Ford Taurus - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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    It’s the boxy American sedan that was driven by RoboCop, Conan O’Brien and also your uncle. It hauled all the groceries and saved Ford in the 1980’s. Over 7,500,000 of them were sold in 34 years of production! Join James as he explores the history of the Ford Taurus!
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  • @Donut
    @Donut  4 ปีที่แล้ว +927

    Which grownup had one of these when you were a kid?

    • @sloth_guy3691
      @sloth_guy3691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Donut Media my mom then gave it to me. It was a 2003

    • @gannonb99
      @gannonb99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      My best friend had one, his sister totaled it, it was sad, his name was spudnik

    • @pershooo
      @pershooo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      My dad, and then he left to get some gas, he never came back.

    • @Lieutenant_Dude
      @Lieutenant_Dude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Mom. And it sucked ass. Broke down all the fucking time and it wasn't even a year old.

    • @daffafamous6179
      @daffafamous6179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not me.....

  • @kernjones1982
    @kernjones1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +895

    A little mad the intro didn’t say “Let’s get this SHO on the road”

    • @HangryPanda90
      @HangryPanda90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That's a missed opportunity right there.

    • @funnydubby6401
      @funnydubby6401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Little mad they didn’t include the Barr’s engine over seas in basically the same car

    • @weeshem1926
      @weeshem1926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea

    • @darrens3
      @darrens3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The TV ad should have been;
      "Taurus; come see the gun SHO"
      *Floors the car*

    • @lorenzomoore6398
      @lorenzomoore6398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would have been cool.

  • @chaosgarage7877
    @chaosgarage7877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    "The Taurus sold like meth"
    My new favorite quote

    • @liamduffy6837
      @liamduffy6837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Apparently meth is in demand

    • @myrmidon6894
      @myrmidon6894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ima start selling meth now

    • @deathcheater9303
      @deathcheater9303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chaos Garage 🤣

    • @andrpapa654
      @andrpapa654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most American thing you'll ever hear

    • @jerbear1204
      @jerbear1204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I mean, crack was running rampant when the Taurus peaked

  • @deathcheater9303
    @deathcheater9303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +860

    Love my SHO on the highway. I don’t need mirrors to see who’s behind me, because I know that everyone is behind me.

    • @davidalarcon6259
      @davidalarcon6259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bobby’s World 😂😂😭😭

    • @deathcheater9303
      @deathcheater9303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      FullBlown the ultimate sleeper car. Search for drag races here on TH-cam featuring a Taurus SHO and you’ll see what I mean.

    • @williamwilkin1892
      @williamwilkin1892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @FullBlown I have a 2015 with 390 hp to the wheels. It's never broken, let alone even broken a spine thing.

    • @dugenpippenger4811
      @dugenpippenger4811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @FullBlown great joke lmao haven't heard that before

    • @serjiang
      @serjiang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Including cop cars right?

  • @sebastianjoseruizmorales8534
    @sebastianjoseruizmorales8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    The Ford Taurus was also in NASCAR as a official race car from 1998 to 2005

    • @noquemalive7111
      @noquemalive7111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sebastian ruiz race or pace?

    • @NeoGraena
      @NeoGraena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@noquemalive7111 race.
      Watch Nascar races from 98 through 05

    • @tomtucker9426
      @tomtucker9426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but its literally beefed up all the internals were swapped like the corolla lol

    • @hell-sol5240
      @hell-sol5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah and Toyota raced a camry forever. It's nothing more than a sticker in Nascar its absolutely nothing like its street counter parts

    • @tomtucker9426
      @tomtucker9426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell- Sol oh it was the camry my bad

  • @exeterman2
    @exeterman2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    Give a raise to your animation guy for making the newspaper the daily bugle

    • @spideym35i
      @spideym35i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm a huge Spider-Man fab and I didn't even notice that. Sad

    • @ryanmurphy4870
      @ryanmurphy4870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Long live Tobey Miguire!

    • @rociogaona36
      @rociogaona36 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanmurphy4870 just

  • @watmur
    @watmur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Honestly, I would buy the last generation police interceptor Taurus. All blacked out. 🤘🏻

    • @S0meRand0mCanadian
      @S0meRand0mCanadian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just picked up a 2014 ecoboost interceptor. That thing is craaazyyy

    • @joelalonso8991
      @joelalonso8991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The last gen Taurus looks awesome and has the power however many police departments regretted buying them because of their horrible transmission problem. Alot of failures at 70k.

    • @rathuanyatzi
      @rathuanyatzi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joel Alonso may i add the waterpump disaster once it starts to go 😬😬 major oversight

    • @skylerbowerbank5847
      @skylerbowerbank5847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The taurus sho is still better
      Always get the taurus sho

    • @S0meRand0mCanadian
      @S0meRand0mCanadian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@skylerbowerbank5847 that's the one I got. Also the vocal minority was much louder than the quiet minority. I know people who have had no issues at all. It all depends on who you're listening to. Every car has issues.

