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My mom is needing/wanting a new car and it has apparently come down to Fusion or small chance escape. There is no other choice but Ford (stepdad retired from Ford and they will be on A plan with zero interest). My mom could afford to pay cash but wants to keep funds available (they are retired). My mom keeps cars minimum ten years. Which engine in Fusion? Will a turbo be less reliable inherently after warranty? Her current car is 2000 mustang v 6 with 175k owned since new. Small fords are out as she wants room for grand kids. Thoughts?
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Aug 28, 2014 23:08
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Definitely a Mazda6.
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Aug 28, 2014 23:27
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Phone posted:Definitely a Mazda6. They won't do it. My mom would but my stepdad no way. His only allowance once was a glorious Jaguar during the short time Ford owned em. Thoughts on the ecoboost?
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Aug 28, 2014 23:33
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Ford ZX2 for sure. Plenty of room - just use a blender.
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Aug 28, 2014 23:37
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The ecoboost engines are pretty solid. Ford tests the poo poo out of them. Follow factory maintenance and you'll be fine. I would be driving a Fusion Titanium with the 2.0EB right now if it was just a bit faster. Overall Fusion is a very nice car, though older people may hate the My Ford Touch system. What trim are you considering?
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Aug 28, 2014 23:38
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skipdogg posted:The ecoboost engines are pretty solid. Ford tests the poo poo out of them. Follow factory maintenance and you'll be fine. I would be driving a Fusion Titanium with the 2.0EB right now if it was just a bit faster. My mom loves her iPhone and iPad so if it can answer calls like on my stepdads edge she will be happy. Probably not looking at titanium other than that I don't know. I'm 90 miles away and have a new 5 day old baby.
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Aug 28, 2014 23:58
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whatever it is get it in Ruby Red metallic
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Aug 29, 2014 00:56
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everdave posted:Which engine in Fusion? Ford FR9 V8 or nothing. Though with that model there might be a problem with back seat space. 
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Aug 29, 2014 01:12
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I think the Ecoboost Mustang is the best Fusion that Ford makes so you should get that.
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Aug 29, 2014 01:23
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Used Subaru from a Ford dealership. JK, nobody would ever trade in a Subaru for a Ford.
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Aug 29, 2014 01:37
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10 replies and no Miata suggestion yet? It's like I don't even know AI anymore 
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Aug 29, 2014 01:50
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Fiesta ST 
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Aug 29, 2014 02:34
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VikingSkull posted:whatever it is get it in Ruby Red metallic Last message I got it looks like they are getting her a Ruby Red SE in tomorrow. Out the door for $24.5. On the z plan my mom and stepdad say it is fixed price. She says she is getting $3k for her trade which I hate to see but a 14 year old v6 Stang is not gonna bring much more private even though it is mint with brand new michelins...it broke down yesterday and my mom is anxious. Will keep the thread updated. Edit: the 24.5 is before trade
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Aug 29, 2014 02:40
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Serious post: Thought about an Energi? Extremely low fuel costs, huge tax credit that makes it cheaper than the regular hybrid. Great old people car because it's smooth and doesn't care if it comes up to temp every time they want to just drive 3 blocks for bridge.
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Aug 29, 2014 02:40
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Advent Horizon posted:Serious post: Thought about an Energi? Extremely low fuel costs, huge tax credit that makes it cheaper than the regular hybrid. Great old people car because it's smooth and doesn't care if it comes up to temp every time they want to just drive 3 blocks for bridge. No, they didn't. They drive quite a bit 180 round trip to see me and the kids and two plus beach trips a year
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Aug 29, 2014 02:43
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Geoj posted:10 replies and no Miata suggestion yet? It's like I don't even know AI anymore I was going to throw a Mercedes G55
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Aug 29, 2014 03:34
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everdave posted:No, they didn't. They drive quite a bit 180 round trip to see me and the kids and two plus beach trips a year So? What's that got to do with it? It has an engine.
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Aug 29, 2014 03:41
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This thread is even more useless than a normal car recommendation thread, since the OP already had brand and model decided. If only the op had asked for something where an actual decision had to be made, such as choosing between: a green Edsel Ranger  *or* a red Corvair Monza 
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Aug 29, 2014 03:53
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whoa lay off they clearly took my color recommendation thread successful, another AI helping hand extended
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Aug 29, 2014 04:12
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HotCanadianChick posted:This thread is even more useless than a normal car recommendation thread, since the OP already had brand and model decided. If only the op had asked for something where an actual decision had to be made, such as choosing between: 
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Aug 29, 2014 04:21
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JDAMS CURE PASHTUN posted:Well, the OP has suggested a Ford, so maybe he'd like a red Ford Thunderbird. I've always liked PISS YELLOW THUNDERBIRD myself.  And I find I need this after working on Ford products.
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Aug 29, 2014 05:06
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este posted:Fiesta ST Focus ST so you actually have room in the back for
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Aug 29, 2014 05:15
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InterceptorV8 posted:I've always liked PISS YELLOW THUNDERBIRD myself. That's a better thunderbird than Ford ever produced. I prefer piss yellow Chevelles to Fords, though.  GM tried to call it Butternut Yellow, but we know better.
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Aug 29, 2014 05:45
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HotCanadianChick posted:This thread is even more useless than a normal car recommendation thread, since the OP already had brand and model decided. If only the op had asked for something where an actual decision had to be made, such as choosing between: gently caress You oval office (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Aug 29, 2014 06:17
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everdave posted:gently caress You oval office That's not very nice Piss Yellow Fiat 131 SuperBrava Panorama, the car I grew up in.(or the closest image the internet has to offer) 
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Aug 29, 2014 07:20
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You need a Piss Yellow 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
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Aug 29, 2014 07:32
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Das Volk posted:You need a Piss Yellow 1976 Chrysler Cordoba Posh. 
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Aug 29, 2014 15:57
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recommended earlier, but Yellow 2013 Ford Focus ST  Hell yeah.
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Aug 29, 2014 16:36
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Clearly they need more utility Yellow 2005 Subaru Baja 
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Aug 29, 2014 16:44
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No way, they need the power and go anywhere ability of a Yellow Datsun 200B  And this one is JDM yo too
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Aug 30, 2014 02:05
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everdave posted:My mom is needing/wanting a new car and it has apparently come down to Fusion or small chance escape. There is no other choice but Ford (stepdad retired from Ford and they will be on A plan with zero interest). My mom could afford to pay cash but wants to keep funds available (they are retired). My mom keeps cars minimum ten years. Which engine in Fusion? Will a turbo be less reliable inherently after warranty? Her current car is 2000 mustang v 6 with 175k owned since new. Small fords are out as she wants room for grand kids. Thoughts? How far would she be typically driving? The Fusion Energi has a pure-electric range of around 20 miles
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Aug 30, 2014 02:08
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OP's parents definitely need a Nutrient-Rich-Piss Yellow Beretta Indy Pace Replica:
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Aug 30, 2014 18:17
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The "Ford owned 'em" technicality means they could get an I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Yellow Discovery as long as it's an '00-'08.
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Aug 31, 2014 03:07
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Now, I don't want to be going and calling anyone a disgrace to their country's heritage or nothing, but we're here posting yellow cars which are preferably Fords, and no-one's gone with this? 
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InitialDave posted:Now, I don't want to be going and calling anyone a disgrace to their country's heritage or nothing, but we're here posting yellow cars which are preferably Fords, and no-one's gone with this? "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is piss yellow" — Henry Ford 
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