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I know this
by dojomax
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Mar 08, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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I know this is an old discussion that's probably died. However, I just wanted to comment on the last poster's statement that the V6 in the Fusion was "unrefined", and that it's noisy and the shifts were hard. I've never experienced hard shifts in the car, and I'm a person with a lead foot that usually floors it. Speaking of that, I love the unexpected roar the engine lets out when accelerating hard.
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- #24 of 29
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Re: I know this [dojomax]
by saabturboid
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Mar 28, 2008 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: dojomax (Mar 08, 2008 3:11 pm)
That's just it. The roar and vibration of the Fusion's engine at full throttle makes it seem like you are driving a farm tractor in comparison to the smooth as silk V6 of the Sonata. Yes, I've driven both. While you may wonder what I am talking about if you drive the Fusion every day jump in a Sonata and you'll be amazed at the difference.
- Chad
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- #25 of 29
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Re: I know this [saabturboid]
by explorerx4
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Mar 28, 2008 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: saabturboid (Mar 28, 2008 11:10 am)
one of the main reasons i bought a fusion is because it has awd.
my wife drives an escape, so i already knew the engine isn't one of the smoothest out there. the fusion version seem quieter, and i don't care about reving it up.
i'm trying to figure out how to get the best mileage out of it.
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- #26 of 29
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by newowner10
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Sep 19, 2008 (6:26 am)
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I looked at both with my trade in Hundai was a much better deal.
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Re: [newowner10]
by thegraduate
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Sep 22, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Sep 19, 2008 6:26 am)
It must've been on sale because your Hyundai didn't come with a "y".  
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2009 model year comparision for Fusion and Sonata
by 9394
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Mar 07, 2009 (9:58 am)
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For those who have test driven these 2 cars (2009 i4 a5) could you let me know your experience, what you liked and didn't like, and how you made your final decision.
thanks!
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Re: 2009 model year comparision for Fusion and Sonata [9394]
by mtnman1
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Mar 07, 2009 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: 9394 (Mar 07, 2009 9:58 am)
I looked at both thoroughly last fall. Drove a Fusion SEL V6 over to a Hyundai Dealership about 2 miles down the road. Had a salesman pull a Sonata Limited V6 out so I could look over both side by side. I must point out that initially I was pretty certain I'd buy a Sonata since I owned a 2003 which I've since given to my daughter. I immediately noticed that the Fusion's leather which was black seemed to be a better quality leather. The seat seemed more comfortable to me as well. I had already test driven the Sonata back in late July so I went ahead and drove the Fusion. About a week later I again called Ford to arrange a more thorough test drive of a loaded Fusion SEL V6 and also contacted Hyundai that I was planning to drive both one after the other on the same route. It was a mix of expressway, stop and go, and two lane road that I drove on. I first drove the Fusion about 15 to 20 miles then went directly to Hyundai and drove a loaded Sonata Limited V6. The Fusion was very quiet and smooth. The engine has a growl when accelerating that I love (I'll never understand people that claim it's harsh sounding). The engine sounded like an engine should sound. The first thing I noticed about the Sonata was the suspension noise. Not good and very intrusive. I also noticed that even though the Sonata had a supposedly better sound system the Fusion's Audiophile system was much better. Overall that test drive of both convinced me to buy the Fusion which I took home 3 days later. Bought a Ink blue Fusion SEL V6 with black leather which came with the Moon & tune package, heated seats, rear spoiler, and the reverse parking sensors. I've owned it for a little over 4 months and have about 5400 miles on it and have no regrets. In fact, I think it looks better than the new 2010 design.
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