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#622 of 1144 FFH Fans Won't Be Disappointed by rsnow95

Apr 11, 2009 (2:06 pm)

I just returned from the dealership to check out my new ride and all I can say is Wow!. We are taking delivery on Monday.
 
Forget for a moment this car is a hybrid. I have to believe the Ford Fusion is one of the best mid-sized sedans on the market. If you thought about buying a 2009 because of the rebates, you will be glad that you waited. This car is vastly improved inside and out for 2010.
 
We drove it about 15 miles today. What I was most impressed about was: (1) how long it stays in electric mode at speeds under 47mph; and (2) how seemless it switches between gas and electric. After driving it, the best way to maximize fuel economy is to get up to speed first. Then, let you foot off of the accelerator and you instantly going into electric mode. The switch from gas to electric is virtually undistinguishable.
 
We are purchasing a Spec 501a with leather, black on black. It took about 8 weeks from the point of the initial order (DORA). The dealer graciously accepted Ford X-plan pricing. This plan is offered to friends and family, retirees and shareholders of Ford. If you work for a larger company, you should check to see if your company participates. The trick will be finding a dealer who will accept it. The good ones will and it saved us $2,000 off MSRP of $30,780.
 
We have owned only mid-sized vehicles and the suspension on this car is sport-like. You are going to be really impressed with the fit and finish, as well as the quietness of the ride for the size of the car.
 
If your most important goal is to just get the greatest fuel economy, you may want to consider the Prius. However, if you are looking to drive a hybrid that drives like a sedan, and offers better fuel economy, this car is a game changer and you won't be disappointed.
 
The dealer told us that Ford will manufacture any FFH ordered through 4/30 and will guarantee delivery before the end of 2009. They are only planning to make 25,000 this year. Don't wait too long or you might be waiting until next year.
 
Good luck and good hunting,
 
rsnow95

#623 of 1144 Gov't buying 2,500 hybrids by WyattNichols

Apr 11, 2009 (5:45 pm)

Do GM and Ford have enough hybrids to meet this order? The article I read said the hybrids would be bought before 4/15/09. I find this interesting in light of the comment rsnow95 was told "that Ford will manufacture any FFH ordered through 4/30 and will guarantee delivery before the end of 2009".
 
I'm still waiting on my FFH, maybe this week.

#625 of 1144 Fusion VS MKZ by bobgwtw

Apr 11, 2009 (8:04 pm)

Had a chance to drive the FH & MKZ back to back over the same route composed of city, curving rolling secondary & interstate. Both nice cars but for me the FH wins hands down. It's actually quieter than the Z & rides better (to be fair the Z had the sport suspension). No real difference on smooth roads but the Z rides like they forgot to put the springs under it when the road turns rough. Very impressed with the hybrid system. As several other posts have stated the transistion from gas to electric is absolutely seamless; the only way I could tell which it was running on was to look at the instruments. As for negatives, the interior looks a little on the cheap side & the wheels look like hubcaps. The had an SEL & hybrid sitting side by side & the SEL looked much, much sharper just because of the wheels.
 
As for the Z, the big problem is price. I want the backup camera, cross traffic system & adaptive headlights; and to get these items you have to buy packages that push the sticker to over $40,000. It's not a $40,000 car,

#626 of 1144 Re: Gov't buying 2,500 hybrids [WyattNichols] by daninoah

Apr 12, 2009 (6:25 am)

Replying to: WyattNichols (Apr 11, 2009 5:45 pm)
I think the government will order the cars and then delivery will take place over time. It seems to be just like an order for any other large item: they are delivered pursuant to a schedule, and will gradually replace the older vehicles in the fleet.
 
What is clear is that Ford will have to run the Mexico plant 24/7 to meet demand. That is a good problem to have.

#627 of 1144 Juke box and other features by bigt

Apr 12, 2009 (8:15 am)

I was thinking about the 10 gig Jukebox size and although this is not necessary an issue I do wonder where they came up with that size. Heck you cannot even purchase a 10 gig drive anymore. You can get 80 gig for $40 and a 1 Terabyte drive for $95. Who knows what the price would be in a quantity purchase.
 
I just paid $120 for a 64 gig flash drive so I guess I can just plug it into the USB port in the car.
 
I guess the only point I would make is why not lead the pack and put a 60 or 100 gig drive in the jukebox. It would set the car apart in one of the many areas.
 
Still I am very happy with the car. I especially like the cross traffic feature where you are backing out of a parking spot and you get alerted to a car coming your way. That and the blind spot features are some of my favorites.

#628 of 1144 Re: Gov't buying 2,500 hybrids [WyattNichols] by wpwoodjr

Apr 12, 2009 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: WyattNichols (Apr 11, 2009 5:45 pm)
There are unsold FFHs on dealer lots in the Philadelphia area so my guess is you can still get one pretty easily.

#629 of 1144 Re: Juke box and other features [bigt] by wpwoodjr

Apr 12, 2009 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: bigt (Apr 12, 2009 8:15 am)
Yeah the 10gb hard drive; seems like you'd have to pay extra to get one that small
 
Do you still like the inside fit & finish of your FFH? Or does it seem sort of gadgety after awhile? I'm talking about the LCD dash gauge and the slightly gaudy center console.

#630 of 1144 Re: Juke box and other features [wpwoodjr] by lilengineerboy

Apr 12, 2009 (4:42 pm)

Replying to: wpwoodjr (Apr 12, 2009 3:43 pm)
Yeah the 10gb hard drive; seems like you'd have to pay extra to get one that small
 
Its a stop-gap measure...why would you want to rip all your songs to your car when they are already on you computer and your iPod? Might as well just bring the iPod with you, since its bigger than that drive anyway. They are also slightly ruggedized to handle being in a car, and that makes them a bit pricier.
 
Do you still like the inside fit & finish of your FFH? Or does it seem sort of gadgety after awhile? I'm talking about the LCD dash gauge and the slightly gaudy center console.
 
I guess compared to the digital scale speedometer of the Prius and the center console display that washes out pretty much whenever the sun is out, it works well.
 
Compared to the old school gauges in the Escape Hybrid, it might take some getting used to but the information in the LCD is graduated to help the driver learn the ins and outs and not overwhelm. There are a few different modes of information so the driver can have the vehicle provide coaching, vehicle info, or just speed and how much gas he has left. Thats whats cool about the LCDs, they give just the info the driver wants since they can be reconfigured easily.

#631 of 1144 Re: Juke box and other features [lilengineerboy] by akirby

Apr 12, 2009 (4:59 pm)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Apr 12, 2009 4:42 pm)
A lot of folks don't have mp3 players or itunes.

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