Low Money, High Horsepower: Buy These 3 Cheap, Forgotten Sleepers! Buy or Bust Ep.12

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[@neonpeonu]

For clarity...The Bonneville GXP and Grand Prix GXP did not come with the supercharged V6. The Bonneville GXP used the Northstart V8 and the Grand Prix GXP used the LS4 V8. Bonneville SSEI and Grand Prix GTP had the supercharged V6.

[@michaelmartin2276]

I had a Grand Prix GXP. No afm. It was a runner for sure. Bought it for my wife who hated it, to fast for her liking.

[@upscaleshack]

So you're saying a used car auction flipper isn't a definitive source of automotive knowledge? Hmmm.

[@lightningguy4897]

My father had a gtp SC it was pretty quick until it got to 100mph then the thing fell on it's face

[@neonpeonu]

@@upscaleshack I'm not saying anyting other than the information in the video is inaccurate.

[@neonpeonu]

@@lightningguy4897 Yep, they were not known to have very long legs out on the highway.

[@WordsMatter1982]

The FX is arguably my favorite car that i owned. Loud, nimble for it's size, good tech (i had an 06). Takes me back to my younger days. You couldn't drive it any way but fast. All those buttons! If i showed my kids that interior, they'd lose their minds.

[@gregoryfarris17]

Pleasseeeeee Do this again!! Like this needs to be monthly lol. We need to know this with times being hard, a lot of us are buying more cash cars than financing right now. Some of the old gems are coming back to life. Thanks again for all the work you guys do! Definitely a subscriber a now lol🎉

[@MrNomad505]

Lincoln MKS was the SHO with Lincoln trim and better suspension. Super roomy and comfortable for long trips. And the trunk is HUGE.

[@Bear_83]

Really didnt know. Wasnt the MKS smaller

[@MrNomad505]

@@Bear_83 MKZ is smaller. MKS is a taurus in lincoln trim. I had a 2013 for several years. Loved it.

[@davidreeves2596]

My 2014 Ford Flex has the ecoboost motor as well.. a SHO with 3 rows. Lol

[@LamelKendrick]

those are not lookers but i mean it's a vehicle. have you liked it?@@davidreeves2596

[@Silverback_GMT410]

A sleeper that I want is a Ford Flex with the 3.5L Ecoboost and AWD. It would be amazing with a lift and decent tire. Perfect for camping

[@zachc1297]

See comments on water pump issues, or google that before buying.

[@302Mustang13]

​@@zachc1297Why?? Is that because of the internal water pump? I'm no expert on these but I'd replace the water pump and timing chain at 100k or 150k miles then. Problem solved. I usually do replace a water pump by then b/c they are known to go around then.

[@bempey]

But if you buy a thirsty Flex, you must pair it with a Mini for commuting ... and paint them both the same. White roof, preferably with the British Union Jack flag, and body in a contrasting darker color. If I was painting both, BRG (british racing green) would work. But on a budget, I'd paint the one needing body repairs (after fixing, obv) the same as the good one 😅

[@typxxilps]

I love this entertaining format of cars we usually can not buy cause they do not fit here in the EU, far too thirsty and usually too big. But great format to see how these cars are performing in the auction versus the estimates you discussed before.

[@GettingthruLife]

Love the Infiniti FX35/45 back in early 2000's and still even today pretty good-looking and value. I have a 2019, bought new, sport rwd Infiniti Q50 3.OT twin turbo ecu tuned. Also, the first two generations of Ford SHO V6 motor was designed and made by Yamaha Motor Company.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Getting ? Not correct the SHO heads were done over Not the whole engine ( Cosworth forever...!)

[@YourMomsPlaceLastNight]

​​@@bradzimmerman3171cosworth did not build these engines either.....the 3.2 Yamaha heads were built at fords Ontario Canada plant....FORD manufactured aluminum blocks using THE COSWORTH PROCESS.......then blocks were shipped to Japan for finishing by Yamaha......everything but block is Yamaha......

