"For YOUR $$$$$.$$"??
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Funny how the world works. I, on the other hand, would HIGHLY recommend this company to the vast majority of people.
The "one-price" thing is the only drawback imaginable. My experience is that their prices "compete" before one even walks through their doors. With other dealers, I've spent entire-whole DAYS with them just to get down to a competitive price level - or at best, save 'a couple-a-hundred'.
I have no desire or need to "sell" this company to anyone - I have no agenda here.
However my personal experience (three vehicles bought & sold through them) an "A+" BBB rating and Accreditation, their history, and again, nothing but advantages aside from - "the price is what it is" - thing, well, the only potential better deal in my humble opinion is "finding" a "private party" to purchase from - and the only real advantage there would be "price" ... and of course the "possibility" of finding/meeting an honest person.
To each his own - and best to you as well,
Glenn
The "one-price" thing is the only drawback imaginable. My experience is that their prices "compete" before one even walks through their doors. With other dealers, I've spent entire-whole DAYS with them just to get down to a competitive price level - or at best, save 'a couple-a-hundred'.
I have no desire or need to "sell" this company to anyone - I have no agenda here.
However my personal experience (three vehicles bought & sold through them) an "A+" BBB rating and Accreditation, their history, and again, nothing but advantages aside from - "the price is what it is" - thing, well, the only potential better deal in my humble opinion is "finding" a "private party" to purchase from - and the only real advantage there would be "price" ... and of course the "possibility" of finding/meeting an honest person.
To each his own - and best to you as well,
Glenn
BTW, my daughter recently moved to Illinois and bought a 2006 Fusion with 32K on it. She loves it to death. They just drove to Minnesota this weekend and she says the car performed better than expected achieving a combined 28 mpg's while on the trip.
Tim
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Glenn, I certainly hope I didn't offend. If that's what works for you, then you should continue on that path.
BTW, my daughter recently moved to Illinois and bought a 2006 Fusion with 32K on it. She loves it to death. They just drove to Minnesota this weekend and she says the car performed better than expected achieving a combined 28 mpg's while on the trip.
Tim
BTW, my daughter recently moved to Illinois and bought a 2006 Fusion with 32K on it. She loves it to death. They just drove to Minnesota this weekend and she says the car performed better than expected achieving a combined 28 mpg's while on the trip.
Tim
Great to hear about your daughters experience(s) with the Fusion - thanks for sharing it here.
I should be able to figure it out, but for the sake of time (and further wracking my little cranium), do they have the 6 or the 4 cyl.?
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Tim, no offense taken - none at all - and thanks just the same.
Great to hear about your daughters experience(s) with the Fusion - thanks for sharing it here.
I should be able to figure it out, but for the sake of time (and further wracking my little cranium), do they have the 6 or the 4 cyl.?
Great to hear about your daughters experience(s) with the Fusion - thanks for sharing it here.
I should be able to figure it out, but for the sake of time (and further wracking my little cranium), do they have the 6 or the 4 cyl.?
Ford used the Duratech 3.0 V-6 until this current model which now uses the 3.5L V-6 (same engine that is in the Taurus). That's why I suggested that you look at the 2010 model as the 3.5L has been a great engine and very powerful.
Wednesay, I'm picking up a Fusion from Budget car rental for a round trip to Maine. When I return next week, I was planning on starting a thread covering my experience with the car to assist those who may be interested in the Fusion. I chose the Fusion specifically because if I decide not to get a new truck, I'll get a Fusion.
Stay tuned.
Tim
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Hers came with the 4 cylinder which has been adequate for her. The six will definately perform better while sacrificing a couple of MPG's.
Ford used the Duratech 3.0 V-6 until this current model which now uses the 3.5L V-6 (same engine that is in the Taurus). That's why I suggested that you look at the 2010 model as the 3.5L has been a great engine and very powerful.
Wednesay, I'm picking up a Fusion from Budget car rental for a round trip to Maine. When I return next week, I was planning on starting a thread covering my experience with the car to assist those who may be interested in the Fusion. I chose the Fusion specifically because if I decide not to get a new truck, I'll get a Fusion.
Stay tuned.
Tim
Ford used the Duratech 3.0 V-6 until this current model which now uses the 3.5L V-6 (same engine that is in the Taurus). That's why I suggested that you look at the 2010 model as the 3.5L has been a great engine and very powerful.
Wednesay, I'm picking up a Fusion from Budget car rental for a round trip to Maine. When I return next week, I was planning on starting a thread covering my experience with the car to assist those who may be interested in the Fusion. I chose the Fusion specifically because if I decide not to get a new truck, I'll get a Fusion.
Stay tuned.
Tim
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Which do you have?
Tim
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i thought i did answer the question Ken.
i just did not answer with one of the options.
i was not aware the crown vic was discontinued from the lineup.
i guess the 99 is gonna be my last car, unless they replace the crown vic with something equal or better..
