Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Not what I expected
pnoyes, Monticello, UT, 03/13/2011
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my fusion new, while trading in my '05 F150 for it to obtain better fuel economy. The biggest thing i can't stand about the car is winter driving. The traction isn't as good as any other front wheel drive cars i've drove, and the windshield wipers rest below where the defrost blows on the windshield (causing them to freeze over when not in action). The 2.3L engine is very underpowered, and doesn't really get the gas mileage that it suppose to. The last problem I have with this car is that the whole "best resale value" is a lie. I can't get out of the fusion into a truck again, even after paying on it for 3 years. All that aside, I have racked up 48k with no major problems.
Reinstated my faith in American cars.
hobbie2k, 03/20/2009
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
A true American competitor to the import mid-sizers. And Ford only needed to borrow a Mazda platform to make it happen. The car is roomy, comfortable, has decent material and build quality (though there are a few warts), and is somewhat fun to drive with a manual transmission. It doesn't beg to be driven hard like an Altima, and isn't as refined as the Accord, but still drives good and looks great. SYNC is a brilliant system, but I am having issues using a thumb drive to store music that Ford can't seem to solve. The engine is smooth and revs well, but it feels a little underpowered and is a little bit too noisy at highway speeds. My mileage is 27mpg mixed.
Crash test
kat08, 09/13/2008
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After much research 2 months ago we puchased our first new car in 20 years. I loved the car! The features, comfort, gas milage (up to 35. But the the very best we were in a multiple car accident and hit from the rear at 45mph with absolutley no bodily injury or even sore muscles. The vehicle is a total loss but it did it's job we are all OK. I can't talk up the safety enough. Now we get to fight for another one. I really loved the car we test drove the Toyota Camry, Mazada 6, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevy Malibu and Saturn Aura before we decided on the fusion. We used the market value sheet from this website to negotiate the sales price. It worked wonders, they actuallly beat that price.
2 Fusions Both Great
Tom, 01/05/2009
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Fusion first was an 06 SEL I4 5m, now I lease 08 SEL I4 5m with sport package. Both cars are excellent vehicles ride and drive is great, excellent room and storage. I also got the Audiophile stereo and it sounds great. My new car has Sync, this is a great option that I highly recommend. I am a mechanic and I can tell you that this is hands down the best car Ford as built in the 22 years I have been working on them.
Great Commuter Car!
Chris, 10/01/2007
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had a very bad experience with a Hyundai, traded it in for this Fusion. 4 cyl, 5 speed auto, black on black cloth. The car rides extremely well, offers a controlled but supple ride. The engine has enough grunt to get you from point a to b, I bought it as a commuter car and mileage was my primary concern, so I'm pleased with my 25 mpg city and 30+ highway. High quality cloth seats, my only gripe is that the door panels don't feel sturdy. Just hoping it wasn't a complete lemon like my Hyundai was.
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