2017 Ford Fusion - Goodbye gas station
I have a Fusion Hybrid and I love being able to go 80 miles or more on two gallons of gas. I live in a rural area and the nearest grocery store is 28 miles. My son attends junior high 22 miles away. T get to a real city with all the services it is 97 miles.. I was spending twenty dollars a day taking my son to and from school, now I can take him and pick him up for less than five dollars. The car does not require oil changes as often as a gas vehicle, and I like not polluting as much as a gas vehicle. The inflation kit in place of a spare worries me a bit, I don't believe that fix a flat and reflating will get me to safety. I have AAA, and the Ford comes with roadside assistance so if I get a flat I will likely call for assistance. The vehicles trunk is quite small due to the battery, ... (more)
I have a Fusion Hybrid and I love being able to go 80 miles or more on two gallons of gas. I live in a rural area and the nearest grocery store is 28 miles. My son attends junior high 22 miles away. T get to a real city with all the services it is 97 miles.. I was spending twenty dollars a day taking my son to and from school, now I can take him and pick him up for less than five dollars. The car does not require oil changes as often as a gas vehicle, and I like not polluting as much as a gas vehicle. The inflation kit in place of a spare worries me a bit, I don't believe that fix a flat and reflating will get me to safety. I have AAA, and the Ford comes with roadside assistance so if I get a flat I will likely call for assistance. The vehicles trunk is quite small due to the battery, but the rear seats fold down and so far I have been able to fit two weeks worth of groceries. The only other con would be the fluids the vehicle uses are quite costly, zero weight synthetic oil, and orange antifreeze that costs twice as much as the standard. I am enjoying being able to get in the ca rand go without stopping for fuel every few days.
The first time my spouse drove the car he parked and locked it. He was trying to make sure it was locked, but every time he pulled the door handle, the vehicle unlocked. He tried to lock the car for about an hour when a parking attendant explained why the door unlocked every time he checked it.
The first time my spouse drove the car he parked and locked it. He was trying to make sure it was locked, but every time he pulled the door handle, the vehicle unlocked. He tried to lock the car for about an hour when a parking attendant explained why the door unlocked every time he checked it.
My favorite features are the great gas mileage, the sporty feel, the controls are easy to access. The higher interval between maintenance. Lack of room.
My favorite features are the great gas mileage, the sporty feel, the controls are easy to access. The higher interval between maintenance. Lack of room.
Trunk is very small in the Hybrid, the lack of a spare and the expensive fluids the car requires.
Trunk is very small in the Hybrid, the lack of a spare and the expensive fluids the car requires.
2017 Ford Fusion - A cult classic
I did a lot of research before purchasing this car. I feel it's one of the only (American) cars on the market that has the holy trifecta of price, reliability, and safety. There are certainly cheaper American cars out there (Ford makes a few, themselves), but the price of the Ford Fusion is very reasonable. Given the specs, I actually feel like it's a great bargain. A lot of my friends also own the Ford Fusion, and I feel like it has cult status among them. I feel like I'm part of the Ford Fusion club when we all talk about how much we love our cars.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this car. I feel it's one of the only (American) cars on the market that has the holy trifecta of price, reliability, and safety. There are certainly cheaper American cars out there (Ford makes a few, themselves), but the price of the Ford Fusion is very reasonable. Given the specs, I actually feel like it's a great bargain. A lot of my friends also own the Ford Fusion, and I feel like it has cult status among them. I feel like I'm part of the Ford Fusion club when we all talk about how much we love our cars.
When I was blasting Tom Petty, and the motorcycle next to me gave me the thumbs up and said he liked my wheels.
When I was blasting Tom Petty, and the motorcycle next to me gave me the thumbs up and said he liked my wheels.
I have the black leather, and it's super luxurious. I test drove a few other cars with leather interiors (one even described as "leatherette") and the Fusion, by far, had the softest, highest quality leather interior in that price range. It drives very smooth as well, and I hardly feel the road. I also love the electronic dashboard. Overall, it feels like a luxury car for a budget price. And I know if anything ever does go wrong with my Fusion, Ford parts are readily available and inexpensive. I won't need to take it to a specialty repair shop and wait weeks for the parts to arrive and the... (more)
I have the black leather, and it's super luxurious. I test drove a few other cars with leather interiors (one even described as "leatherette") and the Fusion, by far, had the softest, highest quality leather interior in that price range. It drives very smooth as well, and I hardly feel the road. I also love the electronic dashboard. Overall, it feels like a luxury car for a budget price. And I know if anything ever does go wrong with my Fusion, Ford parts are readily available and inexpensive. I won't need to take it to a specialty repair shop and wait weeks for the parts to arrive and then pay an arm and leg.
The gas mileage could be better. I do feel as if I fill up the tank frequently. Granted, it's a small tank, but I do have to fill up once a week, and I don't drive it that often or that far.
The gas mileage could be better. I do feel as if I fill up the tank frequently. Granted, it's a small tank, but I do have to fill up once a week, and I don't drive it that often or that far.
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