fuzzymoomoo Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Wow, where do you live? I'm in the DC metro area and none of the dealers here has any 2017s. In fact, only one dealer has told me that they're even in production, let alone on the streets. I'm really looking forward to seeing them. He and I both live in Metro Detroit. I live a few miles from the Dearborn test track. I've been seeing 2017 Fusions for months. PP builds mostly, haven't seen any on either of the dealer lots on my drive home from FRAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very nice, so are they building any in Flat Rock, or just importing them from Hermosillo and doing the testing up there in MI? In any case, lucky you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 FRAP is no longer building Fusions. We stopped at the end of February. Any car sold in North America has pre production units shipped from whatever plant they're built at to the testing center in Dearborn. Once in a while they send vehicles for foreign markets to Dearborn too. I've seen everything from the Chinese Taurus to Right hand drive Territory/Everest and Rangers driving around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Yeah I thought I'd read that FRAP wasn't building them anymore-just surprised (and envious) to hear you guys are seeing the 2017s already-everything online (apart from FMC) is just a stock photo. My Lightning Blue model looks turquoise. Anyway, do they look good up close? Edited May 3, 2016 by Stephen White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Uh, MY2016 is almost over lol We haven't seen too many 2017s on night shift yet. There's not much change between 16 and 17. The main focus right now is this launch for the Continental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The 2016 was a typo, LOL, and I corrected it right after but you must not have seen the correction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) We get everything first in Detroit, although I mostly see GM stuff around me. The new Malibu is absolutely everywhere I look in Michigan, it's insane how instantly popular that car became and how quickly they stocked it. I still haven't seen the 2017 Escape around town, my Mom is picking up a 2016 at the end of the week and just missed the boat. Edited May 3, 2016 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 2017 Escapes are only just now hitting the lot near me. Gorno just got like 12 in late last week. Saw them on my way home from work Friday night/Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machoman1337 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I've been playing with the Build and Price Tool. An SE with the 2.0 engine, luxury package, tech package, and sunroof comes out to $29,575. A Titanium with the sunroof comes out to $31,840. For this $2,265 difference, all I can tell that you get with the Titanium is a sportier seat, a better stereo, and a better looking exhaust. That doesn't seem like a very good value... what else am I missing? I believe the soft ceramic leather is more comfortable and luxurious than the SE leather. The Titanium also gets factory fitted dynamic LED headlamps. On the SE you'll need to go aftermarket if you want better lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The Titanium also gets factory fitted dynamic LED headlamps. On the SE you'll need to go aftermarket if you want better lamps. Unless you purchase or order the 202A package. If all you want are upgraded headlamps, you don't have to spend the extra 4K or so for a Titanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machoman1337 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Unless you purchase or order the 202A package. If all you want are upgraded headlamps, you don't have to spend the extra 4K or so for a Titanium. Oh, seems like they updated the site. When I previously checked, the SE Luxury package didn't include the LED lamps. But now, it does! Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopter Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Received my window sticker this morning, build date of 5/9. Edited May 10, 2016 by helicopter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Received my window sticker this morning, build date of 5/9. Congratulations! IIRC, you received your VIN on 4/29, so the window sticker just took about 10 days. Is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopter Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi Stephen, Yes, you are correct. Typo'd my sig... Now just wondering how long it will take to get here from Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi Stephen, Yes, you are correct. Typo'd my sig... Now just wondering how long it will take to get here from Mexico. Just checked and mine is there, too! Woo-hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi Stephen, Yes, you are correct. Typo'd my sig... Now just wondering how long it will take to get here from Mexico. BTW did you see Ford now has individual TPMS on the Fusion? You can now check your tires' air pressure any time using the left side LCD screen. I tried it in a 2017 Platinum last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm glad they're finally getting with the program on this issue. Trying to figure out which tire tripped the low inflation message was annoying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I'm glad they're finally getting with the program on this issue. Trying to figure out which tire tripped the low inflation message was annoying. Why? You should be checking all 4 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Why? You should be checking all 4 anyway. Should and are, sadly, aren't the same. I have a digital tire pressure gauge but it'll be nice to know every time I start the car, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Should and are, sadly, aren't the same. I have a digital tire pressure gauge but it'll be nice to know every time I start the car, too. What would be nice is to show the tire pressures at startup for a few seconds or to be able to set a warning at a much lower pressure drop (federal law is 25% or 9 lbs in most cases - I'd rather see a warning if it drops more than 3 lbs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 What would be nice is to show the tire pressures at startup for a few seconds or to be able to set a warning at a much lower pressure drop (federal law is 25% or 9 lbs in most cases - I'd rather see a warning if it drops more than 3 lbs.) I agree-the standard TPMS warning light is kind of a joke-once it gets to 25% you probably should have noticed the under inflated tire(s), anyway. I'm going to compare the car's tire pressure readout with my tire gauge. Supposedly the individual sensors are accurate to within 1 psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Just got an email from my salesman a short while ago. Apparently, my Fusion is ahead of schedule and is already in a build cycle. Woot woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Akirby, are you suggesting you check your tire pressure prior to each time you drive your vehicle? I highly doubt that, but if you do, hats off to you. I do not, but I do periodically check them. I've driven (not owned) other makes that show the offending tire, so why couldn't Ford? It isn't new technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 No, I'm saying that once you get a low tire pressure warning you really should check all 4 since they're probably low too unless it's a fast leak in which case it will be obvious. I don't know why Ford chose not to show individual tire pressures. They've had the data for a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Roger that, I'm tracking you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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