2011 Fusion Sport FWD
11/17/10, 05:27 AM
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2011 Fusion Sport FWD
Hi gang,
I must say I am loving my new 2011 Fusion Sport FWD. Coming from my 02GT with goodies, it is certainly a much nicer DD. It is pretty darn quick for a 3.5L auto as well. It corners pretty decent and I love all the Sync system. All in all its a pretty cool car, and surprisingly it shows just how good the 02GT's are with fuel mileage. Stock I was getting around 25 MPG with the Stang and about 22 or so with 4.10s and other mods. Driving modestly I am getting around 24 with the Fusion (based on the computer, which I know is not accurate).
I was wondering if there are any other Sport owners here, and what their thoughts are of their Fusions.
I must say I am loving my new 2011 Fusion Sport FWD. Coming from my 02GT with goodies, it is certainly a much nicer DD. It is pretty darn quick for a 3.5L auto as well. It corners pretty decent and I love all the Sync system. All in all its a pretty cool car, and surprisingly it shows just how good the 02GT's are with fuel mileage. Stock I was getting around 25 MPG with the Stang and about 22 or so with 4.10s and other mods. Driving modestly I am getting around 24 with the Fusion (based on the computer, which I know is not accurate).
I was wondering if there are any other Sport owners here, and what their thoughts are of their Fusions.
11/17/10, 05:48 AM
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I have a fully loaded '10 sport. Very comfortable car and decent handling like you mentioned. Navigation system is top notch. The 3.5 isnt bad but I would trade it in a heartbeat for a 3.7 sport if Ford decides to drop one in there.
11/17/10, 05:56 AM
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Hi Ramairgt1 
Yes, I agree. The 3.7L would have been a perfect upgrade, but the 3.5L (new for 2010 I believe) is to new for them to spend the money swapping over. I would not doubt you might see it in the next body style (2012 rumored, based off the Mondeo, again rumors)...Do you have the AWD or the FWD? I specifically chose the FWD for the better mileage, lower vehicle mass, tire life, and my perceived performance (straight line). Even with the 263 HP in a straight line I can feel the front end wanting to lose traction and torque steering its way into 2nd gear (breaking the tires loose on the shift)....It is a very fun 4 door car to drive for sure.
Yes, I agree. The 3.7L would have been a perfect upgrade, but the 3.5L (new for 2010 I believe) is to new for them to spend the money swapping over. I would not doubt you might see it in the next body style (2012 rumored, based off the Mondeo, again rumors)...Do you have the AWD or the FWD? I specifically chose the FWD for the better mileage, lower vehicle mass, tire life, and my perceived performance (straight line). Even with the 263 HP in a straight line I can feel the front end wanting to lose traction and torque steering its way into 2nd gear (breaking the tires loose on the shift)....It is a very fun 4 door car to drive for sure.
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Very nice I like the blue, I went with a ingot silver/charcoal black combo. I think the black chrome grille on the 2011 looks good with the silver.
I see you have what looks like an ipod cable hanging out. How well does the sync system work with it? I currently have an 8GB OCZ thumbdrive in my USB that I leave in 24/7 and it works awesome! I love being able to hit the sync button and say play song and it plays it almost instantly. I set shuffle on and I have so many songs on the thumbdrive I haven't heard the same song twice yet
I like the blue, I went with a ingot silver/charcoal black combo. I think the black chrome grille on the 2011 looks good with the silver.I see you have what looks like an ipod cable hanging out. How well does the sync system work with it? I currently have an 8GB OCZ thumbdrive in my USB that I leave in 24/7 and it works awesome! I love being able to hit the sync button and say play song and it plays it almost instantly. I set shuffle on and I have so many songs on the thumbdrive I haven't heard the same song twice yet
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11/17/10, 06:37 AM
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Thats actually the cord to my cell phone charger.
I do have an ipod touch and a 4GB thumb drive I use for my music. I do notice that my ipod touch connects alot slower than my old ipod mini, havent figured out why but its not really that big of a deal.
I do have an ipod touch and a 4GB thumb drive I use for my music. I do notice that my ipod touch connects alot slower than my old ipod mini, havent figured out why but its not really that big of a deal.
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