[@YourMomsPlaceLastNight]

Was looking at q50s but then I came across the 2018 Ford Fusion Sport 2.7 v6 twin turbo AWD....same hp as q50 but has 100 lbs more torque stock.....I beat scat packs with just a very very mild tune and exhaust......no one knows these exist only made for 3 yrs......2017 to 2019......never on anyone's sleeper list.....

[@economicfusion6065]

Or go one step above and get the lincoln mkz 3.0 awd 400 hp 400 tq stock

[@bobyoung1698]

I once drove an F45 from West Michigan to Chicago and back. It was an incredible car to drive. The horsepower was amazing, and it had a tight, highly responsive suspension.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

I wouldn't trust Nissan parts that old, however, especially the transmission or interior electronics. Nissan has a history of abandoning parts supplies also.

[@Nestle245]

It drives and handles just like a bigger 350Z. These are sporty and aged well. Still see many of these on the road.

[@Bear_83]

​@@80s_Boombox_Collector you caping

[@buddahbaker]

​@@80s_Boombox_Collector the great thing about Nissan and Infiniti is they shared many parts across the entire range of their models. A simple cross reference and you grab parts easily. The FX35 was the better grab if you didn't want AWD. Almost all performance parts for 350z or G35 will fit the FX35

[@billermanthegreat]

I used to work with a guy that really wanted to be a cop super bad, and he had one of these SHOs I will never forget this association

[@neofx22]

The passenger side dash has melted on that specific part which is why its being covered by a small patch on the fx35. Common problem. I drove an 2011 fx35 for about 25 weeksnlast year but traded it. Nice vehicle, good power delivery, but it drank fuel horribly, which requires premium grade. Vehicle felt small inside for a midsize.

[@brycem0]

Fun fact, the Infinity you tested, is basically a stretched jacked up rebodied 350/370Z. My daily driver, is a later model Qx70 with a 3.0L diesel. That engine didn't make it to the States. But is a peach with 175kw and 550nm torque at 1700rpm. Around 32mpg as well.

[@scittw22]

I had a 2011 SHO. It was high mileage and constantly breaking down. I don’t know if the previous owner dogged it out or if it was a sign they age poorly. It was comfortable and stupid fast. I miss it

[@dragonxz61]

Taurus is a really cool car, I would buy one but as you said, that model seems to have issues at high milage, (150k+) which isn't uncommon for any car. The previous owner probably didn't treat it great because who would.. it looks so fun. I hope you get another great car brother!

[@tedweeke9988]

I still daily a 2011 SHO. It’s never been tuned and other than control arm bushings last year, it’s been perfectly dependable. Car is definitely a blast to own

[@Blue-moon12]

I had a 2010 and 2013. Maintained meticulously, still long term reliability was below average. Still have a video of my 2013 on my channel

[@unit1619]

I bought a 2011 SHO last year. Engine blew a month after purchasing (I wasn’t thorough enough when I bought it) I decided to have the engine completely overhauled including a new core. It was expensive but worth it for me since I’ve always had a affinity for the Taurus and the Gen 6 is just good looking, comfortable, and damn quick.

[@teedyb807]

I don’t have a sho but a 2013 3.5 meticulous maintained with over 205k and I drive it hard on e85 pretty fast and still can get over 30 mpg cursing 💪

[@danwake4431]

engines mounted longitudinal are done in vehicles that are designed as RWD but come in AWD. Transverse engines are for vehicles that are designed as FWD but come in AWD. For example Stingers and some Cadillacs have the engines longitudinal because if you don't want AWD you get RWD. Ford Escapes and vehicles like that if you don't want AWD you get FWD so the engine is in sideways. which is why the RWD/AWD platforms almost always handle better when driven in a spirited manner.

[@oliverhodge2813]

The SHO should have been a given. One of my favorites. Same implant that they use in the GT........come on. A tune and you have an extra 100 or more horsepower.

