AeR0 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 guys again thanks for all the help... im looking at putting my order in for a 2012 sport AWD was wondering what would you guys get and or what would you of done differently let me know thanks again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I got AWD, and PKG 402a, remote start and the HD Floor Mats. First off, it will be AWD or No AWD, that is the first decision that you would make. Second, PKG 402a or not, which as you know, gives you the SEL goodies, I wanted EATC and heated seats, so I had to go 402a. The smaller accesssories such as remote start or floor mats can be added as needed. The only other nig concern is the NAV system. I have a TOM TOM with lifetime Traffic and Map updates, so I use that. To update the Ford system, it is $199.00 a year, and the Sirius travel link is not free after 6 months, so there goes that idea. Also, the Climate controls and Radio are all combined, if one goes down, they all go down. That is a personal choice of either love it or hate it, but to me, it is not worth $1995. You only have a short time left to order, so I suggest you hurry before it's too late. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARFusion Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Whether you want the Nav or not is probably a huge decision (~$2000 difference). Personally, I use the nav on my Nexus and I've "heard" the Nav on the Ford isn't the greatest. The monochrome package (Black grill and 18" wheels) gives your car non-stock, unique look. I have only seen one other Fusion in my area with it and I have gotten a ton of compliments on the black grill (vs. chrome). Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I would order it the same as how I bought my 2010 Sport. Fully equipped except for the Nav system. I have a Garmin with lifetime traffic and lifetime maps that I use for my very frequent travels so I bought another windshield mount and cable and leave it installed on the Fusion. I tend to keep a car for a very long time, and the last thing I want to contend with is an outdated Nav system five or ten years from now when there is likely to be little or no factory support. The only feature I would not have bought if the car would have had everything else I wanted without it is the sunroof. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omelet1978 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I would wait for the 2013 Fusion with the 2.0 ecoboost...Your probably looking at around 19-20 mpg vs with the 2.0 you are probably looking at like 24 even with AWD. That being said if you want this model I would get it with every option including the navigation. The system is the first I've seen that hasn't made me want to go aftermarket. I'd pass on Ford's remote start. For the same price you can get a python responder one off amazon which is 2 way and way better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusionpursuit Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well the NAV screen even applies all the radio / climate controls to the touch screen, its very convenient 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion0389 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) AeRO, Unfortunately you can no longer order the 2012 fusion models... I am in the process of aquiring a 2012 Sport AWD and like you, I thought that since it was still up on their website that I could place an order. I called multiple dealers up and down the east coast and they all say the same thing, ordering for 2012 is closed. Your only option is to work with your dealer and look through the existing inventory. My local dealer found a 2012 Fusion Sport AWD with 401A package (exactly what I wanted) and not one option more. However, since i had specific option requirements I had to sacrifice my silver color preference for the White tri-coat metallic. I had to put down a $300 refundable deposit to secure the vehicle and have it transferred to my location. If you are serious about aquiring one of these vehicles I suggest that you start the aquisition process with your dealer yesterday! LOL! Good luck Edited April 17, 2012 by fusion0389 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wow, they closed it a few weeks early. So looks like this is it folks. What is out there is out there, good luck with the rest. And you ordered an AWD Sport with the 401A package? Interesting. But if that is what you want, then you will be happy with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rockford Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Why bother ordering one, You have pretty limited options, and if you get one thing you like you have to delete something else, I hate the way options are on cars nowadays, basicly you are just getting something that was build like everyone elses, nothing you can do to make the car "Your own" anymore so just look at existing inventory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion0389 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Wow, they closed it a few weeks early. So looks like this is it folks. What is out there is out there, good luck with the rest. And you ordered an AWD Sport with the 401A package? Interesting. But if that is what you want, then you will be happy with it. I wanted the 401A package because I couldnt justify the 3k price jump to the 402A package. Additionally I do not care for the look of the radar sensors required for the BLIS\backup system, I prefer to have the little blind spot mirrors instead. I took delivery of the vehicle over the weekend and am loving it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rockford Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I did see a guy with the blind spot mirrors and I liked em, Wish I had em on my car I was wondering about how he got em. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Actually, I do like the mirrors over the BLIS system. It sucks that you can't have both. The only reason that I got the 402a was I wanted EATC and heated seats that my SEL had, and the only way to get it was with that package. If it were not for a coupon from an Area Rep, It would have made it very tough for me to get. I just had mine in the shop, and had a 11 mercury milan premier as a loaner, and it had the mirrors, really nice!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I wanted the 401A package because I couldnt justify the 3k price jump to the 402A package. Additionally I do not care for the look of the radar sensors required for the BLIS\backup system, I prefer to have the little blind spot mirrors instead. I took delivery of the vehicle over the weekend and am loving it! BLIS has no visible sensors. It's only the reverse sensors that are visible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARFusion Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I have the BLIS system and it's pretty awesome. It's obviously not something you depend on, but its a pretty nice option - very accurate too. The sensors (I think) are in the mirror. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Go for it. Just got a 11 Sport AWD with the 402a package last month... and am absolutely enjoying the driving experience. I also use a Garmin and couldn't justify the added $2k for the onboard navi... (apparently as someone mentioned above... with an added $200/yr updating fee?!!) If there would be anything I would do differently, I'd like to try the FWD to maybe add a mile or two on my MPG"s and also shave off a few 10ths of a sec on standing take offs. Unfortunately, the Sport FWD was not offered up here in Canada. No regrets for me though... the AWD gives me the confidence I look for in rain or snow... and did I say that I absolutely love driving it?! Post-purchase, I'd look at threads here at FFF to see what mods other guys are doing. So many great ideas here... LED/HID lights, CAI, tints and exterior body coloring/mouldings, etc. Make your Fusion your own. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Wow, they do not offer a FWD Sport in Canada? Did not know that. But on the bright side, If there is any place that you will need the AWD, it would be Canada. Yea, I Don't like the intergrated screen with all the systems, it is hard to keep clean (Fingerprints) and if it goes down, you loose everything. But the biggest issue is the fact that you pay $200 a year to update it, and the Sirius travel link is not free after 6 months, so forget that!!!! I like my TOM TOM, lifetime traffic and map updates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The BLIS is OK, but I would rather have the mirrors to be honest with you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Wow, they do not offer a FWD Sport in Canada? Did not know that. But on the bright side, If there is any place that you will need the AWD, it would be Canada. Yea, I Don't like the intergrated screen with all the systems, it is hard to keep clean (Fingerprints) and if it goes down, you loose everything. But the biggest issue is the fact that you pay $200 a year to update it, and the Sirius travel link is not free after 6 months, so forget that!!!! I like my TOM TOM, lifetime traffic and map updates. Nobody pays $200/year for updates. Most people (me included) never update. Worst case you'd only do it every 3-4 years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) I have the BLIS system and it's pretty awesome. It's obviously not something you depend on, but its a pretty nice option - very accurate too. The sensors (I think) are in the mirror. As I mentioned above, the BLIS sensors are not in the mirrors. They're in the rear quarter panels behind the bumper cover. Ford Media: The feature uses two multiple-beam radar modules, the same used with cross-traffic alert, which are packaged in the rear quarter panels – one per side. Edited April 26, 2012 by drolds1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion0389 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 As I mentioned above, the BLIS sensors are not in the mirrors. They're in the rear quarter panels behind the bumper cover. Ford Media: That is good to know, I wonder why they dont use the same technology for their back-up sensor system instead of the current inserts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionDiffusion Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 They do. When you back up, the radar sensors are looking to the side for moving vehicles (cross traffic mode) as you back out of your spot. If a car is driving past your rear end, you will hear warning chimes and the cluster will say which way the car is coming from. The three ultrasonic parking sensors on the rear bumper are also active when backing (they are more effective at very close ranges). This is a very useful feature when you're backing out from in-between two massive SUV's and you can't see anything. Again, the only thing in the mirrors are the warning lights. The radar sensors are in the fenders, and the parking sensors are in the bumper. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiWhCL1vS4s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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