I bought a Taurus in 2001. They redesigned it in 2000 with a square back window and a flat butt...Looks cool! I love the adjustable foot pedals, since I am short. I like how solid it feels, and the roominess inside.
We rented a Lumina once, and it felt like a paper car compared to the Taurus.
When I buy my next car, years from now, what sedan can I find that is a nice big size and sturdy-feeling, like the Taurus?
An American made Honda Accord. It really feels like a big car and it's so powerful it can pass a gas station.
Try the Chrysler 300. It's a Mercedes E-class, essentially.
It just costs a lot less because it doesn't have the tristar on the front.