As an owner of a Fusion, I say go for it. I actually have the I4 with the 5 speed, and its plenty powerful for me. I regularly drive through the rocky mountains and I don't need to drop down into 4th at all to get through. The 2009's are coming with a 6 speed manual and a few more horses in the I4 version.

Its been a great car and I highly recommend it. Oh... and spend the extra cash for the sync option, its well worth it.

 

I believe it is actually a 6 speed automatic, dual clutch IIRC.

But yeah, the 2009 fusion and MKZ will be getting a nice facelift.

 

We picked up a 06' Fusion SEL V6 with 30,000 miles for $14,500 out the door for my cousins new college ride.

Very nice car, based on the Mazda6 flatform, so it felt very sporty for a mid-sized sedan. The leather interior was decent as well, and a lot of bang for the buck.

 

ive also ridden inside of an awd v6 fusion, and that thing handles awesome for the size car it is

 

My Mom's got the Fusion SEL with the V6 and I love the car as does she. I think if I needed a four door car, a Fusion would be my choice. It's a great car and I've never heard any negatives about the car.

 

Hmmmm... the v-6's still come with the 6 speed auto, but according to fordvehicles.com the 2009's still have the 5 speed auto and 5 speed manual, but they do get the extra 10 hp. The buzz on the fusion forum I go to occasionally was saying there was a true 6 speed manual in the works.

 

if only they would make a sport version of the fusion with awd v6 with 6spd manual

 

I would like to see a Fusion GT with a turbo charged 4 cyl. AWD. My brother had a Mazda 626 turbo that was faster light to light than almost anything around. We use to go race vettes, stangs, u name it. That car was fast but WOW the torque steer was horrible back then.

 

I'd like to see the Fusion GT to be a V6 with a supercharger. Now that'd be awesome !!

 

Well with the high gas prices The Ford Fusion is one options I was looing at. If your going to get one the V6 would be the only way to go and my other option I was thinking about would be a Mustang GT. Since gas prices are starting to go down I plan on keeping the truck for now.

 

I am currently driving a Malibu rental also. Business trip. So far, I like it much more than than the Camry, or the Accord... I have never driven a Fusion, but I definitely give a to the Malibu. I love my truck, but do not, nor will I ever become a Ford *****. Bought my wife a new Expy in 03, and one day, I will make her buy a Limited Edge. Rented one, and loved it. Don't be a homer, and buy the Fusion. If you like the Malibu, Do it

 

My one experience with a fusion (milan) was crap. incredibly rough idle, slow, flimsy interior. It wasnt brand new, it was a salesman's personal car. had the 4 cylinder. the fusion is probably good.

If youre interested in coming to the dark side, check out the altima. I will say no more on account of being flamed. PM me if youre interested in hearing more. We've had 2.

 

I noticed you were the last post here and I thought He is going to suggest the ultima and I was right.

 

i was set on buying an 08 fusion SEL V6 until i drove the malibu. not really close. the fusion is a great car but the malibu is sportier and a better looking car. they need to drop the 3.5 in it like the lincoln has. that was the reason we didnt stay a ford family and became a mixedbreed one. the wife has an 08 malibu LTZ she loves and i have my 150.. either way not a bad decision but ford is lacking in power and fun with the fusion/milan...

 

the cvt's in nissan cars turn me off