Ford Fusion+ - Team-BHP

v_s_natarajan · 24th February 2005, 13:53

Guys,
I am new to this forum.

I am planning to buy a Ford fusion+ with ABS in a fortnight.
I needed a mini SUV with a good engine.
what do you people feel?
I would love to hear your comments

Raj

RX135 · 24th February 2005, 14:00

I have not driven Fusion, so purely based on whatever I have read about it.

1. Good engine. (Duratec)
2. Very practical vehicle.
3. Supposedly bumpy low speed ride.

Now my personal opinion is that this vehicle seems to be overpriced for all it offers. I would go for Scorpio in same money.

v_s_natarajan · 24th February 2005, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX135

I have not driven Fusion, so purely based on whatever I have read about it.

1. Good engine. (Duratec)
2. Very practical vehicle.
3. Supposedly bumpy low speed ride.

Now my personal opinion is that this vehicle seems to be overpriced for all it offers. I would go for Scorpio in same money.

I just thought Scorpio was too big a vehicle to drive in a city.
rather wanted a compact Mini-SUV

RX135 · 24th February 2005, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by v_s_natarajan

I just thought Scorpio was too big a vehicle to drive in a city.
rather wanted a compact Mini-SUV

Well, then there is no competition, Fusion is unique

And I don't think that you are looking for station wagons like Fiat adventure, Baleno Altura, Swing or Marina.

Rudra Sen · 24th February 2005, 14:19

Welcome to TBHP.

Have taken a test drive on Fusion? If not then take one and satisfy yourself.
Looks like you've already decided on Fusion and only trying to get a confirmation from the forum. Let me tell you, you'll get mix response.

Fusion is too new a car to comment on it's pros and cons.

Finally you're the person who'll be using the car. Check it out yourself.

normally_crazy · 24th February 2005, 14:34

havent driven the car yet but from what ive heard and read - looks fine to me .

good engine
practical
good handling ( scorpio sucks here )
average FE
nice interiors

so y nnot take a TD as Rudra says and decide.

cheers

lamborghini · 24th February 2005, 16:10

Well i have gone on a TD of te fusion and along with what everyone says i must add that the interiors feel cheap.
Oh and it is not a mini SUV so if you do pln off roading i think you might have to look elsewhere.
As an overall car i am kind of fond of it however but only wish it came with better interiors

PsychoLyn · 26th February 2005, 01:01

firstly...
dude if u looking at the ad and jugding the car ur sadly mistaken dude..
the car cannot do anything it does in the ad...
i do agree with rudra....
it is a new car...so pro's and cons will just be user given...
take a test drive in it....
because ul be driving it not everyone else....
why dunt u take a look at the tavera...
or depending on your budget u can have a look at the....
cr-v,grand vitara,xtrail....
take care leme know your decision...
psycholyn

bhp · 26th February 2005, 10:18

dude i have taken the test drive of the fusion +
i liked the interiors and the car has nice suspension handling and power
but the car is very sluggish in first and second gear , the car is not meant for traffic driving at all and nor does it give u any mini suv feel

lamborghini · 26th February 2005, 13:40

I personally think that the Fusion feels cheap and built to a price.
If you do not mind something bigger, go check out the Innova.
Or else i guess you will be stuck with only the fusion.

Hatari · 26th February 2005, 16:01

ncie choice..
i give it a complete thumbs up after i drove it.. loved the car actually
but just keep an eye out for the mileage.. dont think its too good

jesal · 27th February 2005, 13:25

frankly for 8.5 laks i will shout out toyota innova. i think it is a little big for your needs. but its well worth it. u get a hell lot more than u do out of the fusion plus u get option of petrol or diesel

v1p3r · 27th February 2005, 18:50

i hate to say this, but how about a scorpio CRDe?

maybach · 27th February 2005, 22:24

i agree scorpio crde in shocking yellow

v_s_natarajan · 28th February 2005, 14:51

Dear BHP,/and others.
thanks for your replies and support
I did take a test drive.
I found it okay and peepy in the first and second gears.
Agree with you. on first and second gears, the ride quality was not that good.
I wonder what you mean it is not suitable for city driving?
you mean in stop and go conditions.

I thought about the Innova but I do not have seven people in my family.
Scorpio is too big for me. I just needed a little road presense, a comfortable seater for me and my wife and my Kid and a nice okay poered engine.
I have bookd for Fusion+ and should be getting it by march Middle.
Will keep you guys posted.

