"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.

Actually, I think you have it just bassackwards!

> 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.
I have a 1982 F250 that has seen some hard use (not abuse) and I did rebuild
the 300 I6 at 145k or thereabouts but other than that just the normal wear
items like brakes belts, etc. It will fire right up even after sitting out
thru an Alaskan night without benefit of any heaters (as long as it doesnt
get down below -30. My Honda Civic would not do that....
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> FWIW
Just as much as mine.
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> Paul

DaveD
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