Sedan Options

[Rick Modena]

2013 Fusion with the 2.0 Eco-boost. I drove a Platinum with this motor and it fucking hauls ass. I also went to the Ford vehicles website and built an SE instead of the platinum the dealership had. Though a high roller like you can just get the loaded out Platinum for just over 31K. The SE is a much more affordable 26k, both can be had with that motor. If you don't believe me, go to any Ford dealership and drive a Platinum Fusion, as they only come with the 2.0 Eco-Boost it will blow away that Acura in power and looks, you will not be dissapointed...

[Shorty]

Gen 1 CTSV

[Chili]

2013 Fusion with the 2.0 Eco-boost. I drove a Platinum with this motor and it fucking hauls ass. I also went to the Ford vehicles website and built an SE instead of the platinum the dealership had. Though a high roller like you can just get the loaded out Platinum for just over 31K. The SE is a much more affordable 26k, both can be had with that motor. If you don't believe me, go to any Ford dealership and drive a Platinum Fusion, as they only come with the 2.0 Eco-Boost it will blow away that Acura in power and looks, you will not be dissapointed...

You're crazy. lol

[slow99]

Dude, don't be foolish, just get a loaded TL.

BTW, we have the SH-AWD and it is better than RWD IMO. It's pretty amazing.

Interesting. I haven't really kept up with the differences in years. I'll look into the SH-AWD. We have that system on the wife's SUV, it's pretty sweet.

Gen 1 CTSV

Interesting as well.

[racrguy]

Don't you make like 300k a year?

Rich people don't become rich by frivolously spending money.

[Rick Modena]

You're crazy. lol

Oh sorry, he did say under 15k. Whatever it is at that price range will be a few years old, try and get a Certified 100k vehicle.

[black2002ls]

Sweet. I searched and kept seeing issues with them shredding tires due to the factory alignment specs. Any experience with that?

Thanks everyone else. I owned a TL-S and it was an excellent car. Was just thinking about something else. Everyone I've spoken with who had experience with the G35 sedans loved them.

I haven't noticed any issues with it. She has had it right at 3 years, put 60K miles on it, and only put one set of tires on it IIRC. I need to replace the front struts, as they are making some noise. There is a transmission issue with it "jerking" around 35-45 miles per hour, though that is remedied through a computer flash. It was released in a TSB I believe. I don't think she has had an alignment done since she bought it.

If I make it to the next round of interviews and get this new position, I will probably take over her payments and she is getting a new car. That is how much I enjoy/like the car.

[MattB]

Interesting as well.

Can't get the gen1 CTS-V with an auto

[black2002ls]

Can't get the gen1 CTS-V with an auto

Speaking of V's, not sure what they are going for, but I delivered a STS-V from Bonham to Lewisville a few years ago when I was selling cars. It was nice as well, plenty of get up and go.

[Chili]

it will blow away that Acura in power and looks, you will not be dissapointed...

2.0 Ecoboost = 240/270

3.7 SH-AWD = 305/273

These things handle better than any car I have driven and are incredible looking.







The torque vectoring AWD is rated as highly or better than BMW and Benz in published tests / reviews I have read. 130 mph on the highway is effortless and feels like 80mph.

[slow99]

Rich people don't become rich by frivolously spending money.

Ha yeah. My wife has a nice vehicle and I'm getting another z06 ... I'm not spending a lot of money on the replacement for the Yaris.

I haven't noticed any issues with it. She has had it right at 3 years, put 60K miles on it, and only put one set of tires on it IIRC. I need to replace the front struts, as they are making some noise. There is a transmission issue with it "jerking" around 35-45 miles per hour, though that is remedied through a computer flash. It was released in a TSB I believe. I don't think she has had an alignment done since she bought it.

If I make it to the next round of interviews and get this new position, I will probably take over her payments and she is getting a new car. That is how much I enjoy/like the car.

Good deal man, thank you.

Can't get the gen1 CTS-V with an auto

Well fuck.

[Chili]

Rich people don't become rich by frivolously spending money.

And our 09 looked brand new with less than 40k miles and found it for less than $25K.

[stephen4785]

Come on Jody! Go dfwmustangs style and live above your means.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-SILVER-GRAY-TURBO-SEDAN-KEYLESS-GO-DVD-VIDEO-POWER-REAR-CURTAINS-FL-/221181932853?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item337f787535

[Chili]

Interesting. I haven't really kept up with the differences in years. I'll look into the SH-AWD. We have that system on the wife's SUV, it's pretty sweet.



Interesting as well.

FWIW I didn't notice the $15k budget, but damn these are nice. This 09 is 10x the car our old one was, and we really liked that one.

And they have much more interior and trunk space than the old body did, which was one of my only complaints on the old one.

Give us a shout when you get back to town and you can take it for a spin. You will be impressed.

Oh, and our auto has a manual mode with paddle shifters.

[Rick Modena]

They are neck in neck in TQ and the AWD will be heavier so that puts the HP and performance times pretty close.

Though since you posted a brand new Acura that sells for right at 40k, thats a hell of alot more than 15k. A 2008 or older Acura with V-6, now this is more of an performance advatage for the new Fusion.
2008 Acura TL Base engine: 3.2L 258 hp V6
Horsepower: 258 @ 6200 RPM