Originally posted by Big_B:
Originally posted by TourDeForce:

"the Fusion's score resulted from damage to a test dummy's ankle during the Fusion's crash test, and that Ford had not been able to repeat the results."

Seems like a fluke. I wouldn't be concerned about buying a Fusion. Get into a front end crash driving an S-10 and you may be lucky to keep your legs.




Be concerned about your insurance rates, however. My mom bought a Fusion and was then shocked to receive her insurance bill. Just over $1000 every six months. My mom has never had an accident or a speeding ticket in her life. Insurance on her 2001 F-150 SuperCrew was never more than $600, even brand new.

The insurance company referenced this very test as the reason for the rate.



Tell your mom to shop around.

If I were to change the insurance on my Mazda6s to a Fusion, the difference would be $10/month, explainable by the fact that it's 3 years newer. That's $100/month for 300/100/300 coverage.

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