Fusion vs Camry and Accord - the Ford Challenge
#198
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Re: Fusion vs Camry and Accord - the Ford Challenge
Private Private wrote:
> I drove hondas all my life Im 37 years old and I love them . I drove a
> Ford fusion at a test track in georgia and the CAR LITERALLY BLEW ME
> AWAY . The way it handles outclasses every honda,camry,acord Ive ever
> driven . Both the camry and accord are very mushy in corners and have
> a marsmellowy feel . While the Fusion is very tight ,precise ,smooth
> and handles extremly well. The cabin was quiet and I didnt hear
> alot of engine noise. But for me I like to hear the engine a little
> . The fusion IMO not only blows away the camry and accord. The camry
> & accord shouldt even be in the same category as the fusion , its an
> insult to the fusion. Ford did there homework on the fusion and they
> got it right. And this is coming from a longtime Honda enthusiast. Im
> jumpin ship as I think most honda engines have too little torque and
> there suspension have become too mushy. I think honda has rested on
> there laurels of name brand recognition. Id be proud to own a
> fusion. Or even a Dodge srt-4 . Over any Honda-Toyota nowadays. The
> days of the crappy pintos and pacers are over. American brand cars
> have caught up and surpassed many foreign makers. The sales numbers
> dont show that yet..becasue the rest of the world hasnt figured that
> out just yet. Because like me they were brand loyal.
Yeah yeah, whatever. Don't let the door hit your **** on the way out.
--
Shaun.
> I drove hondas all my life Im 37 years old and I love them . I drove a
> Ford fusion at a test track in georgia and the CAR LITERALLY BLEW ME
> AWAY . The way it handles outclasses every honda,camry,acord Ive ever
> driven . Both the camry and accord are very mushy in corners and have
> a marsmellowy feel . While the Fusion is very tight ,precise ,smooth
> and handles extremly well. The cabin was quiet and I didnt hear
> alot of engine noise. But for me I like to hear the engine a little
> . The fusion IMO not only blows away the camry and accord. The camry
> & accord shouldt even be in the same category as the fusion , its an
> insult to the fusion. Ford did there homework on the fusion and they
> got it right. And this is coming from a longtime Honda enthusiast. Im
> jumpin ship as I think most honda engines have too little torque and
> there suspension have become too mushy. I think honda has rested on
> there laurels of name brand recognition. Id be proud to own a
> fusion. Or even a Dodge srt-4 . Over any Honda-Toyota nowadays. The
> days of the crappy pintos and pacers are over. American brand cars
> have caught up and surpassed many foreign makers. The sales numbers
> dont show that yet..becasue the rest of the world hasnt figured that
> out just yet. Because like me they were brand loyal.
Yeah yeah, whatever. Don't let the door hit your **** on the way out.
--
Shaun.
#199
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Re: Fusion vs Camry and Accord - the Ford Challenge
Private Private wrote:
> I drove hondas all my life Im 37 years old and I love them . I drove a
> Ford fusion at a test track in georgia and the CAR LITERALLY BLEW ME
> AWAY . The way it handles outclasses every honda,camry,acord Ive ever
> driven . Both the camry and accord are very mushy in corners and have
> a marsmellowy feel . While the Fusion is very tight ,precise ,smooth
> and handles extremly well. The cabin was quiet and I didnt hear
> alot of engine noise. But for me I like to hear the engine a little
> . The fusion IMO not only blows away the camry and accord. The camry
> & accord shouldt even be in the same category as the fusion , its an
> insult to the fusion. Ford did there homework on the fusion and they
> got it right. And this is coming from a longtime Honda enthusiast. Im
> jumpin ship as I think most honda engines have too little torque and
> there suspension have become too mushy. I think honda has rested on
> there laurels of name brand recognition. Id be proud to own a
> fusion. Or even a Dodge srt-4 . Over any Honda-Toyota nowadays. The
> days of the crappy pintos and pacers are over. American brand cars
> have caught up and surpassed many foreign makers. The sales numbers
> dont show that yet..becasue the rest of the world hasnt figured that
> out just yet. Because like me they were brand loyal.
Yeah yeah, whatever. Don't let the door hit your **** on the way out.
--
Shaun.
