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Re: I'm getting one. [fjowner] by thegraduate
Jun 04, 2009 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: fjowner (Jun 04, 2009 6:19 pm)

7 seconds will definitely be on the long side. Manufacturers are often conservative.
 
The 263 horse FWD Taurus will run 60 in the high sixes (my folks have an 08 and it'll really scoot), so I'd expect a 3.5L Fusion to be right there with an Accord or Malibu in the middle sixes at worst, witht he 3.0L in the upper sixes..
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Re: I'm getting one. [thegraduate] by fjowner
Jun 04, 2009 (7:44 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 04, 2009 7:04 pm)

Thats what i'm thinking. Maybe 6sec at best but depends on who is driving. 0-60 is not at the top of my list but it helps when you gotta go. Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Also figure if Chevy can squeeze 30mph on long highway trips from the 3.6 Malibu so can Ford with the 3.5.
Have not even thought about Ford for a long time. Last Ford car was a 88' Escort and it let me down on many occasions. I don't want to be had again with another Ford but Consumer Reports says the Fusion is above average reliability but that was with the 4cyl and 3.0 V6. The Sport has the 3.5 and i wonder how well that engine is.
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Re: I'm getting one. [fjowner] by jeffyscott
Jun 05, 2009 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: fjowner (Jun 04, 2009 7:44 pm)

I think there is a serious problem with your driving style if you think you "need" to accelerate from 0-60 in 6 seconds (or even 7).
 
I think it is rather silly to base your opinion of Ford on an Escort that they built over 20 years ago.
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Re: I'm getting one. [fjowner] by mitchflorida
Jun 05, 2009 (5:12 am)
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Replying to: fjowner (Jun 04, 2009 6:19 pm)

"I could also do w/o the keypad on the door"
 
Does anyone really like that particular feature? Ford seems to be the only manufacturer that offers it. It seems aimed at the 65 and older crowd, but I may be wrong. I would like to hear from people who have an opinion on the door keypad. It seems sort of old fashioned.
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Re: I'm getting one. [mitchflorida] by urnews
Jun 05, 2009 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jun 05, 2009 5:12 am)

It seems sort of old fashioned.
 
I've never cared for it. I'm 67 but don't consider myself to be a fuddy-duddy.
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Re: I'm getting one. [mitchflorida] by akirby
Jun 05, 2009 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jun 05, 2009 5:12 am)

Does anyone really like that particular feature? Ford seems to be the only manufacturer that offers it. It seems aimed at the 65 and older crowd, but I may be wrong. I would like to hear from people who have an opinion on the door keypad. It seems sort of old fashioned.
 
Are you kidding? Once you've had it and used it you'll never want to be without it. I don't have it on my 06 Fusion and I really miss it.
 
You never have to worry about locking your keys in the car and you don't have to call someone to unlock it for you.
You can leave your keys in the car (hidden, usually) if you're going swimming or running or at some event where you don't want to carry your keys around.
The kids can go get stuff out of the vehicle without the key.
You can leave the keys in the vehicle for other people to pick up later.
You can even leave the vehicle running but locked although I don't recommend it.
 
Like I said - if you've never used it you have no idea but once you do you'll never want to be without it.
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Re: I'm getting one. [jeffyscott] by mz6greyghost
Jun 05, 2009 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jun 05, 2009 4:48 am)

I think there is a serious problem with your driving style if you think you "need" to accelerate from 0-60 in 6 seconds (or even 7).
 
It's not a "serious problem", it's a choice. One man's choice may not be the same as yours, but it's not a "problem" by any stretch.
 
C&D just ran the Mazda 6S GT with the V6 at 6.1 seconds 0-60, so Ford (as usual) is being very conservative. I'd say it'll do mid-6s consistently.
 
As far as the keypad goes, there are a LOT of benefits to it, as akirby stated. I'm surprised it's not more commonplace in the industry as a whole.
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Re: I'm getting one. [mz6greyghost] by mitchflorida
Jun 05, 2009 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 05, 2009 8:09 am)

I always thought buying a front-drive "sports car" was silly. If you really care about performance, you should get a car with rear drive.
 
It reminds me of the people who put a rear spoiler on their Camry . . .instant sports car . . not.
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2010 Fusion 18" Accessory Wheels by fusionguy
Jun 05, 2009 (8:58 am)
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Does anyone know what the price is for the 2010 Fusion 18" polished aluminum wheels? They are displayed in the new Fusion brochure as accessory wheels, but I could not find them listed on fordaccessories.com.
They look identical to the 18" wheels that are on the 2010 MKZ with the Sport Appearance Package.
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Re: I'm getting one. [mitchflorida] by lilengineerboy
Jun 05, 2009 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jun 05, 2009 8:53 am)

I always thought buying a front-drive "sports car" was silly. If you really care about performance, you should get a car with rear drive.
 
Different strokes I guess. The "classic" SE-R was fantastic on the track after a few tweaks, as was the GTI and the Civic SI. The edge went to the SE-R because of the limited slip differential, but all were a lot of fun.
 
I guess RWD can be fun if you want to go straight or sideways.

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