What car should I buy if I have 15k in cash to spend? The new Ford Fusion?

What car should I buy if I have 15k in cash to spend? The new Ford Fusion? - 1

Honda Jazz. Honda Fit in the US. Much more reliable than any Ford.

Nissan Altima

Nice used Honda Accord. Reliable, fuel efficient, fun to drive, and will hold it's resale value.

A 2015 Ford Fusion S (base model) has a dealer cost of $21,713. Even if you qualified for Military and College Grad rebates, in addition to every rebate Ford is offering, you couldn't get close to that price. Your $15,000 would be a GREAT down payment though.

Listen to Barnes and KY-Clay, buy something used and reliable.

You won't be buying a new car, that's for sure.

Consider mazda 3 or 6.

You can't buy a new Ford Fusion for $15,000.

But there are literally thousands of good solid used cars in that price range.

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