  • @Cj-gd1db
    @Cj-gd1db 4 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    U know what would have made the Taurus cooler in the 80s........
    Pop up up and down headlights!!!

    • @evanparker4945
      @evanparker4945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      the whole point of the taurus was no horrible headlights to break, and still stay aerodynamic
      .

    • @vontw33zy
      @vontw33zy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@evanparker4945 you ruined it.

    • @brandonjones5637
      @brandonjones5637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Pop up headlights make any car cooler lets be honest

    • @shuruff904
      @shuruff904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rear Wheel Drive. Period.

    • @shelbylover1359
      @shelbylover1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Customers would buy them like meth lol

  • @brolutiongaming3983
    @brolutiongaming3983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    After years of comments- FINALLY! YOU COVER THE TAURUS
    Edit: It’s a 3.4 liter V8-not 3.2

    • @steveg5122
      @steveg5122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      and a 140hp 215 LbFt 3.8 V6 for the Essex.

    • @GamerDud2003
      @GamerDud2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And the Five Hundred had the 3.0l duratec not the 3.5l

    • @lichking3711
      @lichking3711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      don't matter, too small anyway

    • @micahrlusk
      @micahrlusk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@lichking3711 that's what your ex said

    • @irontiger0462
      @irontiger0462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steveg5122 Had a 2 gen 3.8

  • @whisk3675
    @whisk3675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Can you make a series where you explore what caused the downfall of companies?(eg. Plymouth, Lancia)

    • @tristanbennett5177
      @tristanbennett5177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a great idea

    • @zygis1819
      @zygis1819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      theres a one with pontiac kinda.

    • @robsorgdrager8477
      @robsorgdrager8477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I'll save you time.....
      They cut corners, made shitty cars, gave themselves a bad rep and couldn't sell units. The parent companies shit caned em , end of story.

    • @KENNETHCARNIE
      @KENNETHCARNIE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@robsorgdrager8477 way to ruin it Carl!

    • @tofu.delivery.
      @tofu.delivery. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's more a job for Nolan

  • @aisicanjonjon
    @aisicanjonjon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Taurus! Now there is an American car with a shape and design we’ve been looking for.

    • @glennbeadshaw727
      @glennbeadshaw727 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm still looking for it

    • @tylerstickle2957
      @tylerstickle2957 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I don't think anyone under 60 is looking for that ugly ass car 😂

  • @todddotson6430
    @todddotson6430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    R.I.P. Lee Iacocca.
    The man that brought performance to Ford by way of the Mustang.

    • @ND-mn1rb
      @ND-mn1rb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Todd Dotson His last name is Iacocca not Lacocca. It is an i not an L

    • @shadyomo3636
      @shadyomo3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ND-mn1rb Lacocca is a cool name tho

    • @seannomoney20
      @seannomoney20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      R.I.P. Carol Shelby who brought even more performance to ford by way of the mustang and gt40

  • @greghmn
    @greghmn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    "With Mercury in retrograde"
    I suspect all Ford brands were "in retrograde" at the time.

    • @theauralucario60
      @theauralucario60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ironically, with mercury in retrograde, the mercury brand would be in retrograde

  • @metalhead2670
    @metalhead2670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    “It sold like meth.” -James Pumphery

    • @michaelspence3923
      @michaelspence3923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm....that's.......interesting

    • @ekodevil7593
      @ekodevil7593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think juuls would work better

    • @marcoperez3962
      @marcoperez3962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Demonetization in 3..2..1.. lol

  • @nickrubien7365
    @nickrubien7365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    “Do people still buy hot cakes? Because coffee would be a better metaphor or meth”

    • @peperclipproduction
      @peperclipproduction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      "The Ford Taurus sold like meth." i almost spat out my meth.

    • @boweddel7545
      @boweddel7545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peperclipproduction Don't waste good drugs!Would you mind to share?

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arent hot cakes synonymous with pancakes?

    • @bigb7965
      @bigb7965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DEMONETIZED

    • @Terryray123
      @Terryray123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this about Florida

  • @charlesshelton7989
    @charlesshelton7989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was in Air Force Security Forces, got out as a Staff Sergeant. Loved my Ford Taurus Interceptor. Got one up to 110 mph responding from one side of the base to the other. Always gassed it up, vacuumed it, and washed it at the end of the shift. An absolutely gorgeous vehicle by military standards.

