Ford Fusion

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Price Paid:  $15495.00 from Colma, California

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Fusion S

Summary:
This is my first domestic car after owning a Toyota and a Honda, though the major driveline parts are shared with the Mazda 6. It was a good value, but now I'm wishing I still had my Honda (sold it for a stupid reason).

I got the base S model with a 5-speed manual. It was their "loss leader," and I got it nice and cheap with a good promotional financing deal. It was priced about the same as a new Honda Fit after all the discounts. It is well equipped for a base model, with side & curtain airbags, ABS, air, power windows and locks, and a CD player.

The motor is strong, flexible, and economical so far getting me 27 mpg in mixed driving, but it makes a loud drone between 1-2k on the tach. The throws between shifts are a bit long. All of the pedals feel good. It is stable and trustworthy on the freeway.

The main complaint I have with this car is the fit and finish. In a Honda, the wheel feels like leather and the plastics look expensive. The steering wheel in this Ford is grainy and hard, like a basketball that's been left out in the sun too long. The shift knob feels all right, but it's the size of a regulation softball and the soft black covering over the linkage looks very flimsy and cheap. It's difficult to close the trunk without slamming it. The buttons on the key are tiny and nonsensically placed.

On the plus side, I enjoy the blue tinting along the top edge of the windshield and rear window, which makes it less painful to drive into the sun. The seats feel good and don't hurt my sensitive back. It's not a bad car by any means, but it's not much fun and doesn't make me feel proud to own it.

Strengths:
Economical
Spacious
Good list of standard equipment

Weaknesses:
No fun to drive
Low quality materials

Similar Products Used:
Toyota Celica, Honda Element

Price Paid:  $17500.00 from Crowley Ford CT

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Ford Fusion

Summary:
Got the car May 2008. It was the Demo Vehicle..5000 miles. It now has 14,000. It has been to the dealer ship 7 yes, count em 7 times already for various problems, A/C 3 times, Leaking sunroof, huge space between inner ceiling and roof, Makes me nervous for the future, especially with the price of the vehicle (self supporting college student here)

Strengths:
Love the body style, interior styling is incredible, great sound system, large sun roof.

Weaknesses:
I'm really beginning to think I have a lemon.

Similar Products Used:
2002 Chevy Cavalier, 2002 Merc Grand Marquis, 2005 Chevy Impala

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Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $189000.00 from AL PACKER FORD WEST

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 FORD/FUSION SE

Summary:
Terrific car for its class. Awesome turning, I bought mine with Leather and Sunroof also came with upgraded speakers. This car is great on gas and handles beautiful on turns. Not a lot of horsepower for a I4 engine. But the four is more than enough when comparing to the V6.

Strengths:
Sleek look, style similar to the Lincoln LS. Great performance on turns.

Weaknesses:
Not a lot of horsepower (could be I am use to driving a V6).

Similar Products Used:
Honda Accord