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Jeff
Is this BS or solid info. It makes sense though.
http://fusionunleashed.com/forums/index.ph...&st=0&#entry337
Is this BS or solid info. It makes sense though.
http://fusionunleashed.com/forums/index.ph...&st=0&#entry337
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Originally posted by Bookman@September 16, 2005, 11:40 AM
Jeff
Is this BS or solid info. It makes sense though.
http://fusionunleashed.com/forums/index.ph...&st=0&#entry337
Jeff
Is this BS or solid info. It makes sense though.
http://fusionunleashed.com/forums/index.ph...&st=0&#entry337
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On Thursday, if you accessed Forddirect.com, the Fusion as not on the list - but it was on the list yesterday. According to the web site, the cars are being given to dealers - but none have showed yet. Gaplhin Ford in LA is supposed to have five of them. Leith Ford, in Raleigh, NC is supposed to have one.
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
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Originally posted by htwag@September 18, 2005, 11:02 AM
On Thursday, if you accessed Forddirect.com, the Fusion as not on the list - but it was on the list yesterday. According to the web site, the cars are being given to dealers - but none have showed yet. Gaplhin Ford in LA is supposed to have five of them. Leith Ford, in Raleigh, NC is supposed to have one.
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
On Thursday, if you accessed Forddirect.com, the Fusion as not on the list - but it was on the list yesterday. According to the web site, the cars are being given to dealers - but none have showed yet. Gaplhin Ford in LA is supposed to have five of them. Leith Ford, in Raleigh, NC is supposed to have one.
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
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Originally posted by htwag@September 18, 2005, 10:02 AM
On Thursday, if you accessed Forddirect.com, the Fusion as not on the list - but it was on the list yesterday. According to the web site, the cars are being given to dealers - but none have showed yet. Gaplhin Ford in LA is supposed to have five of them. Leith Ford, in Raleigh, NC is supposed to have one.
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
On Thursday, if you accessed Forddirect.com, the Fusion as not on the list - but it was on the list yesterday. According to the web site, the cars are being given to dealers - but none have showed yet. Gaplhin Ford in LA is supposed to have five of them. Leith Ford, in Raleigh, NC is supposed to have one.
My '05 Focus gets 26 city and 32 highay. The 4 banger in the Fusion is supposed to get 23 city and 31 highway (the V6 gets 21 city, 29 highway). The '06 Civic gets 30 city and 40 highway.
I like the looks of the Fusion - but with gas mileage lower than a Focus, that's got to hurt sales. My Focus has a 4 spd auto - the Fusion a 6 spd auto.
With a six speed tranny, mileage ought to be better!
#29
Originally posted by 05fordgt@September 17, 2005, 8:03 AM
Mike, that is total BS. The cars have for a fact started to ship to dealers late last week. Most dealers do not have any 2005 cars left. We have been out of Tauruses & Focuses for over a month, plus we only have 2 500's left, with one being a loaded AWD Limited. Most dealers are in the same boat as us, no '05 cars left. Believe me the Family Plan will have no bearing on the shipment of these cars. With the VERY positive early reviews this car has been geting, Ford wants to get these to customers ASAP. Plus, we have been getting customers stopping in, asking about when the car will be here. Everyone wants to see a Fusion. This car will go over VERY WELL, IMO. I too, can't wait to try one out. Hope this answer helps.
Mike, that is total BS. The cars have for a fact started to ship to dealers late last week. Most dealers do not have any 2005 cars left. We have been out of Tauruses & Focuses for over a month, plus we only have 2 500's left, with one being a loaded AWD Limited. Most dealers are in the same boat as us, no '05 cars left. Believe me the Family Plan will have no bearing on the shipment of these cars. With the VERY positive early reviews this car has been geting, Ford wants to get these to customers ASAP. Plus, we have been getting customers stopping in, asking about when the car will be here. Everyone wants to see a Fusion. This car will go over VERY WELL, IMO. I too, can't wait to try one out. Hope this answer helps.
