SpeedFace Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Just registered and wanted to introduce myself. It has been fun lurking on the various Fusion-related forums but it is time to peek up from underneath my rock. I especially like to read about various interior/exterior mods people are doing but honestly, just being around other excited owners is a lot of fun. Three weeks ago I decided to go with the Fusion Hybrid over the Camry and placed an order for a dark blue SE. I am a recovering Chevrolet user. My 17 year old Cavalier is starting to worry me a little, so I've been saving my shekels for something new. My brother sells Chevys and while I like to give him my business, GM just isn't as well placed in the hybrid/ev market right now. I told him that when they re-release the Caprice with 300-mile Tesla-style range all electric, I'll gladly come back to GM hehe. In the meantime, it looks like the two plants assembling Fusions are about to kick it into gear, so maybe my order will get produced in the weeks ahead. Am getting excited and while waiting sucks (I have no patience at all), this gap in time is actually a blessing as I can stoke my excitement, learn from geniuses who preceded me and have some fun. Am not one to savor much but this experience feels different, better. All the best to everyone. Be safe, have fun and see you around the forums! SpeedFace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronj1159 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Congrats! That dark blue is a great new color. It's ALMOST worthy of replacing the Bordeaux Reserve that is no more. haha. Hopefully you don't have to wait TOO long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djminfll Report post Posted July 13, 2013 Congrats on making the right decision, SpeedFace, I'm sure you won't be sorry. Make sure you post pictures once you get yours, I love the color. I wish the dark blue had initially been offered, I would have selected that color over Tuxedo Black.This is the worst part of getting a new car, the next model year is always just around the corner and something "new and improved" is always there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimArch Report post Posted July 13, 2013 Welcome, it is great to read up on the forums to get familiar with the car, and keeps you excited about your order. Then, once you get your new car, the forums will be a new wealth of knowledge for learning the car, and getting accessories for it. Have a great time in the forums and congratulations on your order! See you around the pages of the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjent Report post Posted July 13, 2013 Aloha your own self brother! You picked a great car! Enjoy it, and welcome to the forum!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted July 14, 2013 Welcome!! I'm sure you'll enjoy your 2014 FFH :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aquineas Report post Posted July 14, 2013 Hello and welcome! Hopefully your Fusion will give you as much reliability as your Cavalier! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome!! Keep us posted on your build process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CombsAuthor Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Welcome! You will love your new Fusion.I'm looking forward to your updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted July 29, 2013 Welcome! If you haven't already done so, please feel free to add yourself to our ever growing FFH owner's map! http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6884-ffh-owners-map/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedFace Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Hello again. Got an update late last week while winding up vacation at the beach. The sticker has been generated and from the experiences I've read on the forums, I reckon assembly will being late this week or early next. Then we're a choo-choo ride away from delivery. Been learning so much from everyone - thanks to all for sharing your experiences, good and bad. I will try to chime in when I can. Cheers, SpeedFace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeapa Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Welcome Speedface. I love the dark blue color you chose. I am sure you will love your FFH. I hope you dont have to wait to long to get your car. See you around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aquineas Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Welcome! That time between order and delivery is killer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedFace Report post Posted August 24, 2013 Welcome! That time between order and delivery is killer...I am not that patient in real life, but this experience has been mostly fun. The plant down time in July and the long stretch leading up to the sticker generation were sometimes a drag. I mainly filled that time with catching up with the forums, looking at the crazy stuff people are doing mod-wise and shopping for goodies on the interwebs ;-) I think my second purchase for my car will be the spare wheel/tire/jack so carefully documented here. Soon after delivery I plan to get a local friend set me up with some window tint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedFace Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Dealer called me yesterday to say the car has arrived. The labor day weekend holiday will delay things a bit, but they'll clean it up and inspect it before I meet them Wed after work. Fingers are crossed. Yay! 1 corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
