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looking at buying a 2010 SHO

Started by cruel5.0, November 29, 2018, 08:42:28 PM

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cruel5.0

I am going to look at a 2010 SHO this weekend and i'd like to know if there is anything i should specifically look for. Also, how is the reliability on these cars once they get up over 100k in mileage? The one i am looking at has 133k miles. Thanks

802SHO

Quote from: cruel5.0 on November 29, 2018, 08:42:28 PM
I am going to look at a 2010 SHO this weekend and i'd like to know if there is anything i should specifically look for. Also, how is the reliability on these cars once they get up over 100k in mileage? The one i am looking at has 133k miles. Thanks

The chrome trim around the taillights always flakes off in pieces unless they were replaced.  I would treat it like anything else.  Request all if any maintenance records available.  Inspect tires and brakes.  Ask to look at the undercarriage on a lift if at all possible.  Look at the rear bumper reinforcement bar..can get really corroded.  Check out in between front door jams and front fenders for corrosion.  Look for any obvious leaks.  Take for a healthy test drive.  Go WOT a few times.  Take not of transmission feel..is it smooth?  Speed up and slow down..does the brake pedal shake?  How many previous owners?  For the year and mileage expect paint especially front bumper to have plenty of rock chips.  I've had my front bumper repainted already when I installed the front chin spoiler and this year I hit 71k miles.  Also has the car ever been modded or has any existing mods.  I would check it all out. 

If you buy change all fluids no matter what anyone says. 
IG @802SHO 2010 SHO non PP, Tuned by AJP Turbo, 109 Octane + VP C85 for E30, Ported GH Gen 3 upgraded turbos, Ported 13+ Exhaust Manifolds, Custom FM IC TreadStone TR10C, EPP Hot Pipes, EPP Dual CAI, XDI35 HPFP, Deatschwerks 300C LPFP, Alky Control Methonal Injection, Alky dual nozzle upgrade, Zex Nitrous dual dry shots, Dicunzolo Gen2 torque mounts, MSD Coils, SP542 .026, 160 T, 3bar, Phenolic Spacer, Braille Lightweight Battery, Kirky Lightweight Racing Driver Seat, Catless Downpipes, custom stainless 2.5" double xpipe w/muffler deletes 4" quad tips, UPR Dual Valve Catch Can, 13+ PP Trans Cooler, Econoaid throttle Body Booster, Bravado Tribute 20x9.5 + 32 offset Wheels, Nitto NT555R Front Tires, Continental Extreme Contact DW Rear Tires and all are 275/35/20, H&R Springs all around w/rear cut 1/2", 1" hubcentric wheel spacers m14 1.5 stud/lug conversion, R1 Concepts Geomet slotted/drilled rotors with Heavy Duty Semi Metallic pads, Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge.
Currently World's Fastest Ecoboost SHO
11.063 @ 123.17 MPH!  NED 10/10/20

SHOdded

Carfax and/or service records from previous owner(s) is a must.  If buying from a Ford/Lincoln dealer, see if they will pull the OASIS records for you - records of servicing at Ford/Lincoln dealerships.

Definitely avoid cars with major accident damage or flooding unless this is a project/hobby car.  Cars with rear end collisisions even if relatively minor can end up with damaged AWD systems.

Look into what warranty comes with the car.  May still be able to get a basic powertrain from Ford Protect after an inspection, as they warranty out to 149,000 miles.

Figure on new tires + alignment.  Possibly shocks n struts too.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ZSHO

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Its probably a good n bad time to buy a car since its the holiday season and another new year is fast approaching!
Here's an overview of all the years for comparison and Good luck on your Quest. Z 

http://m.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Taurus/


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|