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Old 5/25/08, 09:27 AM
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First Ford sedan I have REALLY liked . . . in a while

I was a my dealership yesterday and saw a 2008 Fusion SE Sport Package/5-Speed.



Obviously I have seen the trim package on the internet but not in person. Sticker was $21,100.00. I loved the color combination. Interior was not the solid black/red combo on the seats, but a black/red plaid combination that looked very cool in my opinion. About the only things I could think of doing to it would be a set of Steeda lowering springs, Steeda strut tower brace, and Steeda kit to tighten up the 5-speed shifter. If I was in the market for a new sedan I would have purchased it on-the-spot.
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I don't like those rims.

But overall Fusion is a great car.
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Originally Posted by Red Star
I don't like those rims.

But overall Fusion is a great car.
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I like the rims so much I am thinking about getting them for our Fusion.
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I drive a V6 Fusion SEL with the sport group for my demo. LOVE THAT CAR!!! I'd put it against anything Japan makes, its that good IMHO!
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Only thing I don't like about my Fusion is that engine is too loud.
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
I drive a V6 Fusion SEL with the sport group for my demo. LOVE THAT CAR!!! I'd put it against anything Japan makes, its that good IMHO!
You mean anything Japan makes in the same market segment, right?
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Fusions are pretty frickin sleek. I need to go try one out..
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Gota love this ride! This product put Ford back in the market with Japan!
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Originally Posted by Hollywood_North GT
You mean anything Japan makes in the same market segment, right?
Correct? I should have been a little more specific. I'd take my Fusion over a Camry or Accord anyday!!
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I hate to say this, but I remember back in 2000 when I got my 1997 Dodge Intrepid. I liked that car a lot more than I like my Fusion. It was bigger, not as loud and a lot more powerful.

I should've bought a Taurus instead of Fusion.

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I too like the Fusion 5 speed manual. Is it still only offered with the base engine?
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Yep, only with 2.3L I4.
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too bad. Would be so much better with the V6 and a stick
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^oh yeah

I do like the Fusion, I think it's a good looking car.
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
Correct? I should have been a little more specific. I'd take my Fusion over a Camry or Accord anyday!!
I'm not sure I'd take it over the brand new Accord, honestly. Maybe the next Fusion. We'll see.
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To be honest Fusion is a great buy because in that price range it's impossible to get Camry and Accord. I got Fusion SE I4 with MSRP of $19,000 for "only" $15,500 and for that price it's impossible to get Camry and Accord (it's even impossible to get Corolla and Civic).
I drove new Camry and I hate to say it - but it's better car than Fusion. It's more quiet, more powerful and quality of interior is a lot better.
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i'd buy a used accord long before i would buy a fusion. if the mondeo would come across, we would talk.

this package really doesn't rub me the right way.
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I don't really trust Honda's automatic transmissions.
They had some serious issues in the past.
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Originally Posted by Red Star
I don't really trust Honda's automatic transmissions.
They had some serious issues in the past.
well thats not an issue because i only drive manual transmissions.


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