02-06-2007, 09:19 PM
I believe that the 2000-2006 Tauruses were rated as "best buys" by CR. My 2001 is unspectacular but reliable and is a comfy car for a long road trip. The only problem I had was a bad alternator at 50K miles, but since it replaced an Audi station wagon with a monthly litany of expensive headaches, I am grateful.