04r1 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 School me on the Taurus SHO. I'm looking at picking up a low mileage used one. Are certain years better than others? What about modding potential? It is a heavy pig I know but I'm looking for a daily driver that still has some ass to it. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Small brakes, tq converted auto, small on the inside, monstrous on the outside. I'd try to find something different, but just my personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Small brakes, tq converted auto, small on the inside, monstrous on the outside. I'd try to find something different, but just my personal preference. That just about sums it up. You will wonder where all the space is wasted. Giant whale on the outside, considerably smaller inside than you'd imagine. The engine is the only high point IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04r1 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I want a performance luxury sedan that's not slow and 30k or less. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 i'm a ford guy.. but G8 gt all the way in that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Are you strictly auto? Open to manual? 300C SRT-8 all day over an SHO, and I am a SHO nut. 06 CTS-V E55 EDIT to agree with Derek, G8 GT is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 if you decide on a SHO and get the v8, look into welding the cams (pressed on lobes iirc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 if you decide on a SHO and get the v8, look into welding the cams (pressed on lobes iirc). I'm pretty sure he means the newer Ecoboost ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Are you strictly auto? Open to manual? 300C SRT-8 all day over an SHO, and I am a SHO nut. 06 CTS-V E55 EDIT to agree with Derek, G8 GT is a good one. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 gotcha, I forgot about those. g8 then here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 535i + tune = winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I had one for a rental in NY last year, liked the car and the AWD was nice in the snow. Inside was fine for my 6'5'' 240 pound frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I want a performance luxury sedan that's not slow and 30k or less. Suggestions? For that price id be looking for g8 gxp. Ls3 and 6 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 if you decide on a SHO and get the v8, look into welding the cams (pressed on lobes iirc). This, if you're looking at the older ones. That Yamaha V8 was problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Did Yamaha make the V8's also? I know they did the V6's back in the day. Good luck finding a decent G8 GXP under $30K in a 6 speed. I drove a G8 GT before I bought the SRT. I really like it but the C was a better buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC66Bronco Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 For that price id be looking for g8 gxp. Ls3 and 6 speed. Show me a low millage g8 gxp for 30 and under. normal gt yea but the gxp seems to add another 10k to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Did Yamaha make the V8's also? I know they did the V6's back in the day. They made the intake manifold only. Everything else is all ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 They made the intake manifold only. Everything else is all ford. Ergo the FAIL and AIDS. :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad95gt Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Show me a low millage g8 gxp for 30 and under. normal gt yea but the gxp seems to add another 10k to that. Very true, when I bought my gt I looked gxp's as well and the price jump is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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