So I thought I'd show off my new car... - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

jaimysessanna · 10-25-2012, 03:26 PM

Well the title speaks the truth. Earlier this year (around February) I had traded in my Taurus for a lower mileage '07 Chevrolet Impala. The Taurus was going well but with the rear end sag, oil and transmission leaks, and the rear dog leg rot, it was time for something else. While it appeared to be a good car for a couple of months, I soon found out that the transmission horribly slipped. I wasn't too happy

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I found out who the previous owners were (lived right across from my friend) and then realized why the transmission was slipping (they beat on every vehicle something terrible).

Any rate, I did a transmission fluid change, added some Lucas tranny fix, and got rid of it.

In May of this year, I decided I wanted something that I really liked the looks of, was fun to drive, good on gas, and I know would be reliable. So... I shopped around and around. I thought the Malibu was a pile (not trying to offend), didn't like the 2004 interior of the Camry, and am not big into Kia or Hyundai. I picked up this very low mileage 2009 Honda Accord LX Sedan with a 5-speed in Alabaster Silver Metallic.

I really like this car. It's good on fuel, has a lot of power, handles very well, and is very fun to drive. Here's some pictures.

jaimysessanna · 10-25-2012, 03:28 PM

And here are some after detailing a month ago.

Wet, foam, wash, dry, clay, paint clean, polish, wax.

Bullhorn · 10-25-2012, 05:15 PM

Sharp car! I've always been a silver fan, and with a 4 knocker, i would always go 5-speed, like you said, plenty of power!

willyum · 10-25-2012, 05:26 PM

I've had 2 Accords, don't be surprised if they need as much or more maintenance as a Ford.

GoSloSho · 10-25-2012, 05:32 PM

How much did ya pay for it?

Blkfordtaurusman · 10-25-2012, 05:52 PM

Well years ago........when folks have to have a foreign car I always recommende a 5 year old Honda Accord.

JW657 · 10-25-2012, 07:16 PM

Nice car. If the engine has a timing belt, make sure you change it when the manual tells you. Or else you'll have a Honda with bent valves.

I wonder why that Impala had the transmission go so soon.

egiroux · 10-25-2012, 07:46 PM

Good luck with it. I had a 5 Speed Accord from 1992-2002-until I wanted all wheel drive. It was good to me, and I enjoyed driving it

sousa632 · 10-25-2012, 08:21 PM

Not bad at all. I really wish that I had a stick again. These autos are just....... boring.

04 SEL · 10-25-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sousa632

Not bad at all. I really wish that I had a stick again. These autos are just....... boring.

DSG with paddle shifters...

10-25-2012, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaimysessanna Junior Member Member Number: 34134 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western New York Chapter: Northeast Drives: '07 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 89 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	So I thought I'd show off my new car... Well the title speaks the truth. Earlier this year (around February) I had traded in my Taurus for a lower mileage '07 Chevrolet Impala. The Taurus was going well but with the rear end sag, oil and transmission leaks, and the rear dog leg rot, it was time for something else. While it appeared to be a good car for a couple of months, I soon found out that the transmission horribly slipped. I wasn't too happy . I found out who the previous owners were (lived right across from my friend) and then realized why the transmission was slipping (they beat on every vehicle something terrible). Any rate, I did a transmission fluid change, added some Lucas tranny fix, and got rid of it. In May of this year, I decided I wanted something that I really liked the looks of, was fun to drive, good on gas, and I know would be reliable. So... I shopped around and around. I thought the Malibu was a pile (not trying to offend), didn't like the 2004 interior of the Camry, and am not big into Kia or Hyundai. I picked up this very low mileage 2009 Honda Accord LX Sedan with a 5-speed in Alabaster Silver Metallic. I really like this car. It's good on fuel, has a lot of power, handles very well, and is very fun to drive. Here's some pictures. __________________ -- '09 Accord LX, K24Z2 2.4, 5-speed Manual Last edited by jaimysessanna; 04-25-2013 at 06:50 AM.

10-25-2012, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaimysessanna Junior Member Member Number: 34134 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Western New York Chapter: Northeast Drives: '07 SE Visit: My Garage Posts: 89 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	And here are some after detailing a month ago. Wet, foam, wash, dry, clay, paint clean, polish, wax. __________________ -- '09 Accord LX, K24Z2 2.4, 5-speed Manual Last edited by jaimysessanna; 04-25-2013 at 06:50 AM.

10-25-2012, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoSloSho Member Member Number: 49748 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1995 Taurus SHO, Auto, Emerald Green, Tan leather on leather interior, sunr Visit: My Garage Posts: 177 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	How much did ya pay for it? __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently - Henry Ford

10-25-2012, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blkfordtaurusman Senior Member Member Number: 36955 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Il Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2004 Black Taurus w/ Tan Int. 3.0 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 761 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Well years ago........when folks have to have a foreign car I always recommende a 5 year old Honda Accord. __________________ 1989 Ford Escort (RIP) 1988 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1995 Ford Taurus GL(RIP) 1993 Ford Taurus LX(RIP) 2004 Ford Taurus SES [Current ride]

10-25-2012, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
JW657 Cake monster Member Number: 18214 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter: Northeast Drives: none right now Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,584 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Nice car. If the engine has a timing belt, make sure you change it when the manual tells you. Or else you'll have a Honda with bent valves. I wonder why that Impala had the transmission go so soon. __________________ I love cake. I AM THE CAKE BOSS!

10-25-2012, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bullhorn Member Member Number: 48995 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1997 GL Vulcan V6 3.0 52k Silver Bullet Visit: My Garage Posts: 112 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Sharp car! I've always been a silver fan, and with a 4 knocker, i would always go 5-speed, like you said, plenty of power!

10-25-2012, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
willyum Member Member Number: 3934 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas NV Chapter: West Coast Drives: 2002 SES Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 413 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	I've had 2 Accords, don't be surprised if they need as much or more maintenance as a Ford.

10-25-2012, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
egiroux Devoted Member Member Number: 26577 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,204 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	Good luck with it. I had a 5 Speed Accord from 1992-2002-until I wanted all wheel drive. It was good to me, and I enjoyed driving it

10-25-2012, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
sousa632 I'll Be Watching You! Member Number: 37681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Forked River, NJ Chapter: Northeast Drives: 01 Sable Wagon Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,397 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 10	Not bad at all. I really wish that I had a stick again. These autos are just....... boring. __________________ John '01 Sable LS Premium Wagon Duratec dubbed 'The Silver Bullet' , '98 Windstar 3.8 Vote for Wagon of the Month NOW!! *CLICK HERE*

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