    • @Long-nd8bq
      @Long-nd8bq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where were you stationed at? When I was at WPAFB in the 88th SFS 2008-2011 we had Impala's and Dodge Chargers. Had a Silverado, a Danger Ranger (Ford), a Dodge Dakota and an E-150 van also. Those spent most time in on the flight line and the van was used for S4 Supply.

    • @charlesshelton7989
      @charlesshelton7989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Long-nd8bq Nellis at the 99 SFS, the model of how a Squadron should not be. We had about twenty failed piss tests and ARI's in a year.

    • @Baddawg_313
      @Baddawg_313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fobbit.

  • @jkhuv87t53
    @jkhuv87t53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    1st gen Taurus: credited a lot
    2nd gen Taurus: the slimmer sibling
    3rd gen Taurus: a bean on the road
    4th gen Taurus: a unreliable bean that's gonna break down if without maintenance
    5th gen Taurus: literally no one cares about it
    6th gen Taurus: the great comeback that couldnt save it somehow

    • @JecuskyGarrett
      @JecuskyGarrett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is the best short description for the Taurus' history.

    • @rohanalias9053
      @rohanalias9053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The sixth gen is really sick tho

    • @JecuskyGarrett
      @JecuskyGarrett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rohanalias9053 agreed, 6th gen was pretty nice. It's a shame they discontinued it.

    • @rohanalias9053
      @rohanalias9053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JecuskyGarrett could have kept making them as fleet ones tho.like ford did with the previous gens

    • @JecuskyGarrett
      @JecuskyGarrett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rohanalias9053 Yeah, they should've done that instead. I don't know.

  • @The1995
    @The1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Me: meh ford taurus
    Donut: HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET UP TO SPEED ON THE FORD TAURUS
    Me: *watches entire video*

    • @David-kd4qr
      @David-kd4qr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      90s Taurus is the ugliest car I have ever seen. It's not bizarre, just straight up boring ugly.

    • @grant4524
      @grant4524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@David-kd4qr thank god I'm not the only one

    • @ironinquisitor3656
      @ironinquisitor3656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The one after 1995 was really weird looking it looked like a freaking fish. The only thing I liked about that one was the Duratec engine.

    • @thisthingmint250
      @thisthingmint250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sure the 90’s camaro isn’t uglier?

    • @The1995
      @The1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 4th gen Camaro is dope lmao

  • @SoundFaithStudios
    @SoundFaithStudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    First car was a 93 Taurus GL. Loved it, had fun with it and miss it.
    Now 10 years later, I just acquired a 14 SHO. What an amazing car!

    • @rexthefolf5620
      @rexthefolf5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here it was also my first car

    • @MrSnake-dh3hu
      @MrSnake-dh3hu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine was a 2007 Taurus. The engine lasted until 260,000 miles and was just $1200 to replace and the transmission still shifts like a dream.

    • @nasraniwilliams
      @nasraniwilliams 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just bought one any tips on restoration can’t find any thing on here

  • @jtmichaelson
    @jtmichaelson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    LOVED my '94 ... HATED my '99 Taurus. (I cannot stress the word "Hate" here. But I gave the car away for $500 in '03 and haven't bought a Ford since).

  • @ForrestBobHD
    @ForrestBobHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dude, you didn't even mention the unparalleled safety of the Taurus, especially the fourth gen. I'm supposed to be dead right now, ol' red didn't let that happen to me.

    • @Skulclaimr
      @Skulclaimr 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      4th gen was my first car growing up. absolute tank

  • @MidSouthUTV
    @MidSouthUTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    James: mentions the Pontiac Fiero and Toyota MR2.
    Me: 🎵 *POP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!* 🎵

    • @nickfury1279
      @nickfury1279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was surprised when he mentioned those cars, but didn’t mention the SHOgun (Ford Festiva that was swapped from FWD to RWD at the factory and used the engine and transaxle from the Taurus SHO). I mean, sure only 7 were made and they cost $40,000 new, but it at least deserves a mention

  • @TheCoLdDeMo
    @TheCoLdDeMo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Can we get a Monte Carlo up to speed especially cause dale Earnhardt drove one🙏🏼DO IT FOR DALE🤘🏼

    • @josephlamonica7592
      @josephlamonica7592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheCoLdDeMo YES PLEASE!! I LOVE MY 06 SS

    • @ten4k964
      @ten4k964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      GM's biggest mistake was discontinuing the monte Carlo

    • @TheCoLdDeMo
      @TheCoLdDeMo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ten4r yesss indead my friend all Year’s had the sexiest body lines I’ve seeeenn

    • @OakStCustomz
      @OakStCustomz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheCoLdDeMo “DO IT FOR DALE” Or Chase.....#strangeaddictions

    • @gigabateman9460
      @gigabateman9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Praise dale raise hell

  • @dirrrrrrr
    @dirrrrrrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    ⚠️ANNOUNCEMENT TIME⚠️
    The editor for bumper 2 bumper is offering his Taurus police interceptor on Craigslist for 7000 dollars

    • @TurnAGundam
      @TurnAGundam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there a link?

