What is the Best year Ford Fusion ?

[@iloveap83]

These insights are very insightful and your channel is underrated

[@MJ100k]

Thanks bro 👍

[@joemsandiego2]

Agree, my 2009 Fusion has 267,000 miles and still my daily driver. 24mpg avg. No major mechanical problems ever. Yet at least.

[@MJ100k]

Nice 👍 The Fusion is a great car 💯

[@mrtksmith6]

4 or 6 cyl?

[@ajrichards1190]

Those 1st gen Ford Fusions are bulletproof. People call it a granny car, but the granny car going to save you money in your wallet going point a to point b. You buy a used German car and the repairs cost as much as 2 used 1st gen Fusions.

[@MJ100k]

New and used car prices are outta control! I just want something reliable - give me ALL the granny cars !

[@crazylizard92ify]

Thank you for the time and effort in setting up this KZbin channel it’s very informative and helpful for this tough economic times

[@MJ100k]

You’re welcome- we will get through this 👍

[@zeekdude28]

I'm on my second fusion. The first one was 2007 v6 and second one 2012 v6 AWD. You are correct about the reliability. I class them as camry and accord. I wouldn't say that the v6 are more beatup than the 4 cyl though because most owners for these cars are seniors and middle aged people. These cars do not attract youths unless their parents pasaed it down to them. Do drain and fills often and look out for body rust. Also the 2011-13 has a steering rack issue so look out for that also.

[@MJ100k]

Yes I’d put them right up with Camry and Accord as well. Thanks for the information 👍

[@smileyk4129]

I didn't know u made a video of this.. wow just what i needed to watch

[@jtclaf]

Thanks for the video, I've been looking to buy one of these 1st gen Fusions, go info, and "Stand Up For the Sixers"

[@MJ100k]

Haha absolutely 👍

[@StevenPatrick-iw6mk]

The 06-09 v6 versions have the toyota aisen transmission

[@MJ100k]

You are correct 👍 I like that transmission. Great powertrain for those years. 💯

[@RedQNZ]

Thank you for your insight on the Ford Fusion. Good to know. Let me ask, are there any other American cars that you would give an honorable mention to? Ford Escape? Ford Explorer? Any GM cars? This info is good to know you are in a jam and can't find and/or afford a decent Toyota or Honda. Thanks again.

[@MJ100k]

Buick Lesabre 2004-2005. If you can find on that has been taken care of. They have a couple common problems that are easy to fix though. The 3800 engine is a good engine. The trans is ok- worse case you’d put a trans in it but they are cheap to get a rebuilt trans put in. - make sure to have a mechanic check it out. There’s a common problem with the trans leaking so make sure it’s not leaking. There’s a common issue with plastic coolant elbows (Google it) but they make metal ones you can replace them with. Also Intake manifold is plastic and may leak coolant near the egr port but there may be an updated part for that. Other than those three things they are pretty solid and easy to work on. If you’re handy you can probably do them yourself. If I bought one I’d replace those elbows with metal ones - change the oil, coolant and brake fluid… drain and fill the trans fluid if it’s not burned… give it a tuneup and then drive it nice and easy.. It should be fine. Also I like old cop cars Ford Crown Vic’s.. 2004-2011. Some old cop cars have been driven fast and idle a lot… but … they are fleet vehicles so generally they are well maintenced by the city mechanics. Also some cop cars are take home cars for city officials so they don’t get driven hard. They are rear wheel drive so get a good set of tires that can handle snow and rain well. Put some weight in the trunk if it snows alot where you are- and drive careful and you’ll be fine. Hope that helps 👍

[@RedQNZ]

@@MJ100k Thanks for weighing in. I had two 3.8 motors die on me with low mileage. I just had a 2001 Bonniville that was garaged for years before I got it. I only drove on the weekends. But I the mechanics I had at the time fixed the upper intake and not the lower. And I drove it too much without knowing it with the antifreeze leaking in and it did the engine in it was too much to repair - major engine work -- sad to say I had to get rid of it -- it was also getting too old

[@RedQNZ]

@@MJ100k What is your take on midsize SUVs -- Ford Explorers - GMC Envoys etc. -- any of them any good? thx again

[@RedQNZ]

Let me ask your opinion on the Dogde/Chrysler minivans? Are any of them any decent? What is better engine in those? Or are those just pretty bad? thx

[@MJ100k]

Ehh.. If I get a minivan it’s a Toyota Sienna or nothing lol

[@lorenschwiderski]

An original owner / older driver selling a Lincoln MKZ V6 would be a good buy. Most likely not raced.

[@MJ100k]

Very true! Don’t just shop the car, shop for the best previous owner 👍💯

[@deawo2008]

Its the Mechanic meme for me 😂😂

[@MJ100k]

👍😁👍🛠️

[@f.joebidencommunistpartyof4156]

Nice video

[@MJ100k]

Thank you 👍

[@iloveap83]

Big drop off from the camry?

[@MJ100k]

They are both great cars … But there is only ONE Champion ! --CamryLife-💯

[@jaydonmeredith7540]

Have a 07 and it's a POS jus fyi

[@hrvojatusun4517]

Your a TOPG

[@MJ100k]

👍💯

[@iloveap83]

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