My car has arrived!

"twosixteen" (twosixteen)
12/04/2014 at 11:30 • Filed to: ford fusion, ford, new car, turbo, awd

It was on order for 3 months, but it's finally here. Couldn't be happier with it. It's not every day you take delivery on your first brand new car! For the curious, it's a Fusion Titanium AWD.

Thought I'd share my excitement with some fellow car enthusiasts. =) Feel free to ask any questions you like.

DISCUSSION (70)

bob and john > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:31

are you going to black out the chrome trim, or leave it as is?

505Turbeaux > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:34

congrats! nice color too. I am no fan of modern american design, but the very first Fusion I saw of this gen was a white titanium. My facebook post on seeing it was "God damn Ford knocked it out of the park with the redesign of the Fusion" and I still believe that

twosixteen > bob and john
12/04/2014 at 11:36

Never thought about it. Blacking out the trim would probably look pretty good though. Right now the only things on my list are some new headlight bulbs, the stocks are pretty dim.

Alex B > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:37

Cool! What's your favorite part so far?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 505Turbeaux
12/04/2014 at 11:37

Wasn't it a global design, and designed in Europe?

TheHondaBro > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:37

Will it baby?

Are you going to stance it?

Nibby > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:38

2.0L? CONGRATS

Finally, another Titanium Fusion bro.

bob and john > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:38

my go-to formula is a light tint on the headlights, a slightly darker on on the tails, yellow fog and black out chrome. I have yet to find a car that it doesnt work on.

$kaycog > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:39

It's beautiful! I love the color too!

#Ms.FordFan

spanfucker retire bitch > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:40

For the curious, it's a Fusion Titanium AWD.

Damn, very nice. I've actually been pricing those out recently - you get quite a bit for not a whole lot. Plus it looks great, easily one of the best looking in its field, bested perhaps only by the Mazda6.

You gonna do a JalopOppo review?

twosixteen > TheHondaBro
12/04/2014 at 11:41

Probably, but I'm not trying to find out anytime soon. /crosses fingers

No, 19" rims are good enough

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > $kaycog
12/04/2014 at 11:42

#FordIsAwesomesauce

So awesome, that I finally reflected that in my name for once!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:43

looks great dude! congrats on the sexy ford! may she serve you for many happy miles

twosixteen > Alex B
12/04/2014 at 11:44

So far, just the way it looks. I really like how the blue pops against the dark rims. But it rides surprisingly well even with the big wheels.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:45

Is that the 2.0 Ecoboost?

$kaycog > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/04/2014 at 11:46

#AlwaysAwesome!

swansong, rockin' the wagons > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:47

Does the Fusion Ti have HIDs? Pictures look like projectors at least, so I'm surprised that the light output is disappointing. And if they are HIDs, be aware that the good bulbs are not cheap, around $200!

Sweet Trav > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:48

I've got a 2014 SE 2.5 and I love it for the most part.

twosixteen > spanfucker retire bitch
12/04/2014 at 11:48

Thanks! It has pretty much everything I could want in it, and the pricing was pretty fair. Agreed that the 6 looks a little better but I wanted more power.

Possibly, has anyone done it for this car yet?

Sweet Trav > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:48

The seats are the best part. so comfy.

twosixteen > Nibby
12/04/2014 at 11:50

Yup! Nice to know there's someone else on Oppo with one.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > $kaycog
12/04/2014 at 11:50

#Awesome$kayIsAwesomelyRight!

Cherry_man1 > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:50

So a twin turbo kit is in order correct?

Nibby > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:51

Well, sort of. It's a Titanium Energi.

Kinja'd!!!

Also, infinite charging idea does not work.

$kaycog > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/04/2014 at 11:53

#Awesome K-RollAwesomelyMakesMeLaugh

twosixteen > swansong, rockin' the wagons
12/04/2014 at 11:54

No, they're just projector halogens. Good light pattern but just not enough output. That's really the only thing it's missing that I wanted, but Ford doesn't offer HIDs in the Fusion on any trim. I still can't decide on whether to go all-in on an HID kit or just try some aftermarket halogen bulbs.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > $kaycog
12/04/2014 at 11:55

#Awesome$kayMakesAwesomeK-RollAwesomelyHappyToHaveMadeAwesome$kayLaughInAMostAweomeslyWay

$kaycog > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/04/2014 at 11:57

#SoMuchAwesomeness!

Alex B > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 11:58

What's your least favorite thing about it?

twosixteen > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/04/2014 at 11:59

Yes

EL_ULY > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:00

Kinja'd!!!

Awesome! It is freakin beautiful!!!!

twosixteen > Nibby
12/04/2014 at 12:01

Ah, nice one! Ha I was wondering what exactly is going on with that cord..

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > $kaycog
12/04/2014 at 12:03

#AwesomenessIsAwesomelyOver9000!!

$kaycog > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
12/04/2014 at 12:06

#GottaGoToAwesomeAppointmentNowThenAwesomeChineseBuffetForAwesomeLunch—LaterMrAwesome!

twosixteen > Alex B
12/04/2014 at 12:06

So far, the headlights. They're just not bright enough for my taste though YMMV. Luckily that can easily be fixed.

I do agree with Travis that the seats are very comfortable as well.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:07

You waited three months for that? J/k.

My wife had one of then a couple months back as a rental. I REALLY liked it. If I did didn't still have another 3.5 years on my car note I'd probably be driving one right now.

twosixteen > Cherry_man1
12/04/2014 at 12:09

Ha. Nah, this one's gotta function as my DD so nothing too crazy.

jariten1781 > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:09

Next Step:

http://www.mountuneusa.com/COBB-V3-Access…

Do it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:11

Sweet another Fusion owner. Here's mine 2013 1.6L SE Auto with LUX package.

Kinja'd!!!

I still sort of kick myself for not splurging on a Titanium. but at the time the numbers made sense on this one. I'm with you in the headlights I haven't changed them yet but they are a bit on the dim side.

The fusion is the only car I've owned(I've owned 11 cars so far) that if something happened to it I would just turn around and buy another one. It's that good! It is the perfect midsize sedan.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > spanfucker retire bitch
12/04/2014 at 12:15

They've change the pricing structure on them for 2014 vs 2013. In 2013 you could only buy it with every single option including all the self parking,lane departure, ect.

For 2014 you can buy it for a whole lot less with 2.0L, AWD, leather, myford touch, backup camera, ect. as standard and all the super fancy stuff is now optional. I much prefer this pricing structure as the now "base" model Titanium is the exact way I would spec out the car with the only addition being the heated steering wheel.

Clay...Bill Clay > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:16

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/04/2014 at 12:20

It was. The Fusion came out here first as they needed to fix some quality issues in Europe before they could launch it. But the Fusion is the same car as the Mondeo in Europe except they can get a freaking diesel!!!.

twosixteen > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/04/2014 at 12:21

Damn, that looks really good with those rims and the tint. I'm glad to hear someone who's had it for a while is still that happy with it. How do you like the 1.6? I tried out the 2.5 and the 2.0 but never had the chance to try that one. I haven't pushed it yet, but the 2.0 seems to have more than enough power for daily use so I'm thinking the 1.6 would be almost the same.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sweet Trav
12/04/2014 at 12:22

Sweet! I don't remember you posting about it. Do you have a picture of it?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > $kaycog
12/04/2014 at 12:23

#ImAwesomelyJealousAndEnjoyYourAwesomeAppoinmentAwesomelyFollowedByAnAwesomeChineseBuffetForAwesomeLunch-MsAwesome! :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/04/2014 at 12:23

How much better MPG does the diesel get than the hybrid?

BeaterGT > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:23

Color is pretty nice! That's all I got. Foppomoco (Ford Oppo Motor Company) seems to approve though.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:24

Looks great! I love deep impact blue, especially on those rims.

It's the 2L Ecoboost right? I'm pretty sure that's all you can get with the titanium AWD. If so how is it?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/04/2014 at 12:26

Don't know? Haven't driven either. But those diesel torques man! Fuel economy wise I figure they are probably about the same.

swansong, rockin' the wagons > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:27

Hm, no available HIDs on the Fusion, that's silly. I did a quick search and it looks like plenty of folks have tried retrofits, so you've got a place to start at least.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 12:33

The 1.6 is more than adequate for daily use. It's no rocket but the midrange torque makes it a bit more well rounded unit over the 2.5. I've never driven the 2.0 but I'm sure it's awesome(I wanted the 2.0 but we couldn't find the right one and I couldn't wait for a custom order) but the 1.6 has no lack of power for daily driving at all no matter who says otherwise. merging and passing are a non issue. I'm up to 23,000km's(14,375 miles) with no issues,no squeaks or rattles. The only thing is the wheels got replaced because the clear was peeling on them.

Sweet Trav > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/04/2014 at 12:39

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sweet Trav
12/04/2014 at 12:42

Nice is it black or a dark purplish blue? From this angle it's hard to tell.

twosixteen > Sweet Trav
12/04/2014 at 12:52

Nice one. What don't you like about it (just curious)?

twosixteen > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
12/04/2014 at 12:55

Ha, it was a really long few months. A rental is exactly how I liked it in the first place. National has some weird configuration with the 2.0L but base everything else that I rented for a few days. Still the most fun I've had with a rental outside of a 300C.

twosixteen > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
12/04/2014 at 12:57

Thanks! It is the 2L, it comes standard on the Ti. It feels pretty powerful in the low-mid range, but I haven't pushed it too much. Gotta break in the motor for the first few hundred miles so it hasn't been over 4k.

wantafuncar > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:00

put a good amount of miles on a rental ecoboost fusion. i can report that it may or may not be able to do burnouts and chirp 2nd leaving a tollboth.

it was a fun car to drive considering the segment it is in. surprisngly good handling, comfortable, powerful, good brakes, etc.

Cherry_man1 > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:00

Tune?

Sweet Trav > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:01

The heater is far too weak. like let the car warm up going down the road, turn it on full blast and watch your temp gauge drop back down to cold.

The Goodyear LS2's on mine suck in the snow. CRAZY understeer when snowy/icy. (the standard tire is much better I hear) The fuel economy gauge lies. the center arm rest isnt a little pass through trapdoor for my hockey sticks.

The 2.5 is a little under powered, I think the car needs maybe 30 more horsepower and 40 more ft/lbs of torque. The transmission was finnickey at first, but it learned my driving style after about a thousand miles.

The idle gets goofy if the windshield wiper and heater are going full bore.

Watch for potholes, i have seen a few of the nice titanium wheels that got bent from big holes.

Sync is persnickety sometimes and can piss me off, but overall I like the infotainment.

I'm about 15000 miles into a 30,000 mile lease. I just had my windshield crack for no reason, turned the heater on when it was cold and bang. Dealer said it was out of structural glass warranty 12 months or 12k mi. thank god for 100 dollar glass deductible.

Sweet Trav > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/04/2014 at 13:03

Black

WRXerFish - WRX-Wing pilot > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:10

Gratz. A buddy of mine got one and loves his (sadly he didn't get the AWD).

twosixteen > Cherry_man1
12/04/2014 at 13:13

That's more likely

Cherry_man1 > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:15

And a single turbo.

twosixteen > Cherry_man1
12/04/2014 at 13:20

Already has one

Cherry_man1 > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 13:21

Add another. and gibe it 400HP

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 14:46

Sounds good! I'm kind of curious to see how it is versus some other cars in the segment.

ranwhenparked > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 18:43

You know, that is going into its 3rd model year now, and every time I see one on the road, I still think "damn, that is a sexy car", the impact has not worn off even one bit. Its just plain beautiful.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > twosixteen
12/04/2014 at 19:20

I'm generally not an American car person.. But my god the Fusion is a great looking sedan! I always thought these were readily available so my question is why did you need to wait so long? Anything special with yours?

Also, don't these MSRP around $40,000? Why this over something German like the A4 or 3 series... They may not be the best but they usually are the more popular choice at that price range.

twosixteen > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/04/2014 at 20:22

I think it's the best looking American sedan in a long time. Nothing particularly special, though that trim and color combo are fairly rare and I wasn't in a rush.

MSRP on the Ti AWD is in the low 30s but you can push it close to 40k if you get everything. At that price you're only really in A3/CLA territory. I actually had an 09 A4 for a while and this feels very similar, but you get a lot more for your money here. The fusion rides and drives almost as well as that a4 did.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > twosixteen
12/05/2014 at 00:15

Congrats! I have a white Titanium myself. :-)

Looks great in that blue with those wheels. And good for you for ordering (and waiting for) exactly what you wanted...if you're going to live with a car for a while you should get it how you want it!

And you're right, the one weak point on the car is headlights. Would love to do a swap at some point.