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Re: Approaching Memorial Day weekend - North Carolina [dzb]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2013 5:05:04 PM
Hi dzb. Ford Credit's May base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Hybrid Titanium with 15,000 miles per year in the Los Angeles area are 4.25% and 60%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Leasing in the Philly area [seldumonde]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2013 5:01:22 PM
Hey seldumonde. Ford Credit's May base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Titanium FWD with 12,000 miles per year in the Philadelphia area are 1.0% and 59%. There's a $250 cash incentive on leases of this car in your area right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Fusion Titanium in Boston [daedalus28]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2013 4:56:51 PM
Here's the information that you're looking for, daedalus28. Ford Credit's May base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Titanium with 12,000 miles per year in the Boston area are 1.0% and 59%. There is a $250 cash incentive on leases of this car in your area at this time. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Ford Lease Calculator [dman100]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2013 4:54:35 PM
Hi dman100. The lease rate for a 36-month lease of any 2013 Fusion, other than the Hybrid variant, in Detroit is currently 1.0%. This car's residual values vary by trim level. There's a $250 cash incentive on leases of this car in your area at this time. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Dayton OH (45342): 2013 Ford Fusion SE [titansox]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2013 4:52:03 PM
Hi titansox. Ford Credits May base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion SE with 15,000 miles per year in your area are 1.5% and 56%. The residual value for a lease with 16,500 miles per year would likely be 1% lower. Ford is providing a $500 cash incentive on leases of this car in your area this month. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More
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Re: 2014 Ford Fusion [explorerx4]
Written by: jaxs1 on May 19, 2013 7:39:09 PM
Invalid comparisons since you are comparing different vehicles. Tires will not completely make up for and older car not riding as well as a newer model. One the same vehicle, better riding, less expensive, longer lasting tires will be available in the higher profile, smaller tires. I am not cross-shopping 2004 vs 2009 or 2007 vs 2013 cars.
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Re: 2014 Ford Fusion [jaxs1]
Written by: explorerx4 on May 19, 2013 7:28:26 PM
Tires are kind of like pizzas. You can't tell by the size which one you will like best. We have a 2004 Escape, original tires were 16 inch and were good for about 35k of noisy miles. Our 2009 Escape has 17 inch lower profile tires and they are going to be good for at least 80k and are much quieter. I had a 2007 Fusion with 17 inch Michelin tires, ... Read More
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Re: 2014 Ford Fusion [jaxs1]
Written by: explorerx4 on May 18, 2013 6:14:23 PM
I have a 2013 Fusion Titanium with 19 inch wheels. The wheels are optional. No need to bash something because it doesn't meet your particular criteria. Personally, push button start/remote entry is ok, but a security risk. I'd be ok with a Titanium with less power. Although I didn't go to either one of the links you posted, I see one is from Forbes. Do you get your financial advice from ... Read More
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Re: 2014 Ford Fusion [explorerx4]
Written by: jaxs1 on May 18, 2013 5:43:37 PM
I had no reason to drive it because I knew I was not going to buy one without push starter and smart entry and I was also not buying a Titanium with 19 inch wheels. No reason to waste time test driving if it didn't meet my criteria at the time. http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewdepaula/2013/04/30/test-drive-2013-ford-fusio- - n-impresses-in-every-way-but-one/ http://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/consumer-reviews/disappointed-overall.ht- ml?style=200421095&sub=&reviewId=358564146
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Re: 2014 Ford Fusion [jaxs1]
Written by: explorerx4 on May 18, 2013 5:19:41 PM
In other words, you haven't driven a 2013 Fusion, but are willing to believe the negative things 'some others' say.