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Originally posted by 05fordgt@September 17, 2005, 7:03 AM
Mike, that is total BS. The cars have for a fact started to ship to dealers late last week. Most dealers do not have any 2005 cars left. We have been out of Tauruses & Focuses for over a month, plus we only have 2 500's left, with one being a loaded AWD Limited. Most dealers are in the same boat as us, no '05 cars left. Believe me the Family Plan will have no bearing on the shipment of these cars. With the VERY positive early reviews this car has been geting, Ford wants to get these to customers ASAP. Plus, we have been getting customers stopping in, asking about when the car will be here. Everyone wants to see a Fusion. This car will go over VERY WELL, IMO. I too, can't wait to try one out. Hope this answer helps.
Mike, that is total BS. The cars have for a fact started to ship to dealers late last week. Most dealers do not have any 2005 cars left. We have been out of Tauruses & Focuses for over a month, plus we only have 2 500's left, with one being a loaded AWD Limited. Most dealers are in the same boat as us, no '05 cars left. Believe me the Family Plan will have no bearing on the shipment of these cars. With the VERY positive early reviews this car has been geting, Ford wants to get these to customers ASAP. Plus, we have been getting customers stopping in, asking about when the car will be here. Everyone wants to see a Fusion. This car will go over VERY WELL, IMO. I too, can't wait to try one out. Hope this answer helps.
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103192
Notice it says that the launch has proceeded very smoothly and the cars starting shipping at the end of August but haven't yet started arriving at dealers.
#31
:worship: After I posted my comments, I read someplace that the Fusion was actually bigger than the Japenese counterparts it will take on. I knew it wasn't replacing the Focus, but I didn't realize how big it was. My bad. With Ford stock selling (last week) at just under $10.00 per share, I want Ford to be successful. I like the looks - and hope others will as well.
It's nice to see others wanting the car to be a hit as well. :worship:
It's nice to see others wanting the car to be a hit as well. :worship:
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Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@September 19, 2005, 7:14 AM
Same here Jeff. The Tauruses and Focuses have been gone for a while here too. Are you going to the ride and drive in October (I think)?
Same here Jeff. The Tauruses and Focuses have been gone for a while here too. Are you going to the ride and drive in October (I think)?
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Originally posted by 05fordgt@September 19, 2005, 5:25 PM
Hey Andy, I'll be there for sure. I always go to the Ride and Drives, the seminars, all the outside training classes. The R & D's are a blast!
Hey Andy, I'll be there for sure. I always go to the Ride and Drives, the seminars, all the outside training classes. The R & D's are a blast!
I'll find out the exact date we're going
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My C/T still sucks!
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My verdict?
Love it.......... The tail lights, not so cool. Everything else really cool. My salesman is like- well it has more HP than your Ellie......245 he says.
In negotiations to purchase one of them right now. Depending on the payment we may or may not have one very soon.
Love it.......... The tail lights, not so cool. Everything else really cool. My salesman is like- well it has more HP than your Ellie......245 he says.
In negotiations to purchase one of them right now. Depending on the payment we may or may not have one very soon.
#35
Originally posted by EleanorsMine@October 29, 2005, 10:23 AM
My verdict?
Love it.......... The tail lights, not so cool. Everything else really cool. My salesman is like- well it has more HP than your Ellie......245 he says.
In negotiations to purchase one of them right now. Depending on the payment we may or may not have one very soon.
My verdict?
Love it.......... The tail lights, not so cool. Everything else really cool. My salesman is like- well it has more HP than your Ellie......245 he says.
In negotiations to purchase one of them right now. Depending on the payment we may or may not have one very soon.
They have less torque than your Mustang though, 205 compared to your Mustangs 240 so it will feel a little less snappy down low on the RPM range.
But the Fusion is a sedan after all and the 6-speed auto shifts so smoothly
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Like em a lot.......REALLY a lot. Not the tan and silver I saw, but the car in general is NICE!
Problem I have is its a family car, and I had just enough time to think- MAN for that price I could have a second mustang.
Problem I have is its a family car, and I had just enough time to think- MAN for that price I could have a second mustang.
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