Is a 2011 Ford Fusion a good car?
I turned 17 about a month ago and we're ready to buy a car and get it one soon as possible. We're looking for a sort-of new, midsize family sedan. This will not only be my car to use, but for the whole family, when our truck and SUV are not neccesary. However, we want to pay 10k or less.
We went to a local dealership and found a 2011 Ford Fusion SE with the 2.5. It has 64k miles on it, but was a one-owner, commercial vehicle, meaning it was well cared for. The clean Carfax shows all the records and history. The salesman was very nice and honest unlike some of the others we went to. I have experience with the Fusion Hybrid because my friend has one and that is a good car, so I know that the Fusion seems like a good car in general. But, although we're ready to make the purchase, I would like a few opinions on specific things to look out for on Fusions and if we're making the right choice.
Fusions are good vehicles. IMO, the 2013+ is a much better looking vehicle, but the older model is a very good 'point A to point B' vehicle.
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