Ford Fusion 1.6 Petrol - Review

netarchie · 8th March 2008, 17:18

congrats on the new car..enjoy the drive :-)

vipulkamboj · 9th March 2008, 11:57

Colour : Mystic Wine
ICE : Sony with Aux point for iPod
Seat Covers : Have ordered for Leather Biege
Anti Theft : Auto Cop - Cobra with impact sensors. Can be configured in the factory fitted lock so you dont have to carry 2 remotes

vipulkamboj · 9th March 2008, 11:58

Thanks Netarchie,
I absolutely love the drive.

vipulkamboj · 9th March 2008, 12:01

Fusion came with Fusion+ which had ABS and Airbags but could not do well due to cost factors.
All Ford vehicles come with 2 years 40000 kms warranty plan which can be extended for another 5 years which I am planning to do. Cannot take chances specially with the spare parts being expensive.

vipulkamboj · 9th March 2008, 20:34

Hi Supreme, You are right there are very few Fusions on the road and I have not seen Mystic Wine colour uptil now ....... I am the only one !
I wanted the Diesel but with the current scenario of govt. cracking on Diesel and putting an environment surcharge puts Diesel vehicles under scanner. Also the power that you get in Petrol is unmatchable.....

benbsb29 · 10th March 2008, 11:02

Now thats a rare color. I havent seen any of those on the Fusion.

NIP · 10th March 2008, 11:44

nice colour vipul. i have never seen this colour in the fusion yet too. it looks superb. maybe you should take some shots in better lighting to do some justice to the colour.

btw...that rubber mat in the back...did it come with the car or did you buy it ? how much did you pay for it ? i really need that thing...

vipulkamboj · 11th March 2008, 13:52

Hi NIP, It came as an accessory from the showroom. They charge me Rs2500 for all the mats plus the number plate plus the mudflaps....Outside it is available for Rs 700 in Delhi.

hbaruas · 11th March 2008, 14:27

Hi Vipul...
Congrats for your new ride

How much did it cost on-road ??

benbsb29 · 11th March 2008, 15:07

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Originally Posted by vipulkamboj

Hi NIP, It came as an accessory from the showroom. They charge me Rs2500 for all the mats plus the number plate plus the mudflaps....Outside it is available for Rs 700 in Delhi.

You actually had to pay for the basic accessories?!

mobike008 · 11th March 2008, 15:32

Congrats Vipul for your new ride. I am surprised that the dealer didn't even offer the basic accessories and on top of it, he fleeced you with his pricing. Looks like you have bought the car without a detailed research

redfire · 11th March 2008, 15:43

Congrats, the car looks very good. But never knew that Fusion comes without ABS + Airbag, not even as an option. That's too bad. A hatch with such a powerful engine really need it atleast as an optional fitting.

govigov · 11th March 2008, 23:10

I agree with supremebaleno, should have been diesel.

TD's the fusion diesel, loved, its got nice low end torque, its the same one in fiesta, right? and good FE?

vipulkamboj · 12th March 2008, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbaruas

Hi Vipul...
Congrats for your new ride

How much did it cost on-road ??

It is 6.35 OTR ex gurgaon, Haryana

vipulkamboj · 12th March 2008, 10:02

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

You actually had to pay for the basic accessories?!

Yeah It is Ford my friend and they cannot budge from the operating procedures laid down by Ford as they risk the license of the dealership. I had a choice of going out and getting it done but you know how it is when you are waiting for the new car wiating to drive it for over 4 hours while the dealer does the paperwork. I am taking nothing from the dealer now....

8th March 2008, 17:18	#16
netarchie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 397 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	congrats on the new car..enjoy the drive :-)
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9th March 2008, 11:57	#17
vipulkamboj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Pictures Uploaded Colour : Mystic Wine ICE : Sony with Aux point for iPod Seat Covers : Have ordered for Leather Biege Anti Theft : Auto Cop - Cobra with impact sensors. Can be configured in the factory fitted lock so you dont have to carry 2 remotes Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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9th March 2008, 11:58	#18
vipulkamboj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Thanks Netarchie, I absolutely love the drive.
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9th March 2008, 12:01	#19
vipulkamboj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Fusion came with Fusion+ which had ABS and Airbags but could not do well due to cost factors. All Ford vehicles come with 2 years 40000 kms warranty plan which can be extended for another 5 years which I am planning to do. Cannot take chances specially with the spare parts being expensive.
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9th March 2008, 20:34	#20
vipulkamboj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Hi Supreme, You are right there are very few Fusions on the road and I have not seen Mystic Wine colour uptil now ....... I am the only one ! I wanted the Diesel but with the current scenario of govt. cracking on Diesel and putting an environment surcharge puts Diesel vehicles under scanner. Also the power that you get in Petrol is unmatchable.....
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10th March 2008, 11:02	#21
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,218 Times View My Garage	Now thats a rare color. I havent seen any of those on the Fusion.
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10th March 2008, 11:44	#22
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	nice colour vipul. i have never seen this colour in the fusion yet too. it looks superb. maybe you should take some shots in better lighting to do some justice to the colour. btw...that rubber mat in the back...did it come with the car or did you buy it ? how much did you pay for it ? i really need that thing...
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11th March 2008, 13:52	#23
vipulkamboj BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 48 Thanked: 15 Times	Hi NIP, It came as an accessory from the showroom. They charge me Rs2500 for all the mats plus the number plate plus the mudflaps....Outside it is available for Rs 700 in Delhi.
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11th March 2008, 14:27	#24
hbaruas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 82 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi Vipul... Congrats for your new ride How much did it cost on-road ??
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11th March 2008, 15:32	#26
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,702 Thanked: 14,816 Times View My Garage	Congrats Vipul for your new ride. I am surprised that the dealer didn't even offer the basic accessories and on top of it, he fleeced you with his pricing. Looks like you have bought the car without a detailed research
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11th March 2008, 15:43	#27
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 449 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Congrats, the car looks very good. But never knew that Fusion comes without ABS + Airbag, not even as an option. That's too bad. A hatch with such a powerful engine really need it atleast as an optional fitting.
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11th March 2008, 23:10	#28
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	I agree with supremebaleno, should have been diesel. TD's the fusion diesel, loved, its got nice low end torque, its the same one in fiesta, right? and good FE?
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