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xrturbo · 12-04-2009, 02:29 PM

My bosses uncle came straight from the dealer with his new SHO to the shop I work at and asked the boss if it was cool if I took his car out for a spin. He knew I had a bunch of 1st and 2nd gen SHO's. It was pretty cool that he didn't even ask my boss if he wanted to take it out first. Ford is finally doing their homework. Car drove amazing, interior was awesome!!! I normally am not one to get excited about driving something cause I drive soooo many diff cars in a week, but if you get a chance drive one!!! It is more of a cruiser than a race car. Def an A+ in my book.

JSpecV03 · 12-04-2009, 02:53 PM

i was wandering about these, however, they seem pretty pricey imo
i think 40k or something. but overal i like them.

jpalamar · 12-04-2009, 03:18 PM

I saw a black on on the street the other day. It looked decent but the exahust sounded like a baby :-). Solid blow with very conservitive stock tune = awsome DD. If they didn't cost so much I would look into one rather then a G8.

turboman808 · 12-04-2009, 05:13 PM

What exactly is the point of this car? It's not particularly fast, it's really ugly and it's on the expensive side?

If I wanted a real nice 4 door family car I would get at the very least a CTS-V. If I just need something for the daily grind I would get the cheapest reliable car I could. Actually gonna trade in the accord next year and get a kia forte. Cheap ugly car but with a nice interior and good warranty. Thats a car that makes sense.

So you say to me "OK Nate(thats me), I can't afford the CTS-V and this is a bit cheaper." Well you can get the 20 grand car and save your money and get the CTS-V in 2 years and still keep the 20 grand car as your daily. Makes more sense, you have 2 cars and you can enjoy your CTS-V for 10 years since you don't drive it every day. Also saves you money.

Just my worthless opinion on middle of the road cars.

FocusDude · 12-05-2009, 12:09 PM

I like the Taurus SHO for the AWD, TTV6, interior, and Ford's impecable reliability rate at the moment. It sucks since it is not available with a manual tranny.

I like the G8 for the lower price of the GT with similar hp numbers. It sucks because you need the GXP for a manual and the interior is hideous and cheap. Also GM reliability is a little shady, I'm not sure if that would truly deter me from making the purchase though.

I love the CTS-V but its 25K+ more then the other 2 cars, and it still has the racy interior of the Camaro, not to classy imho

Might as well save for a Lambo Gallardo...

12-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
xrturbo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Allentown Pa Member #3145 My Ride: 98 LGT wag w/wrx driveline swap, lifted 98 Outback, 13 Legacy iTrader: (0)	Just got to drive a new SHO My bosses uncle came straight from the dealer with his new SHO to the shop I work at and asked the boss if it was cool if I took his car out for a spin. He knew I had a bunch of 1st and 2nd gen SHO's. It was pretty cool that he didn't even ask my boss if he wanted to take it out first. Ford is finally doing their homework. Car drove amazing, interior was awesome!!! I normally am not one to get excited about driving something cause I drive soooo many diff cars in a week, but if you get a chance drive one!!! It is more of a cruiser than a race car. Def an A+ in my book.

12-04-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
JSpecV03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lansdale, Pa Member #6345 My Ride: 2006 Acura TSX,1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0, and cammed out Spec V with a blown motor. iTrader: (1)	i was wandering about these, however, they seem pretty pricey imo i think 40k or something. but overal i like them. __________________ 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0 work horse 2003 Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V, needs a motor. 2006 Acura TSX, soon to be low and slow. Every Nasty Vehical Illustrates Our Useless Spending

12-04-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I saw a black on on the street the other day. It looked decent but the exahust sounded like a baby :-). Solid blow with very conservitive stock tune = awsome DD. If they didn't cost so much I would look into one rather then a G8. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

12-05-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	I like the Taurus SHO for the AWD, TTV6, interior, and Ford's impecable reliability rate at the moment. It sucks since it is not available with a manual tranny. I like the G8 for the lower price of the GT with similar hp numbers. It sucks because you need the GXP for a manual and the interior is hideous and cheap. Also GM reliability is a little shady, I'm not sure if that would truly deter me from making the purchase though. I love the CTS-V but its 25K+ more then the other 2 cars, and it still has the racy interior of the Camaro, not to classy imho Might as well save for a Lambo Gallardo... __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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12-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	What exactly is the point of this car? It's not particularly fast, it's really ugly and it's on the expensive side? If I wanted a real nice 4 door family car I would get at the very least a CTS-V. If I just need something for the daily grind I would get the cheapest reliable car I could. Actually gonna trade in the accord next year and get a kia forte. Cheap ugly car but with a nice interior and good warranty. Thats a car that makes sense. So you say to me "OK Nate(thats me), I can't afford the CTS-V and this is a bit cheaper." Well you can get the 20 grand car and save your money and get the CTS-V in 2 years and still keep the 20 grand car as your daily. Makes more sense, you have 2 cars and you can enjoy your CTS-V for 10 years since you don't drive it every day. Also saves you money. Just my worthless opinion on middle of the road cars.