Car & Driver: 2010 10 Best List
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11-25-2009, 10:01 AM
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11-25-2009, 10:26 AM
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I'd get the Fusion over the Accord ONLY if I was able to procure it for thousands less than it's Accord equivalent. And as far as 4 cylinder models go, Honda makes the best on the planet bar none with the K-series.
, maybe I am drinking a bit much of the Honda kool aid but for similar money I just cant pull the trigger on a Fusion over the Accord. (...and that's pretty much how I felt in getting the 09 MDX over the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia....the latter two being extremely nice SUVs in their own rite.)
Styling faux pas aside, the Honda brand simply has too much weight when it comes to actually signing on the dotted line (so to speak).
, maybe I am drinking a bit much of the Honda kool aid but for similar money I just cant pull the trigger on a Fusion over the Accord. (...and that's pretty much how I felt in getting the 09 MDX over the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia....the latter two being extremely nice SUVs in their own rite.) Styling faux pas aside, the Honda brand simply has too much weight when it comes to actually signing on the dotted line (so to speak).
As for V6 and transmissions.....(especially transmissions) Ford can have my coin.
I love Honda product, but the whole idea I used to have that Hondas were "bullet-proof" has long been proven false. Hondas are just as prone to being unreliable as their competition.
If I was buying a Hybrid Sedan...the Fusion would take my coin hands down as well.
12-24-2009, 12:02 AM
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One on the right for me
Finally read the issue. Enjoyed it. I was surprised to see that my town was named as one of the best drivers cities (they, however, mixed up the location with SB).
12-24-2009, 01:08 AM
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The 5 series and A6 are mid sized cars and neither made the list.
12-24-2009, 02:39 AM
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Now, the MMC/2G has corrected a lot of the shortcomings and Hybrid model is tops in its class. Go take a Fusion Sport for a ride; I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
12-24-2009, 07:23 AM
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I definitely think the Ford Fusion (in general) is worth a look.
12-24-2009, 11:00 AM
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This is unrelated but I don't get how the Fusion could lose a MT comparo against the Accord earlier this year yet then be named COTY?
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
12-24-2009, 11:16 AM
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This is unrelated but I don't get how the Fusion could lose a MT comparo against the Accord earlier this year yet then be named COTY?
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/results.html
So to answer the question of how the Accord wins the comparison test against the fusion but the fusion wins COTY. MT found the Accord was a better car however it wasn't eligible for this particular award so a car they feel is a lesser vehicle wins which makes me question the validity of the award int he first place.
12-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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Yeah, but lets be honest. If the Accord were eligible would it really have won COTY? I think not. THe Fusion is just benefitting from a bit of "home field advantage" by the car media right now...
12-25-2009, 08:40 AM
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Given the choice though, I’d take a Fusion Sport over any of the current Accord sedans.
12-25-2009, 05:20 PM
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While the Fusion Sport is worthy of consideration, I'm not certain I'd commit to one over an Accord V6 EX-L w/Navi. But, I definitely applaud Ford's effort with the Fusion as they've NEVER had anything worthy of consideration vs prior generation Accords in the past.
12-25-2009, 06:32 PM
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Speaking of Accord's from the past, the 3G (86-89) LXi hatch was one of my favorites.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
12-25-2009, 06:52 PM
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Agree about the 4cyl. Honda still wins there.
As for V6 and transmissions.....(especially transmissions) Ford can have my coin.
I love Honda product, but the whole idea I used to have that Hondas were "bullet-proof" has long been proven false. Hondas are just as prone to being unreliable as their competition.
If I was buying a Hybrid Sedan...the Fusion would take my coin hands down as well.
As for V6 and transmissions.....(especially transmissions) Ford can have my coin.
I love Honda product, but the whole idea I used to have that Hondas were "bullet-proof" has long been proven false. Hondas are just as prone to being unreliable as their competition.
If I was buying a Hybrid Sedan...the Fusion would take my coin hands down as well.
12-26-2009, 01:10 AM
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All those car magazines are biased, Its how much advertising dollars those companies spent in there publications that makes the biggest difference.
Cunsomer reports DOES not accept any advertising money from ANYONE so there list looks ALOT different.
2010 Consumer Reports Best overall scores (out of 100)
1) Lexus LS 460L 99
2) BMW 135i 97
3) Infiniti M35X 97
4) Porsche 911 carreraS 96
5) Infiniti M35 95
6) Infiniti G37 Journey 95
Funny how NONE of those cars are on the car and driver list!
Cunsomer reports DOES not accept any advertising money from ANYONE so there list looks ALOT different.
2010 Consumer Reports Best overall scores (out of 100)
1) Lexus LS 460L 99
2) BMW 135i 97
3) Infiniti M35X 97
4) Porsche 911 carreraS 96
5) Infiniti M35 95
6) Infiniti G37 Journey 95
Funny how NONE of those cars are on the car and driver list!
12-26-2009, 12:09 PM
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Every car u look at and there rating and they are on the money!
12-26-2009, 04:03 PM
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Consumer reports Does not review cars, they just grade them.
but THEY ARE UNBIASED, where motertrend car and driver rate cars according to how much the manufactures spend advertising in there magazines
but THEY ARE UNBIASED, where motertrend car and driver rate cars according to how much the manufactures spend advertising in there magazines
12-26-2009, 04:13 PM
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I think C&D would reply that since the G is a BMW copy the BMW does a better job, even if it is more expensive.
And nobody can show any proof that CR is unbiased or that C&D is biased.
And nobody can show any proof that CR is unbiased or that C&D is biased.
12-26-2009, 06:02 PM
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If infiniti dominated the Top 10 list would you still say the mags were biased?
12-27-2009, 12:54 AM
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thats what i was going to ask him
thats what i was going to ask him
12-27-2009, 06:21 AM
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Just for the record, every car/consumer mag has their share of biases. We just tend to notice it less when we agree with the bias.
12-27-2009, 12:05 PM
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All those car magazines are biased, Its how much advertising dollars those companies spent in there publications that makes the biggest difference.
Cunsomer reports DOES not accept any advertising money from ANYONE so there list looks ALOT different.
2010 Consumer Reports Best overall scores (out of 100)
1) Lexus LS 460L 99
2) BMW 135i 97
3) Infiniti M35X 97
4) Porsche 911 carreraS 96
5) Infiniti M35 95
6) Infiniti G37 Journey 95
Funny how NONE of those cars are on the car and driver list!
Cunsomer reports DOES not accept any advertising money from ANYONE so there list looks ALOT different.
2010 Consumer Reports Best overall scores (out of 100)
1) Lexus LS 460L 99
2) BMW 135i 97
3) Infiniti M35X 97
4) Porsche 911 carreraS 96
5) Infiniti M35 95
6) Infiniti G37 Journey 95
Funny how NONE of those cars are on the car and driver list!
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