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"Used Ford Fusion Overview And
Best Price Strategies!"

Introduced with the 2006 model year, we find the Fusion is a strong entry in the midsize sedan category. It's got attractive styling, responsive driving dynamics and plenty of legroom.

This is the most competitive sedan Ford has had in this segment since the Taurus. And in our opinion, it's likely to experience the same success.

You see, it's got good genes. Beneath its edgy styling is the stretched chassis first developed for the Mazda 6, which lends its cousin a sporty personality that's not typical of traditional family sedans. .

In addition, even the base S trim has an impressive list of standard features, including full power accessories, antilock brakes, air-conditioning and a CD stereo. Move up to the SE or SEL models and you can add on leather upholstery, automatic climate control and more

And both the SE and SEL can be found with either the 4-cylinder engine that comes in the S or a robust 221 horsepower Duratec V6 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The interior build quality is sound, well insulated from outside noise and has very comfortable and supportive seating. Some used Fusions can also be found with Ford's Sync system (2008 and newer models) which provides voice activation capabilities for cell phones, MP3 players, and PDAs.

The 160 horsepower 4-cylinder engine can be described as "athletic" or "peppy" and gets 29 mpg on the highway and 20 in the city with the automatic transmission. And there's plenty of acceleration in the V6 without too much of a reduction in mpg (26 hwy and 18 city).

An important upgrade for the Fusion added front seat airbags, side curtain airbags and an auxiliary audio jack as standard features for the 2007 model year. Options such as navigation, satellite radio and all-wheel drive were also added in addition to more standard equipment on SE and SEL models. These enhancements add strong incentives to choose 2007 and newer vehicles.

In 2008, antilock brakes became standard on all Fusions and additional optional equipment was also made available. Some used Fusions (2008 and newer) can be found with the optional Sport Appearance package that includes 18 inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and special trim.

For the 2009 Fusion, stability control was added as an available option while traction control became standard. Also in 2009, and harder to find, are Ford Fusion models outfitted with the Blue Suede package, featuring black and blue faux-suede seats.

There were a number of significant changes for the 2010 Fusion. The four-cylinder engine was enlarged to 2.5 liters from 2.3 while improving gas mileage performance at the same time. Transmission speeds were increased from five to six and the 3.0 liter V6 also was given a power boost. In addition, both the interior and exterior received a styling refresh, several new features were added and a sportier new model, called the Sport, was added with a 3.5-liter V6.

Overall, we think the Fusion makes an excellent choice as a used car purchase.

How To Get The Best Price On A
Pre-Owned Ford Fusion:

There are actually several different ways to buy a used Fusion at the lowest price, even at wholesale.

ONE - Car Auctions:

You can go to Open-To-The-Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this may take more time and effort on your part, there are indeed some excellent deals (usually below wholesale) for those who shop these events.

Here's some additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Ford Fusions At Public Auto Auctions.


TWO - Spot Wholesale Opportunities On Dealer Lots:

The technique explained here is incredibly effective and involves identifying outstanding but "price-distressed" used Fusions for sale right on dealer lots, ones they are extemely desperate to sell and ready to unload.


THREE - Set Up A Dealer Competition:

Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight for your sale.


Also ...

If you're interested in a "Brand New" Ford Fusion, there are some great deals to be had right now if you know how.

Please read about this well-proven method for getting the absolute Lowest Price On A New Fusion.