First of all congrats on the little one! :rockon: It goes aginst my grain to recommend any car other than a Honda. They're bullet proof. However the later model years prices tend to be inflated. Now, with a tike on the way one must be fiscally responsible and go for the cheaper and newer vehicle. The Taurus as a good safety record and would be a sound choice. So, if it were me, I'd tell my heart to shut up and use my head...i.e. get more bang for my buck and get the Taurus.