[@BakingThePoundcake]

love watching you guys at the auction lot

[@michaelday6987]

I went from a Dodge Charger RT to a Ford Taurus SHO. I was absolutely shocked at how bad the SHO interior felt compared to the Charger (And many people complain about the Charger). The adaptive cruise control in the SHO was the only advantage over the Charger.

[@christopherhicks4566]

Can get that in the charger too.

[@michaelday6987]

@@christopherhicks4566 It’s available, but requires a very specific package, and it’s VERY rare to see on a dealer lot.

[@Limited-uq2yk]

I have a sho and also had a charger and the interior quality is definitely not better in the charger

[@chynacash3138]

@@michaelday6987 Did the Charger R/T feel any quicker or slower than the SHO?

[@pinkflydnt]

Do a DOD delete and build up that 4T65E tranny and the Impala SS goes from being highly unreliable to a bargain sleeper. On the SHO, the main thing to keep an eye on is that internally driven water pump and change the lube out in the PTU (transfer case) every 20,000 miles and she's pretty solid. I don't know much about the Infinity other than it's a slick looking little SUV.

[@Alfadragon17]

I love the 3.5 duratec V6 vehicles! Yes, the waterpump is trouble along with PTU failures for any 3.5 duratec Ford with AWD but that's a small price to pay for a practical 4 door sedan that's quick, with decent mpgs. They're fantastic! Would I trade my 6-speed manual 6.4 hemi for it? Maybe not... but a Taurus SHO would make a great winter car adjacent to my Challenger.

[@mattlimberg5763]

I think the MKS with that Ecoboost is a better sleeper than the SHO, and typically cheaper yet nicer when used than a comparable SHO. Unfortunately, it is a little on the ugly side. I can hear Natahn screaming since it is a Sedan version of the MKT

[@AEsmondeProductions]

the MKS can look really good with the Sport Appearance package, it's stupid rare though.

[@donaldcolbert8317]

Love my MKS ecoboost. It's the only "fun" car I've ever owned that my wife will ride in.

[@XxViciousxX]

I love my 2010 MKS it's fun as hell but mine keeps eating turbos for breakfast. But I guess that will happen when you have the boost pushed to the max on the stock turbos. But when it's working it surprises quite a lot of cars out there. No one expects a MKS to move like mine does.

[@AEsmondeProductions]

@@XxViciousxX I was shopping around for one for a bit but now I'm more interested in the MKZ 3.0T

[@XxViciousxX]

@@AEsmondeProductions Those are still really cool cars and the 3.0 is arguably a little bit better than the 3.5 at least from what I was reading. I personally just liked the way the MKS looked I'm one of the rare ones who actually likes the looks of it Most people do not think it looks very good.

[@jacobyo99]

The SS power numbers are funny because when they started putting the 3.6 and 6 speed automatic in the impala in 2012 it was only slightly slower than the SS with the V8

[@calebmedina4689]

I have the 3.6 in my 2013 and i always thought that was pretty weird it’s like a 3hp difference😂

[@joemaimaron2701]

The ss was discontinued in 2009 and the new v6 made 300hp for 2012

[@chynacash3138]

@@calebmedina4689 Big difference in torque between the 3.6L and V8 though, but the old 4 speed auto in the V8 probably helped narrow the performance gap between the two in the real world.

[@FranciscoOrtizGonzalez]

I had a 2010 Taurus SHO and it was amazing, so amazing that I am looking for a low mileage 2018-2019 to buy one again! It is obvious that you do not know about the original Sony sound system equipped within the 2010 Taurus SHO. You mentioned at 12:35 that the audio system was pretty bad but it was actually GREAT! It had navigation system, voice commands, Bluetooth for cell phone, SYNC (1) system, Sirius XM, and a hard disk to rip your preferred CDs, with auto download of song titles, and it could even read DVDs with MP3s. You were able to create song lists, and to top it off, you could watch DVDs when parked as it was locked while driving because of security issues (basic common sense, right?). So, yeah! IT WAS GREAT!!! Good video though!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@brianbird3756]

We have an '11 Taurus SE, you most definitely CAN turn off the traction control. We also own a '15 SHO with the performance package, you can turn off traction control on it as well, tho my favorite is to double-click the TC button. What you were looking for was the NON-performance package SHOs would not allow you to turn traction control off. And yes, my wife's SHO does beat my cts-v off the line, but that quickly changes...

