Aero2001
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- Joined
- Dec 6, 2016
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- Philadelphia
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- Acura TSX, 2010, 6MT
Believe me, I understand. I have a 2010 Fusion alongside my 2010 TSX, and the Ford is good, but simply isn't engineered or built to the same standard. We've had it for less than two years, and it's already given me more trouble than the TSX I've had for almost eight years -- and the TSX has 40k more miles!To each their own it course, but to me long-term reliability (even if projected) plays such a big role that I don't even want to test-drive the Ford...
But I'd consider a Focus ST anyway, for a few reasons: (1) Ford has improved generally since my Fusion was built; (2) the Focus ST is in its fifth model year, so most issues have been worked out; and (3) it's a freakin' blast to drive!
I would never, and I mean NEVER consider a first model year Ford, and I'd ideally wait for the third model year. I'd avoid the first model year from any company including Honda, though Hondas present much less risk IMO.
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