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Scuba

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4. I just had a whopping $700 repair bill on my Ford....

Sun Jul 29, 2012, 07:55 PM

Jul 2012

... but what do you expect after 12 years and 190,000 miles? It's the first repair I've had that cost over $200, and no, I have not been "nickle-and-dimed" to death.

I'm looking at the Fusion Hybrids and may replace my current vehicle with one in a year or two.

BTW, the repair was for a new A/C compressor and line, plus the re-charge. The vehicle has NEVER been "Found On Road Dead".

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This Honda-lover bought a Ford. [View all] Sparkly Jul 2012 OP

My little Kia barely beat a Ford Focus Warpy Jul 2012 #1

Yeah, right... n/t nebenaube Jul 2012 #2

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Sparkly�s car lies are like Obama�s fake birth certificate. ieoeja Jul 2012 #89

I just had a whopping $700 repair bill on my Ford.... Scuba Jul 2012 #4

I'd heard "Fix Or Repair Daily." Sparkly Jul 2012 #10

Taurus Scuba Jul 2012 #41

And I've heard Fiat is "Fix it again, Tony." I wonder if there are others? nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #47

There is, Doc_Technical Jul 2012 #72

Gotta Mechanic Coming and Garage Man's Companion come to mind. Scuba Jul 2012 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author Marie Marie Jul 2012 #54

Or, Found on Road - Dead. Marie Marie Jul 2012 #57

Actually, it's called, "First On Race Day," Fawke Em Jul 2012 #76

fucked over rebuilt dodge is what is supposed to be said snooper2 Jul 2012 #83

Never heard that one. Fawke Em Jul 2012 #87

Vast majority of those came with a slant 6, engine was bulletproof.. snooper2 Jul 2012 #88

Fusion Hybrid b757pilot Jul 2012 #52

The Ford is $2200 cheaper and gets 15% better mileage. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2012 #5

I know.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #15

K&R Good for you, glad you like it. Egalitarian Thug Jul 2012 #6

Like I said, I know they're all international.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #11

I love my Ford. knitter4democracy Jul 2012 #7

Love your post - thanks! Sparkly Jul 2012 #12

We used to have a ford festiva. Got 40mpg with it and it was used. ejpoeta Jul 2012 #8

Fusion? Sparkly Jul 2012 #16

i think so. the fusion. thanks ejpoeta Jul 2012 #90

My relative's Ford mini van bongbong Jul 2012 #9

Good to know. Sparkly Jul 2012 #17

This former Honda-phile now owns two Fords MannyGoldstein Jul 2012 #13

Seems like you got there before me! Sparkly Jul 2012 #18

My first car was a 93 honda accord Dokkie Jul 2012 #14

I don't understand design much Sparkly Jul 2012 #20

My Ford is 15 years old. GoCubsGo Jul 2012 #19

That's great. Sparkly Jul 2012 #21

Actually, I have owned 2 Fords and I love them. RebelOne Jul 2012 #22

You made my day madokie Jul 2012 #23

Thanks!!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #26

Made in Mexico. nt Codeine Jul 2012 #24

For the third time.... Sparkly Jul 2012 #25

Then your comment about Detroit means zilch. Codeine Jul 2012 #27

Do a little research. Sparkly Jul 2012 #30

But you could have purchased a car made by unionized American labor. Codeine Jul 2012 #32

Ford workers are UAW. Sparkly Jul 2012 #35

The Fiesta is not made by the UAW. Codeine Jul 2012 #51

You have a problem. Sparkly Jul 2012 #53

He just made a new purchase Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #36

"She." Sparkly Jul 2012 #38

Even more the reason. Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #39

Thanks, Jack Sprat!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #42

Girl, you're right. Ignore the fatalists. JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #81

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I almost bought a manual Sparkly Jul 2012 #31

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I know the Fit is a good car, too. Sparkly Jul 2012 #33

Have you ever owned a Sports Car? Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #34

No... Sparkly Jul 2012 #37

Thanks for keeping manufacturing in North America MightyMopar Jul 2012 #43

The Ford Fiesta is assembled at its factory in Mexico. You know...NAFTA. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #46

Oh dear, I guess I should have bought the Honda Fit. Sparkly Jul 2012 #58

A # of Hondas are made here in the U.S. But the Fit isn't one of them. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #91

I understand. Jack Sprat Jul 2012 #49

I'm sure you've looked at the various magazines and forums... Sparkly Jul 2012 #62

One of the best ways to buy a used sports car Mopar151 Jul 2012 #78

3 Fords at our house Mopar151 Jul 2012 #40

So good to know -- thanks!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #44

The Fiesta is assembled in Mexico. Just sayin'. But it's a cute car. What color did you get? nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #45

For the FOURTH time... Sparkly Jul 2012 #48

"Made in America" my indelicate butt! cbrer Jul 2012 #50

I just remembered why I rarely frequent DU. Sparkly Jul 2012 #55

Detroit surpassed Japan's quality about 10-15 years ago. Festivito Jul 2012 #56

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Take heart Mopar151 Jul 2012 #73

Any Ford or Chevy model that has been introduced in the last three years... HuckleB Jul 2012 #59

Thanks!!! Sparkly Jul 2012 #61

Welcome to the Ford family Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #63

I love the SYNC, too Sparkly Jul 2012 #64

this one is mine Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #69

Does it come with a 5 speed stick shift? Seedersandleechers Jul 2012 #65

Yes, and in some ways that was better. Sparkly Jul 2012 #66

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LMAO to many of the responses here. flvegan Jul 2012 #70

2013 Ford Fusion... *drool* Initech Jul 2012 #71

Welcome to the light! Fawke Em Jul 2012 #74

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I bought an iPhone. Makes me feel good, since Apple is an American company. Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #79

Awesome! Thank you! JNelson6563 Jul 2012 #80

Myself and all of my UAW friends thank you DainBramaged Jul 2012 #82

Dying to know... We are Devo Jul 2012 #84

It's great to hear this. susanna Jul 2012 #85

Just bought my wife a Ford Edge Sport. EnviroBat Jul 2012 #86

Ford is a great car. I am now on my 2nd Taurus. n/t RebelOne Jul 2012 #92