The Bluerauder is Officially Retired ....

[Bluerauder]

@ 90,000 miles. Picked up a new toy for daily driver duty .... the Blue MM will come out on weekends, car shows, Carlisle and Maraudervilles. :D

Pics in Post #20. A 2012 Ford Taurus SHO AWD. Tuxedo Black Metallic with Charcoal Black Leather seats. 32 miles on the ticker. Moonroof, Sony 12-speaker sound system, Heated & Cooled Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Sensing, Rear Camera, SYNC, Sirius, Ambient Lighting and all the bells and whistles. It'll take me a month to figure out all of the buttons. The ambient lighting is cool ..... I picked blue .... I might be green tomorrow .. or purple ... or red . Who would have guessed.

I am definitely liking it so far.

Sorry, no Pics yet .... got it home after dark. Maybe I''ll be able to get some tomorrow.

[05crownsport]

Awesome. Definitely a good choice. Can't wait to see it Charlie! Congratulations.

[jwibbity]

hurry, i want pics!!!!!!

[martyo]

You'll like it!!!!

[DOOM]

A Taurus SHO!!!

That's one helluva DD! :up:

:congrats: on the new car!

[guspech750]

Oh man. Thats awesome Charlie!! Happy for ya. And to top it off. A SHO!!

[JBeezy]

What a coincident. My buddy just bought a 2010 Lincoln MKS with ecoboost today. 32000 miles. Awesome car like you said about the SHO. All the bells and whistles. Paddle shift and all. I like it. Hope you enjoy your your new ride..... Awesome cars!

[FastMerc]

Are we going to see blue running around?

[gdsqdcr]

Excellent choice! If it could handle three car seats in the rear, I would drive one of those instead of the Marauder.

[SC Cheesehead]

A SHO Taurus, awesome, Charlie! :up:

Can't wait to see pics.

[Bluerauder]

Are we going to see blue running around?

Only on weekends, CAM meets, Carlisle and Maraudervilles I guess. :D

[Baconbit]

Darkness be damned!!! Pics or it didn't happen lol.

[burt ragio]

Congrats on the new ride. I have 1st dibbs on the blue.

[TAKEDOWN]

SHO off! :burnout:

[ctrlraven]

Congrats Charlie!

Here is a link to a Taurus Forum I am on http://www.fordtaurus.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=41&sid=4e06095cd92e2d3f6321133010 63a9e7

[DOOM]

I see you got it in the right color too! :D

[Mr. Man]

:congrats: on the new car Chuckie Cheese.
I haven't got a chance to drive the SHO version but I did drive a limited or premium version.

Your right there is a lot of electronic wizardry to figure out.

I found it a bit tight in the thigh area as the center console is very wide but your a wee bit smaller so I'm sure it will be comfortable for you.

Rear view mirror will also take a bit of time to get used to as visibility is limited by the high rear deck lid.

I do remember it being one of the quietest cars I've driven. Good luck with it.

Kind of surprised you didn't get a blue one though.;)

Hi to Bernie:)

[Bluerauder]

:congrats: on the new car Chuckie Cheese.
I haven't got a chance to drive the SHO version but I did drive a limited or premium version.

Your right there is a lot of electronic wizardry to figure out.

I found it a bit tight in the thigh area as the center console is very wide but your a wee bit smaller so I'm sure it will be comfortable for you.

Rear view mirror will also take a bit of time to get used to as visibility is limited by the high rear deck lid.

I do remember it being one of the quietest cars I've driven. Good luck with it.

Kind of surprised you didn't get a blue one though.;)

Hi to Bernie:)

Eric,

No problem with the console. Merc gave me a heads-up on that. However, I have about 2" clearance for my right leg in normal driving position. Shouldn't be an issue.

I am already trying to get used to the rear view camera and rear sensing system. That will take a bit of practice and adjusting. So far so good.

Power seems fine and it does take off nicely. But no roar like the MM.

I drove a Blue SEL (Dark Blue Pearl) first so I could compare. No Blue SHOs in stock. They had a Red Candy and Tux Black SHO. I drove 'em both. Someone else was interested in the black one. Too bad. Its gone. :D

[DEFYANT]

Very nice selection Charlie, lots of luck!!