[@tannerthomas5986]

I remember when the put the newer 3.6 in those old impalas while they were also building the new impalas and they 3.6 was faster than the SS😂

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

Have my 2005 infiniti fx35 since new. Basic maintenance. Now used as my winter vehicle. I daily a chevy ss and even with that beast my fx35 gives me a feeling the ss cant. Maybe just nostalgia but nonetheless i love both my babies

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

The FX45 did in fact have adaptive cruise control. As well as parking sensors and rearview camera.

[@buysellbuysell4699]

These are some of my favorite car videos. Please don't change the format at all.

[@willbenner3]

Definitely some of the best TFL content in my opinion! I miss Brendan filming the actual auction though.

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

There is an FX50. Rare and cool. I know I guy who has one. Upgraded from the V6 which really isn't bad either.

[@chaleowin7732]

I had a silver 95 SHO from 95-2001. I can't describe how much I beat on that car, no issues other than basic maint.

[@seankadar9550]

I purchased a 2006 impala ss new. Put just over 100k miles on it and never had an issue. Tongue steer when floored but it was a cool car. I actually loved the simplicity of the interior.

[@cormaro13]

Too low quality for others , especially in the transmission, you'll probably only get that much out of it before it goes bye bye

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

It wnt n cheap to build

[@fenceman53]

These auction videos are great 👍

[@davet766]

Love my v8 K900. 420/365 0-60 in the mid 5s and a factory rated top end of 180+. Not bad for a 2 ton lux.

[@michaelallen5304]

Sho are fast if takin care of... otherwise there a gaint money pit...oil eating and timing chain issues. SS Impala are usually beat up from the feet up..

[@JimmyMoultray]

That is adaptive cruise control in the FX45!

[@wompa70]

I wanted an FX-45 so bad. My wallet, however, did not. The Taurus is just too big for me. Those years of the Impala SS are just sad. Regardless of condition.

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

The FX45 is quick! We used to have a 2004. It was fantastic! Paid $2200 for it. Immediately replaced all the brakes and rear wheel bearings. As well as the valve cover gaskets. It would take off full throttle around a corner from a stop without even a chirp. So the VDC does it's job really well. And it has a "snow" button. Which makes it amazing in heavy snow-covered roads! Unfortunately it was totalled in a wreck. So we bought a 2008 QX56. Later, we bought a 2009 G37xs, a 2007 FX35(which is not nearly as powerful as the 45), and now we have a 2014 QX80. My wife will not drive anything other than Infiniti vehicles now. Guess I got her spoiled. While I drive a 2001 Chevy. LMAO! 🤣😂

[@lanesummers746]

Had a 2011 Sho. No problems with it, but saw it as a time bomb. Future oil leaking turbos, and cant forget the timing chain driven water pump. Such a crazy thing to have your entire engine destroyed when coolant mixes with oil inside the engine. Sold ours with 80k.

[@chynacash3138]

Yeah those Ford Duratec V6 engines would have been reliable if not for the absolutely stupid water pump design that kills most of them if it's not replaced preventively.

[@jonwebb2842]

I had the previous Impala SS.2004 w the Supercharged 3.8 it was fwd. Only mentioning because you forgot

[@tylerbergman4453]

The Taurus sho is amazing super easy to make great power. I sold my 2013 ruby red 560 whp sho and I have regretted it since😢

[@Sonic_1000]

My neighbor use to have an SS Impala and my wife's old 2007 Camry SE V6 would smoke it

[@JosephFrietze]

SHO! I still regret passing up a manual SHO back in grad school, but I needed something with better gas mileage.

