Willskx

I'm still new here, but wanted to share a few things. I was in the market for a second "family" car. I am a contractor out here in California and have been driving my F-350 diesel utility truck since 2005, I'm used to spending $800 - $1,000 on gas monthly when I'm busy. Newly single dad, driving the kids around in my 11mpg standard cab truck got old quick. The test driving began. I built the Fusion Ti Hybrid I wanted online and began shopping around. After my test drive I was happy with the car and looking forward to purchasing one. This guy wouldn't let me leave the dealership after I repeatedly told him I was not interested in the black Hybrid we test drove. They had about a dozen Fusions on the lot that day, and the one hybrid. He said he could get the car I wanted, or built online but it would cost more and take a while. Honestly I didn't care, that was fine, I said ok and wanted to leave. Eventually I gave in like an idiot. I dropped a good amount of money on a car I want, but not exactly. That damn pushy salesman got over on me and now I'm stuck with a black car I'm washing 3 times a week. Keep in mind this is my second car, I come home from work in the truck, look over at the hybrid and it's dirty, wash it, wax it, it always shows dirt. The car sits all day outside in the driveway, so I get a car cover, now I have the antenna issue. I really like the car - overall, I'm happy, but damn this black color. I feel like an idiot for letting the pushy salesman get over on me. I read all the threads about the titanium package and kick myself. On my second tank of gas, if I could take it back I would.

Hey thanks everyone for the feedback so far, I seem to learn more and more every day. After some more research, I was able to track down the exact wheel I wanted in the 17" size. Now I will not be increasing the wheel size at all, not only that, but the OEM factory tires will also fit. Mine came with Michelin "green energy saver" tires. I think those are the rolling resistance you have spoke about. I believe the factory wheel is 17 or 18 pounds, the new wheel is 22.6 pounds, that will be the only factor now to decrease my mpg. My wheel guy said that he is guessing that might cost me 2-3 mpg most. I'd have to agree that my driving is not "tuned in" for saving money or maximizing mpg. I do drive quite radical when I'm alone in the car. This is my first "car" in 20 years, I'm used to driving large full size trucks & SUV's. I was still thinking I would average high 30's low 40's (thats what I'm going to aim for). Thanks TX NRG for the tip on the lifetime summary reset, I will do that today. I live out on the west coast, just south of San Francisco, no need for an extra set of tires or wheels, with that said I'll be selling my factory 17" wheels. No idea their value, but if anyone wants them..... I'm still learning how to post pictures up here. I will figure it out and share my before & after... Thanks again people.

Alright, newbie here, just got the 2013 Fusion se Hybrid couple weeks ago. Happy so far besides the color. I'm considering purchasing aftermarket wheels, so far I've read that I will likely loose some mpg. Mine came with the 17" wheels. The wheel I'd like to get starts at 18". There's my question. Has anyone done this? All I've read is people changing from factory 18" to factory 19" with minimal decrease in mpg. I only have 400 miles on car so far and have averaged 30mpg. I also "heard" there is a "brake-in" period, after which the mpg would increase, where's my 47 as advertised? Any truth to that? 30 is great, just wondering if it gets better, or the way I drive. My other Ford is an '05 F-350 powerstroke 6.0 diesel utility truck for work. After all the mods on that I've averaged 11mpg in town, highway, loaded, empty, whatever, 11mpg solid. If anyone has any experience or references on 17" to 18" wheel size change on this Hybrid and the effects, please share.