[NefCanuck]

NOS2Go4Me,May 11 2009, 06:23 AM Wrote:Go V6 AWD Fusion. The Duratec is a way better mill than what's in the Mustang, plus you get an extra cog. Basic mods are just as easily done to the Fusion as the Mustang (intake, exhaust, re-tune, susp, wheels/tires) and it is indeed far more livable than the Stang.

The V6 AWD Fusion is a snappy performer. It's still one of the only cars that I kinda wish I had grabbed instead of my truck. Mind you, I've already taken the truck plenty of places that the Fusion would never go, so... :lol:
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Slight cautionary note. The AWD suspension setup means that upgrades aren't quite as "plug & play" as FWD models, meaning that you would have to be careful about whose parts you go with for suspension and exhaust (For example Ford had to rework the gas tank on the AWD model, losing three litres of capacity in the process over a FWD model thanks to the suspension differences)

As to whether a V6 'vert is slower. I'm going to the SVTOA's Cayuga drag day on May 30 and if I can race one, I'll let you know who wins :P

As to taking the Escape places that Fusion couldn't go. You're in that 10% of people that actually uses off road capability as something other than a badge of honour NOS ;)

NefCanuck