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<blockquote data-quote="MacFromOK" data-source="post: 3598297" data-attributes="member: 40864"><p>Well, since this thread is going down the tubes (highjack-wise) anyway... <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>The absolute worst vehicle we ever owned was a used '95 Taurus wagon with a V-6. I always liked the looks of 'em, and we really liked a station wagon.</p><p></p><p>It was cool weather when we got it, and the heater wouldn't even get warm on the way home. I replaced the thermostat with a factory temp-rated one. The heater would barely get warm, and that's the best it ever did.</p><p></p><p>The guy showed me a receipt where he'd just had the AC repaired. I found out why, after putting two more AC compressors on it myself. After the last one, I left it cooling good on the highway, but barely cooling at idle. And yes, I replaced the low pressure side cycle switch.</p><p></p><p>It drove pretty good until it rained. Every time we'd hit a puddle, it would dart one way or the other. A LOT. I ground off the factory welds holding the struts aligned, and re-aligned the camber (with a level) and set the toe-in. It drove great after that, but I was getting kinda tired of dealing with it by then.</p><p></p><p>And then the final straw... it blew a headgasket (after I'd replaced all the belts and hoses). So I sold it for $300 as it was.</p><p></p><p>Apparently we got a lemon, because I'd heard other folks say what great cars they were.</p><p></p><p>Or maybe they were just trying to sell theirs... <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p><img src="/images/smilies/new/drunk.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":drunk2:" title="Drunk 2 :drunk2:" data-shortname=":drunk2:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacFromOK, post: 3598297, member: 40864"] Well, since this thread is going down the tubes (highjack-wise) anyway... :D The absolute worst vehicle we ever owned was a used '95 Taurus wagon with a V-6. I always liked the looks of 'em, and we really liked a station wagon. It was cool weather when we got it, and the heater wouldn't even get warm on the way home. I replaced the thermostat with a factory temp-rated one. The heater would barely get warm, and that's the best it ever did. The guy showed me a receipt where he'd just had the AC repaired. I found out why, after putting two more AC compressors on it myself. After the last one, I left it cooling good on the highway, but barely cooling at idle. And yes, I replaced the low pressure side cycle switch. It drove pretty good until it rained. Every time we'd hit a puddle, it would dart one way or the other. A LOT. I ground off the factory welds holding the struts aligned, and re-aligned the camber (with a level) and set the toe-in. It drove great after that, but I was getting kinda tired of dealing with it by then. And then the final straw... it blew a headgasket (after I'd replaced all the belts and hoses). So I sold it for $300 as it was. Apparently we got a lemon, because I'd heard other folks say what great cars they were. Or maybe they were just trying to sell theirs... :D :drunk2: [/QUOTE]
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