Welp, that was a quick year (almost a year and a month) since I traded my 11 SHO for a 3yr/45k mi lease on a loaded 2016 Fusion Energi Titanium. Ive put almost 12k miles on the Fusion since then and I recently visited the gas station for the whopping 11th time. I usually get between 1000-1200mi per tank and it only takes $25 to fill it. I have only visited the dealer for a tire rotation at 7500mi, no oil change needed till at least 15k miles which is great.
Why I traded
Getting the Energi was the right move for me at the time too. The Michelin Pilot Sports on the SHO only had a few miles left in them, the car was about to turn 60k so it needed its regular maintenance, and something was wrong with one of the cats that wasn't covered under my Ford PremiumCare Warranty. So if I was going to drop a bunch of money on my ride, i'd rather get something new that I wouldn't have to worry about while I am up at school. (Plus the incentives to purchase/lease an Energi were/still are super good. $6k from Ford and $4k from the gov).
Comparing the Fusion and Taurus (Quality, etc)
I like the interior of the Fusion much better than the Taurus, it feels much more spacious and less cramped. Especially in the back seat. The build quality of the Fusion, in my opinion, is much better too. The doors have a solid "thunk" none of the plastics creak, it just feels "more premium," kinda like a BMW 3-Series.
In conclusion
I believe the Fusion Energi is an awesome "all-rounder." It drives well, it really isn't that slow, saves you a ton of money, and its built well. However, I definitely miss the driving dynamics/speed of the SHO. Who knows, in two years, I could be back behind the wheel of an Ecoboost
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