[Drivesthebeast]

I liked the Fusion AWD SEL V6...lots of pep from the engine and 6spd combination, which would easily walk away from a lot of cars in the same class out on the highway. The suspension in the V6 was nice and taught, not sloppy like the 4cyl model, the leather seats and interior had a nice ultra-modern contemporary design and layount which I liked (lot nicer than the Taurus). The AWD made the car feel more connected to the road, with greater feel for where the car was in the steering wheel. I think the only thing holding the car back is the tires (same as any Ford product, besides the Mustang, as the Pirelli's are rather quite good).

I was going to buy one, until I saw that it was going to cost me over $40,000 after taxes and all of the applicables, hence why I went to look at used Lincoln LS's, and Mustangs.

I think that if I had to switch to a family car though, the Fusion AWD SEL V6 would be my first choice, unless of course, Ford releases the Interceptor...then that car would be #1 for me.

L8tz