Comments on: 2008 Ford Fusion Sport

By: offroadhawk

offroadhawk — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:25:05 +0000

just got one and it is great the term sport fits because of the suspension it handles better than most the 18 inch wheels are as cool as it gets and at 221 hp and a 6spd I give it aaa

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:20:49 +0000

Lambo:
Improper use of the slash
Accord and Altima are two different cars. The slash should be used to link two versions of the same car.
ex.:
Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta
Honda Accord/”TL”

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:45:22 +0000

“jjt”, deal.

“terminator”, go back and read my post on the 4th at 9:38pm. A pathetic title applied to sell cars.

By: terminator

terminator — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:30:22 +0000

Impulsive, since when did “sport” mean performance only? There’s plenty of suvs out there that use that term.

By: LamborghiniZ

LamborghiniZ — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:11:58 +0000

This looks kinda cool, looks cooler than a regular Fusion thats for sure. I’d still take the new Mazda 6, a Subaru Legacy, or the new Accord / Altima before this , but it’s actually a plus for Ford to offer a sport package on a car (for once).

I’ll ask what everyone else is asking though…where’s the SHO?

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:24:49 +0000

Impulsive: “I will continue …”

Do that. If enough people follow your lead, maybe they’ll stop this crap.
I’ll go after faux-luxury divisions

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:17:30 +0000

“Arbiter”, no I have not and nor ever will step into a Fusion. Nor have I eaten squid. Nor have I had sex with a llama. Nor have I been proven wrong on this site. And that sure as hell won’t change with this mediocre people mover.

As for my sense of humour … reread my post on the 5th at 11:46am … some of the funniest stuff next to Deanster’s gold.

I will continue to ‘dis’ any company that applies the title ’sport’ by adding superficial add-ons that do not connote the true meaning of the word.

You’re out of your league bud … argue with the other monkeys.

By: Ian

Ian — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:32:48 +0000

I do like the Fusion… To make a Sport Package and not up the HP doesn’t really make much sense to me. I do like this one though. I’d get the one they are showing in the pics

By: sportmode

sportmode — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:21:19 +0000

Don’t like too many Fords but the fusion is great for the $. Everything is good except the steering wheel. That wheel is down right terrible. A smaller 3-spoke made of grippier material w/ less accessory buttons adding weight would define “sport” better for me. After all, true,solid “sportyness” is first felt through the steering wheel.

By: Arbiter

Arbiter — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:08:11 +0000

IMPULSIVE,

I repeat the question, have you ever even sat in a Fusion? Me thinks not.

And yes, ANIMAL HOUSE is a movie for “Morons”…..people who actually HAVE a sense of humor!

Is the MAzda 6 “sportier”…yes, fer sure! Does it sell 20 percent of the Fusion? No, not close! The “Sport” option is aimed at the Susie Creamcheeses of the world, not the corner carving WRC/F1 crowd. Don’t dis them just because they aren’t you.

“All bow before the great and powerful ARBITER!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:20:27 +0000

“No cookie for you”…hahahaha…I love it! That made me laugh out loud, literally!

By: TOZO

TOZO — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:21:10 +0000

Yeah, terminator. Screw the “Sport” name. Ford’s gotta SVT-en it up.

By: terminator

terminator — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:01:09 +0000

They’re almost there, but SVT definately needs to have a go at this. Black out the housings of the headlights and taillights, change the grills to the dark grey electic razor look that the Rang Rovers have, and signature SVT designed front/rear facias and side rockers. Put red brembos all around inside standard 18s w/ optional 19s, andGet that TT V6 in there with about 350+hp, 6 speed and AWD, then call it a day.

By: Driven

Driven — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:03:35 +0000

LLN blocked my sarcasm note:
It (Ford Fusion) will become the next Taurus rental vehicle that everyone loves *sarcasm*.

By: Driven

Driven — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:00:56 +0000

commodore, in response to your itemized explanation:
1. My comment was ‘bland, boring looking’. I fail to see where I debate import vs domestic or make comparisons to Honda or Toyota. You attach my name and rant and rave about Toyondas as a rebuttal to a bland and boring Fusion comment. Since you like to make comments about unrelated subjects (Toyonda in a Ford Fusion comment), my rebuttal is ‘I like pizza’. Pizza has as much to do with the Fusion being boring as Toyonda has to do with the Fusion being boring.
2. I did call this Ford product bland and boring. Although many Fords are bland I did not write that all Ford products are bland & boring. I was only referring to this Ford Fusion model. Bland and boring are subjective comments so you can have your own opinion. Mine is that this model is boring and will not help Ford get out of the sales slump.
3. I did not wrongly call the Fusion bland and boring. I think it the Fusion is too generic. It will become the next Taurus rental vehicle that everyone loves . As I noted earlier I never made comparisons to Toyonda and if there is an article about a car I find bland or boring I will make a comment in that thread.
It makes no sense to rebut a comment about a specific vehicle with generalized statements about the entire line of another manufacturer.

commodore, In your first point you complain about others turning this thread into a debate of import vs domestic and making comparisons to Toyota and Honda. Fact is I never made those comparisons. Yet in point 3 you again bring up Toyota and Honda. It is you that is trying to keep this import debate alive in this thread.

My comment ‘bland, boring looking’ is specific to this vehicle and in no way a comparison to any other vehicle. This Ford Fusion is as generic as they come. Enjoy your mediocrity when you are driving in your new Fusion.

