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Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: doc fees [jeffyscott] by austinman7
Apr 23, 2009 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Apr 14, 2009 7:52 am)

FWIW -- I was shopping a 2009 Mazda6 last fall and was quoted documentation fees of $489 and $590 at two different dealerships. The other folks on the Mazda thread at the time said that was way above the average of about $200-250.
 
I'm still shopping. Drove a 2010 Fusion Sport last night, the first one I've driven since trying out the then-new Fusion several years ago. The power was nice, the car ran smoothly. I got the feeling of the hood and doorsills being higher up, which I think is a trend in cars as they try to make them safer for the occupants, but takes away some of the sporty feel of the car, IMO. I'm waiting for them to get a 3.0 V6 in stock, which is probably the car I'd go for.
 
I don't see much chatter from folks who are buying the 2010 model right now, on the Fusion/Milan thread. Is there another place where people are talking about their experiences at owning and driving this new model?
 
Thanks.
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Re: doc fees [austinman7] by tim156
Apr 23, 2009 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: austinman7 (Apr 23, 2009 10:00 am)

austinman7,
There's not much chatter as of yet because 2010 Fusions are just arriving in showrooms and pre-orders are also just arriving. I ordered my 2010 Fusion SEL on 3/2 and I just got the word yesterday mine has been built and will be 2 weeks for delivery to Minneapolis. Once there's more out there I'm sure owners will be talking them up.
 
2010 Fusion SEL
Sport Blue Metallic
2.5L
Moon & Tune
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Re: doc fees [austinman7] by mitchflorida
Apr 23, 2009 (2:39 pm)
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Replying to: austinman7 (Apr 23, 2009 10:00 am)

I don't see the Fusion as a sports car or even as a sporty car. A Fusion is a Fusion, . . you can put a wing spoiler and a bigger engine on it, but it still is a front wheel family sedan.
 
If you care about performance, you need to get something with rear wheel drive . . maybe a Camaro ..that is in the same price range.
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Re: doc fees [tim156] by austinman7
Apr 24, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: tim156 (Apr 23, 2009 12:58 pm)

tim156,
 
Yeah, that makes sense. Dealers in my area have had some inventory for a week now, and I was thinking some early adapters would be posting their experiences by now, but it's a little early I suppose.
 
Good luck with your SEL -- sounds like a nice car. Are you a current Fusion owner, which would give you some insight into the 2010, or did you just order yours based on reviews, etc.?
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Re: doc fees [austinman7] by tim156
Apr 24, 2009 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: austinman7 (Apr 24, 2009 6:09 am)

am7,
I currently own an 2007 Freestyle. I had a chance to see, sit in and listen to the Sony sound system, but not drive, a 2010 Fusion Sport in late February. I drove a 2009 a few days later to get a feel for the ride and began shopping dealers that day. All the early reviews were really positive and recent reviews continue to be good. The Fusion is a big leap from my FS SEL in ride, MPG, technology and style. I originally purchased the FS for the utility but my needs and desires have changed. I can't wait to get my Fusion!
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incentives for 4 cyl by neile457
Apr 24, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: tim156 (Apr 24, 2009 9:25 am)

I'm confused, is the incentives for the 4 cyl the same as the V6, $3500 rebate or 0% financing? Or is it both? I can't figure it out on Ford's website. I am looking at a 2009 SE 4cyl, and trying to figure out the best way to go if it is "or".
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Re: doc fees [tim156] by austinman7
Apr 24, 2009 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: tim156 (Apr 24, 2009 9:25 am)

tim 156,
 
That all sounds good. The reviews I've seen have been good, including a Car & Driver (March or April) writeup that was on a manual transmission 4-cylinder model, which wasn't all that great for me since I'm looking at a V6 automatic.
 
Glad you're excited in anticipation of a new car, and hope you enjoy it. When it arrives, please post your reactions here -- would love to read them.
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Re: doc fees [mitchflorida] by igozoomzoom
Apr 25, 2009 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Apr 23, 2009 2:39 pm)

The Fusion, much like the Mazda6 on which is was based, is among the more 'athletic' mid-size sedans. They may not be the fastest (although the new Mazda6 with 3.7L V6 is close) but the Fusion can hang with the best of them in the curves!
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Re: doc fees [austinman7] by igozoomzoom
Apr 25, 2009 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: austinman7 (Apr 24, 2009 11:59 am)

When the '09 Mazda6 was introduced, all the reviews were of the 4-cylinder "i" with the 6-speed manual transmission and the 's' with 3.7L V6 and 6AT. I still haven't seen a test/review of the 2.5L with automatic transmission...even though it's the highest volume powertrain combo, easily!
 
So far, the Fusion has been the Hybrid, 2.5L/6MT and a few reviews of the Sport Model. But nothing on the 2.5L/AT or 3.0L/AT combos that will represent 80%+ of Fusion sales! It's irritating!
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Re: doc fees [igozoomzoom] by jeffyscott
Apr 25, 2009 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 25, 2009 8:19 am)

CR reviewed Mazda6 I4 auto in January 2009 issue. I would assume that they will get around to the new fusion at some point. The enthusiast oriented sources of reviews generally rarely do reviews of automatics, if a manual is available.

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