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2014 Ford Fusion
Written by: jaxs1 on May 18, 2013 4:49:12 PM
It is supposed to be out this summer with an 1.5 liter option replacing the 1.6 option on automatic-equipped models. It is supposed to increase fuel economy noticeably without reducing performance. The 1.5 is also supposed to be smoother and quieter than the 1.6. Besides that, the SE option packages are changed. You will finally be able to buy a Fusion with Smart entry and push button start without having to ... Read More
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DC area
Written by: cyraxote on May 11, 2013 7:40:45 PM
Today I was quoted a residual value of 59% and a money factor of .001979 (4.75%) on a 2013 Fusion Hybrid. The price was around $31K with a $1000 "competitor lease" rebate and $1000 down, making the monthly payment around $450 for a 36-mo lease. This was at 12,000 miles/year. Too much for me. My current lease payment on a 2011 Nissan Altima (which was about $30K) is $308. The Ford ... Read More
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Lease numbers in NJ
Written by: cegwynne on Jan 29, 2013 7:47:19 AM
Hi Car_man Very useful forum, thanks so much for providing this help! Looking for the residual and money factory on a 2013 Ford Fusion, Titanium AWD, 36 months, 12,000 miles. Also, do you know if there are any cash rebates currently? Thanks much! Best, -Chris
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Re: Residuals for Southern California [jjdavis84]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2013 4:29:44 PM
Here you go jjdavis84. Ford Credit's January base lease rate and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Hybrid SE with 15,000 miles per year in the Phoenix area are 5.5% and 66%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are 6.25% and 57%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39-month lease are 6.5% and 55%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Residuals for Southern California [empowah]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2013 4:23:33 PM
Hello Michael. Ford Credit's base lease rate and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2013 Fusion SE with 15,000 miles per year in the Los Angeles area are currently 1.25% and 65%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are 2.0% and 56%. The lease rates for the Titanium FWD are the same, but the residual values are 3% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences ... Read More
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Re: Ford Lease Calculator [fiskadoro]
Written by: dman100 on May 4, 2013 6:50:12 PM
The lease calculator is pretty close. You are talking about putting $6000 down on it; that will drop the payment a great deal. I know the terms aren't the same (yours should be better since it's few miles), but I just got these from my local (Omaha, NE) Ford dealership: 2013 Fusion Titanium FWD (+ some options) MSRP: $33,875 Selling Price: $31,386.41 (salesman says this is invoice -$500 (recent grad rebate)) ... Read More
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Dayton OH (45342): 2013 Ford Fusion SE
Written by: titansox on May 2, 2013 9:07:21 PM
I'm curious what the residual value for a 2013 for Fusion SE 36 months with 16,500 miles/year vs a 36 month with 15,000 miles/year. I also interested in what the poster above me is asking. How skewed is the lease calculator on Ford's website.
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2013 Ford Fusion SE
Written by: bgreene19 on Apr 25, 2013 7:45:12 AM
Hi, Does anyone know the residual and MF for a 2013 Ford Fusion SE 36 month lease with 10,500 miles/year in the NJ area? Thanks alot
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2013 Fusion Hybrid SE
Written by: jjdavis84 on Jan 22, 2013 7:11:24 PM
Posting again cause I am not sure I posted in the right way, but... I was curious if I could get the money factors and residual values for a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ for 24, 36, and 39 months. After getting yelled/cussed at to get out cause I asked how the finance manager came to his offer ($520/month), this is the information I have: The XPlan price ... Read More
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Re: Residuals for Southern California [empowah]
Written by: jjdavis84 on Jan 22, 2013 4:47:02 AM
I was curious if I could get the money factors and residual values for a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ for 24, 36, and 39 months. Thanks!!!
