Just picked up my 2013 FFH Titanium - Bye Bye 2013 Prius

[millerliteguy]

Just left the dealer with my New FFH Titanium in Platinum White - This car is 1,000 times better than my 2013 Prius.

 

Can't wait to sit down with her and figure out all the electronics, and get everything set up just how I like.

 

First stop needs to be the Tint guy though!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 30, 2013 by millerliteguy

[GrayStrider]

Congrats on your purchase!! Yup, I can't stand the Prius - I think they're U-G-L-Y!!

[corncobs]

Congrats to your FFH ownership and welcome to the fun and nice looking side of gas savings.

[Sleddog]

Welcome! Enjoy! You are now "One of Us, One of US, One of Us!"

[millerliteguy]

Unbelievable how smooth and quiet this thing rides.

[acdii]

Congrats and Welcome to the Dark Side! I'm with graystrider, I cant stand the PPP(still cant say it). I owned a 2007 and after 10 months it was GONE! One winter in that thing was enough to make me NEVER want to be in one again. For what it is, it's an OK car, for city folk. Get one out where I live, and it is just not cut out for this kind of environment. Not bashing it, just saying it is not designed for country road driving in Illinois.

[djminfll]

Congrats and Welcome from another SoFLA hybrid owner! Which dealer did you buy it from? When are you going to post pics?

[DeadButDreaming]

welcome :)

[dalesky]

Congrats on your purchase!! Yup, I can't stand the Prius - I think they're U-G-L-Y!!

Not to offend anyone, but the Prius is not a car that inspires because of its styling. Really not fair to even compare them to a Fusion. I just felt there were too many compromises with owning one. Luckily, there are now alternatives in the segment, such as Camry and others.

[jeff_h]

Not to offend anyone, but the Prius is not a car that inspires because of its styling. Really not fair to even compare them to a Fusion. I just felt there were too many compromises with owning one. Luckily, there are now alternatives in the segment, such as Camry and others.

 

That's the way it worked out for me, I had a 2005 Prius for four years as I didn't see a real alternative at that time. In 2009 that changed when the FFH came along and that's when I made the change.

[djminfll]

That's the way it worked out for me, I had a 2005 Prius for four years as I didn't see a real alternative at that time. In 2009 that changed when the FFH came along and that's when I made the change.

That's almost the way it worked for me...

I looked at the Prius, and decided there were too many compromises to make in order to get good gas mileage. I had decided my next car would be a Hybrid when I started seeing other Hybrid models coming out father the Prius, but nothing blew me away until I saw the FFH at the auto show in 2012.

[acdii]

The PPP(still cant say it) was an experiment for us for sure. Neither my wife or I liked it after our first few months of tire slipping, stalling and horrible cross wind handling. She was scared to drive it after one time where the rear broke loose on a curve in the rain. Wasn't long after that it went byebye.

[djminfll]

That's almost the way it worked for me...

I looked at the Prius, and decided there were too many compromises to make in order to get good gas mileage. I had decided my next car would be a Hybrid when I started seeing other Hybrid models coming out father the Prius, but nothing blew me away until I saw the FFH at the auto show in 2012.

This prompted me to look through my photos - this is dated April 2, 2012. At that time, I hadn't heard of SE vs. Titanium - that's why i was so disappointed when the taillights on my SE did not have the permieter lights!

Also, please note the sharkfin attena!

Edited August 26, 2013 by djminfll

[Gunsmoke]

MillerLiteGuy: I have a 2013 Fusion Hybrid in Titanium and driver assist package. Just got back from the Twin Cities to central Wis and got 40mpg with the air running all the time as it was 97 degrees. Had the new software Ford offered to increase milage and that made a big difference. Going out to coffee in our small city I get over 50mpg on a 2 mile trip. I'm 70 and have never owned a Ford product but I love this car and am super happy I didn't buy a Prius.

[DeadButDreaming]

That's almost the way it worked for me...

I looked at the Prius, and decided there were too many compromises to make in order to get good gas mileage. I had decided my next car would be a Hybrid when I started seeing other Hybrid models coming out father the Prius, but nothing blew me away until I saw the FFH at the auto show in 2012.

 

I double what you said bit I have a small question that has been going through my mind...

 

I just purchased my 2012 brand new FFH..from what I know my car has a 2.5L ICE and the 2013 FFH has 2.0L ICE ...has any body compared the power and the way it applies that power?? is my 2.5 more powerful than the 2.0??

 

I mean why did ford change from 2.5 to 2.0?? and what was the compromises/advantages?

[acdii]

 

I double what you said bit I have a small question that has been going through my mind...

 

I just purchased my 2012 brand new FFH..from what I know my car has a 2.5L ICE and the 2013 FFH has 2.0L ICE ...has any body compared the power and the way it applies that power?? is my 2.5 more powerful than the 2.0??

 

I mean why did ford change from 2.5 to 2.0?? and what was the compromises/advantages?

 

I had both at the same time. The new Fusion is much more City oriented for good MPG, while the older one did fantastic on the highway. Power wise they feel about the same. The big difference between the two isnt the ICE but the EV portion, Huge difference in them. The 13 can go further on EV and faster, which makes up what ever HP and power difference of the 2.5.

 

Does make me wonder how well the 2.5 would do with the new EV portion at highway speeds. I always did very well highway in the 10, up to 60 MPG Interstate. Never though was I able to get what I get in the 13 in my daily drive in the 10. low 40's tops under ideal conditions. I get upper 40's in the 13 pretty much all the time.

[dalesky]

MillerLiteGuy: I have a 2013 Fusion Hybrid in Titanium and driver assist package. Just got back from the Twin Cities to central Wis and got 40mpg with the air running all the time as it was 97 degrees. Had the new software Ford offered to increase milage and that made a big difference. Going out to coffee in our small city I get over 50mpg on a 2 mile trip. I'm 70 and have never owned a Ford product but I love this car and am super happy I didn't buy a Prius.

Ah, the Twin Cities can only mean Mpls/St. Paul. Been there, done that, and am now happy as a clam (fresh oysters here too) in South Cackalacky. Heat and Humidity? Bring it on!

[DeadButDreaming]

oh now I c thanx :) acdii

[hybridbear]

Welcome and congrats! Enjoy the FFH!

[millerliteguy]

 

Congrats and Welcome from another SoFLA hybrid owner! Which dealer did you buy it from? When are you going to post pics?

 

Just posted a couple pics - Bought it at Wayne Ackers Ford In Lake Worth

[jeffo65]

Congrats on the new FFH. The tint is a definite must.

 

I am still learning what electronics this car has. Every day after work I have spent 30 minutes to an hour going through things. :-)

[Aquineas]

 

Just posted a couple pics - Bought it at Wayne Ackers Ford In Lake Worth

I know I've said it before, but man the Fusion looks good in white.

[millerliteguy]

Uploaded a couple of pics after the Tint got finished today..Looking Sweeetttt!!!!!!