    • @jkitch419
      @jkitch419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And he only paid 2k for it? What did he do to that's worth 5k?

    • @SourcePCs
      @SourcePCs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!

    • @dirrrrrrr
      @dirrrrrrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Creative Name it’s been sold already

    • @dirrrrrrr
      @dirrrrrrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      jkitch419 he wanted a bmw sport wagon or something

  • @Disturbed2097
    @Disturbed2097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    (Aussie here) Holden was covered, loved it (had a ve, now has a vy cause reasons) , makes me proud.
    Now we just need one on the Ford falcon to round it out, Aussie made Barra engine anyone? No? Fair enough.

  • @adele652
    @adele652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Donut Team: alright guys, we need to make a script about the development of the Ford Taurus and how it sold well.
    James: *meth*

  • @Transitional-Authority
    @Transitional-Authority 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    RIP Ford Taurus 1986-2019

  • @RocketPunchArmy
    @RocketPunchArmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its true...these did look super futuristic back in the day. I still remember seeing one parked on the street and thinking wow.

    • @JoeUrbanYYC
      @JoeUrbanYYC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same when I saw the first Topaz/Tempos

  • @dondonelson7908
    @dondonelson7908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great car. Owned several and had the distinction of the first Supercharged v6 SHO that was featured in Super Ford magazine. Great vehicle in its day and happy to say that I am purchasing another 91 SHO in less than 30 days. Great video!!!

  • @waris6755
    @waris6755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    Not first
    Not last
    But i clicked fast

  • @stephenbianchi7141
    @stephenbianchi7141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    4:19 That Taurus is CLASSY. Great simple two tone.

  • @JohnSmith-yw4bh
    @JohnSmith-yw4bh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best show I've seen on TH-cam in a very long time. Not a lot of things keeps my attention span for the entire length and I watch every bit.

  • @mr.cangieter8758
    @mr.cangieter8758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Nice. I like the zodiac inspired name. I only wonder how the crowd response would be if her zodiac sign was cancer ♋ or virgo ♍.
    Example: "Hey check out my new Ford Cancer".
    Still waiting on the LEXUS IS/Toyota Altezza.😭

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Cangieter me too

    • @stonedsquatch4205
      @stonedsquatch4205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GS > IS

    • @mr.cangieter8758
      @mr.cangieter8758 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stonedsquatch4205 Good sex< Incredible sex😎

    • @slydewayz84
      @slydewayz84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mustang, Pinto, Taurus
      Malibu, Impala
      They must of had some fetish with livestock

  • @adammilikin
    @adammilikin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My first car - '95 Taurus GL. My second car - '94 SHO. When released in 1989, the SHO was the second fastest 4 door car in the world behind only the M5.

    • @Cika044
      @Cika044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong the dodge spirit rt was faster than both

    • @adammilikin
      @adammilikin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Cika044 R/T didn't come out 'till 91 and even still it topped out at 141. The SHO did 143.

    • @allenleroy9109
      @allenleroy9109 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cika044 1989 fire bird Tran Am Walks both lmaooo

    • @bombercountyblues
      @bombercountyblues ปีที่แล้ว

      89 maserati quadraorte... 89 ford saphire cosworth... 89 bentley turbo r..

    • @leee3880
      @leee3880 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had an 89 SHO, also a 92, and a 93. It was crazy how much smoke I could get rolling off the tires of that 89.

  • @shawnbeck2303
    @shawnbeck2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 2005 Taurus SE with the Vulcan engine. 15 years old 167,000 on it . Still gets 26.5 mpg! Haven't had a car payment for years. It tops out at 114 mph and still does. Over drive is AWSOME. 3 rd set of tires and brakes. Motor craft 5W20 blend for the first 150,000 miles. Now Supertech 5W20 full synthetic high mileage. Runs like beast. Oh! On the 2nd set of spark plugs too. Great commuter car. Shawn

  • @HondamaticDave
    @HondamaticDave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been waiting for this episode! Owned a 99 Taurus and now a 2010. My mom had a Taurus, good friends dad had one, they're great cars. I love my 2010 and plan on driving it until the wheels fall off, especially with it's bullet-proof 3.5 Duratech engine!

    • @RB01.10
      @RB01.10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OMG I still have my 99 Taurus I got after I finished High School 10 years ago!
      Granted now the A/C is hit and miss, and it’s finally starting to rust out in certain places but yeah I’m still going to drive it as long as it works.
      Still only has a little over 98,000 miles

    • @jeedwards1981
      @jeedwards1981 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RB01.10 duratec or vulcan engine?