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Re: Approaching Memorial Day weekend - North Carolina [nelphusmd]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 22, 2013 3:52:58 PM
You're very welcome nelphusmd. I'm glad that you like it. Ford's current lease program is scheduled to run through the first week of July, but I can't guarantee that it won't make any unscheduled changes to it. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Titanium in North Carolina with 12,000 miles per year are 0.5% and 68%. The numbers for an ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Fusion SE Lease Terms April New England [biggbrother]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 22, 2013 3:46:36 PM
Here's the information that you're looking for biggbrother. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion SE with 12,000 miles per year in its Boston region are 1.0% and 58%. The residual value for a lease of this car with 10,000 miles per year is 1% higher. There is a $250 cash incentive on leases of it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Titanium AWD Lease Question [s0me1]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 21, 2013 12:31:15 PM
You're very welcome s0me1. I'm glad that you like it. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Titanium AWD with 12,000 miles per year in New Jersey are 1.25% and 70% The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are 2.0% and 61%. If you were to lease this car with only 10,500 miles per year, its residual values would be ... Read More
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Re: New Quarter - new mf for Fusion lease [cmarinelli]
Written by: Car_man on Apr 22, 2013 3:44:05 PM
Hello Chris. Ford Credit's April base lease rate and residual value for a 2013 Fusion SE with 15,000 miles per year in New York are 1.0% and 56%. There is a $250 cash incentive on leases of this car in your area. The numbers for the Hybrid version of this car are different. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Fusion Titanium [travis08]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 21, 2013 12:27:28 PM
Certainly travis08. Ford Credit's January base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Titanium with 15,000 miles per year in Michigan are 2.0% and 59%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: 2013 Ford Fusion breaks all time Fusion sales records [benjaminh]
Written by: puppybone69 on Apr 2, 2013 6:14:09 PM
So the Fusion dropped back down to #4? I thought it was still at #3! Oh well, it's great that they're selling alot of them, but personally I'd be happier if they stopped selling them! I'm still enjoying my newfound celebrity status, and most people thinking that I'm driving a new Jaguar XF! Now that the new Jaguar XFRS has been revealed, I find it quite hilarious that the only major ... Read More
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Fusion
Written by: benjaminh on Apr 2, 2013 4:57:18 PM
I thought Ford was already building the Fusion at Flat Rock, MI, but that won't happen until this Fall, according this this article. And so my guess above was clearly wrong. I don't think Ford will be able to make and sell more than c. 300,000 Fusions for model year 2013. During model year 2014, however, Ford should be able to make 450,000—if there's demand for that many.... http://wardsauto.com/auto-makers/ford-march-sales-9-capacity-tight-fusion Ford turned ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Ford Fusion breaks all time Fusion sales records [puppybone69]
Written by: benjaminh on Apr 2, 2013 4:16:43 PM
Yeah, it's a sizzling race in the midsize market. I think the Fusion might surprise on the upside and end up in the top 3 by the end of the calendar year. Take a look at these numbers from TSX at www.vtec.net: Altima 37,763 -8% Camry 37,663 -8.2% Accord 36,504 +41.4%; PHEV 26 Fusion 30,284 +6% Malibu 18,539 -22.4% Sonata 18,031 200 16,593 +11% Optima 14,366 Avenger 12,439 +33% Passat 9,521 ... Read More
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2013 Ford Fusion breaks all time Fusion sales records
Written by: puppybone69 on Apr 2, 2013 3:46:01 PM
The Ford Fusion sold more than 30,000 units in March, and more than 80,000 units in the first quarter of this year, breaking both its all time monthly sales records and its all time quarterly sales records for the first time in Fusion history, putting it in 3rd place behind the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord, see the full article here: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=37868
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Re: first fill up [cski]
Written by: savetheland on Mar 31, 2013 6:55:26 PM
I do not know if it was mentioned here but new 2013 Ford Fusion still uses 6 speed transmission 6F35 at least with 2.0T. This transmission was nothing but nightmare since it was first used in 2010 - 2012 Fusion and Escape. As recently as end of 2012 none of reported problems were fixed. I am not sure if they fixed issues in 2013 but I have doubts. It may be ... Read More
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Re: first fill up [cski]
Written by: puppybone69 on Mar 27, 2013 3:47:26 PM
