Ford Fusion

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Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

I was looking at Fusions and Altimas a few months ago and really liked them. However, I ended up getting the Kia Optima instead. Gets about 26/35 MPG and has some nice power for only a 4 cylinder. I also liked the style better than the Fusion.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Fusion though. I believe it has ranked the #1 mid-size sedan for a few years now.

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I drive an '08 altima and its a peach. 30mpg or more on the highway. Very smooth ride too.

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Originally Posted by KnappShack

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Originally Posted by bringmagicback

The quality of ford concerns you? Not sure if serious.gif

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I'm of an age where the Ford vehicles we had tended to not hold up. (neither did the Chevys either) . So I'm a little reluctant to pull the trigger on the Ford. I got 12 years out of my last Nissan and trying to get my head around a Ford or any American vehicle being in that quality range.

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This is exactly why I bought a Nissan.

I am starting to look at a new car myself and am also curious as to how well the new Ford's are being made. Will their reliability hold up to that of Toyota's or Honda's?

I had a couple of mid-90's Fords that were nothing but trouble.

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Originally Posted by dualthreat

I drive an '08 altima and its a peach. 30mpg or more on the highway. Very smooth ride too.

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With Goodyear fuel saver tires we get nearly 35 mpg with our Altima. At over 70 mph.

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Originally Posted by mike4cy

This is exactly why I bought a Nissan.

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Nissan's reputation and quality have taken a real nose-dive over the last decade or so. I've had both Nissan's and Ford's and my Nissan is in the graveyard, while my 8 year old Ford with 124K on it still runs like its new. Just completed a trip to and from Nebraska this weekend and got 33mpg.

The Fusion is a great car. The mid-life (2010) freshening of the outgoing model really did it justice and reaped numerous recognitions for the car. The '09 would be nice but a '10 would be much better.

Reviews:
2009 Ford Fusion
2009 Ford Fusion - Review - Car Reviews - Car and Driver
2009 Ford Fusion Sedan 4D SEL AWD Consumer ratings, Pricing and Information - NADAguides.com

In today's world, with nearly all the mid-siz cars being pretty bulletproof drivetraine wise, I would focus more on fit/finish. For example, my grandparents bought a 2004 hHonda Accord from us a few years back. I just drove it the other day and with 80k miles it is rock solid. Besides a little leather wear from where you get in and out you would think the car has 10k miles. Whenever I'm considering a different car, I like to drive one a few years old to see how they hold up. Many of these cars that feel great when they are brand new but are rattle traps after a few years.

Also, you can't really say "ford is reliable" or "Honda is reliable". The truth is that companies like Ford have hundreds of model combinations. Some are very reliable and some are not. Even legendary companies like Honda have put out duds.

We've got a 2008 Fusion that we've owned since new. Zero problems with it. It's the seventh new or slightly used Ford I've owned since 1997 and have only had one major issue with any of them. I would buy another Ford in an instant.

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Originally Posted by dmclone

Also, you can't really say "ford is reliable" or "Honda is reliable". The truth is that companies like Ford have hundreds of model combinations. Some are very reliable and some are not. Even legendary companies like Honda have put out duds.

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I've had 7 Ford models since the mid 90's and never has one been in the shop for a problem or warranty type repair. I'm on the second F150 now.

My oldest daughter is on the third Ford model and no problems ever, one was used and two were purchased as dealer cars with less than 5,000 miles on each, at the time of purchase.

No oil leaks, no drive train problems, nothing.

FYI, the Fusion cost is about $1,200 less than the MSRP. Options cost about 90% of the sticker. The markup on small cars is pretty small.

I have 2009 Fusion with about 80K miles and I have not experienced any problems since I have had it.

I average about 29-31 on the highway and about 27-28 in town.

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Originally Posted by leroycyclone

I've had 7 Ford models since the mid 90's and never has one been in the shop for a problem or warranty type repair. I'm on the second F150 now.

My oldest daughter is on the third Ford model and no problems ever, one was used and two were purchased as dealer cars with less than 5,000 miles on each, at the time of purchase.

No oil leaks, no drive train problems, nothing.

FYI, the Fusion cost is about $1,200 less than the MSRP. Options cost about 90% of the sticker. The markup on small cars is pretty small.

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I've had 15 cars in the last twenty years and I've only had one issue and that was an air conditioner in a 1989 Honda Accord. That list includes probably 7 or 8 car companies with an even split between new/used. I think issues today are pretty rare.

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Originally Posted by KnappShack

Any issues with it?

The guide says between 20-25 mpg. Is that what you've experienced too?

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Nope no issues with it. And yes in town I get about 21 mpg and on the highway about 34 mpg.

You have to at least get a 2010 Fusion. The 2009 and older have the gay *** headlights.

If you're planning on buying a Ford Fusion, wait for the 2013 to either get a deal on a 2012 or buy the all new model.

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Originally Posted by goldmember

If you're planning on buying a Ford Fusion, wait for the 2013 to either get a deal on a 2012 or buy the all new model.

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meh i like the current one better than a ripoff of an aston martin