The Week of Driving Differently: Conclusion

[billroper]

Yesterday, I had a chance to take catalana's Ford Fusion on a slightly more extended trip, including a short stint on the Edens Expressway where I could actually legally get the car up over 45 MPH. Everything went well.

Today, I took the car out for lunch (as in, I ate lunch and filled it up with gas) and parked it back on the other side of the garage as I switched back to the Ford Five Hundred after my extended test drive.

I conclude that I can comfortably drive a Ford Fusion. I have no idea when I'll be replacing the Five Hundred or exactly how big Katie and Julie will be then -- and that will be an important consideration when I get the next sedan, because I remember having spent too much time in a too-small back seat. (The back seat of the Fusion is decently sized, so we'll likely be ok, but I want to be sure about that.)

Overall, a successful test.

Thanks, Erica!

Comments

[jennlk]

As a data point, J and Db (13, 5'8" or so) ride comfortably in the back seat of my 2008 Fusion.

[jebra.livejournal.com]

I've spent the past three days using my boss's Hyundai Sonata. It has sufficient legroom and torso room and I expect to get 45 mpg or better. (I'll know more when I fill up.) The amenities are nice, as well. If I was looking for another vehicle, I might jump on this very one. (The lease is up next month.)