I would absolutely recommend the Ford Taurus for anyone looking for a sporty, low maintenance car. I like the sleek, sporty look, and the lighter interior makes it cooler inside in the summer. I really like the way things are laid out on the dash. Speedometer, fuel and temperature gauges are easy to check at a glance without having to take your eyes off the road for more than a second. I do most of the easier maintenance (changing oil, adding break fluid, etc) but the only thing it's been in the shop for in the 6 years I've owned it was for a battery replacement, tire change, and annual tune ups.

I had been a "Chevy man" all my life, but I needed a car and got a good deal on this one so I bought it. I have been pretty happy with it. It has excellent gas mileage, handles well in the city and country, and always starts even on the coldest of mornings. It does have a tendency to rattle, but I think that's more of the fault of a rather inept mechanic at Car-X who didn't tighten things when they put in our struts.