who knows. I won't do it for a while if I do. The car still feels new to me...have to get a bit more comfortable with it.

Haha speaking of ricers, the lack of Japanese vehicles up here is saddening. Then again, it is Michigan. But Hondas and Toyotas are often laughing stock among many people here. It's rather ignorant.

 

Nice tags ya little shits.

 

craig and rick fucked 69 style..

Should get a lot more hits now..

 

Happy Halloween.

 

lol I hope for your sake, your name isnt craig..

 

It is.

 

God bless. I'm so lost.

 

Nice review

I'm at 135k though I've only driven 16k miles since December 2011. It's running like a champ with no problems whatsover. I'm a bit bored with it though. I think I would already be in something new if I didn't get the exhaust and coilovers.

 

Boredom is never a good thing...always leads to spending money. Supercharger?

 

Maybe if I had a 6-speed, but I don't want to waste the money modding an automatic. Plus I can't stop thinking about getting an Audi A4 Avant or parting out the TL and getting a S2000 as a weekend car

I'll be making a big purchase later this month but don't want to give anything away

Do you plan on doing anything else to the Fusion? How long is the lease?

 

Yeah I guess the anemic 5AT would kill the fun there, but I'm curious to see what your next big purchase is. Has to be good! An A4 Avant would be the sex...with some mods...

Lease is 36 months. So I'll be turning it in September 2016, which is the fall after I graduate college. Hoping I have a damn good job so I can lease something even cooler. No other major mods. Perhaps HIDs and some LED swapping here and there.

 

Took the car on its first road trip this weekend. Went back to my dads place in Indianapolis, racked up about 800 miles.

Cliffs:

1) 33 MPG highway my ass. Averaged 28. In the TL, making the same trip, I'd get 32. Mind you, this car has a four cylinder. Whatever.

2) Buttery smooth and dead quiet on the highway. Adaptive cruise is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread. Enables my lazy ass to be even more comfortable.

3) The color. After a nice waxing, I couldn't stop staring at the paint.

 

Wow, that colour really is amazing. And love the background on the screen!

Looks like an awesome place to be in for a road trip.

 

That color

Interesting about the MPG, though.

And yes, an A4 Avant would ideal, but I won't be buying a new car anytime soon

 

Yeah its kinda fun changing that wallpaper once in a while. Sure was a nice road trip! Made it back just before the snow started falling here. And so winter begins..

Awww come on. A little debt never hurt anyone.

 

It would be the 4th car I've financed

Plus two words...student loans

 

4th?! I thought it was just the CL and TL...damn.

 

Your MPGs will go up as you put more miles on it. It's still a fairly "green" motor. Give it another couple thousand miles.

 

I had a F150 Lariat for two months before I got the CL

 

Yep, I expect the MPG to continue to rise.

Looks like a nice trip, Craig!

 

That's what I'm hoping for, but other 2.0 EcoBoost owners seem to be getting a bit less than advertised.

Oh lord. I bet that was fun.

It was a good trip indeed! The car made it even better.

 

Good looking ride. Hopefully the fuel economy comes around for you. Keep us posted on your experiences.

 

Don't mean to bump an old thread, but how has the Fusion been treating you?

Any issues? Pros/cons?

Considering a CPO Titanium to replace my fiancées boat of an Avalon.

 

No worries. Minor issues. Sunroof leaked (drain was clogged with leaves, there's a TSB for it). There are a handful of interior rattles...most people never notice that type of thing, but I do and it's irritating sometimes. The car is so quiet and insulated that any rattle will be heard. The dealers in my area don't seem to be very receptive to fixing minor fit and finish issues like that. Fuel economy is lower than the EPA rating. I average 30 on the highway, 24 combined.

But I love the thing. Truly it's been fantastic and Titanium is the only way to go, IMO. The added features are excellent. The Sony audio is very powerful, the perforated leather seats are nice, keyless entry with remote start, etc. Mine has the adaptive cruise control and I'll never own another car without it.

If I could do it over, I'd get the car again. I wouldn't be surprised if my next vehicle was another Ford. Everyone rags on MyFordTouch but the recent updates have made it completely stable and responsive. I can't say I've ever had the system crash or not work properly, if that's of a concern to you. Earlier versions had teething issues.

 

Nice to hear the car is treating you well. I was toying around with getting an AWD Fusion Titanium, a year used so I don't bet killed on the depreciation.

Hows the navi unit? easy to use?

 

Yeah CPO is a great idea if you're purchasing. I'm leasing this one.

Nav is pretty simple to use. The graphics are really clean, with images of street signs on your route, lane guidance, and speed limit information (great feature).

 

these cars are known for fit/finish issues. i work on these pretty regularly at the dealership. mostly trim issues. id love to have to same car/color you got.

titanium is the only way to go. the lesser trims are really cheesy. lol.

 

Yeah, the Fusion S and SE aren't too great. I had a loaner with the regular 2.5 liter 4 cylinder...god I hated it. 2.0EB or bust.

Dark Side is awesome. Was only available for 2014.

 

Damn that color is fantastic

I'm glad the car is still treating you well, Craig