MrQuiet

Top of my wish list is a feature I have on my 2008 Taurus. Illinois law says when you turn on your windshield wipers you have to turn on your headlights. I have that feature on my Taurus. The lights go on when the wipers are turned on. I wish they would continue that as a standard feature on all vehicles.

I have the built-in garage door opener in my 2008 Taurus. Problem though is that when I set the opener to work with the built-in then the push button unit outside the garage door doesn't work, different frequencies. Does anybody else have that problem? After some research, I'd be interested in hearing from anyone using a Liftmaster 8550 with a 2013 Fusion.

I was just searching in "fordfusionforum.com" about changing wheels on a hybrid. One post referred to a video from "Jays Garage" which seemed to infer that the wheels affect the air flow and hence mileage of the car. I'm thinking that this could be the reason for Ford selecting this particular wheel for the TYHY, or they just over ordered the wheels from the supplier. ha,ha. :)

We have been wondering how the car handles in snow. Up till now we have always had AWD cars or Explorers. I don't think we can use studded tires in Illinois so I probably will stick with the original tires. Around here, Chicago suburb, the streets get cleared really quick and haven't had any mealy snow for some years. I keep telling my wife that the weight of the battery will help the back end in the snow. Hope I'm right. Keep updating your winter trips. Happy driving.

Saw the first one on the road yesterday. Ruby Red Hybrid, except this was an SE and I ordered a TI. Looked nice.

Thanks all for the comments.

Just read a good thread on shopping for Ford ESP warranties. Which go me to thinking about insurance. I haven't checked with my insurance agent yet but has anyone shopped insurance. Are hybrids priced any different than regular cars? I'm retired so my insurance isn't too bad but saving a buck is a buck.

Really nice wheels! Too bad the Hybrid TI doesn't give you a choice of wheels.

I ordered my hybrid a week ago today. They told me 8 to 12 weeks. It was from a larger dealer near Chicago.