Hi all,
I'm seeking some info regarding tuning and performance parts for the '17 Sport.
I'm in the market for a new car and spent the last month researching cars off and on. I landed on the Fusion Sport for a few reasons:
- 2 kids now, so I need something bigger than my WRX. The wife has been very cool letting me keep that despite the fact that we can't go anywhere in it as a family...but it's time to replace (120,000 mi).
- AWD - Live in Pittsburgh (snow), spend a lot of time in the mtns skiing/mtn biking (at least our version of mountains in appalachia). Subaru got me hooked on AWD.
- Nothing naturally aspirated...again, a product of 10 years driving a WRX.
On paper the FS looks great. Twin-turbo, solid HP/torque and specs. I also really like the interior and exterior, so all around pretty good for the price point.
With that said, I expect this car has tremendous tuning potential, and reading this forum a lot of people came to the same conclusion.
Now here are a few reasons I'm second-guessing my decision to get one of these. At this point I completely ruled out all other cars, but now am questioning if this is really what I'm looking for. Appreciate other's thoughts:
- Resale value: Saw a review the other day that made a good point. Ford floods the car rental market with Fusions, meaning there are a ton of these for sale as used cars. Even though it's a Sport, probably going to drop in value very quickly. I don't really care about this that much as I kept my current car for 10 years. I tend to drive them into the ground and don't look at my cars as an investment that will yield returns.
- General issues: Was surprised to see the complaints by so many different people about the dead battery, window issues, etc. Not a show stopper, but as someone that hasn't owned a Ford in the past, was disappointed to see so many problems. It has me a bit concerned about buyer's remorse as my past cars seem to have all been (mostly) flawless.
- Actual performance: Like I said earlier, the car looks great on paper. However I haven't seen any reviews that really loved the car. Some point out it's not the Audi killer we thought it may be. Others say it has slow throttle response. I'm just surprised to not find anybody really impressed by the car. (I did test drive one, but not in sport mode, and also in the city where I couldn't open it up).
- Aftermarket performance parts: Here's my main question. I don't really care if the stock performance isn't great. This car HAS to have some serious tuning potential that would overcome this. The question: Why isn't there anything out there?
Maybe I'm spoiled from owning a WRX where you can find absolutely everything imaginable to tune and improve that car. I've looked high and low and the only tuning possibility is Livernois (not knocking it, don't really know much about it as I've used only Cobb in the past). And the only exhaust I've seen is a custom Magnaflow exhaust.
Is anybody aware of plans for additional performance and tuning solutions on the way, or is this car just simply being overlooked? I recognize it's the first year for this engine in this car, which may explain why I can find parts for Focus, Fiesta and Mustang, but not Fusion Sport. I'm just very reluctant to buy this if it's going to be ignored from all these performance and tuning companies.
What gives? Can anyone provide insight? Is there anything out there that I missed? Are you aware of plans by companies to start providing performance upgrade parts for this car (ECU tuning, exhaust, intakes, turbos...anything)? I'd like to get some confirmation on this before pulling the trigger.
Appreciate the info!
I'm seeking some info regarding tuning and performance parts for the '17 Sport.
I'm in the market for a new car and spent the last month researching cars off and on. I landed on the Fusion Sport for a few reasons:
- 2 kids now, so I need something bigger than my WRX. The wife has been very cool letting me keep that despite the fact that we can't go anywhere in it as a family...but it's time to replace (120,000 mi).
- AWD - Live in Pittsburgh (snow), spend a lot of time in the mtns skiing/mtn biking (at least our version of mountains in appalachia). Subaru got me hooked on AWD.
- Nothing naturally aspirated...again, a product of 10 years driving a WRX.
On paper the FS looks great. Twin-turbo, solid HP/torque and specs. I also really like the interior and exterior, so all around pretty good for the price point.
With that said, I expect this car has tremendous tuning potential, and reading this forum a lot of people came to the same conclusion.
Now here are a few reasons I'm second-guessing my decision to get one of these. At this point I completely ruled out all other cars, but now am questioning if this is really what I'm looking for. Appreciate other's thoughts:
- Resale value: Saw a review the other day that made a good point. Ford floods the car rental market with Fusions, meaning there are a ton of these for sale as used cars. Even though it's a Sport, probably going to drop in value very quickly. I don't really care about this that much as I kept my current car for 10 years. I tend to drive them into the ground and don't look at my cars as an investment that will yield returns.
- General issues: Was surprised to see the complaints by so many different people about the dead battery, window issues, etc. Not a show stopper, but as someone that hasn't owned a Ford in the past, was disappointed to see so many problems. It has me a bit concerned about buyer's remorse as my past cars seem to have all been (mostly) flawless.
- Actual performance: Like I said earlier, the car looks great on paper. However I haven't seen any reviews that really loved the car. Some point out it's not the Audi killer we thought it may be. Others say it has slow throttle response. I'm just surprised to not find anybody really impressed by the car. (I did test drive one, but not in sport mode, and also in the city where I couldn't open it up).
- Aftermarket performance parts: Here's my main question. I don't really care if the stock performance isn't great. This car HAS to have some serious tuning potential that would overcome this. The question: Why isn't there anything out there?
Maybe I'm spoiled from owning a WRX where you can find absolutely everything imaginable to tune and improve that car. I've looked high and low and the only tuning possibility is Livernois (not knocking it, don't really know much about it as I've used only Cobb in the past). And the only exhaust I've seen is a custom Magnaflow exhaust.
Is anybody aware of plans for additional performance and tuning solutions on the way, or is this car just simply being overlooked? I recognize it's the first year for this engine in this car, which may explain why I can find parts for Focus, Fiesta and Mustang, but not Fusion Sport. I'm just very reluctant to buy this if it's going to be ignored from all these performance and tuning companies.
What gives? Can anyone provide insight? Is there anything out there that I missed? Are you aware of plans by companies to start providing performance upgrade parts for this car (ECU tuning, exhaust, intakes, turbos...anything)? I'd like to get some confirmation on this before pulling the trigger.
Appreciate the info!