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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan

#11172 of 13216 Re: 2009 Optima gets with the (ES)program [newowner10] by stephen987 Nov 07, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 07, 2008 9:04 am) Bigger cars with poor gas mileage would be safer than a small car if the run into each other.   But of course a smaller, lighter, more maneuverable car in the hands of an alert driver may be able to avoid that collision completely. . .   One reason for the popularity of the midsize cars to which this particular forum is devoted: they are an excellent compromise between these two extremes.
#11173 of 13216 Re: 2009 Optima gets with the (ES)program [m6user] by explorerx4 Nov 07, 2008 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: m6user (Nov 06, 2008 4:01 pm) that's basically, what i was trying to convey, although i guess not too clearly. for some anyway.
#11174 of 13216 Re: Lively safety info...offer more comparisons? [thegraduate] by canddmeyer Nov 08, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 07, 2008 8:17 am) The NHTSA has given the 2009 Mazda6 5-stars on all ratings, including the side-impact test. I do agree that IIHS testing results are different. The Accord proved safer in frontal impact load tests, although both the Mazda & Honda are 5-star rated. The 5-star Mazda6 proved safer in all side-impact tests, although interestingly, the numbers are very close to the 3-star rated Accord. Not sure why a 2-star deviance for such similar numbers. Replies to this message: plekto (Nov 09, 2008 10:29 am)
#11175 of 13216 Re: Lively safety info...offer more comparisons? [canddmeyer] by plekto Nov 09, 2008 (10:29 am)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Nov 08, 2008 7:49 pm) It probably has something to do with the seatbelt anchoring points or something similar(. Ie - something that the testers decided was worthy of a deduction. Like when they mark down a car because the foot well is pushed in a few inches more.   Realistically, both cars are very safe.
#11177 of 13216 2010 Fusion Revealed by akirby Nov 19, 2008 (6:44 am)
Pictures are too large to embed.   Interior: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/06_fusionsport2010.jpg   Exterior (Sport) http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/11/medium_3042372762_c3d- b79e048_o.jpg Replies to this message: stephen987 (Nov 19, 2008 8:34 am) aviboy97 (Nov 19, 2008 8:36 am) akirby (Nov 19, 2008 10:15 am) thegraduate (Nov 19, 2008 10:51 am) and 4 more... joshuag (Nov 20, 2008 1:55 am) elroy5 (Nov 19, 2008 3:41 pm) thegraduate (Nov 19, 2008 3:58 pm) akirby (Nov 19, 2008 6:00 pm) and 1 more... mz6greyghost (Nov 20, 2008 4:52 am) and 2 more... mz6greyghost (Nov 19, 2008 9:32 am)
#11178 of 13216 2010 Fusion Hybrid by akirby Nov 19, 2008 (6:47 am)
http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/10fusionhybridpress/1004693069?viewSize=thumb80- 0x800
#11179 of 13216 Re: 2010 Fusion Revealed [akirby] by stephen987 Nov 19, 2008 (8:34 am)
Replying to: akirby (Nov 19, 2008 6:44 am) Love the interior! The nose is a little too much like the new Taurus for my taste, but that wouldn't keep me from buying the car.   Other things, not related to the quality of the car itself, might. . .
#11180 of 13216 Re: 2010 Fusion Revealed [akirby] by aviboy97 Nov 19, 2008 (8:36 am)
Replying to: akirby (Nov 19, 2008 6:44 am) I actually like the look of the Fusion. Ford did a good job with it. This is probably the most extensive refresh I have ever seen. With new engine / tranny choices and new sheet metal, this is more like a totally new model. Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 19, 2008 10:15 am) thegraduate (Nov 19, 2008 10:51 am) akirby (Nov 19, 2008 11:03 am) and 3 more... joshuag (Nov 20, 2008 1:55 am) elroy5 (Nov 19, 2008 3:41 pm) thegraduate (Nov 19, 2008 3:58 pm) akirby (Nov 19, 2008 6:00 pm) bhmr59 (Nov 19, 2008 7:32 pm) mz6greyghost (Nov 20, 2008 4:52 am) backy (Nov 20, 2008 11:55 am) and 1 more...
#11181 of 13216 Re: 2010 Fusion Revealed [akirby] by mz6greyghost Nov 19, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: akirby (Nov 19, 2008 6:44 am) Pardon me, while I add the Fusion to my short list of cars I'm looking to purchase in the summer of 2010.   In a word, nice! I really like the interior, and if the materials are any better than in the current car, even better.

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