mettech Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have been kicking around the idea of getting a 2017 or 2018 Mustang EB w/auto as a touring car. I've been waiting to see if the '18 Mustang would be the mid cycle update. Will the update offer: New engines? New transmission? ect.. However, I now have a new and difficult option to ponder... Why would I buy a Mustang EB instead of the new Fusion Sport? Weight is nearly the same. Slight advantage goes to the 'Stang Interior and trunk space favors the Fusion Price is nearly the same AWD favors the Fusion EB power strongly favors the Fusion. Suspension favors the Fusion What would the members of BON do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY93SHO Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If I could only have one it would be the Fusion. Probably because I'm older and that darn "practical" thing kicks in. Money no object? A Fusion Sport and a GT350. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'd take an Edge Sport over a Fusion Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Focus RS over everything previously mentioned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Edge Sport would be more practical than the Fusion. However, given just the Mustang and Fusion, I'm leaning towards the Fusion. Having a 2 door is plain impractical around here. Now if the Mustang EB was at Focus RS power levels and you needed just a simple touring car... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) I agree.. The 2.7 EB appears to be a better engine then the current 2.3 EB. However, if the Mustang would be bumped up to the RS level... That would be a better package. The Fusion would still have AWD and a more usable seating and luggage space. I am looking forward to the new 3.0EB MKZ and 2.7EB Fusion test reviews. Any ideas if they will compete well with the German imports? The RS may be too small. I prefer to have a coup, but for the room, I would settle for a sedan. I don't want a "too small" sedan but I would sacrifice the space in coup. Edited March 26, 2016 by mettech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 There's an almost $8,000 price difference between the two choices: The Fusion Sport V6 starts at $33,475.........LINK The Mustang Ecoboost starts at $25,645 ......LINK Edge Sport s even dearer at $40,400 ......LINK Focus ST is slightly cheaper at $24,475 and Focus RS is $35,900......LINK Value for money,you can't go past either Mustang EB or Focus ST but if you want to spend above $30K, the field opens up considerably.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Borrow a time machine and get a Pinto wagon V6. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 No kidding... I had a blue '76 Pinto.. traded a "68 Firebird for it in 1977.. Next to my ex wife... it was the biggest mistake I have made.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzach Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Mustang for me since there is sadly no stick in the Fusion Sport. . I wish Ford would come up with a better name the generic "Sport' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I wonder if Ford would consider a Fusion SE AWD with say, a 2.3 EB option and appearance pack. You could do that well under $30K... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Not many companies doing stripper performance models, it shaves too much profit. Edited March 27, 2016 by Moosetang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Mustang EB Premium with 201A, Premier seats and reverse sensors.: $33030. Fusion Sport, 401A, Cooled seats, $36745. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Not many companies doing stripper performance models, it shaves too much profit. A Fusion SE with a 2.3 EB and AWD is hardly an example stripper model but I can see why Ford saw past that easy option and elected to go with the 2.7 EB. The Fusion Sport offers so much more of what actual buyers really want... and which ever way you choose sedan or coupe, you can't go wrong. Edited March 27, 2016 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Best bang for the buck would be the 5.0 Mustang GT vs the Fusion Sport. Even with an automatic and 3:55 gears it's only a $500 difference between them. The HP is a no-brainer! But if it's a family car out of necessity I'd go with the Fusion Sport. The Mustang is a true Grand TOURING car. Even with cloth seats (I prefer them) the interior is very upscale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Answer me this because I'm an idiot... WTF is a touring car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 A Fusion SE with AWD and 0 options is already a hair under 29k, you're not going to get a 2.3l awd with any suspension tuning for less than 30k. Also shop insurance costs for both. The insurance costs could make the decision much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 If you have to ask, get the Fusion Sport. A Fusion SE with AWD and 0 options is already a hair under 29k, you're not going to get a 2.3l awd with any suspension tuning for less than 30k.Also shop insurance costs for both. The insurance costs could make the decision much easier. You can't get AWD on an SE with 0 options? The only way to order AWD on the SE trim is to select the 2.0L EcoBoost option. The Sport, with 0 options is $34,350 and there are no suspension upgrade options, at least as far as I can see on the Build & Price page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I can't believe people are comparing the legendary Stang to Fusions and Foci..... what is this world coming too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I can't believe people are comparing the legendary Stang to Fusions and Foci..... what is this world coming too? Given the similar powertrains involved, it's not that big of a leap. As much as I'm a Mustang guy, if I were comparing vehicles with the 2.3EB motor...I'd likely go with the Fusion, in this situation. Any Mustang I own will have a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I'm saying the only options to get on an SE would be AWD 2.0L, 201a. That is the minimum, and it's almost 29k, it was in response to jdp saying they could have done a performance 2.3l and it would have been way under 30k. Sport also comes standard with the CCD suspension which you can't get on any other model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 A touring car is a sport passenger car. The Fusion Sport suspension and AWD are huge factors for my indecision. Insurance is not that big of an issue. I'm 60 years old. lol Really looking forward to the test with the FS... It would appear at this point.. it might put the Mustang EB to shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Personally, I would love to have a Mustang, so I would go that route if I were you. I have 3 kids to chauffeur around, so Fusion Sport would be perfect for me. I believe the '17 Mustang is supposed to get the 10 speed tranny, maybe a late addition, if that makes much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I believe the '17 Mustang is supposed to get the 10 speed tranny, maybe a late addition, if that makes much difference. Really? I haven't heard a thing about that at the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LX302 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Mustang with a good tune. That should bring it to the RS power level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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