DNP Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 So a little over a month ago, I ordered a 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid. That's right...I bought a greenie car. Going straight past the sales sharks and right to the fleet manager is the way to go. Ordered exactly what we wanted and had a waaaay more relaxed time doing the deal. I just found out today that its in line to be built this coming Monday and I should hopefully have it by the end of the month. I'm pretty excited about it. I've been driving my Duramax to work for quite a while now and I look forward to the 40+ mpg it's supposed to get. In going to see if the wife will let me have it wrapped in RealTree...though I'm betting that's gonna be a hard one to get away with. Anybody here have any hybrid input? This will all be pretty new to me. She's going to be platinum white with tan leather.
Matt.Cross Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 The receptionist will be happy to dispose of your man card for you.... <laughs>
unforgiven Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Gonna need the shoes with the tassels for that one.Just sayin.
MONTANA308 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks for driving one i need the diesel
DNP Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Posted August 10, 2013 I haven't owned the man card for quite a while. Sorry. It's the sparkly white one too.
planeflyer21 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Posted August 10, 2013 Dude!! 40+mpg! After feeding the Duramax! You are gonna be able to get all SORTS of AR308 shazizzle!! <laughs>
DNP Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 They list 47, but I hear it gets about 42. Waaaay better than 15 in the crew cab. Plus, I need that truck to last a lot longer. It's really replacing a Mazda3 hatchback I had. That Mazda has been the source of a lot if headaches for me. A drunk neighbor blacked out and slammed into it a long time ago. It spent 4 months in the shop and the insurance spent 12k to fix a 10k car. Never could believe they didn't salvage title it. Then, last year I went to check the oil and it was 3 quarts low. Turns out its common for the 2.3's to lose an internal seal and start burning oil. Car only had 50,000 on it and I smoked the motor. All aluminum motor low on oil = guaranteed rod knock. Soooo...she's gotta go....and I need something decent for the commute. I may have to sell the 308 now though. I'm feeling a little conflict that I'll be driving a lib machine AND owning guns...
MONTANA308 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Do not sell the 308 we will forgive you for the hybrid i hear ya the 45 mpg would be great. my powerstroke only gets 10 no matter how i drive or if i have the chip turned up so 45 mpg i can't even imagine that. good luck brother on the new ride. And congrats Edited August 11, 2013 by MONTANA308
blue109 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I have a Subaru station wagon with a bike rack on the back...so I know how it feels to drive a libmobile :)
DNP Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 I have to confess...Subaru was my second choice. (Hangs head). It's gotta be something in this California water.
shepp Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I have to confess...Subaru was my second choice. (Hangs head). It's gotta be something in this California water. My girlfriend has a Subaru cross trek that is one bad ass lil car, took it out in a blizzard last winter all wheel drive rocks!
DNP Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 That was the model we were looking at. It was pretty much decided that the cross trek was the one, until I went to Ford to check on my dads new truck. Got to looking around and like what I saw with the fusion.
Zebra644 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 Don't stick your arm out of the window, it may cause you to do a U turn. Just sayin lol
Robocop1051 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 The wife and I needed a commuter too. The Ram 2500 turbo was sucking 11.5 mpg, and my '87 Wrangler ain't much better. That Cali water soaked in, and we got a Subaru Impreza Hatchback. I get 35-37, depending on how much freeway time I get. The nice part was all wheel drive. I actually drove it from NorCal to Sierra Vista, AZ last year. It has really treated us well so far.
DNP Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 The crosstrek is the impreza with a lift kit basically....and it comes in tan! I was leaning on that one but got a great deal on the ford. Mainly...they are taking my mazda at a great price for what it is.
DNP Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 Now...I have to widen the driveway. The project has started. Trying to decide between pouring a little concrete or slapping in some pavers.
DNP Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 And for the Jeep...the jk was the first vehicle I went to go see. Couldn't justify the lack of a gain on mileage though.
MikedaddyH Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 The wife and I needed a commuter too. The Ram 2500 turbo was sucking 11.5 mpg, and my '87 Wrangler ain't much better. That Cali water soaked in, and we got a Subaru Impreza Hatchback. I get 35-37, depending on how much freeway time I get. The nice part was all wheel drive. I actually drove it from NorCal to Sierra Vista, AZ last year. It has really treated us well so far. Rob I thought that was a WRX ?
Microgunner Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) So a little over a month ago, I ordered a 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid. That's right...I bought a greenie car. Going straight past the sales sharks and right to the fleet manager is the way to go. Ordered exactly what we wanted and had a waaaay more relaxed time doing the deal. I just found out today that its in line to be built this coming Monday and I should hopefully have it by the end of the month. I'm pretty excited about it. I've been driving my Duramax to work for quite a while now and I look forward to the 40+ mpg it's supposed to get. In going to see if the wife will let me have it wrapped in RealTree...though I'm betting that's gonna be a hard one to get away with. Anybody here have any hybrid input? This will all be pretty new to me. She's going to be platinum white with tan leather. Just be careful not to get your skirt caught on the brake pedal. That'd be a complete bitch. Edited August 16, 2013 by Microgunner
DNP Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 I wear tear-aways when I go out with a skirt. Just in case. This thing should be a lot easier to drive in heels than my truck was.
washguy Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Be sure and get the extended warrenty....so when the battery craps out at 50k you wont be out thousands....congrats! :) Wash
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