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I drove both and the Fusion rode better. Of course it costs slightly more and the gas mileage is not as good. I think it's going to come down to safety and cost to operate. Both have decent ratings as far as safety goes (in fact I think Cruze is slightly better). The Fusion is a bigger car, however, not sure that means it is safer.
my advice would be to go out and rent each car for a weekend at least, that way you can drive the cars like you normally would. test driving a car with the salesman on board, and test driving a car without the salesman on board are two completely different experiences, and can make the difference regarding which car you buy.
personally i like the fusion better as it is a slightly larger car, and has better styling imo. but the chevy cruze is also a good car. the choice is going to come down to which car you like better in day to day driving, and you can only find that out by driving the cars for a few days.
Unless price is a strict factor, this still seems a no brainer to me. The Cruze is not a bad car, but it is at best a mid-pack car in it's class which is not known for having an over abundance of strong players. The Fusion is a top player in it's class, which is also a much more difficult class to be a top player in.
I am not saying the Cruze is bad in its own right, but all else being equal the Fusion is a nicer, better, and overall more desirable vehicle.
My former roommate had a Cruze. He hated it. AC wasn't up to snuff. Car wasn't very powerful. Just "blah" all the way around.
I rented a Fusion while my Chrysler (SURPRISE!) was in the shop. The Fusion was actually a really nice car. It was an older model, I can't help but think newer one's are even better.
Which model was this? I was thinking of going with an older model, although I do like the design or the 2013 and 2014. For those who are familiar with the 2013 and 2014 Fusions, is there any significant difference between the two?
Yep; I'd bargain hard on a 2015 as its year end. They will especially not want to have older model on lot when 2016 comes out. July starts the easiest time to bargain on new; with customer and dealer incentives by makers.
So the 2016s are already coming in? I was under the impression that Sept and Oct would be a good time, but it's been awhile since I have been car shopping.
my advice would be to go out and rent each car for a weekend at least, that way you can drive the cars like you normally would. test driving a car with the salesman on board, and test driving a car without the salesman on board are two completely different experiences, and can make the difference regarding which car you buy.
personally i like the fusion better as it is a slightly larger car, and has better styling imo. but the chevy cruze is also a good car. the choice is going to come down to which car you like better in day to day driving, and you can only find that out by driving the cars for a few days.
Not a bad idea as long as I can find a place with reasonable rates. Thanks for the suggestion.
Unless price is a strict factor, this still seems a no brainer to me. The Cruze is not a bad car, but it is at best a mid-pack car in it's class which is not known for having an over abundance of strong players. The Fusion is a top player in it's class, which is also a much more difficult class to be a top player in.
I am not saying the Cruze is bad in its own right, but all else being equal the Fusion is a nicer, better, and overall more desirable vehicle.
The Fusion is pricier but not all that more expensive. I'm looking at Fusions that are in the 15-16k range, 2013/2014 with less than 30k miles. Another place has a 2014 Cruze LT listed at 16.9k with approx 20k miles. Another place has a 2012 Cruze LT with 35k miles listed at 13.9k. New Cruzes are a few thousand less than new Fusions. The new Fusions are a little bit outside my price range tho.
You can get into the Cruze lightly used alot cheaper than the new body Fusion. My gf has had a nightmare with the Fiesta DSG and Ford has bought back her car, the decision is between the old body Fusion and the Cruze. Cruze is the likely winner.
I would not buy a new Cruze I dont think, due to large rental fleets the depreciation levels are high (hence the cheap lightly used purchase price)
Have found used 2013 Cruzes with less than 10k miles for $11k
To be fair I think the styling is 10x better on the Fusion. I (well my S/O) am in the same position. Probably getting the Cruze.
I drive one of the few 2010 Fusions with a manual transmission. 90k Miles, no problems.
You can get into the Cruze lightly used alot cheaper than the new body Fusion. My gf has had a nightmare with the Fiesta DSG, the decision is between the old body Fusion and the Cruze. Cruze is the likely winner.
I would not buy a new Cruze I dont think, due to large rental fleets the depreciation levels are high (hence the cheap lightly used purchase price)
To be fair I think the styling is 10x better on the Fusion.
Yes I definitely like the looks of the Fusion although the Cruze isn't too shabby for a lower end model. Gas mileage is another concern since I drive so many miles (100 mi round trip commute)....trying to balance good gas mileage with safety. One place has been calling me that has a lightly used 2014 Cruze LT with 20k miles listed for 16.9k but that seems a bit much to me. New ones are listed at other dealerships for another thousand.
My last two cars were lower end GM cars (Cavalier and Cobalt). Both were reliable and lasted a long time (current one is well over 200k miles). The body work on current vehicle is not so great, however, as it's started to rust and clear coat has peeled in numerous locations. There are several little things wrong with it (i.e. passenger window doesn't roll down) but nothing major. Thought about trying a Ford this time.
Yes I definitely like the looks of the Fusion although the Cruze isn't too shabby for a lower end model. Gas mileage is another concern since I drive so many miles (100 mi round trip commute)....trying to balance good gas mileage with safety. One place has been calling me that has a lightly used 2014 Cruze LT with 20k miles listed for 16.9k but that seems a bit much to me. New ones are listed at other dealerships for another thousand.
My last two cars were lower end GM cars (Cavalier and Cobalt). Both were reliable and lasted a long time (current one is well over 200k miles). The body work on current vehicle is not so great, however, as it's started to rust and clear coat has peeled in numerous locations. There are several little things wrong with it (i.e. passenger window doesn't roll down) but nothing major. Thought about trying a Ford this time.
I am happy with my 2010 Fusion and would not suggest against the vehicle. I would say however that the process of pushing ford to buy back my S/O's Fiesta was terrible.
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