> I drove hondas all my life Im 37 years old and I love them . I drove a
> Ford fusion at a test track in georgia and the CAR LITERALLY BLEW ME
> AWAY . The way it handles outclasses every honda,camry,acord Ive ever
> driven . Both the camry and accord are very mushy in corners and have
> a marsmellowy feel . While the Fusion is very tight ,precise ,smooth
> and handles extremly well. The cabin was quiet and I didnt hear
> alot of engine noise. But for me I like to hear the engine a little
> . The fusion IMO not only blows away the camry and accord. The camry
> & accord shouldt even be in the same category as the fusion , its an
> insult to the fusion. Ford did there homework on the fusion and they
> got it right. And this is coming from a longtime Honda enthusiast. Im
> jumpin ship as I think most honda engines have too little torque and
> there suspension have become too mushy. I think honda has rested on
> there laurels of name brand recognition. Id be proud to own a
> fusion. Or even a Dodge srt-4 . Over any Honda-Toyota nowadays. The
> days of the crappy pintos and pacers are over. American brand cars
> have caught up and surpassed many foreign makers. The sales numbers
> dont show that yet..becasue the rest of the world hasnt figured that
> out just yet. Because like me they were brand loyal.
Yeah yeah, whatever. Don't let the door hit your **** on the way out.
--
Shaun.
#202
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Re: Fusion beat Camry and Accord
"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
> a Honda.
So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
#203
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Re: Fusion beat Camry and Accord
"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
> a Honda.
So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
#204
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Re: Fusion beat Camry and Accord
On Thu, 17 May 2007 11:07:35 GMT, "Repairman"
<repairman54@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:vrhk439r9fus8vl6922mm1v20dc1rq5s5l@4ax.com.. .
>> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
>> a Honda.
>
>So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
>Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
>Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
>
Didn't start the thread. It has been going on cross posted between
these two groups since it started on May 1. Try to pay attention.
<repairman54@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:vrhk439r9fus8vl6922mm1v20dc1rq5s5l@4ax.com.. .
>> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
>> a Honda.
>
>So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
>Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
>Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
>
Didn't start the thread. It has been going on cross posted between
these two groups since it started on May 1. Try to pay attention.
#205
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Re: Fusion beat Camry and Accord
On Thu, 17 May 2007 11:07:35 GMT, "Repairman"
<repairman54@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:vrhk439r9fus8vl6922mm1v20dc1rq5s5l@4ax.com.. .
>> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
>> a Honda.
>
>So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
>Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
>Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
>
Didn't start the thread. It has been going on cross posted between
these two groups since it started on May 1. Try to pay attention.
<repairman54@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>"Gordon McGrew" <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:vrhk439r9fus8vl6922mm1v20dc1rq5s5l@4ax.com.. .
>> Not like me. I would never buy a crappy ford. Sorry you can't afford
>> a Honda.
>
>So why are you cross posting into a Ford group sonny boy?
>Ya got a note from your Mama to be using the 'puter? Naa prolly not...
>Take yer toys and go home, you can't play here anymore........
>
Didn't start the thread. It has been going on cross posted between
these two groups since it started on May 1. Try to pay attention.
#210
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Re: Fusion vs Camry and Accord - the Ford Challenge
Jeff wrote:
>
> "Wade" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:bvadnezc3JJZBaHbnZ2dnUVZ_hOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>> My problem with American cars is not with design. Some of them look
>> quite nice. It's the long term quality of the car. My wife gets a new
>> company car every couple of years. The are usually great for the 30K
>> miles or so. Around 35 to 40K they start have little issues, they seem
>> to get louder and the ride is a noticeably rougher. On a couple of the
>> vehicles you could feel the transmission start to slip. By the time
>> she turns it in at around 60K miles, we can't wait to get rid of it.
>
>
> I have a '97 Contour with over 140k mi on it. It still runs and handles
> great. Great long-term quality.
>
> I have heard similar things about other Fords, Toyotas, Chevys, Hondas,
> etc.
>
> They all make good cars that last a long time.
>
> Just what models did your wife get?
>
> Jeff
Hey,
Contour is German Ford origin!
>
> "Wade" <nugr**v*@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:bvadnezc3JJZBaHbnZ2dnUVZ_hOdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
>> My problem with American cars is not with design. Some of them look
>> quite nice. It's the long term quality of the car. My wife gets a new
>> company car every couple of years. The are usually great for the 30K
>> miles or so. Around 35 to 40K they start have little issues, they seem
>> to get louder and the ride is a noticeably rougher. On a couple of the
>> vehicles you could feel the transmission start to slip. By the time
>> she turns it in at around 60K miles, we can't wait to get rid of it.
>
>
> I have a '97 Contour with over 140k mi on it. It still runs and handles
> great. Great long-term quality.
>
> I have heard similar things about other Fords, Toyotas, Chevys, Hondas,
> etc.
>
> They all make good cars that last a long time.
>
> Just what models did your wife get?
>
> Jeff
Hey,
Contour is German Ford origin!