  • @eurosonly
    @eurosonly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember when I moved to the states in 2002 a neighbor of mine had the second generation sho model and I thought it was the coolest American car I had ever seen. It still is.

  • @powertothesheeple5422
    @powertothesheeple5422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Just so you know, Ford still produces the Taurus - Built in China specifically for China - same goes for the Focus.

    • @frikfrak5286
      @frikfrak5286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuz they're trash...

    • @GamerDud2003
      @GamerDud2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm really sad we're not getting it because it's on the new Lincoln Continental platform

    • @ZippyJones
      @ZippyJones 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do they still call it the Taurus?

    • @RadDadisRad
      @RadDadisRad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Z. Jones yes

    • @porsche911sbs
      @porsche911sbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Focus is also sold in Europe

  • @radsob8347
    @radsob8347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an Eastern European subscriber and a fan of you guys I have to say I don't know a lot of these cars, but the fact James drives Golf III REALLY warms my heart 🙂

  • @user98xp
    @user98xp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will never not love my old Taurus. What a great car.

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    The car that gets every driver nervous. Is this a cop, or some high school a**-hat.

    • @lowe1988
      @lowe1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      Not as much as the crown Vic

    • @kanebehne3604
      @kanebehne3604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Welcome To The Madness I always thought that was the Crown Vic

    • @TheMrjw7991
      @TheMrjw7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My buddy has as new black tarus and everyone goes under the speed limit around him it's hilarious 😂

    • @Jbourbz
      @Jbourbz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Watch the vinwiki Crown Vic story... This dude would pretend he was a cop in high school and scare the crap out of people hahah

    • @kanebehne3604
      @kanebehne3604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheMrjw7991 that’s me with my Crown Vic Police Interceptor

  • @DaffyD369
    @DaffyD369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    "Say hi to jimbo and grandma for me" LOL....This is the best channel ever. BTW, when is Bart coming back?

  • @aidenlosh9518
    @aidenlosh9518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a Taurus Police Interceptor and I can easily say it is my favorite car I've ever gotten to drive. It handles dirt roads excellently and is a very nice ride. I strongly recommend.

  • @theil6
    @theil6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Dude You are hilarious.... ! I am a total Ford Guy... I want a Interceptor SHO

    • @MoistChungus
      @MoistChungus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Trust me you don't want an interceptor, just get the civilian sho, it's comfier more reliable and better in every way

    • @zachyoung2002
      @zachyoung2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont do interceptors with high miles, cops idle for hours and hours and that wears it down super fast.

  • @lukec5569
    @lukec5569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The first generation Taurus SHO has a motor with Yamaha development! The head on the ISF was designed by Yamaha, also an AMAZING motor!

    • @DanTheMailman330
      @DanTheMailman330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They artificially limited the red line to 7000. Engine could do over 8000rpm but the Ford accessories couldn't be trusted to survive the warranty. Fords first "modern" engine was by yamaha, SMH.

    • @MyChevySonic
      @MyChevySonic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My wife's keyboard is a Yamaha!

    • @franciscocandeias2615
      @franciscocandeias2615 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also Volvo V8

  • @poppomatic
    @poppomatic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Continue with adding some motorsport, what about up to speed on rallycross?

  • @luckyspark2748
    @luckyspark2748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad you covered the Taurus! I own a 2005 Taurus SEL and it’s just amazing. c:

  • @stephenmckee6439
    @stephenmckee6439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 1996 Ford Taurus has the 3.0 Vulcan. $728,000 original miles. Still has the original timing chain and everything. Original front and rear seal on the motor, and the motor and transmission has never been separated. Out of every model a person gets that special one that last. I got that one

  • @onequick5o
    @onequick5o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My first car was a 1993 Taurus...I graduated to a 1995 SHO. My dad also would only drive Taurus wagons...I rode around all over the country in a Taurus. Many miles and memories in the back seat pissing my dad off.

    • @Sk1m_Beeble
      @Sk1m_Beeble 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well duhh, he had a Taurus.

    • @onequick5o
      @onequick5o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      crutksdub shaggin wagon 😎

  • @MoonshineBeforeSunshine
    @MoonshineBeforeSunshine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Hey James, let's get Up to Speed on Camry, ma man!

    • @Johnpinckney98
      @Johnpinckney98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @marco ordonez They really do need to make one on the dishwasher of the 2000's

    • @_baller
      @_baller 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You on crack?

    • @quijr816
      @quijr816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! They did the Accord. Now they gotta do the Camry.

    • @Skyman08
      @Skyman08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Johnpinckney98 the dishwashers that just wont die

  • @Coyote-wm5op
    @Coyote-wm5op 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had an 07 for a short time. You could see everything around you and the blower motor for the heat/ac was amazing.