The actual top speed for the 2013 Fusion 2.0 is estimated to be around 151mph, but it's electronically limited to 120mph, so the actual top speed is very close to the 160mph top speed shown on the speedometer, if you tune it to eliminate the speed limiter. See here: http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2013/1596770/ford_fusion_2_0l_ecoboost.htm- l
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Re: first fill up [explorerx4]
Written by: cski on Mar 27, 2013 3:31:31 PM
The printed top speed for the Fusion, by Car and Driver, was 120 mph. The article listed both the 1.6 and the 2.0 EcoBoost engines. The article is here: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-ford-fusion-16-and-20-ecoboost-first-dr- ive-review To be honest, it sounds a little low for the 2.0. model, but top speed has a LOT more to do with tire rating than it does with capability. My car's top speed is 131 mph. Chances are I will ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Hybrid vs 2013 Lexus 300 h [husky6]
Written by: moose95 on Mar 23, 2013 10:49:52 AM
I second the comments from acdii - I am pretty sure you were not driving a Titanium Hybrid. I have yet to find any on a dealer lot, and I just finished several weeks of research, finally purchasing a Hybrid SE one week ago. Dealers have ordered them, but actual sightings are extremely rare. Not one of the 6 dealers I checked with could tell me when one would come in. ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Hybrid vs 2013 Lexus 300 h [lucien4]
Written by: b25nut on Mar 22, 2013 4:22:08 PM
I agree with everything Lucien4 has said. I passed a brand new ES300 on my way home last night and, although I know I'm prejudice, it is a very bland vehicle. You would give up the push button start and Sony stero by not selecting the Titanium trim, but the SE will give you the Dune interior (which I wouldn't live without) and much better looking Luxury wheels. So far, the ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Hybrid vs 2013 Lexus 300 h [husky6]
Written by: acdii on Mar 22, 2013 10:34:23 AM
Where did you find a Fusion Hybrid Titanium? Are you 100% certain it was a Hybrid? Reason I ask is they just started producing them and no dealers that I can find have one on the lot that has not already been snapped up. If you only got 23 MPG I suspect it was not a Hybrid. A lot depends on driving temp and traffic on the Fusions, they are really ... Read More
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2013 Fusion Hybrid vs 2013 Lexus 300 h
Written by: husky6 on Mar 22, 2013 10:18:28 AM
I am deciding between the 2013 Fusion Hybid Titanium and the 2013 Lexus 300 Hybrid. I drove them both for an hour+ each this week, and I personally like the suspension and style of car of the Fusion over the Lexus. However, I am very concerned about MPG, interior color, quality, and trade-in value. Regarding MPG, my test driving was roughly 50% highway and 50% city. The Fusion trip mileage was ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Ford fusion hybrid lease money factor [sgl2012]
Written by: ecodriver07 on Dec 14, 2012 11:53:45 PM
Hi. I ended up leasing a lexus es300h instead. the lease terms ford offers aren't very favorable and with the lease payments they were asking, I decided to get a better vehicle with slightly higher payments.
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Re: 2013 Titanium Fusion [iwantanewcar2]
Written by: dlramon on Dec 14, 2012 12:31:57 PM
I"ve made a $500 deposit (with intent to purchase) on a 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid in White Platinum with literally all the options except parking assist. Out the door selling price with a supplier discount (X-Plan) is $35,143. Your stated MSRP is not an "out-the-door" cost and neither is selling price as these do not include destination fee, misc. admin. fees, tax, etc. However, given that this car has all ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Hybrid SE - Current Residual & Lease Rate? [crazythedj]
Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2013 12:55:35 PM
You're welcome crazythedj. Ford Credit's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Hybrid SE with 12,000 miles per year in the San Diego area are 4.25% and 59%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Ford lease program for So. California
Written by: sgl2012 on Dec 7, 2012 12:27:52 PM
Hi, car_man & kyfdx. Thanks for this excellent forum/resource. Could I please get Ford's current lease program details for a 2013 Fusion Hybrid at 36 mos/12,000 miles? Thank you!
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Re: Fusion Hybrid 2013 Lease in SF Bay area [calpilot]
Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2013 12:52:57 PM
Ha, hi Slowpoke. Ford Credit's February base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion Hybrid SE with 15,000 miles per year in the San Francisco area are 4.25% and 57%. If you were to lease this car with only 12,000 miles per year, its residual values would be 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: 2013 Ford fusion hybrid lease money factor [ecodriver07]
Written by: sgl2012 on Dec 7, 2012 12:23:06 PM
Hi, ecodriver07. I feel like I'm in the same situation here in So. California. May I ask how this resolved for you?
