Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

  1. Considered this pretty seriously when I was replacing my 2013 GTI with a new car that was suitable to be shared with my soon-to-be-driving teenage daughter. I'd liked the 2.7L V6 in the Ford Edge and thought it might work well in the Fusion. However, compared to the Accord 2.0L Touring and the Mazda 6 Signature trim, it didn't make the cut. Strong points were AWD, which it obviously needed with that engine, and straight line performance. Also, considering that it will soon be discontinued I suspect it will be semi-collectible in a few years, much like the now dead Taurus SHO and the Chevy SS. And while the MSRP is over $40K (USD) I found I could get one for about $8K less than that. Weaknesses were MPG's (Have to feed that V6.) , interior materials, fit and finish, and handling. It's a heavy car, especially on the front end. And while it might be fine in Kansas with its long, long straight roads, I live in the Pacific NW (US version) where mountains and curves are common. The self-adjusting damping and pothole detection are trick but don't make the Fusion a sport sedan. Bottom line is that it might be a "Dad's car" but not this dad. The Honda Accord, Mazda 6 and even the Camry V6 XSE all outpointed the Fusion for me. A Subaru Legacy? Not even on the radar. So what did I do? I replaced the 2013 GTI with a 2018 GTI. Just couldn't face the prospect of not having one in the garage. P.S. Great review as usual, guys.
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  2. Not at the price point of the Fusion, you wouldn't.
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