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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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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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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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