line. That, plus using a buying service, will get the price back into the realm of reality. Just bought a 2012 Ford Edge (which are pricey too) last fall, but got a good deal and very happy with it. When it comes to the Big 3, I like the fact that Ford said "take your bailout and shove it"...

 

SHOs have always been expensive, but the earlier ones were more worth the money. My dad bought the first gen SHO brand new in 1989 and paid $27,000 for it. At the time though, it was one of the fastest sedans in the world, and a relative bargain for the money. I learned to drive stick on it, but the throw was very long and the clutch pedal heavy as hell. The new ones just dont have the WOW factor...