energi3 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) I'm looking into a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid that was previously a government vehicle and only has 28,000 miles on it. Right now it's currently priced at 9700 and I might throw them an offer for $8000. The photos of the exterior, interior, and engine all look super clean. The low miles are the main attraction here, but if it's sat for extended periods of time I wonder how the hybrid battery is holding up, and I'm not sure if purchasing a model this old is a good idea. The dealer doesn't sell many hybrids and can't offer much information about the battery. Given the current circumstances with COVID-19, I haven't seen it in person yet and I'm only going to travel somewhere to test and inspect a car if the dealer is interested in my offer. I've also been looking at other Fusion Hybrids, as well as Ford C-Max, Prius, Sonata Hybrids, and Chevy Volts (which are too small in the back), Any feedback is appreciated! Edited March 30, 2020 by energi3 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Check the thread about resetting the battery life. There is a stupid 'clock' that causes it to use the battery less and less over 5-6 years, until it becomes little more than a start-stop system. Edited March 31, 2020 by andyross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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