1997 Ford Taurus GL review from North America
"A great economical family Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carpet on the driver's side has a very noticeable rip in it.
The lever that opens the hood was missing. I got another one at the salvage yard.
I had to replace the battery as soon as I got the car.
Minor problem with the windshield wipers. This was not costly to repair.
General comments?
The car looks good and drives great. My husband even enjoys driving it and he's very big on performance. It is very stylish.
I feel safe in the car. The air bags and anti-lock brakes are very nice to have.
The power steering is unusually noisy, but we can't find anything wrong with it.
I love the stereo and the seats are comfortable. I can't wait to get it out on the road for a longer trip.
The gas mileage has been very good so far.
I plan to drive this car as long as it remains mechanically sound. Chances are it will eventually be replaced by yet another Taurus. It's the third one I've owned. I would still have the second one if it had not gotten wrecked.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 164000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2003 |