jbiz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hello all, My wife and I just bought our first Hybrid. It's our second Fusion. It's a 2011 Hybrid in what I think is the pearl white (upgraded paint). We bought it used for $24,900 with only 5,000 miles on it. No leather but everything else. Love the car and have been reading how these hybrids require less maintenance than regular cars. Can anyone attest to that? Are the maintenance costs pretty low or do the dealers try to "get" you at 30k, 60k, etc? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNole2001 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hello all, My wife and I just bought our first Hybrid. It's our second Fusion. It's a 2011 Hybrid in what I think is the pearl white (upgraded paint). We bought it used for $24,900 with only 5,000 miles on it. No leather but everything else. Love the car and have been reading how these hybrids require less maintenance than regular cars. Can anyone attest to that? Are the maintenance costs pretty low or do the dealers try to "get" you at 30k, 60k, etc? It really all depends on the dealer you go to. The one closest to my house has tried its best to screw me, while the one 40 miles away (that I bought the car from), has always been honest, forthright, and upfront about any charges. And the one time that they did come to me with a bill higher than I had been quoted, I called them on it, and they let me pay the original quote without any protest. I would say make sure you have the car fully checked out before the manufacturers warranty runs out. The only thing I've had fail multiple times was the AC blower motor which I've had replaced twice now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolder Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I hope you got all the manuals and owners cards, etc. If not obtain them and read them thoroughly several times. There have been a few instances of dealers attempting service rip-offs as happens with some dealers of almost all manufacturers. Maintenance should be low; oil changes at 10,000 miles and tire rotation. There's hardly anything to wear in the car. When in doubt, check here by search or post. This is one of the best automotive forums. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometFlash Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm not sure about less maintenance, but I don't expect there'd be any more than is typical either. Since I've owned and driven Ford's since 1996, I haven't done anything to any of them other than tire rotations and oil changes, and one battery replacement. 1997 F-150 1998 F-150 (battery replacement after 5 years of ownership) 2004 F-150 2009 F-150 2011 Fusion hybrid Nothing except owner manual recommended oil changes and tire rotations, except the one battery replacement. I hope & expect my FFH to be just as reliable as all my trucks. Let's hope so! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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