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Originally Posted by ruf-porsche
Only if you own a 2.7L or a 964.
Glad I sold my 2.7 and brought a SC
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The two best P-cars I had were a 2.7 and 964.
The 2.7 had the engine rebuilt with timecerts so it was fine. Loved the sound!
The 964 was a 92 so it had head gaskets. The car was an amazing performer and a joy to work on. If I get another P-car, it will be 964 for sure.
The SC traded case problems for stud problems.
BMW owners
wish they had a spare to complain about. When they did have spares, the well filled up with water too. How 'bout plastic water pumps? Let's not forget oil issues requiring total rebuils of M3s, among many, many other BMW issues. I'll never have one again. Well, maybe a nice E-30, their last good car.
The Toyota Camry I rented last year had me wishing for a Taurus rental. Worst pos I've been in including the Yaris, which sucked, but was better.
I have to remove the plastic fender on the driver's side to replace the headlight bulbs on my daughter's Civic. I actually have to crank the wheel one way or the other to get the tire out of the way and R&R the bulb from the wheel well! Talk about bad design!
My buddies Mercedes needs a new engine block . The cylinder coating is bad. Lots of those I hear.
My point is, all manufacturers have problems - design or otherwise. All things considered, it sounds as if the Taurus is doing quite well.
My Grand Caravan has 250k miles on it. The only repair it has ever needed was a new window motor. Other than that it's been the usual maintenance - tune ups, brakes, tires, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.