yowen2000 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I did some google searches and couldn't find a whole lot of info... The best I found was from Autoblog: So far, Ford says it hasn't had any trouble convincing buyers to abandon traditional big-boned performance vehicles for the SHO resurrection. Around 10 percent of all Taurus sales leave the showroom with a SHO badge on the fender, and half of the performance sedan's sales have been conquest buyers sniped from brands like BMW and Audi. So Ford sold almost 75,000 Taurii last year, so if that 10% number holds for last year, that'd be 7500 SHO's, so that'd be quite a few sold, but not so many that they are mainstream That's the way I like it! I also like to hear that half of those sales are conquests from BMW, Audi, etc. edit: found a source for February sales number of 5,875 Taurii, so ~588 were SHO's. Hopefully that number stays on the rise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shobiz Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I know I rarely see SHOs anywhere, and I haven't so many Taurus's of any type either, really. Once the police departments get theirs I think that's where I'll be seeing the most SHOs. Most people really like my car, but have no idea that it's a Taurus, much less a SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I POSTED THE IMFO ON HOW TO GET PRODUCTION # ON A OTHER THREAD HERE THE POST. Originally Posted by tss If you happen know where I can access a color list for The 2010 MKS (Steel Blue), it would be much appreciated as well. I have searched to no avail, but do vaguely recall finding an SHO color list. Originally Posted by AtlantisGreenMetallicSHO Well I failed at finding out how many were produced but I did succeed in finding some pictures of your Kona Blue SHO and that is one sweet looking color. I had a 25th anniversary Mustang that was a similar color and loved it. Good Call!!!! Although I still like the green (Its supposed to be a cheers but they only have tea haha Sorry I took so long to get back you two. Here you go Ihave been busy over at TCCA FORUM trying to WIN THE CAR OF THE MONTH contest. Originally Posted by gpfarrell Thanks! I wonder if we can dig up MKS Ecoboost numbers someplace, or if that's splitting too many hairs.... Originally Posted by tss 301 SHOs or 301 MKS'? Here is a e-mail for FORD SERVICE CENTER where I got the #'s for the 2011 SHO. You can get them all FORD's or LINCOLN's Frye, Kelsey (K.) 10/18/11 to me Dear Mr. shoman04 Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company. As per your request, attached is the production figures for the 2011 Ford Taurus SHO. For any questions, please feel free to contact the Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Have a great day! Kelsey Frye Research Analyst North American Customer Relationship Center Originally Posted by travSHO I have heard that these are limited production vehicles and would like some help figuring out how to find my production number. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks I HOPE THIS COME OFF RIGHT IF NOT GO TO THIS THREAD AND YOU CAN FIND OUT THE # YOU ARE LOOK FOR. If not PM me and I'LL dig-up how to read VIN IMFO 2011 Kona Blue w/PP AidAid cai,Dynomax exhaust,ClassicCars Hood decal, Custom painted wheels & grill, ATL FALCONS headrest & Livernois tune to come. (Nomally) See Pic album DragonCon Parade mode MEN-IN-BLACK 3UPDATE ORDERED MY LMS TUNE got MyCal LMS tune just installed can't wait to go to the track2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOT Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 i see plenty of regular Taurus around, but only a few shos. the SHO is a niche car, that only enthusiast are interested. and i LOVE that ford doesnt advertise them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yowen2000 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Haha What baffles me is that some people will option up a Taurus Limited so high, that they might as well buy a SHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTaurusSHO Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Haha What baffles me is that some people will option up a Taurus Limited so high' date=' that they might as well buy a SHO...[/quote'] Yea I have a friend that has one like that, and he kicks himself in the butt everytime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Can always purchase yourself a production certificate, and along with the certificate itself, would be a very detailed production breakdown of all the SHO's, their options, colors, etc etc..... I posted this like when EBOF was 1st started up as a community way back in like Dec. 2011 http://www.ecoboostownerforums.com/showthread.php?79-Official-SHO-Build-Certificate-From-FORD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yowen2000 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Yea I have a friend that has one like that' date=' and he kicks himself in the butt everytime...[/quote'] Haha, and I bet all it would have taken was one test drive. Because that's all it took for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblebat Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I see Taurus's around and always stare. I have only seen one other SHO driving around since I drove mine home in late August. I get tons of compliments on the car. I cant believe the talk I hear about it at red light though when my windows are cracked. I love this damn car!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Not offered for 2013 yet ... Darn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
