Originally posted by Phil Rohtla:
I don't love it. Don't hate it either.
From a practical perspective, it hits all the notes of utility and sport for a guy in my position.
And you have to respect 300 hp and 260 lb-ft. in something the size of a Matrix.
Agreed. Same feelings surface when I look at a Focus. Just not my cup of tea. I will likely pass on it as the next car in the stable will likely have RWD or AWD and possibly a V-8.
The Fusion/Milan are nice, but IMHO need a more powerful engine option & possibly AWD. A RWD V-8 Milan or Montego would be loads of fun, but I don't expect to ever see it offered. If it ever was, I'd be FIRST in line to purchase.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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