Is it worth buying this car?

Is it worth it to buy this car at this price? Here’s a pic for reference:



If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

Zephyr said:
If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

I got a 2017 2.5 with 80k miles last week, but the shifting seems a bit rough. Is this normal?

@Mason
Rough shifting is common with the 6F35 transmission. I’d suggest doing a transmission fluid drain and fill every 25,000-30,000 miles.

Ronald said:
@Mason
Rough shifting is common with the 6F35 transmission. I’d suggest doing a transmission fluid drain and fill every 25,000-30,000 miles.

The Carfax doesn’t show any history for transmission service, so I’m guessing it still has the original fluid. I bought it because my Mustang was totaled, and I wanted something affordable and reliable that fits my $350-400/month budget.

@Mason
Sorry to hear about your Mustang. The 2.5 engine is solid and should last you a long time. If you ever have questions, feel free to message me—I’ve been driving a Fusion since 2016 and know a lot about it.

@Ronald
Great! Glad to have someone I can ask. I have another issue with it—I’ll see if I can PM you.

Mason said:
@Ronald
Great! Glad to have someone I can ask. I have another issue with it—I’ll see if I can PM you.

If PM doesn’t work, just reply here. Happy to help.

@Mason
If you’re new to the car, you might still be adjusting your driving style. The Fusion can be a bit picky. Try gradually pressing the gas instead of accelerating too quickly, especially on turns.

@Mason
If the rough shifting is really bad, you might have a leak somewhere.

@Mason
The 6F35 transmission has an adaptive learning system, which means it adjusts to how you drive. If a different driver used it before, you might need to reset the transmission’s learning data so it can learn your driving style instead.

Zephyr said:
If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

How do I know what engine my Fusion has?

Nevada said:

Zephyr said:
If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

How do I know what engine my Fusion has?

Just pop the hood and take a look! Or you could check your registration papers.

Nevada said:

Zephyr said:
If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

How do I know what engine my Fusion has?

Most of the recent models come with a 1.5L (hybrid), 2.0L (turbo), or 2.5L (base) engine. If there’s no ‘hybrid’ or ‘Ecoboost’ label, then you likely have the 2.5L model.

@Maxwell
Here, only the hybrid version is popular because people mostly buy them for fuel efficiency. They’re everywhere .

Zephyr said:
If it’s the 2.5 engine, go for it! If it’s a good one, you could have a reliable car for the next 10 years.

I have the 2.0 EcoBoost—it’s a lot of fun. But the 2.5 or the hybrid version would definitely save more on fuel, and if it’s only $5,200, I’d go for it.

Is it worth it to buy this car at this price? Here’s a pic for reference: https://placehold.co/600x400.png

If it’s the 2.5L model, go for it. Take it for a test drive and see if there’s a lurch when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. If not, you’re in good shape.

One thing to watch out for is the radio—it can start to whine when it goes bad, and the factory speakers are pretty low-quality. Expect to replace those if they bother you.

I paid nearly double for the same car in good condition but still had a few minor issues.

@Nina
Honestly, this is a good price. You could use the extra money you saved to make any repairs or upgrades.

I feel like I paid too much for mine.

@Nina
I got a 2017 2.5L with 80k miles last week. The transmission seems a bit rough, though. Is that normal? I’ll be paying on it for six years, so I want to make sure it’s solid.