Looking to get a new car and this one is standing out to me. Anyone have any experiences with it? Im looking in the 2007-2008 range most likely, somewhere between 15-30k miles used.
All I can say is I have a 2 year old Escape with 100k and no issues. Ford is making quality, reliable vehicles.
http://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2008/?ps=used&#fullreview Powertrains and Performance Standard on all Fusions is a 2.3-liter, 160-horsepower four-cylinder engine that runs so clean that it meets Partial-Zero Emissions Vehicle certification in California. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic is optional. The SE and SEL trims offer a 3.0-liter, 221-hp V6 whose sole transmission choice is a six-speed automatic. Although the latter provides an impressive number of gears, it doesn't allow the driver to shift manually -- there are only two forward-gear gates ("D" and "L"), neither of which has much effect on the tranny's behavior. Front-wheel drive is standard on all Fusions, while V6 trims also offer optional all-wheel drive. For a midsize sedan, the Fusion puts up respectable fuel economy numbers. The four-cylinder/automatic 2008 Fusion posts 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, while the V6 version rates 18 and 26, respectively. The V6 with AWD earns one mpg less in each category.
I ended up going with it. Reviews in general were pretty solid. Only complaint I have is that headroom is in short supply (Im 6'1 and my hair brushes the roof), but I tend to sit up straighter and not lean back. Other than that its been good so far, but its 2008 without many miles so it better lol.
It's a damn good car I only rent them and i'am on the road 200 days a year, American car company stepped up when they made that little guy, great on gas as well.
