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Oct 27, 2009 | 11:42 AM

#41

nokiaman

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Agreed. I've had the chance to drive an Edge a few months back and I came away very impressed. Like others said, Ford must be recognized to be in my opinion the best domestic car brand in my opinion. The new Mustang GT convertible is something I would love to own down the line.

Oct 27, 2009 | 11:56 AM

#42

Moog-Type-S

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Originally Posted by ZhenyaF

isnt the fusion a new model, not a refresh ?

2007 fusion versus 2010 fusion...nope...just a refresh

Oct 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM

#43

1slo23

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The grille on the new ones is a bit much

Oct 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM

#44

ZhenyaF

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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S

2007 fusion versus 2010 fusion...nope...just a refresh

I thought Fusion was released in 2005...either way Ford is doing a fantastic job with its cars. 2 years ago, I thought GM would be where Ford is now.

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:14 PM

#45

majin ssj eric

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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco

You can only design cars so differently.... after a while they'll all resemble each other in one way or another. Though I know Ford isn't completely innocent with regards to designs, the Fusion never struck me at all as a Prelude ripoff... and even now it doesn't
We noticed this with my friend's Evo X also... at times from a distance and at night, we've mistaken a Mazda 3 for an Evo X or at least a Lancer. I think msl82 has left his mark on a few people here

I will agree about the Camry though. Uhh, holy plastic? And this is coming from a Camaro owner. The new Camry interior is a step back a few generations.... hell even the 1992-1996 Camry interior doesn't seem as cheap.

Really???

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:34 PM

#46

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Headlights and tails bear a resemblance to the Prelude... but I wouldn't call the Fusion a Prelude ripoff. The cars look nothing alike IMO...

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:53 PM

#47

charliemike

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I'm considering selling my Audi S4 and getting ...

A Focus?

Oct 27, 2009 | 02:54 PM

#48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by juniorbean

Headlights and tails bear a resemblance to the Prelude... but I wouldn't call the Fusion a Prelude ripoff. The cars look nothing alike IMO...

so if the general shape of the headlights and general shape of the tailights resembles another car, it's a ripoff?

THIS is what I call a ripoff:

Oct 27, 2009 | 03:58 PM

#49

majin ssj eric

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Quote:

Originally Posted by juniorbean

Headlights and tails bear a resemblance to the Prelude... but I wouldn't call the Fusion a Prelude ripoff. The cars look nothing alike IMO...

The headlights and tailights "bear a resemblance to the Prelude" but the cars "look nothing alike"??? Still trying to make sense of that one.

Still, ripoff is the wrong word. I didn't mean that as a negative. I should have just said that the Fusion has always reminded me of the Preludes...

Oct 27, 2009 | 06:45 PM

#50

fsttyms1

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Im not a Ford fan (more of a GM) and i do have to say they have some of the best looking cars out there right now (them and GM)

Oct 27, 2009 | 08:38 PM

#51

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Originally Posted by neuronbob

The Fusion is a great-looking car and appears to be reasonably reliable. I've never been a Ford guy but definitely have to give them props for this and the Taurus.

+1

Both are great looking cars. Would I buy one? Not likely. Would I complain if I had to ride in one, hell nah

Oct 27, 2009 | 10:14 PM

#52

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That was uncalled for...

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I've had seat time in the Fusion Sport and the new SHO, both are really good cars. The SHO is very robust and it drives that way, which is not a bad thing at all.

After the Sema renderings were released for the SHOs and Fusions I realized just how good these cars could look...

I'm looking forward to Fords new products in the next couple years.

Nov 25, 2009 | 01:22 AM

#53

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I guess we all had a hunch that the fusion could be COTY... And it is.

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2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Ford Fusion
The Comeback Kid: Do-it-All Sedan is Reborn for 2010 and is Better, Smarter, Nicer, Prettier, Comfier, Leaner, Meaner, and Greener in Every Way

Motor Trend Link

Nov 25, 2009 | 12:49 PM

#54

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ford is really making some changes for sure

Nov 25, 2009 | 01:51 PM

#55

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The Fusion sport is pretty cool especially with a 3.5L in the sport. I was checking them out on a fusion forum, there seems to be a really good following on these cars