"Paul" <pkmueller@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> "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.
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>> 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.
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> Isn't the Fusion basically a Mazda with a Ford badge? There's your quality
> and reliability.
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> 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.
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> FWIW
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> Paul

Speaking of the Mustang, I had a Sunbeam Tiger -- a 65 which had the 260
Ford V8. The Tiger -- for those who are familiar with it -- was a Shelby
inspired Sunbeam Alpine. Mine was slightly modified with a Shelby cam and 4
bbl Holley. Went like blazes. Should have kept it.
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