Waiting Report post Posted December 6, 2009 ... over the Malibu, Camry, Milan, etc.? Was it looks, quietness, perforance, features, fit/finish, price or brand name? If you were to buy another car in a few years, would you return to the Fusion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FtLewis2002 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 ... over the Malibu, Camry, Milan, etc.? Was it looks, quietness, perforance, features, fit/finish, price or brand name? If you were to buy another car in a few years, would you return to the Fusion? I chose it (again) because my 06 was nice before it got totaled. I don;t like the grille on the Milan, and if I wanted "luxury" I'd get the Lincoln. I may get a Lincoln MKs soon anyhow, with the ecoBoost, or a Taurus SHO if the dealer ever gets one in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiggy144 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 I wanted AWD, that rules out a lot of models. I gained trust in Ford's products, and with the Fusion, watching what they did and how they performed over the last few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aboston Report post Posted December 9, 2009 I also wanted AWD. The only real competition was the subaru legacy, but with the ford rebates my fusion was about 3K less. You can BMW or Infiniti, but then your atleast 10-14K more. With that said, the ford so far has been great. It drives very quietly and smooth and the sync system along with navigation makes for endless entertainment. Plus my wife thinks its a good looking car, unlike subaru. I have to agree, the fusion really is a good looking car. With a huge trunk too. The only things I'd change are to put a light in the glove box, I think the side mirrors should fold in (this is probably the most important needed adjustment, especially in a city with tight parking lots), and the covers for the 12V inputs should be have a hinge and be more permanent. Personally I think the ambient lighting is cheesy, but maybe I'll change my mind...Oh, and I wish the seats had just a bit more cushion. I have heated seats so perhaps they lack the 'butt' support of the normal seats?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgbabe Report post Posted December 10, 2009 I second the last 2 posters wrt to AWD. Especially the last one. The trunk opening in the new Legacy was really small - another turn off. Subaru had no deals on financing or rebates or winter tires either or "retire your ride" program. I too prefer the look of the Fusion and its features other than the fixed mirrors and the wiper stalk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordofsaanich Report post Posted December 10, 2009 I've been a long time Ford guy but have wandered when Ford's car selection and quality wasn't great, but aways enjoyed Mustangs (had 4 so far). I wanted something bigger and the looks of the new 2010 are great and aside from the that the feature content was what really did it for me, I'm a sucker for toys. That aside I lucked into a full load SEL V6 for a week's rental on business and really enjoyed it, that extended test drive sold it for me, quiet, solid, sync good ride, it fits the bill. Like a poor man's BMW handling wise. Seat backs could be better and I'd like to see a sport mode or manual mode on the 6speed auto for the 4 cyl (I got a full load I4 SEL) but those are nitpicks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pascal_f1 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 I've bought a Sport AWD version for multiple reasons : 1- The look and color (I got the blue one). I really liked the back half of the car and side look because it reminded me a lot of a Ford Falcon wich I like a lot.2- The interior looked really nice (leather and all)3- When I tried the car, I fell in love with the way it drives. Just enough power, confortable enough, yet sporty enough.4- Of course, the AWD. Since I live Montreal, the AWD is a must for the winters. I've named reasons, but overall, I just really liked the car (I've never owned a Ford before). I've owned the car for 4 months now and I really like it. The quality is up there. Before this car, I owned a 2007 Mazda CX7 AWD and I had a TON of problems with it. One thing I like about the SUV though was the AWD during the winters. After getting 15 inches of snow today over Montreal, I can say this to you : the AWD of the Fusion blows the Mazda's out of the water. Today, in heavy snow, I was driving along side Subaru's WRX like it was nothing, they had nothing on my Fusion in this heavy snow. The CX7 was using too much anti-slip, but this car has a very well balanced AWD system. I'm told that they used the Escape's AWD in the Fusion. Anyway, I don't have anything bad to say about this car. I just really love it and hope that the quality last so I can enjoy this car for years to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodeo Report post Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) I wanted a 2010 reworked Ford Taurus, until I actually sat in one that is. (You'd have to do it to understand). I was initially against the Fusion remembering the discomfort I experienced on a short 10 minute test ride on the early 2006 or 2007 model I looked at, as the center console hurt my lower leg after that brief ride. Now that I'm soon due for a new vehicle, I test rode a 2010 Fusion and noticed that the center console has been lowered to a non issue and the car will sell itself. I'm tired of the road noise of my current Ford Escape but love it otherwise. However, I am ready for a bit more comfort (and creature comforts) then the Escape too so a new Fusion it is going to be. (Must be a Ford vehicle since its a Company car.) The only thing I am undecided about right now in december is the color but am getting close to order date. Just a few short 8 weeks to go before I can put my order in. Decided on the SEL V6 with appearance package, reverse sensing system and remote start, oh and with moon and tune as well. Anyone who likes the "looks" of the Taurus will see another side of that car when you go sit in one... Edited December 10, 2009 by Rodeo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites