"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/13/2018 at 17:10 • Filed to: None
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"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
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These two cars have one thing in common:
Both had a lot more power than their 0-60 times could’ve lead anyone to believe.
I wanted to like them, because these are odd cars; V6, AWD, and American? What is this? A lso, why did they make them so dull?
Both could’ve been credible, good sport sedans... I wonder why they didn’t sell as much.
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:21 |
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I almost bought a Fusion sport, they had huge discounts on them new because no one was buying them. but there has to be catch right?
They had terrible reliability compared to even the regular fusions, batteries dying constantly, the forums are full of this and other horror stories. If you go see some of the used ones you’ll see quite a few manufacturer buybacks. Lemons, lemons everywhere. I had moderate expectations. All I wanted was a sleeper, not even an Audi S4 competitor.
The MKZ with the 3.0T with 400HP AWD is a much better version of this car. And it looks better too, and due to heavy depreciation you can get good value on used ones
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-lincoln-mkz-30t-awd-test-review
BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:23 |
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Ex-friend of mine had a V6 200. His biggest plus was how ridiculously fast it was for how cheap it cost. The interior was fine, if not a bit hard.
dogisbadob
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:25 |
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The 200 is crap in terms of quality.
The Fusion failed because they also had the Taur
ass. Ford didn’
t need both cars in their lineup just one.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:25 |
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The 200 was notorious for being unreliable, including but not limited to: transmission failure before 50,000 miles.
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Spanfeller is a twat
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
12/13/2018 at 17:25 |
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I actually cross-shopped it with the S tinger (cus the stinger GT was like 12k cheaper here than in the US when it came out ) I really like it; it’s like a Q ship.
Though not giving it the 3.0 Ecoboost engine like the MKZ was a mistake in my mind.
DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:25 |
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You post got me curious so I looked up what used ones were going for, and holy depreciation Batman! There’s one with around 20k miles in my area going for around $21k and another with around 40k miles going for about $18k.
I was gonna say they’re quite the performance bargain, but if what KingTChalla said is true, then that explains why they’re so cheap.
Edit: I’m talking about the Fusion Sport. Realized I wasn’t being specific as you had posted two cars.
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Spanfeller is a twat
> BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
12/13/2018 at 17:26 |
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I’ve seen very few tbh... but I really liked it when it came out..
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Spanfeller is a twat
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/13/2018 at 17:27 |
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even the v6?
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Spanfeller is a twat
> dogisbadob
12/13/2018 at 17:28 |
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That I agree with. The Taurus was never sold here and the Fusion thrived in its absence (granted, the N/A models)
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:28 |
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Like the FoST, the 0-60 isn't the point of the Ecoboost motors. Highway passing is the true strength of both. At least, that's my experience behind the wheel. They surge forward with authority and feel very planted and fast in the 50-90 pull.
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Spanfeller is a twat
> DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
12/13/2018 at 17:28 |
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18k!?! Jesus that’s nothing!
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Spanfeller is a twat
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
12/13/2018 at 17:31 |
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any twin turbo car does that... and also start quickly.....
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
12/13/2018 at 17:33 |
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Not sure if they improved after a year, but avoid 2017s like the plague, But always check the forums for the latest owner experiences:
https://www.fusionsportforums.com/forum/193-ford-fusion-v6-sport-general-discussion/
https://www.fordfusionforum.com/forum/21-ford-fusion-sport/
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:39 |
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Yep.
Chariotoflove
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:43 |
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The Fusion was touted as a great looking, really good entry into the mid-size sedan market when it was released. It sold over a quarter million copies each year until last year, when it only broke 200k. I’d call that a pretty successful car. I don’t think anyone outside of Ford marketing would call it a sport sedan, though.
Gerry197
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:46 |
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The Ford will continue to live elsewhere however.
Fresh-Outta-Nissans
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 17:49 |
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Love that Fusion, the rear (integral link) suspension is so fancy and smooth that you don’t feel the rear axle hit bumps -though you do hear about it.
Garbage transmission though, so it has to be either manual or hybrid.
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Spanfeller is a twat
> Chariotoflove
12/13/2018 at 18:13 |
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I meant the Fusion Sport...
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Chariotoflove
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 18:54 |
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The Fusion Sport is still not a sport sedan, just a sporty Fusion. :p
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 19:09 |
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Both should have had manual transmissions and marketed as a new A4
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Spanfeller is a twat
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/13/2018 at 19:12 |
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Best take is best.
QCGoose
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/13/2018 at 21:01 |
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In other words, a typical Chrysler product ( minus the late and great Viper, of course ).
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> Spanfeller is a twat
12/13/2018 at 23:12 |
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I never knew these offered awd until about a month ago. I can’t get in New england how they let subaru get away.