1988 Ford Taurus GL review from North America

Alternator fried due to aftermarket stereo power overload, cost $100 to replace.

Starter blew at 137,000 miles. Plus the front struts and disk brakes were replaced, cost about $250.

Water pump failed, cost $20 for a new one. Also the entire cooling pathway was rusted so new copper pipes and new hoses were installed. Along with new belts. Cost ranged about $150.

Headlamp assemblies are plastic and crack allowing water to set inside and when you hit a speed bump splash it on the bulb to shatter it. They also turn a nasty yellow color and fade. Ford dealership sells them for $250 each. I had luck finding them in new condition for $20 each.

Transmission shifts smooth when you accelerate very light or very fast, but stutters on a medium tap to the accelerator.

The cloth seats in this car make it feel like a couch on wheels. Interior is very nice almost brand new, power windows and power seats are nice too.

The V6 3.0 engine is a speeder, only tops at around 100mph when you floor the accelerator you end up going 0-60mph in almost 6 seconds.

Handles well and the cruise control saves gas consumption when going on highways etc.

I am the third owner of this car after my parents and I coulnd't ask for more as a college student.