[@chip6954]

"It's a bust for me, it goes really fast but doesn't differentiate itself"....uhhh, that's the definition of a sleeper....and to Tormund Giantsbane, Des Moines is home to the legendary Fong's Pizza!

[@Rampant_Colt]

Another total sleeper is the 2009 Buick Lacrosse Super with the same LS as the Chevy SS

[@Pickens14Prodz]

The chevy ss came with the 6.2l

[@jameshogue123]

Our 2003 fx35 had adaptive cruise control. Infinity in those days was the most technically advanced vehicles for me. Amazing stuff for the time.

[@jameshogue123]

Oh the acc back then used the brakes a lot, so on a long trip I used to check the heat from the wheels/brakes. Ha.

[@rogerkeen4392]

My previous car fits that bill… 2017 Ford Fusion Sport

[@jameslivingston7159]

Newest vehicle I've owned was a 99 4Runner (amazing and i miss it) a couple years ago, so when these guys analyze these cars its so strange to me because they all look like spaceships to me. All i see is more stuff that can break. Give me a 72 Ford or Chevy pickup any day. Wheels, motor, heat..

[@HundTheHound]

LS4king could get that impala in good shape, new trans, DOD delete kit ect

[@jronald262]

I've some cheap ex-cop cars for sale, add some exterior chrome trim and you've got yourself a nice car, and fast!

[@jonpayton9579]

That’s Nissans early version of radar cruise control on the infinity. I had an 03 fx45. If you look low in the front air dam you will see the radar sensor for it.

[@pyrexmaniac]

Even better than the SHO as a sleeper? The long-roof version, the Ford Flex EcoBoost, 2009-2019. The same engine and drivetrain, but far more room, great towing capacity, upgraded brakes and suspension, better interior materials and build quality and high resale value. Nothing more Q-ship than the big, boxy and functionally beautiful Flex, especially with the twin turbo ecoboost V6, which only came in Limited trim after 2011. Im looking to buy one with under 100k miles but they are very pricey.

[@RysterARCEE]

Had a V6 Impala of that generation, purchased new at the time. It was an ok car. Interior material quality was typical GM for that era. Had a couple of major mechanical warranty repairs. Otherwise it did its duty as a daily driver for 4 years until I traded it in. Can confirm no gear indicator on the shifter. Gear was indicated in the cluster...that took a while to get used to but then became 2nd nature. These Impalas were everywhere on the road for several years, now they are rarely seen. Typical "disposable" GM W-body sedan; good for about 150,000 miles then literally worthless.

[@jacobyo99]

I would own a SHO in a heartbeat if it wasn’t for the water pump being driven by the timing chain and requiring a massive service when it fails

[@kclefthanded427]

Had to take the engine out of the bay to access it, not smart design

[@zachc1297]

It wasnt just the ECOBOOST, the 3.5 Duratec (which was a phenom engine other than this fact) in all other models was same way. We did one by lifting car slightly and leaving engine on ground just enough to get timing cover off and on. Major job and near impossible for a novice at home. To make it worse, the aftermarket parts were crap quality and the seals were pathetic. Any leak went right into the oil if the seals failed and the weap hole went into the frame where it would dry and not be seen to know there was an issue.

[@JamesPhieffer]

The water pump is very durable. Not known as a trouble spot, outlasting typical water pumps.

[@jacobyo99]

@@JamesPhieffer I’ve heard they will last about 150k but some fail earlier, and some fail later. However the bigger issue is that there is very little indication that it’s going bad before it grenades your engine

[@oldtwinsna8347]

@@jacobyo99 150k? that's it? considering the issue at hand here, i would say a major failure upon Ford.

[@jackjolley6143]

I got my 2007 Infiniti M45. Same Motor, a little less weight. Only problem is that theres no power in low RPMs. with that being said, its a spaceship on the highway. You will get tickets in this car unless you use cruise control lol

[@danziger69]

That generation Taurus looks huge. I rented one for a couple weeks while on vacation and it was nice.

