"tww1491" <twaugh5@cox.net> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>
Isn't the Fusion basically a Mazda with a Ford badge? There's your quality
and reliability.

Not sure about 10 years down the road, but I've had my '00 Accord for 7 1/2
years and about 93,000 miles and it still feels and drives like a new car in
almost every respect. I doubt I could say that about any Ford at that age,
even my '66 Mustang.

FWIW

Paul