josh_4184 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hello All, Just wanted to say hi, I just ordered for my wife a new 2012 Ford Fusion SEL AWD, will be are first new Ford. Test drove quite a few cars, but there were very few that offered AWD which was a priority moving into a strong snowbelt. I had to give up my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT since it is not a great car in the snow, going to miss it has been a great car. I do have one quick question, we ordered the car with factory remote start, does anyone know if that will come built into the key or will be a separate key fob? Also how long has the ordering process been taking lately, dealership said at least 6 weeks going to be hard, hoping to get the car before the roads get to bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankJL Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hello All, Just wanted to say hi, I just ordered for my wife a new 2012 Ford Fusion SEL AWD, will be are first new Ford. Test drove quite a few cars, but there were very few that offered AWD which was a priority moving into a strong snowbelt. I had to give up my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT since it is not a great car in the snow, going to miss it has been a great car. I do have one quick question, we ordered the car with factory remote start, does anyone know if that will come built into the key or will be a separate key fob? Also how long has the ordering process been taking lately, dealership said at least 6 weeks going to be hard, hoping to get the car before the roads get to bad. The remote start is a separate very small fob. 5 and 7 weeks is what it took for the last two AWD Fusions customer ordered at the dealership I work at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 The remote start is a separate very small fob. 5 and 7 weeks is what it took for the last two AWD Fusions customer ordered at the dealership I work at. Thank You 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdpath Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Hello All, Just wanted to say hi, I just ordered for my wife a new 2012 Ford Fusion SEL AWD, will be are first new Ford. Test drove quite a few cars, but there were very few that offered AWD which was a priority moving into a strong snowbelt. I had to give up my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT since it is not a great car in the snow, going to miss it has been a great car. I do have one quick question, we ordered the car with factory remote start, does anyone know if that will come built into the key or will be a separate key fob? Also how long has the ordering process been taking lately, dealership said at least 6 weeks going to be hard, hoping to get the car before the roads get to bad. You have no idea what you are getting into. Do you, 'josh_4184' ? You and your wife will be pleasantly surprised. Hint: the only thing you will likely miss ( that is under optimal road condition) is the 100 hp. ... caring husband rewarded! Your Fusion's front suspension system ( rear is "twisted blade" multi-link independent type in the background of the picture): Your AWD preview ( the 2010+ models include lateral/yawl "Stability Control"): Oh ... one more thing, about your Duratec 30 engine: The primary engineering input came from Porsche, who were developing a similar V6 before selling the engineering to Ford, and Cosworth, who helped with cylinder head manufacturing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo_V6_engine Edited November 27, 2011 by awdpath 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geost1 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Also how long has the ordering process been taking lately, dealership said at least 6 weeks going to be hard, hoping to get the car before the roads get to bad. My SPORT took 4 months to get here but there were several production delays due to parts shortages. There is a guy over at the Blue Oval Forum that can track your order for you, but only after you've made 10 posts. Be patient because delays are common on ordered vehicles and DON'T get caught up with any ETA times that you are give, my ETA was pushed back 3 times! The wait sucks, big time. However there is nothing quite like picking up your new ride from the dealership, with the knowledge that 20 different people haven't driven it and the time sitting on the lot was minimal. Also your dealer should have given you a good deal, as their profit margin is higher for vehicles that have quick turnovers. Good luck and don't forget to post a pic when it comes in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 You have no idea what you are getting into. Do you, 'josh_4184' ? You and your wife will be pleasantly surprised. Hint: the only thing you will likely miss ( that is under optimal road condition) is the 100 hp. ... caring husband rewarded! Your Fusion's front suspension system ( rear is "twisted blade" multi-link independent type in the background of the picture): Your AWD preview ( the 2010+ models include lateral/yawl "Stability Control"): Oh ... one more thing, about your Duratec 30 engine: The primary engineering input came from Porsche, who were developing a similar V6 before selling the engineering to Ford, and Cosworth, who helped with cylinder head manufacturing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo_V6_engine Thanks for the information, I think the wife should be pretty happy with the new car, pretty cool video on the all wheel drive system, should do pretty good in the lake effect snow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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