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Fusion - maybe. Not until I got to drive one around for a bit...otherwise it would end up being the same mistake as my...
Focus. Do not buy.
When the current Euro Focus lands here, I'll reconsider, but the 05 I had was cramped and the seats were god awful. The thing went back twice for replacement of the cd changer and the rear bumper didn't fit quite right straight from the showroom. I had new Focus rental a few months ago and thought, hey this looks nice...until I got in. It's even more plastic-filled and even more cramped.
I like the Taurus/500, but I hate the center console, it keeps me from putting my knee to the side. Easy for my big azz to get in an out of though, and very smooth.
I stick with Fusion. I'm going to try to get an extended test drive of a manual 4-banger. If it's comfy, the truck might go bye bye.
Focus. Do not buy.
When the current Euro Focus lands here, I'll reconsider, but the 05 I had was cramped and the seats were god awful. The thing went back twice for replacement of the cd changer and the rear bumper didn't fit quite right straight from the showroom. I had new Focus rental a few months ago and thought, hey this looks nice...until I got in. It's even more plastic-filled and even more cramped.
I like the Taurus/500, but I hate the center console, it keeps me from putting my knee to the side. Easy for my big azz to get in an out of though, and very smooth.
I stick with Fusion. I'm going to try to get an extended test drive of a manual 4-banger. If it's comfy, the truck might go bye bye.
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God, don't I wish. The last used car I bought was a 1991 T-bird. It was a great car and it had 26k when I bought it. 15K later, I was replacing tires, belts, brakes. The next year I was replacing plugs and wires, getting the AC worked on and replacing hoses. All of this while I was making a payment.
Never again. I buy new but I buy with in my means.
Nice chatting with you again Bill!
Tim
Never again. I buy new but I buy with in my means.
Nice chatting with you again Bill!
Tim
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I don't have any, I am a 17 year old lot attendent at a Ford dealership and have drove all three of them and they each offer something different. I would probably end of going with the 2.5L for the fuel efficiency and it still goes pretty good, or the sport w/ the 3.5L, because it has a lot more subtle touches that make a big difference in the overall appreance of the car.
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God, don't I wish. The last used car I bought was a 1991 T-bird. It was a great car and it had 26k when I bought it. 15K later, I was replacing tires, belts, brakes. The next year I was replacing plugs and wires, getting the AC worked on and replacing hoses. All of this while I was making a payment.
Never again. I buy new but I buy with in my means.
Nice chatting with you again Bill!
Tim
Never again. I buy new but I buy with in my means.
Nice chatting with you again Bill!
Tim
By the way, we're neighbors now Tim. I don't know where Hampton is but I'm in WV now.
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Fusion - 4cyl. But I can't justify replacing my '97 TC because it's twice the size and get 20 in town 24 Hwy and it's clean as a whistle.
That said...off topic kinda.
I want an Edge(so does the wife if you can pry the V10 X out of her hands), but can't justify it for the same reason, in fact I think it gets exactly the same mileage. I dont need 265 HP(I think) when 210HP in the 4400lb TC does just fine.
BTW, I would NEVER buy a brand new car, and there's no magical mileage # either. The TC had 42K, and the X had 79K. Haven't looked back since either. I also tend to drive them 'till the wheels fall off or they become impractical.
That said...off topic kinda.
I want an Edge(so does the wife if you can pry the V10 X out of her hands), but can't justify it for the same reason, in fact I think it gets exactly the same mileage. I dont need 265 HP(I think) when 210HP in the 4400lb TC does just fine.
BTW, I would NEVER buy a brand new car, and there's no magical mileage # either. The TC had 42K, and the X had 79K. Haven't looked back since either. I also tend to drive them 'till the wheels fall off or they become impractical.
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While I would say the Fusion is the best car there (and it is a very good car), I am sad to see this:
Fusion - rebodied Mazda assembled in Mexico
Taurus/500 - rebodied Volvo
Focus - European Ford that hasn't really changed in the last 11years
The Crown Vic, while good at being reliable transport is so out dated it isn't even funny.
Ford's North American car scene is pretty sad (although I do think the Fusion is a very good car) - Mustang excepted.
Fusion - rebodied Mazda assembled in Mexico
Taurus/500 - rebodied Volvo
Focus - European Ford that hasn't really changed in the last 11years
The Crown Vic, while good at being reliable transport is so out dated it isn't even funny.
Ford's North American car scene is pretty sad (although I do think the Fusion is a very good car) - Mustang excepted.
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well, if your Aussie brothers would not hog all the falcons, we might just be able to get some cool fun cars.
i would love to have a pursuit Ute with the twin cam 5.4 and a 6 speed, tagged as a ranchero
i would love to have a pursuit Ute with the twin cam 5.4 and a 6 speed, tagged as a ranchero