Hey guys,

wife and I are getting ready to get rid of our family accord and get a new family type car. trying to stay US manufacturer. I am looking at the fusion, milan, zephyr. any comments on those. what other american family cars you guys like? grand prix? charger?

thanks

Sam

 

My daughter drives the 06 Milan. Wow, what a nice car for the money. I think she paid less than $24K and it's a really really nice car. The V6 has good power, the car overall is very solid and quiet. I wish Ford had used the same material in the S197's door panels and dash as they use in the Milan.

 

I've never driven one, but I'll echo that the Milan seems to be an excellent car. Interior was great and the ride in the one I rode in was very comfortable. You can get a very nice car there for not too much money. I imagine if you wished to spring for the Zephyr at a higher price point, it would only be nicer.

 

I like the 500 better than the Fusion.

 

No on the Grand Prix, I had one for two months when some one rear ended the car behind me that rear ended me when my Mustang was only two months old. Yeah I was on a roll with the twos.

It wasnt the worst car I've driven, but the only things I really liked about it was it was easier for people to get in the back seat than the mustang, and the red ip lights. The v6 felt like it was a 4 and the interior wasnt that comfortable and I felt like I was 30 years older driving around in it.

 

My wife recently traded in her Five Hundred Limited for a Fusion (2.3/5-Speed). While she enjoyed her Five Hundred she is happier with her Fusion . . . .

 

That had to kill financially no?

 

No, it did not. The Five Hundred isn't a Taurus and we came out ahead.

 

While I don't have a Fusion, I do sell them, and they are without a doubt one of Ford's best efforts on a midsize sedan in a LONG TIME! This car is fantastic. Quiet, plenty of power, great interior, and for the money you can't beat it. And now, the 2007s have AWD as an option, so it gets even better. The car just has a great drive to it. Very fun to drive around it. Much more fun than any Accord or Camry (soleless cars, IMHO). You can'tr go wrong with either of the triplets really. It all comes down to which version you like the look of best.

On a side note, the 500 is a terrific car as well (and THE safest car), with lots of standard equipment, but the 500 and Fusion are two totally different cars, catered to different people. The 500 is really a full-size car in a midsize body. Its a safe, wonderfully equipped car. Alot of people who are used to Crown Vics are going to this. Also, people who want to sit up higher also sway towards the 500. Its also roomier, but it isn't aimed at being sporty. The Fusion is in all honesty, a true sports sedan, with excellent dymanics, and a real high fun-to-drive factor. You can't go wrong on either Ford car, but if you want somthing that is fun to drive, go with a Fusion (or one of its sibling cars).

 

if i had the money i'd totaly buy a awd fusion now.

Maybe once my subaru legacy is paid off i'll trade up to the awd fusion.

now that i have had a awd sedan i don't ever want to go back.

 

i really like the fusion myself. i'm wishing my girlfriend would get the i4/5spd.. but the awd with a stick would be really sporty - i wish that goes thru.