Ford Fusion or Accent GLE

sanile · 19th December 2005, 19:01

Hello,

I am wondering whether to buy Fusion or Accent, can anyone help me decide?

Cheers

.anshuman · 19th December 2005, 19:05

there is a 1.5 lakh difference between the two,fusion is definitely the better car,you can also try the fiesta 1.4,its priced very competitively.

goldie_malhotra · 19th December 2005, 19:18

Fusion - ups
- excellent performing engine & good handling - in short, a great drivers car
- offers as much space as any mid-sizer (minus the boot)
- excellent build quality
downs
- very-very high spares and maintenence costs
- uncertain or maybe high pricing - think of it more as a lifestyle car, rather than compare with mid-sizers

Accent - ups
- decent performer and handler - but no great shakes there
- very low maintenance (less than half of fusion)
downs
- old and conservative or dated looks
- low, but manageable FE

So, its a choice of whether you would like to have that old-dependable car that your dad (and other dads), own and love
Or, would you rather be a rebel and break the tradition by going for totally new proposition (and pay the price for it).

lamborghini · 19th December 2005, 19:26

Fusion any day
After discounts, the car is around 50 - 80K more then the accent.
The fusion is newer, safer, bigger, more practical, better looking then the accent.
It is also faster, has better handling and better FE.
It is however more expensive to maintain which is its only downside along with the cheaper interiors.

TARUL · 19th December 2005, 19:51

Sanile I suggest you wait until next year when there will be more cars to choose

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Steeroid · 19th December 2005, 23:20

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Originally Posted by sanile

Hello,

I am wondering whether to buy Fusion or Accent, can anyone help me decide?

Cheers

If you let us know what your budget it, we may be able to suggest alternatives. The Accent, though capable, is dated and due for replacement.

The Fusion IMHO was overpriced...I dont know what the current pricing is, and there are better cars available at that price point.

n_aditya · 19th December 2005, 23:22

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Originally Posted by sanile

Hello,

I am wondering whether to buy Fusion or Accent, can anyone help me decide?

Cheers

Fusion man..... anyday.....

Samurai · 19th December 2005, 23:32

Didn't Fusion prices really come down after the Fiesta launch? I believe it is much cheaper than equally equipped Accent.

zulfikar · 20th December 2005, 06:36

As far as i rember...
fusion was giving a good offer in which they where giving a tv worth 1.33L...

but still Fusion is what i would choose...

buzzin_hornets · 20th December 2005, 09:21

ford, ford, ford........!!

Abhay · 20th December 2005, 13:01

Of the 2 I would choose Fusion, but why arent you also looking at the 1.6 Fiesta ? (price is about similar right?)

GTO · 20th December 2005, 13:51

Sanile,

If you are willing to stretch your budget from the Accent to Fusion levels, why dont you consider the Fiesta? Its a fabulous all-rounder and one that is extremely well priced.

GTO

abhibh · 20th December 2005, 16:38

Hi,

I agree with GTO. Why not fiesta if you are thinking of Fusion. Accent is now dated and new Accent is Due in 2006.

sanile · 21st December 2005, 18:14

my budget is about 6 lakhs. I liked the fusion more than fiesta, can't pinpoint exactly why.

GTO · 21st December 2005, 18:24

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my budget is about 6 lakhs. I liked the fusion more than fiesta, can't pinpoint exactly why.

Go with your heart! Fusion is a fantastic machine too. Plus you get a 100bhp for 5.8 lacs and not 7.2 lacs (Fiesta 1.6 price in Bombay).

GTO

19th December 2005, 19:01	#1
sanile Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Ford Fusion or Accent GLE Hello, I am wondering whether to buy Fusion or Accent, can anyone help me decide? Cheers
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19th December 2005, 19:05	#2
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	there is a 1.5 lakh difference between the two,fusion is definitely the better car,you can also try the fiesta 1.4,its priced very competitively.
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19th December 2005, 19:18	#3
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 757 Thanked: 12 Times	Fusion - ups - excellent performing engine & good handling - in short, a great drivers car - offers as much space as any mid-sizer (minus the boot) - excellent build quality downs - very-very high spares and maintenence costs - uncertain or maybe high pricing - think of it more as a lifestyle car, rather than compare with mid-sizers Accent - ups - decent performer and handler - but no great shakes there - very low maintenance (less than half of fusion) downs - old and conservative or dated looks - low, but manageable FE So, its a choice of whether you would like to have that old-dependable car that your dad (and other dads), own and love Or, would you rather be a rebel and break the tradition by going for totally new proposition (and pay the price for it). Last edited by goldie_malhotra : 19th December 2005 at 19:19.
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19th December 2005, 19:26	#4
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Fusion any day After discounts, the car is around 50 - 80K more then the accent. The fusion is newer, safer, bigger, more practical, better looking then the accent. It is also faster, has better handling and better FE. It is however more expensive to maintain which is its only downside along with the cheaper interiors.
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19th December 2005, 19:51	#5
TARUL BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 117 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Sanile I suggest you wait until next year when there will be more cars to choose .
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19th December 2005, 23:32	#8
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,522 Times View My Garage	Didn't Fusion prices really come down after the Fiesta launch? I believe it is much cheaper than equally equipped Accent.
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20th December 2005, 06:36	#9
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 532 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	As far as i rember... fusion was giving a good offer in which they where giving a tv worth 1.33L... but still Fusion is what i would choose...
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20th December 2005, 09:21	#10
buzzin_hornets BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 236 Thanked: Once View My Garage	ford, ford, ford........!!
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20th December 2005, 13:01	#11
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	Of the 2 I would choose Fusion, but why arent you also looking at the 1.6 Fiesta ? (price is about similar right?)
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20th December 2005, 13:51	#12
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,514 Thanked: 300,703 Times View My Garage	Sanile, If you are willing to stretch your budget from the Accent to Fusion levels, why dont you consider the Fiesta? Its a fabulous all-rounder and one that is extremely well priced. GTO
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20th December 2005, 16:38	#13
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Hi, I agree with GTO. Why not fiesta if you are thinking of Fusion. Accent is now dated and new Accent is Due in 2006.
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21st December 2005, 18:14	#14
sanile Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	my budget is about 6 lakhs. I liked the fusion more than fiesta, can't pinpoint exactly why.
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