Comments on: Dubspeed Driven Road Test: 2006 Ford Fusion SEL

By: Ace

Ace — Sat, 26 May 2007 19:44:55 +0000

I have to comment on your excellent writing style and word use. In many cases it is almost poetic. Your desctiptions are very fluid and create many colorful pictures in my mind as I read them. One minor thing, I noticed 3 times in the review you refer to lbs-ft. for torque. All references to torque I have ever seen always are designated as ft-lbs, or foot-pounds. See defiinition at this link - http://www.oddparts.com/acsi/defines/torque.htm

Thanks again for a very graphic and enjoyable review.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:19:56 +0000

I Went an looked at a Ford Fusion and it is a nice front end but the rest of the car is so FU%$#ing Uguly i could VOMIT!! It has a Shit engine too.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:52:13 +0000

The Mercury Version (Milan) is a very nice vehicle too. Michael, if you don’t like

the tail lights on the Fusion take a look at the Milan. Its very sharp.

By: high mileage

high mileage — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 01:13:41 +0000

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By: Michael Karesh

Michael Karesh — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:39:27 +0000

If Ford doesn’t provide a spoiler, the aftermarket will. Still, spoilers on mainstream sedans are a fad that has largely spent itself. These days you mainly see spoilers on the most prosaic sedans, like champagne Toyota Camrys with the gold package.

I generally like the look of the Fusion, but find myself disliking the tail lamps more every time I see them. Luckily, they will likely be changed with the refresh, probably in 2008 or 2009.

To see how the Fusion’s price compares to the competition, visit my site’s page for the car by clicking on my name above.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:59:16 +0000

Great review. I just bought one for the wife today. We bought the V6 SEL and just like you said, if you tell it to go, it listens. I love the analog clock, and it is just as roomy as a Camry or Accord. We researched all three before we came to the decision to buy. The only dislike, and it’s only cosmetic, is that you do not have an option for a rear spoiler.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:43:42 +0000

Agreed on the GT-500 comment but getting the package for the price and the Ford GT block that is in the GT-500 is not easy; it is iron not aluminum. And I like the cmment about the GT Adam, very true.

By: Steve Mikula

Steve Mikula — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:50:01 +0000

Wow, cars like this would have me actually look at a Ford, and, or domestics again!

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:26:06 +0000

Chris, I’ve driven both. Here are a couple of quickies for you.

You can build the GT500 with a stock Mustang GT and a Jeg’s catalog.

The Ford GT will turn you into an attractive man. A polygamist. And yet, somehow, you’ll find religion, too.

Hope those help.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:08:43 +0000

It doesn’t look bad, but it doens’t look exceptional either. For that kind of money I’d buy another VW or a Mazda.

By: Chris Watkins

Chris Watkins — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:32:16 +0000

What a well written review on an intriguing car. I am definitely going to consider this for my next purchase, and well as investigate other Ford products, all thanks to this review. I hope Ford continues to provide opportunities like this in the future, particularly with the Shelby GT500 and the Ford GT. Reviews on these cars could definitely cause me to consider purchasing one or even both.

By: Baron

Baron — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:29:21 +0000

Nice writeup, looks like a good car, it is in contention for my money should the need arise for a new car.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:30:25 +0000

That’s true, Mike, but I’m not sure if the Mark VII was considered “mainstream”. The Taurus brought flush headlamps to an “everymom” segment. There was a bravery in that, and I hope we see that sort of innovation from Dearborn again soon.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 03:21:41 +0000

Nice review. One point of clarification: the Lincoln Mark VII was the first car sold in the US with composite headlamps, preceding the Taurus by two years in MY 1984. In fact, Ford petitioned the US DOT to change the headlight rule specificially for this car, because without the smooth front clip, it would be hard to tell it from its stablemate, the Ford Thunderbird.

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