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Old 11-16-2005, 09:06 AM
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Some good news from Ford.

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103590
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

That's great news. Ford definitely has a hit on their hands, let's hope they can keep it up.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

Yeah, it looks like a nice car to me. Too bad the SVT version is going to be afew years away.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

Ford Fusion is a nice car. C&D and MT liked it too. I'd buy one over a Camry, G6 (except GTP), Accord, Stratus, Hyundia, or Malibu.

Saturn Aura is the only midsize sedan I think I'd buy over the Fusion.
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I said a week ago or so that Fusion is the best lookign car in it's class (IMO, anyway).

Only thing I am not crazy about are the taillamps.

Of course, like I also said earlier, Fusion is a pretty thinly disguised theft of the CTS styling theme.

I suppose this helps Ford in 2 ways:

1) Gives Fusion a hot and good looking styling theme.

2) Being on a $18,xxx or so priced vehicle, they have a chance at "cheapening" Cadillac's new found image.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

Originally Posted by Z28x
Ford Fusion is a nice car. C&D and MT liked it too. I'd buy one over a Camry, G6 (except GTP), Accord, Stratus, Hyundia, or Malibu.

Saturn Aura is the only midsize sedan I think I'd buy over the Fusion.
I agree with the above statement, for sure. Although, I wonder how a base Fusion would compare to a base G6.

When you consider that the Fusion sold 4k units, without incentives, when it was barely on the lot...why does a G6 need $1,500 rebates to sell 9k when they're all over the place? I've argued with a co-worker forever over the G6 vs. the Fusion, as I don't see where the Fusion has a real tangible advantage over the G6. Styling is subjective, admittedly. What you like, you like. But looking at everything else, I don't see where the G6 gives up anything except having a couple less speeds in the tranny. I like the looks of the G6 better, too.

I read that article earlier, and was happy for Ford...and wondering about Pontiac at the same time!
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At SEMA, they had all sorts of Ford factory "pimped out" Fusions, and I have to say, they were pretty damn nice. Unfortunately, they had Funkmaster Flex promoting them the whole time.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

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At SEMA, they had all sorts of Ford factory "pimped out" Fusions, and I have to say, they were pretty damn nice. Unfortunately, they had Funkmaster Flex promoting them the whole time.
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=103559

I wonder if the first one hints at possible SVT styling.....

The run of the mill is nice, but too boring for me. I would consider an SVT model to replace my current (aging, fast) SVT sedan
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

Originally Posted by WJH'sFormula
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=103559

I wonder if the first one hints at possible SVT styling.....

The run of the mill is nice, but too boring for me. I would consider an SVT model to replace my current (aging, fast) SVT sedan
That's them, and as nice as the pictures are, they do the car no justice. Look very well put together and nice.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

good to see Ford moving so many units. i like the look of the Fusion alot, but i also fall into the category of Darth about the Cadillac styling. if i was in the market for a sedan right now, the Fusion would be at or close to the top of my list.
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Re: Some good news from Ford.

Originally Posted by Jason E
as I don't see where the Fusion has a real tangible advantage over the G6. Styling is subjective, admittedly. What you like, you like. But looking at everything else, I don't see where the G6 gives up anything except having a couple less speeds in the tranny.
it looks 10x better inside and it might drive better.
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