24th February 2005, 13:53	#1 (permalink)
v_s_natarajan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 258	Ford Fusion+ Guys, I am new to this forum. I am planning to buy a Ford fusion+ with ABS in a fortnight. I needed a mini SUV with a good engine. what do you people feel? I would love to hear your comments Raj

24th February 2005, 14:00	#2 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,578	I have not driven Fusion, so purely based on whatever I have read about it. 1. Good engine. (Duratec) 2. Very practical vehicle. 3. Supposedly bumpy low speed ride. Now my personal opinion is that this vehicle seems to be overpriced for all it offers. I would go for Scorpio in same money. __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe.

24th February 2005, 16:10	#7 (permalink)
lamborghini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Mumbai/Smithfield, RI, USA Posts: 2,657 View My Garage	Well i have gone on a TD of te fusion and along with what everyone says i must add that the interiors feel cheap. Oh and it is not a mini SUV so if you do pln off roading i think you might have to look elsewhere. As an overall car i am kind of fond of it however but only wish it came with better interiors __________________ ¢нєєяѕ ℓαмвσ lamborghinirules@gmail.com

26th February 2005, 01:01	#8 (permalink)
PsychoLyn BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai / Dubai Posts: 132 View My Garage	holla firstly... dude if u looking at the ad and jugding the car ur sadly mistaken dude.. the car cannot do anything it does in the ad... i do agree with rudra.... it is a new car...so pro's and cons will just be user given... take a test drive in it.... because ul be driving it not everyone else.... why dunt u take a look at the tavera... or depending on your budget u can have a look at the.... cr-v,grand vitara,xtrail.... take care leme know your decision... psycholyn __________________ 2004 Maruti Zen MPFI 2005 Mitsu Nativa V6 2006 Ford Focus Ghia[/b] Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. Jimi Hendrixlol:

26th February 2005, 10:18	#9 (permalink)
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 623 View My Garage	dude i have taken the test drive of the fusion + i liked the interiors and the car has nice suspension handling and power but the car is very sluggish in first and second gear , the car is not meant for traffic driving at all and nor does it give u any mini suv feel __________________ 05 suzi baleno 07 city vtec 08 swift DDIS Live Life in the Fast Lane "vvvrrrooooommmmmmmm"

24th February 2005, 14:19	#5 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,905 View My Garage	Welcome to TBHP. Have taken a test drive on Fusion? If not then take one and satisfy yourself. Looks like you've already decided on Fusion and only trying to get a confirmation from the forum. Let me tell you, you'll get mix response. Fusion is too new a car to comment on it's pros and cons. Finally you're the person who'll be using the car. Check it out yourself.

24th February 2005, 14:34	#6 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,830 View My Garage	havent driven the car yet but from what ive heard and read - looks fine to me . good engine practical good handling ( scorpio sucks here ) average FE nice interiors so y nnot take a TD as Rudra says and decide. cheers

26th February 2005, 13:40	#10 (permalink)
lamborghini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Mumbai/Smithfield, RI, USA Posts: 2,657 View My Garage	I personally think that the Fusion feels cheap and built to a price. If you do not mind something bigger, go check out the Innova. Or else i guess you will be stuck with only the fusion. __________________ ¢нєєяѕ ℓαмвσ lamborghinirules@gmail.com

26th February 2005, 16:01	#11 (permalink)
Hatari BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 413	ncie choice.. i give it a complete thumbs up after i drove it.. loved the car actually but just keep an eye out for the mileage.. dont think its too good

27th February 2005, 13:25	#12 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,788 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	frankly for 8.5 laks i will shout out toyota innova. i think it is a little big for your needs. but its well worth it. u get a hell lot more than u do out of the fusion plus u get option of petrol or diesel __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

27th February 2005, 18:50	#13 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,147 View My Garage	i hate to say this, but how about a scorpio CRDe? __________________ *I've lost my phone. Please PM me your phone number if I'm on your contact list.*

27th February 2005, 22:24	#14 (permalink)
maybach BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 259	i agree scorpio crde in shocking yellow

28th February 2005, 14:51	#15 (permalink)
v_s_natarajan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 258	Dear BHP,/and others. thanks for your replies and support I did take a test drive. I found it okay and peepy in the first and second gears. Agree with you. on first and second gears, the ride quality was not that good. I wonder what you mean it is not suitable for city driving? you mean in stop and go conditions. I thought about the Innova but I do not have seven people in my family. Scorpio is too big for me. I just needed a little road presense, a comfortable seater for me and my wife and my Kid and a nice okay poered engine. I have bookd for Fusion+ and should be getting it by march Middle. Will keep you guys posted.

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