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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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It’s not every day that you go out and make a hard decision of dropping a couple of thousand dollars on a vehicle and come home and have a personal voicemail from the CEO of the automaker thanking you for your purchase. Well, that’s exactly what happened to a Grand Rapids lawyer who received a personal phone call from FoMoCo CEO Alan Mulally after purchasing the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid over the Toyota Prius.

Michael Snapper says that CEO Mulally left him a voicemail that began: “Hi Mike, it’s Alan Mulally from Ford,” after which he offered congratulations and thanks. Snapper said that Mulally’s call shows his new attitude and commitment to turn Ford around.

Guess this clears up Toyota’s problem with Ford comparing the Fusion Hybrid to the Camry Hybrid.

Snapper along with other buyers will get their 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid this spring.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 04:01 AM
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That's when you know your company is effed.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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how nice of him...I dont think it'll save the company though
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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2010... this spring ?

Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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sooo just to get a phone call from the CEO of FORD, i'm gonna have to buy a Fusion Hybrid... hmmm i wonder if I called him if he'd answer and be as nice and thank me for calling???
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?

Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
Interesting how that seems to be happening more often these days. Motor companies releasing their vehicles in essence a full year before their actual advertised date. Reminds me of how the first Rustang is considered a '64 1/2 and it was released in April of '64.
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?

Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
It's because if people think they're buying a car from the future, they're more likely to get it.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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only reason toyota doesnt call is because they know we dont speak japanese!, can you imagine the ackward conversation.......................

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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BTW i thought the title meant he bought 10 ford fusions, not a 2010 model, lol

i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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I actually think the fusion doesn't look that bad. I probably wouldn't buy it over a camry but or a mazda6 but at least its getting my attention for a bit.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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The thing about releasing the year model so early like that... is that it can warp the mileage calculation.

For example... I got a 2006 tC, in 2005. 56,000 miles now (Feb 09)

So, it appears as if I drive 18,600 miles per year.
My actual number is: 16,000 miles per year.

My car isn't a great example... but for this car in the thread, in January 2011, it'll be a 1 year old car with probably 30,000 miles already
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
BTW i thought the title meant he bought 10 ford fusions, not a 2010 model, lol

i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
it would of been 2010 but the subject bar cut off the "d" in hybrid

i didn't want ppl to think wtf is a hybri
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I'd buy a hybri.
Old Feb 7, 2009 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
BTW i thought the title meant he bought 10 ford fusions, not a 2010 model, lol

i thought, hell yeah, they better call after he just bought 10 of those turds!! lol
so did I, I'm disappointed now.
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ford circles their problems at least
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it looks good!
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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Yeah I agree the new fusion has a decent look. I'm willing to jump at a hybrid when someone makes it worthwhile.

The prius is hit...
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?

Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
It's because if people think they're buying a car from the future, they're more likely to get it.
and we know that the only car you can buy from the future is a Delorean
Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckwithanxB
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Originally Posted by senseiturtle
2010... this spring ?

Isn't it FEBRUARY of 2009 ?
It's because if people think they're buying a car from the future, they're more likely to get it.
and we know that the only car you can buy from the future is a Delorean
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