PhatDoggy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Post #1... My company changed company car policy, so my '01 Exploder Sport wasn't going to qualify anymore. I bought a new ride... a '10 sterling grey metallic Fusion 2.5L SEL with the Sun 'n Sound package. I drive about 2400 miles/month, so I'm hoping this thing really sips the gas. The SYNC system is very HALish. Who'd think we'd be communicating with a computer like this, in a Ford no less? The level of cush in this car is unbelievable for a $25K car. It's very quiet, very smooth, and very comfortable to drive (although I'd like to hear how some not-so-slender body types are dealing with the seats). Way to go, Ford! -Keith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyFriend Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Is there any way you can take some pictures???? Specifically of the front grill. I've been looking to get a Sterling Grey V6 SEL (there is currently 1 in the state of California) and I think I'm going to end up custom ordering. I'm considering getting the monochrome package but want to know how the front end looks like that (it appears 18" wheels are no longer an option unless you get the appearance packages). And they had that just on the lot at a dealership? No dealer I've talked to has received anything new in like a month, so no one has seen the monochrome package. Thanks ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeo Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Is there any way you can take some pictures???? Specifically of the front grill. I've been looking to get a Sterling Grey V6 SEL (there is currently 1 in the state of California) and I think I'm going to end up custom ordering. I'm considering getting the monochrome package but want to know how the front end looks like that (it appears 18" wheels are no longer an option unless you get the appearance packages). And they had that just on the lot at a dealership? No dealer I've talked to has received anything new in like a month, so no one has seen the monochrome package. Thanks ! Does this help you? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EmptyFriend Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yes that helps tremendously. I really can't decide what I think of the looks of that front. I do like the other 18" SEL wheels more than these, though. Thanks so much for the pictures, I've got some decisions to make now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeo Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yes that helps tremendously. I really can't decide what I think of the looks of that front. I do like the other 18" SEL wheels more than these, though.Thanks so much for the pictures, I've got some decisions to make now. So do I but I don't know if they will be available as an option any longer. After all, they were 2009 wheels to start with and I have a feeling the new 18" wheels will replace them in the SAP package. I may use the 18" SAP wheels for snow tires and buy new wheels for the other 9 months. Also, I personally, I like the chrome grill myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatDoggy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Well, Rodeo beat me to the punch. It was on the lot for almost a full day when I bought it. The color is very cool in person. The pictures don't pickup the metallic in it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcarlosp Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 i like the black and red one,i don't like blue sport with the blue grill 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyFriend Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah I think I might like the chrome grille more on the Sterling Grey (I think the monochrome looks decent but just not quite right). I also just can't get over those wheels. Anyone happen to know how it works if you custom order, can you order other wheels (for a price of course)? Like if those older 18" wheels are no longer available, does that mean you have no option for wheels but to go after market? I like the plethora of options for aftermarket wheels, but would prefer not to have to throw down like $1500 for new wheels and tires and have the original brand new sets just sitting around... Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah I think I might like the chrome grille more on the Sterling Grey (I think the monochrome looks decent but just not quite right). I also just can't get over those wheels. Anyone happen to know how it works if you custom order, can you order other wheels (for a price of course)? Like if those older 18" wheels are no longer available, does that mean you have no option for wheels but to go after market? I like the plethora of options for aftermarket wheels, but would prefer not to have to throw down like $1500 for new wheels and tires and have the original brand new sets just sitting around... Thanks. I like the looks of those wheels. On the Hybrid you have no choice at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeo Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah I think I might like the chrome grille more on the Sterling Grey (I think the monochrome looks decent but just not quite right). I also just can't get over those wheels. Anyone happen to know how it works if you custom order, can you order other wheels (for a price of course)? Like if those older 18" wheels are no longer available, does that mean you have no option for wheels but to go after market? I like the plethora of options for aftermarket wheels, but would prefer not to have to throw down like $1500 for new wheels and tires and have the original brand new sets just sitting around... Thanks. I know exactly what you mean. I'm not crazy about the new wheels either (18s) it may just push me back to looking at the Sport instead since those wheels I do like. I figure if I have to spend money to change out the wheels, I'll just use that same money towards the Sport and call it a day. Anyway, that's what I'm beginning to think now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyFriend Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yeah I was going back and forth between the V6 SEL and Sport for a while, but decided the little extra horsepower and sport suspension doesn't make up for electric passenger seats, auto headlights, dual zone auto A/C (and other stuff I don't really care about). And your signature says you want it in black, but I like the grey more... and they don't do the Sport in grey. I think I might have found 1 more V6 SEL in grey in my area, but their website doesn't list specifics (spec package) or a price so I have to call em up I guess. I'm guessing they don't even have it anymore, but who knows. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcasto Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I hate chrome, but I don't want to pay for the Monochrome Appearance Package just to get a non-chrome grille. Can I order that aftermarket? Or just take it off and paint it myself? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatDoggy Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 I hate chrome, but I don't want to pay for the Monochrome Appearance Package just to get a non-chrome grille. Can I order that aftermarket? Or just take it off and paint it myself? No need to pay $895 for anything. In case you haven't heard, the indusyry is in a slump. Tell them what you'll pay for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeo Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 No need to pay $895 for anything. In case you haven't heard, the indusyry is in a slump. Tell them what you'll pay for it. And then they'll tell you they can't even get any cars and you need to take what they have etc. And to order could take months, you know the old dealer double talk game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcasto Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yeah, in August the dealers all told me that Cash for Clunkers wiped out their Fusion inventories. I do plan on ordering and waiting so I'll get exactly what I want. And I won't be negotiating because I get X-plan pricing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Here's actual photos of a new owners monochrome grey Fusion if you want to see it. http://www.fordfusionclub.com/index.php?topic=157078.0 Personally, I don't care as much for the monochrome look and will prefer chrome but I'm sure some people will like it. of all the available colors though I think it does look best on the grey car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion_f150owner Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 im thinkin i want to paint my grill now i have a 2008 sport it looks good with the grill blacked out anyone from central california? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcasto Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 So I found a car on the lot that I liked and bought it on the spot. And I actually like the way the chrome grill looks on RED 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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