natedogg624 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 well boys and girls with all that truck talk i ended up biting the bullet, flipped my decision and bought a car instead. pic from the dealer:more pics when it gets delivered to work tomorrow. (likeaboss)2010 Ford Fusion SEL V6 3.0--it's got literally every single option available except for the big nav screen. --12 speaker Sony audio system--Microsoft Sync--6 disc cd/mp3cd changer--LED cabin lighting (adjustable color for extreme awesomeness)--heated seats--remote start--all leather--automatic manual/clutchless manual/auto stick/whatever you call it--SEL Sport wheels--Certified Pre-Owned, bumper to bumper warranty 3/60kand more i'm sure i'm forgetting...Biggest plus for me was the gas mileage: 21/28 mpg with an average of 26 at the moment with 22k miles under it's belt. Really nothing else needed to be done to it, probably add window tint down the line. Best of all, cheaper than the truck i was looking at. I don't have to worry about my lead foot ruining my gas budget. I'll end up getting a hitch and small trailer from harbor freight and using this as my trackday hauler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Well done. Ford has really stepped up their quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 My grandpa just got one of those, they are really nice but I still don't trust American cars right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 looks good but snow will turn into your arch enemy really quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 eh it's got the warranty for a couple more years with the option to extend to 100k if i want down the road. reason i went with ford was because i got the hookup from a friend of a friend with their employee plan pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 looks good but snow will turn into your arch enemy really quicklysupposed to handle snow very well (as well as a 2wd car can). plus, from what i've been told, Holland does a good job at snow/ice removal come winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 very nice!those fusion are really one of the best cars out there in their price range...you get a lot for your money with themand snow should be no problem if you dont have crap tires....fwd plus its a little chunky...i bet it does quite well in the snow actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 My 95 intrepid was amazing in then snow! Heavy bastard would go anywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 My mom has one of those..that 3.0 is quite peppy, spins easy in the snow the traction control isn't the greatest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 My 95 intrepid was amazing in then snow! Heavy bastard would go anywhere!!my girl and her mom both have sebrings and theyre tanks in the snow....quite possibly the only thing dodge ever got right ...besides the cummins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 With the right snow tires, any vehicle can handle great in the snow. I ran a set of Blizzak's on my old Crown Vic. That thing was like a tank in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 we just got a few of those in on the lot. was very impressed after taking one for a weekend. good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 my 92 accord is awesome in the snow and averages 25-27mpg with 259k on it but I plan on getting a new car next spring had this Honda for almost 7 years now looking forward to the Chevy Sonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice carMy buddy has one and loves it but the tranny went out on his way home from vacation 3 weeks ago with under 18,000 he said they told him there was a small batch of 2010's with tranny issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 my 92 accord is awesome in the snow and averages 25-27mpg with 259k on it but I plan on getting a new car next spring had this Honda for almost 7 years now looking forward to the Chevy Sonic25-27 mpg and 259k and your going to a Chevy? Good Luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 25-27 mpg and 259k and your going to a Chevy? Good Luck with that.It's all about how you take care of it IMO had a friend with a 92 Ranger with 515k only got rid if it cause the drive shaft fell off lol. I've seen plenty of Chevys outlive what they should and I've seen some really shitty Honda's too if you do all the maintenance and keep up with everything just bout anything will run for as long as you need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice carMy buddy has one and loves it but the tranny went out on his way home from vacation 3 weeks ago with under 18,000 he said they told him there was a small batch of 2010's with tranny issuesyea i am aware of that issue. there is no recall for this vin at the moment but i have it in writing that if the trans does fail i will get done what's needed with no cost to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 yea i am aware of that issue. there is no recall for this vin at the moment but i have it in writing that if the trans does fail i will get done what's needed with no cost to me.There's thinking ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Nice car. Ford is really doing well these days. Their new stuff is a little too pricey, but it's nice.<Threadjack>- if anyone has a need for some Michelin ice snow tires, I have a set of 4 off my wife's Corolla that we traded in... nearly brand new (1 winter). 15's. Sorry the snow talk just reminded me of that </Threadjack> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 yea i am aware of that issue. there is no recall for this vin at the moment but i have it in writing that if the trans does fail i will get done what's needed with no cost to me.He said they are nice cars and it rides real smooth.... Are all the new cars going to no fuel cap or just ford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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