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Probably my 2014 Ford Taurus SHO - The 365 hp twin-turbo V6 did a lot to put the bloom of youth into what was basically a late-90's Volvo sedan platform; it was exceedingly comfortable and had a cavernous trunk. With the AWD system, it was excellent in the snow, even with its V-rated all-season tires. Brakes were strong, and even though it was not light at approximately 4,400 lbs., the car was agile, once saving me from a head-on crash with a teenage girl in a Honda Accord who had better things to do at the moment than drive in her lane. I lost count on how many compliments I received on the car from other drivers, as it was an eye-catching car in metallic black with handsome five-spoke rims. One of the more entertaining parts of ownership was its resemblance to the plain-wrapper state and local Ford Taurus police cars in use at the time, causing other drivers to clear the passing lane as I approached. Once I was driving on an interstate and saw an orange late-model Corvette convertible approaching me from behind at a high rate of speed; suddenly he drops anchor and begins to approach me much more slowly. Curious, I watch him as he begins to pass me by, making eye contact. Suddenly, the driver waves to me and punches it, disappearing in a flash. I assume that he initially thought that I was a state policeman, then spied the discreet "SHO" badge on the front fender.
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