opinions pls... ford taurus(2011) vs ford fusion (2015)...which would you get?

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fabchef

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hi everyone, well looks like i'll be looking for another car. I came across these ads at a dealership. the 2011 taurus (3.5 v6) or the 2015 (2.5 4cyl) fusion. both are in my price range.
Wanted to get some input on these cars as i've never owned a ford (unless you count volvo :)) haha
i'm looking for:

Reliability
Safety
enough room for 4 people (will be used on the occasional long road trips)
easy to work on.

I like the taurus for it's size, seems roomy and comfy. I don't know much about the mechanical side. spark plugs look like a biatch to do (the rears)
the fusion, i've always heard in the past, are good cars. is it comfy, roomy? engine good?
thanks
fab
 
I'm sorry to report that I've only ever had bad Fords in the past and It's a brand I'll probably avoid in the future.

Also, my sister has a 2011 Escape and it's a piece of garbage - but it's a paid for piece of garbage.

On the other hand a friend of mine has a 2014 Fusion and a 2014 Fiesta and has had no issues so maybe their cars have improved.

Another friend has a 2018 Edge but since it's brand new it's not supposed to have any issues he's only had it for about a month.

ElPibe has a Ford - not sure how he feels about it but it's nice. No idea if it's reliable though.
 
Je regarderais pour un Fusion 2011 V6 à la place.

Je roule un Fusion 2007 V6 depuis 8 ans sans problème. Ça aura été très fiable comme voiture.
 
J'ai conduit les deux et selon mes critères a moi, c'est la Taurus.

C'est une meilleure voiture a tellement de points de vue surtout la Taurus AWD.. Tenue de route, confort, motorisation. La Fusion c'est vraiment un char plate a conduire (4cyl).

Cependant je crois que la Fusion serait un peu plus économique, et au niveau fiabilité je peux pas répondre non plus.

Dans cette gamme la par contre je crois qu'il y beaucoup de meilleurs choix dans la compétition....
 
lord_galathon said:
I'm sorry to report that I've only ever had bad Fords in the past and It's a brand I'll probably avoid in the future.

Also, my sister has a 2011 Escape and it's a piece of garbage - but it's a paid for piece of garbage.

On the other hand a friend of mine has a 2014 Fusion and a 2014 Fiesta and has had no issues so maybe their cars have improved.

Another friend has a 2018 Edge but since it's brand new it's not supposed to have any issues he's only had it for about a month.

ElPibe has a Ford - not sure how he feels about it but it's nice. No idea if it's reliable though.
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Fiesta st a rien avoir avec un fusion a moins que ça soit le 1.6T.

Si oui op doit s'assurer que le rappel sur le système de coolant a été fait et si le moteur a pas déjà surchauffé. Ça peut avoir besoin d'une nouvelle tête ou moteur au complet.

Ça s'applique aux Escape 1.6t aussi.

OP devrait acheter un Taurus police pack pour 5-6k$

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Définitivement la Fusion si t’es pour comparer ca avec un Taurus de 2011

C’est un char mieux overall. Ca tient bien, pas trop dur sur le gaz (je présumes tu regardes le 2.5), c’est confo et déprécie un peu moins. Un Taurus t’as d’la place dans valise mais pas tant pour l’espace avant à cause de la console centrale qui occupe une bonne partie de l’espace des jambes. La console est beaucoup plus imposante que celle de la Fusion.

La plateforme de la Fusion est aussi un peu plus récente depuis 2013, et j’aime mieux son look à la Taurus mais ca c’est vraiment personnel. Gardes en tête que ton 2015 a aussi une balance de garantie

Si tu fais beaucoup d’autoroute tu peux considérer la Taurus c’est un bon highway cruiser
 
The Taurus is a large car as far as external dimensions are considered. Then you open the door, get in and realize it's not as roomy inside as you would think. Thick door pillars, large console, etc.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Fusion was just as if not roomier inside by some metrics.

"Passenger volume inside the Fusion is 102.8 cubic feet, while the Taurus delivers 102.2 cubic feet of passenger room."
http://www.billkayford.com/comparisons/ford-fusion-vs-ford-taurus/

The Taurus is going out of production next year and I for one won't miss it. At all.

I'd get the newer, mechanically simpler car (I4 vs V6)
 
Thanks for the info guys. I’ll take a look at both and see. Coming grom sn older toyota camry, not sure how they stack up on reliability???
 
All I can say is, don't buy a fucking gm. Get the taurus AWD model, or the fusion AWD. I remember a friend who had the fusion with the V6 and AWD and he never had a problem, and plowed through the snow like a tank.

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My pops still drives his 2009 fusion v6 awd that he bought new. I have no experience driving the taurus but i do know the interior is cramped for such a big car.
 
I'm driving a 2011 fusion FWD with the 4 cyl. Racking up 40,000km per year with no issues... The only thing we putted is oil, tires and 1 set of brake in the last 120,000 km... it is now at 245,000Km and still running strong.

Good on gas, average of 8L/100 km mostly highway (cruise control at 125 km/h). For sure it's not an enthusiast car but for a std commute it's pretty solid. plenty of room for 4 adults and the trunk is deeper than Alice's rabbit hole...

Cheers!
 
SoapShoeS said:
le 1.6T de la fusion est problématique? Mon père roule ça, à quoi faut faire attention?
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Qu'il réchauffe pas sinon la tête va craquer comme dans ma fiesta st. Les 2013-14-15 que ça soit Escape fusion et fiesta, le design de la tête a été mal fait donc quand ça surchauffé ça craque et tu perds toute ton coolant.

Ford ont sorti un rappel pour mettre un expansion tank avec un sensor de niveau. Avant de faire le rappel ils inspectent le moteur pour vérifier si tout est beau.

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kahos said:
The Taurus is a large car as far as external dimensions are considered. Then you open the door, get in and realize it's not as roomy inside as you would think. Thick door pillars, large console, etc.
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This.

I'm 6ft/200lbs and not so comfy in a Taurus. I feel cramped.

Honestly I didnt think people actually bought those. Rental companies have Fusions and Taurus. Man are they boring.

If I had to choose I'd go with the Fusion as well I think.
 
Is there a reputable garage to fix a Ford Fusion ( maybe transmission problems) in Montreal or Ford dealer is better ?
 
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