[@jonsimmons945]

So to Tommy the SHO isn't "special" but the boring FX45 is special? The SHO is far more than just an engine upgrade, and really is THE Sleeper car.

[@carlc5748]

Yep! I owned a 1989 SHO, first year! It would out accelerate, and out handle a same year BMW 535i. The SHO would get exactly the same fuel mileage as the regular 3.0 litre Taurus, with the automatic transmission. I had both, so I could readily compare them.

[@jonsimmons945]

@carlc5748 I had a 97 SHO. The only bummer about it was you could only get that generation with an automatic transmission. Looking at possibly getting a 2015; test driven several of that generation. Just looking for the right deal.

[@jayhiggins5239]

I believe FX45 had upgrades due to the weight of the V8. There's an in depth owner video out there somewhere.

[@carlc5748]

@@jonsimmons945 Hope you find the right one for you!

[@zachhall3581]

I’d like to add the MKS Ecoboost and flex Ecoboost to the SHO. they’re the same engine platform and usually cheaper. Less known and therefore even more of a sleeper. Nobody knows wtf my mks is but it pulls hard for what it is.

[@COBHC8890]

OMEGA/Swatch collab. Mission to Saturn. Cool watch!! 🤘

[@rustyturner431]

OK... The FX is a nice upright 4dr sedan that just happens to have AWD, but it ain't a Range Rover...not much for off-roading, but it's reliable and should not cost a fortune to maintain or fix. That particular one was nice enough if not pristine, but should be salable at $4.1K. The Taurus has a following, so they're salable...though perhaps not quickly. These cars tend to have been thrashed, so condition is everything. That one was about average, and the mileage is a concern for some components (esp. the turbos). The SS, like the SHO, has a bit of a following...but NOT that model, and the mileage really hurts it. There were a ton of problems with these things, and the prices reflect that.

[@torrenceowens9433]

I have a 14 taurus limited and I love it but I want the SHO so bad

[@Go-Yim]

8:22 -spinner smash!

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Love these videos, Tommy and Brendan are great!

[@Cavemol5823]

The ford Taraus SHO was the go to cop car in my area

[@danabrown2950]

The Taurus is a great car and one I regret selling. Its huge, comfortable, fast, reliable and relatively inexpensive to maintain. Did I mention huge? The trunk is cavernous and, unlike many European sedans, you can actually fit four full sized adults in comfort. Versus the one in the video, the later model years have a much better looking front end. Lastly, it's a stealth bomber in that it is fast but doesn't attract attention.

[@perryelyod4870]

That's a nice Swatch watch there Tommy. . .

[@tokuzumi1]

Something is wrong with the suspension on the FX45. No way it bounced that way from the factory. The SHO is a good car with a bad engine. I would only buy one if you can verify the water pump has been replaced. The FWD version likes to hide water pump coolant leaks, until it fails completely and dumps all the coolant into the oil pan. Also the timing cover never really seals properly. Also, it's a truck engine in a car. So, it gets truck gas mileage, despite weighing 1000 lbs less than the trucks. The Impala SS is to be avoided as well. The transmission is only rated at the power of the 5.3L. Any HP upgrades, and you will destroy the trasmission.

[@daoyang1562]

Des Moines, Iowa here. I want an FX45 now.

[@joemaimaron2701]

That impala ss is a lemon most people beat the hell out of them the transmission can’t take abuse I drive mine conservatively doesn’t mean I don’t have fun with it but it’s a solid car. With that being said gm is cheap I don’t expect much from that bailout era they wouldn’t reinvent the wheel for the ss impala but it’s decent for what it’s worth

[@bcluett1697]

I was thinking 500 on the Impala. It's a parts car without the really valuable ones in good condition. Funny it didn't go at 400 so I was wrong there too.

[@JCWWRacing905]

Another cool video guys 👍 I really dig that SHO

[@i_shoot_jello2423]

thank you for this video help me out a lot

[@jacobyo99]

There is no ecoboost in the standard Taurus, unless you’re referring to the 2.0 ecoboost in the base model.