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Re: 2013 Fusion Lease Rates in Georgia [fogelbaby]
Written by: Car_man on Feb 27, 2013 12:51:04 PM
Hi fogelbaby. Yes, Ford's lease program does sometimes vary by region. Its current base lease rate and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Fusion SE with 15,000 miles per year in the Atlanta area are 1.0% and 56%. The lease rate for the Titanium version of this car would be the same, but its residual value would be 59%. There is a paltry $250 cash incentive on leases ... Read More
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Mazda6 and Lincoln MKZ
Written by: cski on Feb 19, 2013 9:57:28 AM
Hey guys. Have you all seen the new Lincoln MKZ? I know this is mid-size sedans, but we all know that it's a Fusion underneath. The last MKZ was almost stupidly half-a**, but this one is something else. It deserves the Lincoln name, and I hope Ford can pull off it's new "Lincoln Motor Company" strategy. http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-12q4/488202/2013-lincoln-mkz-awd-photo-490182- - Here is a link to C/D first drive. I love it. Make mine ... Read More
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Re: Back to midsize sedans [gogophers1]
Written by: benjaminh on Feb 18, 2013 6:35:32 AM
Thanks for your reviews as you decide which midsize sedan to get. Seems like each of us who own our particular car want to put in our 2 cents for our brand. Nothing wrong with that, and I'm going to do the same. Over the last 13 years I've owned one new Ford (a 2000 Focus ZTS 5 MT), one new Mazda (a 2010 Mazda5 5MT), and two new Hondas (a ... Read More
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Re: Back to midsize sedans [igozoomzoom]
Written by: gogophers1 on Feb 17, 2013 8:50:11 PM
A lot of good insights here, igo. Thank you. I'm in the market for a new midsizer right now and the three finalists for me are the Mazda 6, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion. Each has its pluses and minuses... I would've also considered the Altima, but since "sporty" Nissan decided to nix the manual transmission option, I responded, in turn, by crossing them off my shopping list. And therein lies ... Read More
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Car and Driver stats
Written by: benjaminh on Feb 16, 2013 7:02:51 AM
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/2013-ford-fusion-se-ecoboost-vs-2013-honda-a- - - - ccord-ex-2013-nissan-altima-25-sv-2012-volkswagen-passat-25-se-comparison-test-c- - - - ar-and-driver2013-ford-fusion-se-ecoboost-vs-2013-honda-accord-ex-2013-nissan-al- - - - tima-25-sv-2012-volkswagen-passat-25-se.pdf Best braking 70-0: Fusion 175 ft, Accord 184 ft, Altima 185 ft, Passat 185 ft Acceleration 0-60: Altima 7.6 seconds, Accord 7.7, Fusion 1.6 8.3, Passat 8.8 Acceleration 0-100: Accord 19.8, Altima 20.5, Passat 23.9, Fusion 24.9 Top Speed (all are limited by their internal computers): Accord 127 mph, Fusion 122 mph, Altima 119, Passat 114 It's ridiculous ... Read More
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Re: Back to midsize sedans [benjaminh]
Written by: igozoomzoom on Feb 15, 2013 11:52:39 PM
I have actually had some hands-on experience with several of the newest mid-sizers. I drove a new Mazda6 Grand Touring all day while I was having my CX-9 serviced one day last week. My brother-in-law is the body shop manager at a Honda dealer and he brought home a 2013 Accord Sport CVT for me to drive for a weekend. My best-friend has a 2013 Fusion SE 1.6 EcoBoost as his ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Fuel Tank Size? [scwmcan]
Written by: akirby on Feb 8, 2013 8:25:43 PM
Ford typically leaves 1.5 - 2 gallons in the tank when it says 0 miles to empty. And I think it's doing the same thing here. When mine is on E and I put in 12 gallons it moves off Full within a mile or two. It's not really getting full.
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Re: 2013 Fusion Fuel Tank Size? [akirby]
Written by: scwmcan on Feb 8, 2013 6:57:13 PM
Sorry aren't you confirming what the original poster reported? The to empty display on the car tends to be to the fuel light not to the actual tank being empty. Not saying there isn't something wrong, but it does sound to me that Ford is being cautious of the fuel pump due to issues they have had in the past ( and as many other manufactures are doing as well, see ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Fusion Fuel Tank Size? [fury63]
Written by: akirby on Feb 8, 2013 6:51:26 PM
There appears to be a problem with some Fusion fuel tanks. One owner had his replaced which solved the problem. Ford engineer took the old one so I'm sure Ford is trying to figure out what happened. Common theory is a problem with the baffles. I've only had one fillup at 20 miles to empty and it only took 12 gallons so something is definitely wrong.
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2013 Fusion Fuel Tank Size?