local17bri Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I found this page on Ford Racing Enthusiasts under Collector Vehicles when I was looking to buy my car: http://racing.ford.com/enthusiasts/collector-vehicles/ford/taurus-sho-2011/ It shows typical information from a Road and Track review of the car but if you scroll down to the bottom of the page it shows the total number of SHOs produced in that model year and breaks down the numbers produced by color. Unfortunately, it hasnt been updated beyond 2011 yet. I live and work in the Chicago area and I rarely see other SHOs . I have never seen another Kona Blue SHO. Im kinda glad there were only 382 of them made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I found this page on Ford Racing Enthusiasts under Collector Vehicles when I was looking to buy my car: http://racing.ford.com/enthusiasts/collector-vehicles/ford/taurus-sho-2011/ It shows typical information from a Road and Track review of the car but if you scroll down to the bottom of the page it shows the total number of SHOs produced in that model year and breaks down the numbers produced by color. Unfortunately, it hasnt been updated beyond 2011 yet. I live and work in the Chicago area and I rarely see other SHOs . I have never seen another Kona Blue SHO. Im kinda glad there were only 382 of them made. I think there two Kona blue SHO here and one MKS KONA BLUE. Even here in Atlanta I may have seen 10 SHO ON THE ROAD but no kona blue. At the factory (10k of worker) there may 10-12 taurus's in the parking lot but I have the only SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I don't think they made the 2010 MKS in kona blue. You had to get to get steel blue. Which I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I don't think they made the 2010 MKS in kona blue. You had to get to get steel blue. Which I have. tss We had a new member join last month with a Kona blue SHO and I said I was not a long any more and a MKS member said he had a Kona Blue MSK. I think I saw you on that Thread do you remember who it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Is this thread you were thinking of? Member is gpfarrell. http://www.ecoboostownerforums.com/showthread.php?982-Ahem-is-this-thing-on&highlight=2011+kona+blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpfarrell Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Kona blue MKS? On Eibachs? Yeah, I'm that guy. And I need a tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnievis Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Could be me too... Loving the Kona Blue! Had it about 3 weeks now. I need a tune too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Rabb Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I can see that. The SHO is a good $15k cheaper than a similarly optioned 535 which it will outperform anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yowen2000 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I can see that. The SHO is a good $15k cheaper than a similarly optioned 535 which it will outperform anyway. Yup, I am liking what some American cars are achieving. Before I bought my SHO I was also shopping at the Cadillac dealership and the salesman there mentioned they are stealing buyers from BMW as well. The SHO really was the perfect car for me. I wanted to buy American, I am a huge Ford nut and it is... well... REALLY FAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Could be me too... Loving the Kona Blue! Had it about 3 weeks now. You have an SHO though, Shoman was looking for the Kona MKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 According to the sales brochure, 2010 MKSs were not available in Kona Blue - they used Steel Blue. Kona Blue was a 2011 color for the MKS. GPfarrell and vinnievis, quit torturing yourselves! Get a tune...you know you want it....you know you can afford it....you know it will make you smile. Now just do it! :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bone Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just ordered my certificate from Ford for my 2012 SHO. It was 56 out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yowen2000 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just ordered my certificate from Ford for my 2012 SHO. It was 56 out the door. With not having the strap in my trunk I know I have an early 2010 model, so I am hoping for a neat number! 56 is pretty low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I think he was referring to "56 out the door" as it cost him $56. Moving along, yes, not having the pull down trunk strap is a very good indicator that you have an early 2010 build..... Or what is/was commonly referred to as a "Job 1" production vehicle. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just ordered my certificate from Ford for my 2012 SHO. It was 56 out the door. I honestly did not know that you could load an SHO up to 56 in 2012. Wow, that baby must be loaded! My 2010 MKS with everything (nav, dual pane roof, extra wood, 20s, etc) except ACC and park assist was 54. I wish we MKS owners could get certificates, but we can't. If you call Lincoln care, they will give you production numbers , but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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