moparhov

Just got a legitimate 700 miles/tank yesterday. 701 on trip, 1 mile to empty. Went another 11 miles to gas up, and filled just under 16.5 gal. New tank to empty is 754 miles. 90 miles daily commute, freeway, highway mostly, surface streets about 20%. I live at 2800 feet, commute to 800 feet. Generally so far, 63 mpg going in, 40 mpg coming home. However, long term shows around 44 mpg. Used to fill up twice a week with my Mazda 6 (4cyl), now once every 7 to 8 days. Awesome, really, really awesome.

I just got the extended warranty, and said no the rest. Still pissed though.

Thanks all for the comments. Yes, I got the price I needed first, then put enough cash down to get the payment I wanted. I have bought enough cars to know the deal when you close, but I have never been hit up for this amount of money before ever. (Last car in 2005). Usually you are asked to add maybe $800 or so at signing, which I always decline. This guy told me that the hybrid was so complicated (electrically) there was over 10,000 things covered that could go wrong, and maintenance costs are astronomical for a hybrid. If I hit a pothole, the aluminum wheels will probably be ruined, so the separate tire and wheel warranty (Road Hazard?) is needed. He told me how they didn't make any money on the car, and I said they made plenty on my trade. He said for me to sell it myself if I wasn't happy, that they were just going to put it to auction. This is the finance guy mind you, not the salesman. Love the car though, but I don't think I'm done giving the dealer my 2 cents worth though.

So, I fought long and hard to get a payment I could live with on my new Fusion Hybrid. Now, I get into the signing office, and I am presented with an extended warranty, maintenance coverage ( new brakes every 10,000 miles ???), and tire/wheel damage coverage. Want it all? Well, hand over another $3000 dollars, or another $50 a month. I got sick to my stomach, I was so angry. What happened at your signing?