  • @orvonfreeman6444
    @orvonfreeman6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly love your vids please dont stop

  • @rsand2009
    @rsand2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for your energy. This wasnt easy to get excited about on its own. maybe for the SHO but..

    • @rsand2009
      @rsand2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marquaviouschester6947 xD

  • @iSpamr
    @iSpamr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    w124 @3:21 💗 please make an episode about the w124 mercedes it deserve it's own treatement

  • @chancepharr2003
    @chancepharr2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Donut I've been wait for this episode since you Started all you need to know thank you #SHO4EVER

  • @wardthegeneral5006
    @wardthegeneral5006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a guy who owns a fifth gen Taurus. I love the thing. Arguably the most reliable car I’ve owned. Right up there with my Altima. Love these cars

  • @LordAnestis
    @LordAnestis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Next: This is everything you need to know to get up to speed on LADA, lightning lightning lightning lightning!

  • @morgfarm1
    @morgfarm1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The one thing you did not mention that was worth mentioning: The 1986 Taurus design was inspired by the 1983 Ford Thunderbird's redesigned 'Aerobird" body. At the end of Thunderbird's life, parts of the suspension and some body lines were carried over from the 1986 thru 1995 Taurus and were put into the body of the 1992-1997 Thunderbirds. The biggest indication of this was in the fenders, doors and rear unibody. The tail lights were not all that different between them if you look at the core styling.

  • @iavagabond124
    @iavagabond124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these cars so damn much, every single generation and version. I miss my Jelly bean but my 2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium Wagon is amazing. The Vulcan and Duratec are some of the best and most reliable and durable engines made in recent years. Love em

  • @deathstarresident
    @deathstarresident 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ford Taurus is one of the most underrated cars I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving. I bought this 2012 Ford Taurus SEL AWD for about 5000$ inclusive of taxes. It came loaded heated leather seats, sunroof, blind spot monitor (might be after market), a trunk which can fit a whole family and of course the 3.5L V6 (no turbo bs here). Me and my fiancé drove this car out to San Jose from Seattle - a 13-14 hour drive. It handled it like a champ. It was actually quite a pleasure driving this car on the highway. It’s a beast of a vehicle and truly saddens me that Ford discontinued this model. I would love to get a SHO

  • @RockFan98
    @RockFan98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I’ve got a 2003 with the Vulcan V6
    Bought it for $450 with 115,000 miles
    Can’t ever complain

    • @askalotofquestions
      @askalotofquestions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Vulcan 3L v6. Forever dude

    • @RockFan98
      @RockFan98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Great long lasting motors, slow but certainly very reliable

    • @renardgrise
      @renardgrise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My vulcan lasted for 240,000 miles... then developed a rod nock...

    • @spicey4522
      @spicey4522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a '93 sable with the 3.8L Essex, 192,000 miles on it. Still runs great and has a surprising amount of torque

    • @Alex-kn7cb
      @Alex-kn7cb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The 2003 Taurus isn’t a pretty car but it sure is reliable.

  • @IC3XR
    @IC3XR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Please do a video on the Australian Falcon. You won’t regret it

    • @Sk1m_Beeble
      @Sk1m_Beeble 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo Pumph! Dewit!
      DOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEET!

    • @volkswagenk7017
      @volkswagenk7017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      first gen Australian Falcon was just a RHD American Falcon

    • @haydentrickey5690
      @haydentrickey5690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@volkswagenk7017 and?
      We kept making them and made them better than a shitty Taurus 😂

    • @volkswagenk7017
      @volkswagenk7017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@haydentrickey5690 never said it was a bad car.

    • @mhaddad7121
      @mhaddad7121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bumper to bumper on the GTHO Phase 3 would be good rather than an up to speed episode

  • @danielnewcombe6046
    @danielnewcombe6046 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the vid keep up with the good work Donut

  • @FWDSUXARSE
    @FWDSUXARSE 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a 5th gen limited awd as a winter beater. So far it's been a decent car and has a lot of room inside for my dogs and a large trunk.

  • @the_marco9673
    @the_marco9673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Love your work guys, keep it up👌pop up headlight, still in my head😂please do vw passat🔥

  • @jotainorichu5666
    @jotainorichu5666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    OH MY GOD FINALLY A UP TO SPEED OF MY FAVORITE CAR!!!!! I JUST LOVE THE TAURUS

  • @Juwulrythief
    @Juwulrythief 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my '92 Taurus from my grandparents, makes me so glad that I have something so close to the original.
    Still want a SHO though...

