Threebigfords wrote:
I've owned just about every category of auto over the years. From my current F450 all the way down to a tiny 76 Honda Cvcc. From the biggest baddest SUV (03' 7.3L Excursion) to the zippy hot hatchback (88' Honda CRX Si). From old muscle (68 Cougar and 67 Mustang) to modern day station wagon (2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost)
Of all the cars I've owned over the last 36 years, by far my favorite to drive, is my wife's current sedan. (2016 Ford Taurus SHO)
I for one will miss the sporty all wheel drive sedans when they're gone. 0-60 in 4 seconds with a simple tune, all wheel drive traction, surprisingly responsive handling with some minor suspension upgrades, comfortable seating for 5, cavernous trunk. Superior styling to most boring crossover/suv's.
What's not to love?
Guess those of us that love to DRIVE are in the minority right Fordlover??
Yes, I feel that is the truth, but the nice thing is there are still a few of us left, and I have no doubt at least one company will continue to service this group. I think about the Wrangler, and the Miata MX-5 as good examples. Not every company makes competing products, but these sell well and as long as people still buy, there will be options (though fewer) out there for us.
I've owned a few SHO's over the years, though the oldest was a 89 and the newest a 95. They were fun cars, the 89 could hang door to door with a similar vintage Vette, and top speed was in excess of 140 MPH. In 1989, there wasn't much that could compete, especially for the entry price of 20K.
Enjoy that SHO, they are a lot of fun.