[Bluerauder]

Darkness be damned!!! Pics or it didn't happen lol.

It did happen. So here are some 1st light pics with the frost still on it. ;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO00011.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO00021.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO00031.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0004.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0005.JPG

[Ken]

But no roar like the MM.Sounds like the first mod! :D

[babbage]

@ 90,000 miles. Picked up a new toy for daily driver duty .... the Blue MM will come out on weekends, car shows, Carlisle and Maraudervilles. :D

Pics in Post #20. A 2012 Ford Taurus SHO AWD. Tuxedo Black Metallic with Charcoal Black Leather seats. 32 miles on the ticker. Moonroof, Sony 12-speaker sound system, Heated & Cooled Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Sensing, Rear Camera, SYNC, Sirius, Ambient Lighting and all the bells and whistles. It'll take me a month to figure out all of the buttons. The ambient lighting is cool ..... I picked blue .... I might be green tomorrow .. or purple ... or red . Who would have guessed.

I am definitely liking it so far.

Sorry, no Pics yet .... got it home after dark. Maybe I''ll be able to get some tomorrow.


Wow very nice! That's the next car I want. (SHO) Which one has more grunt? :)

[HammerDown]

Woweeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Congratulations--ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

[Bluerauder]

Wow very nice! That's the next car I want. (SHO) Which one has more grunt? :)

The Taurus SHO weighs in about 120 pounds more than the MM (4,370 lbs). Horsepower is 365 at the crank. Torque is 350. Grunt goes to the SHO. Very noticeable difference. Still like the roar of the MM though. :D

[2,4shofast]

Awesome Daily Driver! I love the new SHO's I know you will enjoy it for years to come. Congrats:bows:

[Badger]

Sez the Naturally Aspirated MM driver. Heh heh heh. ;)

[Shermanator]

Cool move Charlie. I can't wait to see it.

[SC Cheesehead]

Cool move Charlie. I can't wait to see it.

If you've never had a chance to drive one Sherman, talk Charlie into letting you take his for a spin, they're impressive cars. Ford done good with these.

[MERCMAN]

If you are considering an extended warranty, let me know. My guy at the local dealership will cut you a deal!. Many members here have purchased one from him and were VERY pleased with the price :up:

[Mebot]

Wow sorry to see the Bluerauder go into semi retirement, but you've got a heck of a beast in that SHO! Very nice, kudos sir!

[Baconbit]

Awesome car Charlie, enjoy it!:banana2:

[BUCKWHEAT]

Sounds like the first mod! :D

Go for the Livernois tune first.

[Guittard22]

It did happen. So here are some 1st light pics with the frost still on it. ;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0001.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0002.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0003.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0004.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0005.JPG



good looking ford :burnout:what you get for MPG?

[Marauderman]

If you've never had a chance to drive one Sherman, talk Charlie into letting you take his for a spin, they're impressive cars. Ford done good with these.

For those not remembering--During MVVIII, Russ( 03mmmnroe), provided an SHO for our Bunny (Mary) to use on our race track feature day-----That was cool!!! ---

Oh.BTW Charlie,,, Congrats on your new car---and the color is top as you know!!!!!!!!!!

[loud2004marquis]

That's a fine automobile!

[SpartaPerformance]

Nice car Charlie, have fun with it!

[Bradley G]

WTG Charlie, nice stablemate for Bluerauder

[Bluerauder]

A couple more pics later in the day without the frost accumulation.


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0008.JPG

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http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0010.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0011.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0012.JPG

[Bluerauder]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/2012_Taurus_SHO0013.JPG

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[Blackened300a]

Its beautiful Charlie, best of luck to you with it!!!

[Shaijack]

Way to go Charlie.

[Wattman1]

Looks great! Congrats!

[TUXrauder]

Tuxrauder Black, GREAT color.... someone should should try that color on a MM....

Who is cool enough to do that? DOOM? CBT?

Enquiring minds wanna know!

[FastMerc]

Only on weekends, CAM meets, Carlisle and Maraudervilles I guess. :D
Good to know see you in PA :)

[smacdiesel]

That car looks awesome! I want one.

[FreddieH]

Very Very nice Charlie, Just like me you now have another Ford for the Carlisle All Ford Nat's.