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:46:14 +0000

… the same way your mom shines my war helmet … with awe, love and adoration … and a whole lot of oral stimulation.

By: RicardoHead

RicardoHead — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:08:42 +0000

So if grandpappy couldn’t polish a turd, how did he go about shining the german war helmet?

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:06:03 +0000

Veda:
“The same can be said about some models in most brands regardless of country of origin.”

Ain’t that the truth

MikeFX; No spoilers on commuter coffins. Ever.

By: jJayC08

jJayC08 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:35:32 +0000

The Fusion doesn’t look bad to me. But it’s a perfect textbook example of normal body proportions for a sedan. There’s nothing special aside from the grill, wheels, headlights and taillights. It would be nice to see the car lowered just slightly more, the 3.5 liter engine and the interior…

What I think they need to do to the interior is make more accents and sweeping lines, especially on the door and dashboard. Make sweeping trim on the dashboard, not something that’s very flat and straight. Add chrome accents to the doorhandle, and maybe even simple lighting accents in the interior that match the trim.

By: autonut

autonut — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:30:35 +0000

R1GHT30U5 you have good genes!

By: Fletch

Fletch — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:25:48 +0000

The letters STI and MR can be had for less than $40k, do they mean anything?

The Mini Cooper S and Civic Si have engine upgrades.

By: R1GHT30U5

R1GHT30U5 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:52:13 +0000

Like my grandpappy always said, you cant polish a turd.

By: HoosierHero

HoosierHero — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:39:01 +0000

I don’t think the Fusion looks that bad, but it definitely needs an upgraded engine or it’s no better than a Corolla “S.” Also lose those stupid tail lights!!!

By: The Stig

The Stig — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:24:00 +0000

The whole idea makes me ROFL.

By: autonut

autonut — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:44:57 +0000

This car makes me tingle with excitement: what lines, what engine, my gosh it has nice wheels! Now they gonna peddle it at the Hertz as a sport classic or a sport sedan for an extra buck a week.
Get Real, I happen to disagree with 60K performance minimum. M3 is less then that and if you want thrills try Lotus Elise. It 42K plain motor or super charged for extra 10. It was quite exciting even in a cheaper version that I drove.

By: MikeFX

MikeFX — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:03:02 +0000

Anybody remember the Ford Tempo Sport? Deja vu all over again! Not a bad looking car, but just too vertical a design to warrant a spoiler. Sleek cars with lower trunks like the Altima can pull off a spolier, but the Fusion looks silly with a rear wing.

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:47:59 +0000

It needs the turbo-4 from the Mazdasport6 or the 3.5L V6 from the MKZ. Without extra horsepower, larger wheels and aerodynamic add-ons will actually make you go slower.

By: Get Real

Get Real — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:23:13 +0000

Ford barfs the “Sport”

Chevy whores the “SS”

Toyota craps out a Corolla “S”

It’s all marketing. Nothing else.

You have to hit over $60K for the letters mean something.

By: Fletch

Fletch — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:20:40 +0000

For $895 I think the springs, struts, bars and wheels are a good value. It would be a challenge to do the upgrades for that cheap in the aftermarket, not to mention the interior.

By: sharpie

sharpie — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:09:16 +0000

People keep knocking the duratec without stating any reason. If it is b/c of low end torque, then keep in mind that mid-size sedans aren’t menat to be performance oriented. It is a family car for most and reliability comes first. On that front, I don’t think it is any more unreliable than other mid-size cars. If you want fuel economy, you should have bought the 4-cyl model instead of the duratec.

Fusion is also one of the few mid-size sedan that offers an AWD system.

By: Veda

Veda — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:32:26 +0000

“Nothing exciting AT ALL, no creativity put into exterior design.”

The same can be said about some models in most brands regardless of country of origin. Regardless, it’s personal taste and you can argue till the end of time about that. In the japanese’s case I believe it has more to do with cost savings given the less lines. Of course that translates to more profit. Not to defend them but they always have a reason to make things less.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:57:58 +0000

This Fusion is bland and boring. I actually liked this car when it came out but to compare it to the new Accord or Camry shows how dated this is. The interior looks like the 86-89 Accord. Its flat and boring. That was considered good 20 years ago but it doesnt cut it now
On another website they have comparison pics with the Altima, Camry, Accord, Mazda 6, Fusion or Milan (I cant tell from the side), the Sonata and the Malibu
The best looking one was the new Mazda 6 but it has that duratec bs in it so thats out. The Camry and Accord tied for 2nd. The Altima looked good as well. The Fusion or Milan looked old, the Malibu just sucks and the Sonata looked dated but still better than the domestics
No matter what the domestics will be playing a game of catch up
This car will be great to rent but I cant see myself or anyone who has an import buying one

By: kayne001

kayne001 — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:49:58 +0000

I agree w/ Commodore, however i don’t think Hondas are that bland.

maybe the new accord slightly

BUt the CIVICs?? I don’t think so.

By: Cooper

Cooper — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:31:36 +0000

Seems to me they are following after some BMW’s sport package plan, like improving the handling and adding a larger size wheel package. They could of used Toyota’s plan which is only to tack on a ground effects kit and call it a day. That’s a lot of gear for $900 installed. Try getting a set of 18″ wheels and tires, a new sportier suspension, and the interior upgrades installed on your own for $900, it can’t be done. This car already handles well, with the new setup it could be a segment leader.

By: rompn4x

rompn4x — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:57:07 +0000

Do the people who consistantly get the top comments here wait all day for these articles to get posted? Lame.