  • @dwrussell96
    @dwrussell96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first ever car was a 2003 Taurus. I hauled so much ass in that car, ran it into the ground, didn't take care of it, etc. and it still gave me no problems. I miss my Taurus!

  • @MrCrowley925
    @MrCrowley925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @0:13 robocop lol 😂 good movie 🎥 back in the day

  • @jschmitz23
    @jschmitz23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had a 2002 Taurus LX that was used previously as a fleet vehicle for a university. It wasn't great, but it was my first car so it always has a special place for me.

  • @ganjasage420
    @ganjasage420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love my taurus. It's the 03 SES model, 3.0L V6 Vulcan. I've pushed it to 110mph, and drive it like I stole it. 3k is what it loves to "get up and go" from what it's capable of. Not fast by any means, but comfortable as hell to drive. I do long drives at times, and never a problem getting out hours later. Gas wise, well I drive like a madman, so not the best, but give or take from full to 1/4 tank in 220ish miles.
    I've been told to get rid of it, but I can't. It was given to me by grandma before she passed, so it has sentimental value too. Also, as a basshead, subs sound great in the cabin.
    It honestly is a good little car, not fancy, not powerful or super speedy, but overall well rounded enough to enjoy.
    And I'd like to make it into a sleeper one day just because 😂, it'd be great to see peoples reaction after they expected it to be just a granny mobile.

  • @kathrynhaley9363
    @kathrynhaley9363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2004 with Duratec V6. Bought it as my first car in 2018. I was lucky to get such a reliable cash car to start out with. I still have it and dont plan on parting with it even though now I have a new vehicle.

  • @rebelliousreptile7336
    @rebelliousreptile7336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    You show a ford falcon and still haven't done an up to speed on it! I am sad.

    • @sneakychook7984
      @sneakychook7984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm waiting with ya buddy.😕

    • @slothcunt8353
      @slothcunt8353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gave us a glimpse of the last of the chrome bumpers from Australia, just glad they didn’t show the square headlight version....

    • @HJZ75driver
      @HJZ75driver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuz Straya. Is why

    • @9_thanos_7
      @9_thanos_7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      feels bro
      miss the old falcons

    • @tontohopato3500
      @tontohopato3500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i too am sad
      i want falcon ;-;

  • @dylanparks2
    @dylanparks2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I literally bought a 2011 Ford Taurus two days ago. *Tears Up* 😖 you guys know me so well 😟😭

  • @dellstudio10
    @dellstudio10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've driven quite a few different generations of the Taurus and always liked them. There especially good highway cruisers. Never had the opportunity to drive any of the SHO models but I hope to soon.

    • @peoplerthatdumb
      @peoplerthatdumb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2017 SHO and it's a great car. I absolutely love it. Great driver and when you wanna play, just put your foot down. She will flat out move. I just wish ford would have given the car a little attention. It would probably still be in production.

  • @thespaceace5637
    @thespaceace5637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first car was my dad's old Taurus. It had the archaic Vulcan V6 in it, but I never had a problem with it. It wasn't fast, but I never felt like I had to force it to accelerate either. And it wasn't pretty, but it wasn't ugly either. It wasn't luxurious, but it was still comfortable. It wasn't special, but there was nothing bad about it. It was so well-balanced. I couldn't have asked for a better first car.

  • @ludicrousspeed8177
    @ludicrousspeed8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Y'all should do an Up To Speed on the history of Formula 1. Starting with cars built from plane fuselages hell yea!!

    • @Amir-ft4hz
      @Amir-ft4hz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Donut can't because F1 is tight on what pictures/videos can be displayed. Too much of a hassle to do if it gets claimed by F1

    • @ludicrousspeed8177
      @ludicrousspeed8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Amir-ft4hz wow that's dumb

  • @derrincalk9579
    @derrincalk9579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just bought a 2014 SHO on Monday and the same Thursday you come out with a Taurus UTS I love you so much.

    • @thomascarpenter5536
      @thomascarpenter5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Go order a tune from Gearhead, 3 bar map sensor for a f150, thermostat, and step colder plugs. If you think it drives well stock, just wait until it is tuned. Insane how much power they pick up and how much quicker they shift. You will pull on most cars.

    • @jaymorrison2419
      @jaymorrison2419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, its dead easy to get 50-80 more HP out of that beast for very little money/work.

    • @jaredbanderas1397
      @jaredbanderas1397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get trans mounts as well you will have way better throttle response and no death shake on 1-2 shift

    • @derrincalk9579
      @derrincalk9579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks guys! Just gonna be a daily for now, but I will look into this later on down the road. I plan on keeping it for awhile.

    • @AwkwardYet
      @AwkwardYet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IMO SHOs are sleepers. Would not race one if it challenged me

  • @mgmjferg89
    @mgmjferg89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn I miss my SHO. My 2nd car was a 95 ATX SHO and I remember woopin up on a Legend one day after school. What a great car. There was no better sound than when the butterflies opened. Great job going over the history.

