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Is a 2013 Ford Taurus SEL a good car?

Is a 2013 Ford Taurus SEL a good car?

Is the 2013 Ford Taurus a Good Used Car? A used 2013 Ford Taurus sedan isn’t a great car, but it does have a comfortable ride and plenty of trunk space. Its three engine options will suit your daily power needs, but you’ll be less pleased with their poor fuel economy estimates.

What kind of car is the 2013 Ford Taurus?

The 2013 Ford Taurus is a full-size five-passenger sedan offered in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trim levels.

What makes a Ford Taurus a good car?

1 Long list of standard features and cutting-edge options 2 handsome and quiet cabin 3 humongous trunk 4 comfortable ride 5 available fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine 6 available all-wheel drive. 7 Cabin can feel confining 8 drives like the big, heavy sedan it is 9 MyFord Touch interface can be frustrating to use 10 SHO model’s steep price tag.

Why was the Ford Taurus kicked to the curb?

Though the darling of American sedan buyers during the 1980s, the Taurus of the 2000s was unceremoniously kicked to the curb (and rightly so) for its uninspiring design, lack of competitive features and mediocre performance. But that was then and this is now.

What kind of transmission does a Taurus SEL have?

Every Taurus is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that offers a manual operating mode. All-wheel drive is a $1850 option for SEL and Limited trim levels with the base 3.5-liter, and our test car was so equipped.

What are the standard features of a 2013 Ford Taurus?

Every 2013 Ford Taurus comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags and integrated blind spot mirrors. A rearview camera and rear parking sensors are standard on Limited and SHO models and optional on the SEL.

1 Long list of standard features and cutting-edge options 2 handsome and quiet cabin 3 humongous trunk 4 comfortable ride 5 available fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine 6 available all-wheel drive. 7 Cabin can feel confining 8 drives like the big, heavy sedan it is 9 MyFord Touch interface can be frustrating to use 10 SHO model’s steep price tag.

Though the darling of American sedan buyers during the 1980s, the Taurus of the 2000s was unceremoniously kicked to the curb (and rightly so) for its uninspiring design, lack of competitive features and mediocre performance. But that was then and this is now.

Every Taurus is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that offers a manual operating mode. All-wheel drive is a $1850 option for SEL and Limited trim levels with the base 3.5-liter, and our test car was so equipped.

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Ruth Doyle