Well, there are two possibilities presented before me, and I need some input.

Do I:

1) accept my dad's 99 taurus se (3.0L Duratech w/ 185 hp, 200 ft-lbs) and make it as fast as I can without spending more than a couple G's (headers, cold air intake, exhaust(it's already dual), sportier suspension, some ground fx to change that "fish" look)

2) Or wait an uncertain amount of time (maybe at least 6 months) for a possibly faster car, like an svt contour, stratus r/t, or cougar

Now, I know that an automatic tranny grocery getter won't be as fast potentially as the others, but it's not really necessary as I'm not planning to race at the track... just put a surprised frown on the occasional unsuspecting ricer cruising on the weekend and have a car some would be jealous of...


what do you all think...


1999 Ford Taurus SE
24V DOHC 3.0L