[@MrCrazyking81]

2009 Toyota venza 3.5 l v6 all-wheel drive 20in rims 0 to 60 in 6.5

[@RalHellcat]

Wow. V8 or no Car. I used to have a 2005 FX45…. Then I bought a 2013 FX50S… then traded that in for a 2018 Charger Hellcat. Missed the SUV & AWD … Now I have a Durango Hellcat. Long live the V8 SUV.

[@marcmcphee]

Amazing video. I love sleepers ! I almost forgot about the Impala SS too. Those things hauled a$$.

[@amourelie.s9564]

I currently drive a 2005 FX35. Have put 20,000 miles on it so far and it’s still driving like a dream! I love it!

[@rosspiotrowski3321]

Love the Moonswatch bro lol

[@doug6191]

Wondered where this series has been.

[@zachc1297]

Yall never changed a water pump on them Taurus huh? Good luck with that engine out job.

[@sykovazquez7605]

had that same 09 impala ss was pretty fast

[@Microjoey02]

You gotta get a 2013 or newer with the Track pack for the SHO.

[@MuahMan]

Had this Taurus SHO, it was awesome. Kept it in way better shape than this one.

[@scottroberts5529]

For me it would be the 2002 merecedes c32 amg super charged you can find some examples for around 7 to 10 grand

[@SuperMustangred]

The ford's were stuck with slow shifting 6 speed automatic transmissions.

[@HennyTRX3773]

It was Bonneville SSEI

[@johnathanleonardo912]

Id take that SHO

[@russyp]

I really wanted a SHO when they came back in 2010, then I sat in one. Interior space (height AND width) was so tight. Bad visibility due to the high belt line made it feel too low.

[@JLinder1379]

I liked the sho but ran into the same. Then test drove a flex ecoboost. Really wish I would’ve grabbed one. But then again I like the cars that are hated.

[@minxlabrada]

Always thought it looked like a giant Mini Cooper. Which is cool. Didn't know they made one that hauled ass. @@JLinder1379

[@dirtrider88]

13:12 wtf happens when you get to an snowy/icy hill? your just stuck there with traction control cutting all power???

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

When they introduced the SHO, they raced it on Loveland Pass against a Ferrari? Or some other high performance car?

[@aaronbritt2025]

The early 2000's Infiniti's didn't age well. They're known for poor quality trim that falls apart, the finish comes off, etc... If you like the SHO, but think it's a bit soft or dated, drive a Fusion Sport. It's a baby SHO with an Ecoboost 2.7L V6 and AWD. Tommy says he doesn't like the SHO because it's not different enough from the standard Taurus. Perhaps he should re-read the title of the video... "Sleepers". While he's figuring out what a sleeper his, tell him to look up the term "Q-Ship". It what we older folks used to call sleepers. That SS is experiencing the AFM lifter failure. Just needs a delete package (cam, pushrods, lifters, rockers, tune) .

[@jeffmarquez9738]

Were any of these salvaged I didn't hear you mention that

[@SME5724]

And HERE COMES AC DELCO

[@jerrydufresne1886]

Going to be hard to filter air with the airbox not fastened correctly on that Infiniti lol

[@SeanDuPhotographer]

Is that Impala SS the last car with a transversely mounted V8?

[@americanrambler4972]

The Impala SS had a bit of a saggy right front suspension with the wheel a bit out of place. I would not have bid on this one.

[@JimmyTheMachine]

Keep riding your dad's coat tails Tommy! You're doing great!

[@SimeonToko]

Did they ever state the year of the Taurus?

[@tinkerlife-z9p]

9th Gen impala SS ultimate sleeper

[@danatmatchvox]

brendon is awesome

[@raymondpiovesan5903]

You did not give mileage on the cars? Why?

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

I guess the dirty interior and blown airbags make the Infiniti a sleeper, too.

[@joshuazamora6307]

I hope that is not the taurus sho coolant reservoir without a cap under the hood 9:45

[@anthonyz7023]

That’s the windshield washer fluid reservoir.