  • @chuckiefinster544
    @chuckiefinster544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have to come back and rewatch this one a couple times a year. When i was a kid, dad had a blue first gen, then a black one, then a gray wagon, and a gold third gen that i ended up driving in highschool and now im a focus boi but I'll never forget the taurus

  • @janikakis
    @janikakis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Motorweek's John Davis writing home to mommy @4:57... priceless.

  • @car9472
    @car9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The 1998 Ford Taurus Wagon center controls were ahead of their time and y'all dont want to accept it

    • @randomcharacter6501
      @randomcharacter6501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely true. I hated it at the time because you couldn't just pop a Kenwood in the dash.

  • @jonnycargo2265
    @jonnycargo2265 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first car was a Chev Celebrity Eurosport that was passed to me when my father bought his first Ford Taurus! Love this video!

  • @jundialhaqiqa9907
    @jundialhaqiqa9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always loved the older SHOs, I have wanted one for almost 20 years now.

  • @braddaechsel1268
    @braddaechsel1268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still waiting on lincoln, but this is still great video. Loove the taurus

  • @2ValveMiri
    @2ValveMiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    the new taurus sho should have had at least a 5.0 option.

    • @El_Cacto
      @El_Cacto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      that would have killed the Mustang

    • @2ValveMiri
      @2ValveMiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@El_Cacto what about a 4.6 engine?

    • @stoopidhaters
      @stoopidhaters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is the Ford Falcon here in Australia that came with a 5.0 variant called the Miami.

  • @airekvinlandslayerofthesev5234
    @airekvinlandslayerofthesev5234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That new intro is amazing work!

  • @JJPMustang
    @JJPMustang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought a gold 2000 Taurus Wagon around 2008 when I worked for the US Postal Service. I didn't get an LLV and needed something with a bench seat so I could sit in the middle, drive with my left hand/foot and put mail out the right. It rode amazing with grand touring tires, was quiet, reasonable on gas, and served me faithfully. Some of these cars had garbage transmissions; I had to replace a few sensors but it was cheap and easy to work on.
    I left the USPS and sold the car to some neighbors who gifted it to their granddaughter. It survived two teenage girls learning to drive and college; I saw it around town until I moved away and it had zero rust and the paint was still glossy. The horrid jelly bean design of the 3rd gen permanently gave Accord and Camry the mid-sized sedan segment despite 4th and 5th gens being very good cars.

  • @fenn_fren
    @fenn_fren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Taurus is one of my favorite Ford cars. Sucks that they discontinued it.

  • @stefankovacev
    @stefankovacev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Yo James, we miss the jokes about Jessica 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

    • @tomcassidy6798
      @tomcassidy6798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Rumor has it that james and Jessica are back together so james cant talk bad about her anymore

    • @erikawarren171
      @erikawarren171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just like he misses jessica 😂

    • @Requiredfields2
      @Requiredfields2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya, and your dad.

    • @gaestroorly4668
      @gaestroorly4668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Up up up

  • @coreygill586
    @coreygill586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ducking love donut for doing up to speed
    Literally the best channel for car guys

  • @ZombiekushSensei
    @ZombiekushSensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos can u make a video about the 1970 Buick GSX stage 1 455.thanks keep up the good work.

  • @adrianleon1731
    @adrianleon1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Do the Volvo R/T5 Cars! (Volvo 850s, S/V/C70, and S60 And V70)

  • @JohnBlueGT
    @JohnBlueGT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this video guys! I love my Taurus SHO!

  • @ttfells2020
    @ttfells2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a dope video ... I have a 2017 SHO & I love it 🥰🥰🥰 I have friends with or comparable mid size cars but they are ALL shocked when they see the tech, feel the hp & the comfy h'way ride ... If you see a woman driving a SHO just know she's different, got her life together & is not for play play💋

  • @johnhoyt9073
    @johnhoyt9073 ปีที่แล้ว

    have a '93. during warm weather it becomes my daily driver. doesn't attract must attention & may be boring to those on the outside but it's great inside. not many left & it may be classic in future...

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    God dame it
    This is everything I need to know to get up to speed on...
    Lexus SC
    Jaguar XJ

  • @voz-mak
    @voz-mak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do an episode on land speed records starting with the first one in in 1898!

  • @nicholasjgentry80
    @nicholasjgentry80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first Taurus was a 93 wagon pegged at 85 topped out at 135. Then I had a 98 that I loved also topped out at 111

  • @jamesmcintire3800
    @jamesmcintire3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a used 2012 Taurus SEL. That car rides so nice! I love the car!