Thursday, September 2, 2010

Ford's Large Sedan of the Past.


You might know it now as the Ford Taurus, but back in 2005 there was the Ford Five Hundred on the road.  You might still be able to find a used model from Minneapolis Ford on their lot, and these cars still look sharp even compared to the newer models available.  Sure, Seattle Nissan has some great family sedans that they can sell you, but can they compete with the super low prices of this great choice?  The Ford Five Hundred was only in production for 2005, 2006, and 2007, and you can get the two older models for well under $10,000.  Plus, at the end of 2010 the price of the 2007 should drop considerably.  Cars lose most of their value in depreciation within the first three years, so buying a car that is three years old is the best value available. 

The Ford Five Hundred is a great choice for families.  It offers a nice alternative from having to get an SUV if you need more space than what you get from a compact car.  There are some nice family car choices from Chicago Chevrolet, but the low price of these used Ford Five Hundred models is hard to compete with.  Plus, the Five Hundred is a super safe choice for families.  The last year of production included standard front and full length side curtain airbags.  All year models earned the top crash test scores from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  However, the new rollover test that was introduced this year has not been performed on the Five Hundred. 

Drivers love the smooth and comfortable driving experience they get.  This is partially because the Ford Five Hundred is built on the same platform as the Volvo S80, and Volvo is known for making safe and upscale vehicles.  The overall acceleration wasn't too impressive on this Ford vehicle, but the V6 engine with front wheel drive and a six speed automatic produces 203 horsepower.  If you go with the optional all wheel drive then you get a continuously variable transmission (CVT), so the driving experience seems stronger and smoother. 




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