Getting serious.... please check out this '13 SHO

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PokerMunkee

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Hyundai dealer will buy my Sonata at what my buyout is, so I'm about to get serious with finding the perfect used '13 SHO.

I'm torn on getting the PP or a non-PP with adaptive cruise/collision warning.  I don't use the cruise much, so I'm thinking the PP is better for me.  Will need different tires come winter time, but that's fine.

This guy is my lead candiate: http://www.sewellcadillac-dallas.com/VehicleDetails/used-2013-Ford-Taurus-4dr_Sdn_SHO_AWD-Dallas-TX/2239439773

What do you guys think?  It is fully loaded as far as I can tell for a PP car.  Can anyone lookup the service history for this? I was told guy traded in for a new Cadillac ATS but they don't know why.  Seems odd someone would dump this only after 5k miles and 6 months (Carfax shows it was sold 10/2013).

I also have never test driven a Taurus SHO, just been obsessed with it since the release and really interested since the '13 refresh.  I'm going to try to test drive a non PP '13 SHO tomorrow.  Just not any PP SHOs in the Denver/Colorado Springs area (maybe 1).  Is there a noticeable difference between a PP and non-PP?

 
If the 2013s have the full brake upgrade I would get pp 2010-12 it seems big upgrade is axle ratio. Its my understanding the 2013 pp had upgraded master cylinder. That might have been 2014.
 
All 2013s got the new master cylinder.  PP got performance pads. I mainly want different gears,  steering wheel,  and coolers.  Suspension should handle a bit better too.  I think only rear shocks are different on PP?
 
yeah i find the ride just about as stiff as id want it in mine. yeah if you plan on tracking the car id get the pp.
 
Not a bad price. It was manufactured 10-12-12 and first sold on 10-23-13 with 47 miles on it. No outstanding recalls noted. So yes it did sit a year after being built.


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Seems like an excellent price to me. I paid quite a bit more for mine last November, with 3K more miles on the clock.

I guess I missed it. Does this one have PP? It appears to have 402A and nav?

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Yes it does. Pull the window sticker.  Pretty much has it all for a PP model.


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The other member made a valid point in regard to the vehicle just sitting there,brand new or not for a prolong time can cause warped rotors etc,check inside the rims if you see uneven deteriation inside from flooding and storms we had.A while back I could not believe a ford dealer was advertising a brand new 14 sho with that much salt on it that I could not tell what color it was.
 
You guys are suggesting perhaps this price is too good to be true?

If it checks out, though, that's ALOT of almost new car for the money.

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Thanks everyone.

Searching the VIN in google found it for sale on original dealer's website: http://www.reedhasit.com/new-ford-inventory.php?v=2013-Ford-Taurus&view=vehicle&guid=78ca2b76-c06f-493c-a482-08a6c75dc32d

This Sewell Cadillac dealer gets good ratings, so I'm thinking they aren't pulling a fast one.  Sales rep said they had it listed for $33k originally, been on lot for 20 days, needs to go.  She talked to sales guy who worked with previous owner in buying a new ATS, said nothing wrong with car, owner switches out cars a lot.  Not negotiating much in price, $30,800 after their doc fee.  I'll have to pay 6.2% taxes in Colorado.  This is the best deal in the U.S.A. at the moment.  A forum member in NM is selling same car for $34,000 with similar miles.  I called about a CPO '13 White PP loaded SHO in Omaha and someone put a deposit down on it today. 

I hope to test drive a PP SHO tomorrow morning.  If I like it and the wifey approves, I'm going to put deposit down and fly out on Wednesday to drive her back. 

Sales rep walked around car to find issues.  Found a nickel size scrape on one of the wheels (didn't look bad in pic), a 2" light scratch on bumper (they will try to buff out, no paint), and that's about it.  Has both key fobs and manual.

This won't be the first time I traveled for a car.  Flew from Vegas to L.A. to pickup a slightly used '06 TrailBlazer SS, never test drove one before.  Also drove 5 hours from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque for a '07 Durango.  A little nervous though, hope I really like the car.
 
If you serious about car, then use Paypal or mail a check as deposit. That way, they cannot and will not sell car. But you can recant your money if you decide against. When I did this in the past, they just held my check as good faith. Didnt cash it. When I picked car up, then we balanced out everything.
 
Dxlnt1 said:
If you serious about car, then use Paypal or mail a check as deposit. That way, they cannot and will not sell car. But you can recant your money if you decide against. When I did this in the past, they just held my check as good faith. Didnt cash it. When I picked car up, then we balanced out everything.
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Good idea!
 
You're lucky this one didn't come up 2 months ago when I was looking or I would've scooped it from under your nose :D

If everything checked out I'd be all over this one.
 
Test drove a 2013 Silver non-PP with 20" wheels today.  It had the adaptive cc/col warning.  Drove it through some twisties and felt way better than my '12 Sonata 2.0T.  Car had 25K miles on it, dealer is asking $31,900.  Only used '13 SHO within 50 miles from my house. 

The test drive confirmed a SHO is the right car for me.  Have no desire to test drive a G37x, TL SH-AWD, Charger R/T AWD, or a 335xi.  The '13 SHO in Dallas with 5k miles is being held for me.  Going to fly out Wednesday evening and do the paperwork and drive 700 miles straight home Thursday night.  I'm a little nervous, hope no disappointments with the car when I set eyes on her.  This Sewell Caddy dealer has awesome ratings on Google, a number of others flying in, so I have high hopes.  Going to be a fun 700 mile road trip to get familiar with my new toy! :D

I need to research on how to hardwire my V1.  Hope to do that before I leave the dealer lot. 

Also, how do you lock the door without the remote?  On my Sonata I just push the button on the door handle.  I tried pushing that button looking thing but could only get it to lock with the hidden buttons on the B pillar.
 
I would suggest trying to find a PP to test drive in the mean time even if u have to test drive a new 14. The PP will handle and ride differently.


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Also crack out my thread on the AWD gauge and hour/idle tracking. Might get  them to do that as condition of the sale :)


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There is one used '13 PP in Denver at some place that requires appointments.  Just don't have the time.  I plan on dropping the car with springs later, so not too worried.  If it handles better but harsher, that's fine.  I drive through the mountains daily, so handling curves with confidence is important.

I'll ask my local Ford dealer that will be servicing it if they can enable the AWD status.  Looks cool, should be an option from the factory to view.
 
PokerMunkee said:
Test drove a 2013 Silver non-PP with 20" wheels today.  It had the adaptive cc/col warning.  Drove it through some twisties and felt way better than my '12 Sonata 2.0T.  Car had 25K miles on it, dealer is asking $31,900.  Only used '13 SHO within 50 miles from my house. 

The test drive confirmed a SHO is the right car for me.  Have no desire to test drive a G37x, TL SH-AWD, Charger R/T AWD, or a 335xi.  The '13 SHO in Dallas with 5k miles is being held for me.  Going to fly out Wednesday evening and do the paperwork and drive 700 miles straight home Thursday night.  I'm a little nervous, hope no disappointments with the car when I set eyes on her.  This Sewell Caddy dealer has awesome ratings on Google, a number of others flying in, so I have high hopes.  Going to be a fun 700 mile road trip to get familiar with my new toy! :D

I need to research on how to hardwire my V1.  Hope to do that before I leave the dealer lot. 

Also, how do you lock the door without the remote?  On my Sonata I just push the button on the door handle.  I tried pushing that button looking thing but could only get it to lock with the hidden buttons on the B pillar.
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My SHO has whipped all of those cars at the strip.

None of them can match the performance/luxury/tech combo of the SHO.
 
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