tww1491 wrote:

> Supposedly, Ford has made a huge step forward in quality and reliability
> with the new Fusion and Mercury Milan. The same is claimed for GM's new
> Malibu. The impediment (says the media) to buyers flocking to Ford and GM
> showrooms to buy these automobiles is the distrust of things domestic built
> up over years of disappointment. While, the Fusion and others may be
> competitive when new, the question I have is what the car will like after 10
> years of ownership -- still comparable to an Accord of similar age and
> mileage.
>
> I guess I don't see the Fusion in the same light as I see my Accord,
> frankly. But, I may be wrong. Any imput out there.

I agree with you as far as long-term reliability is concerned. If the media
is talking about initial quality, the argument holds no water; any car can
do well at that. The last 2 incarnations of Malibu, from what I read, had
below average reliability, even despite the last version getting an initial
quality award from JD Power! And the fact that Fusion/Milan is made in
Mexico is cause for concern there.