Written by: fury63 on Feb 8, 2013 10:01:57 AM
So I have around 7K miles on my '13 Fusion Titanium. And while I am very happy with it overall, the one disappointment has been the fuel tank capacity. The specs state a 16.5 gallon tank but I'll be damned if I can get more than 12 gallons in when the fuel warning light comes on (maybe 30 miles to empty?). Ford dealer initially said it's reserve. I've never seen 25% ... Read More
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In the Market
Written by: tundradweller1 on Feb 1, 2013 10:51:33 AM
Have been shopping and test driving a few mid-sizer's: The 2014 Mazda 6 sport was a hoot to drive, the four almost has the torque of a V-6. Rather noisy on the highway (it was windy) and the sight lines are not great, small mirrors too.Still felt more like a sports car than a sedan, though you do feel every road irregularity. The 2013 Accord LX 4 cyl. - still looks ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [stickguy]
Written by: m6user on Jan 28, 2013 11:25:48 AM
The mazda has a bunch of other tricks to up MPG. But the Altima and Accord get very good MPG while also having more HP. I believe the new Mazda6 has more HP than the Altima but gets as good of MPG.
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [m6user]
Written by: mlmcgahee on Jan 28, 2013 5:12:01 AM
Nissan CVT explained Mike
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [hill02]
Written by: akirby on Jan 27, 2013 8:51:55 PM
So far it's great. No complaints.
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [akirby]
Written by: hill02 on Jan 27, 2013 4:38:54 PM
How are you liking the Fusion so far?
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [m6user]
Written by: stickguy on Jan 27, 2013 2:32:20 PM
The mazda has a bunch of other tricks to up MPG. But the Altima and Accord get very good MPG while also having more HP. a better test is the same car. When Subaru moved to a CVT, with otherwise the same car and engine, MPG went up a whole bunch.
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [gregg_vw]
Written by: m6user on Jan 27, 2013 2:28:13 PM
Am I missing something? It seems all I hear is how much better the CVT is for MPG but the cars that have them don't seem to have all that much better MPG than cars with traditional torque converter trannies. Like the new Mazda6. About the same HP as the Altima and about the same MPG. But the Altima has the CVT. Shouldn't that mean a substantially better MPG than the ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [cski]
Written by: gregg_vw on Jan 27, 2013 2:10:24 PM
Yes, and CVTs are hardly a new(er) idea. A CVT was first installed in a car in 1896. A CVT was first used in a motorcycle in 1910. DAF (later Volvo) started using them almost exclusively in the late 1950s. In 1987, Ford, Subaru and Fiat began installing them in subcompacts (Fiesta, Justy and Uno). The objection most people have had with the transmission spooling up to peak power rpm while ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [gimmestdtranny]
Written by: akirby on Jan 27, 2013 1:55:14 PM
It was a combination of assembly issues, software and cooling system design. It really was a perfect storm of multiple things. The software change will prevent future problems. I think Ford has been consciously pushing hard to get a lot of new vehicles out the door in a short time and now it's catching up to them. But these aren't long term reliability problems and most are being caught before customers ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [hill02]
Written by: cski on Jan 27, 2013 12:56:20 PM
Don't drive yourself insane with this decision. You really can't go wrong with any of the current mid-size sedan lineup. For example: I personally am afraid of CVT's still. I like the idea of actual gears and not a band that will wear out at some point. It is probably silly to even have this preference, since both are tested, tested, and re-tested for reliability. I am sure both units will ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [hill02]
Written by: benjaminh on Jan 27, 2013 11:50:46 AM
hill wrote: "Quality/reliability, safety, styling, and handling. When I first started looking for a new sedan the optima was top on my list until I saw the front grill and price tag in person for all the features I want. I'm open to looking at other vehicles I'm just familiar with Ford and Nissan and both vehicles match my 25,000-30,000 price range." There are a lot of great choices in the ... Read More
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Re: 2013 Nissan Altima VS 2013 Ford Fusion, which one would you choose? [benjaminh]
Written by: hill02 on Jan 27, 2013 10:42:27 AM
Quality/reliability, safety, styling, and handling. When I first started looking for a new sedan the optima was top on my list until I saw the front grill and price tag in person for all the features I want. I'm open to looking at other vehicles I'm just familiar with Ford and Nissan and both vehicles match my 25,000-30,000 price range.
