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Email meHii Everyone, This is my first post. My husband and I are going to get a new car, Either the Fusion SE or the Hybrid. I bet you already know who wants the Hybrid. We are replacing my 2000 Taurus. It is my turn to pick the new car, Hubby just wants to pick the engine, I want the Fusion SE, Has the same fold down back seats I like and a cool spoiler. I know it is a gas guzzler but its time to hand it over to someone else. The idea of having a row of batteries in the car is unnerving. We were told they will run 80,000 miles and cost $3500 (today) to replace. If you get hit will the batteries blow up. Don't laugh I don't know. I have several questions about the Hybrid. Has anyone had trouble with the batteries? We live in SE Michigan, USA and we have some harsh winters. How does the car operate in the snow or hot summers? My understanding is that you have to drive 45mph or under to get the benefit of the batteries and higher mph. Do you like your car? if you had to do it over again would you? to those of you that got the backup camera on the rear view mirror do you like it? is is worth the extra money? Have you had problems with your car? What kind of mileage do you really get? Thanks so much for your input and votes...... Eileen Herron I tried to set up a poll not sure it worked.....