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spenzalii
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13. "USB, check. Bluetooth, check. RCA inputs, check? Aux, natch"
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Since I have an ipod, I keep that plugged into one of the USB ports (the MFT setup has 2 USB ports, which is nice). Bluetooth streaming works for convenience, and sucks for sound quality. But that's a known quantity and is pretty much the same in any car/phone setup you'll get, so my expectations on sound quality are tempered. If I really had some esoteric player that didn't have USB or bluetooth I could go cop a 3.5mm to RCA cable and use that (I'm sure a have a few at the house now), but the chances of needing that are slim.


>I had the Fusion while in Boston a couple weeks ago, and I
>really liked it. It was a SE trim, with a USB port (no AUX-IN
>apparently), and the Sync system. The infotainment controls
>were the only thing that took me a while to figure out. The
>actual driving was pretty dope. It's quiet as hell (only noise
>I heard was when the window was open). The steering wheel
>really is the only clue to its place in the automotive pecking
>order. Even in the low trim, it just feels pretty solid. And
>yeah, there's some Tupperware.

The MFT system isn't that hard to figure out. Give it a day and you're pretty familiar with it, either using the touch screen or the buttons on the steering wheel (which is usually what I do). If it weren't so unfreakingbelievably slow. I swear the stock Sync setup is faster. I'll probably do a video of both since my wife has the Focus and compare the reaction times of both setups. But yeah, even if you get the base model, you still get a solid car, solid (but stark) interior and a nice ride. Can't really ask for more unless you're stepping up to another class vehicle

>Real talk, I would just go with that one, and use your phone
>for everything if you can.
>
>The only gripe I had about that car was visibility. I didn't
>feel comfortable checking my mirrors, looking to my sides or
>behind me. At least there's a backup camera.
>
>But it's the only car where I could drive slow or fast and not
>be disoriented at all, coming off the Volvo.

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Talking Cars On Tuesday: Clean and Shine version [View all] , spenzalii, Tue Aug-18-15 11:20 AM
 
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Im terrible with it...
Aug 18th 2015
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Bi-weekly at worst, weekly at best with a detail in between
Aug 18th 2015
3
about to trade in the Bimmer...(smh)
Aug 18th 2015
2
My brother had one as a long term rental. He loved it
Aug 18th 2015
4
totally appropriate.
Aug 18th 2015
5
w/ bluetooth, you don't so much need the aux in
Aug 18th 2015
7
yeah. I think it's good to have 'just in case'
Aug 18th 2015
9
i'm always bluetooth'd in my Fusion. i keep the iPod attached to the USB...
Aug 18th 2015
11
I'm a fan of all Mothers products, aint no one seein them...
Aug 18th 2015
6
Meguiars would likely say different
Aug 18th 2015
14
      i'll check them out
Aug 18th 2015
18
agreed on all counts about the fusion
Aug 18th 2015
8
the rear seat especially
Aug 18th 2015
10
The Taurus has a HUGE packaging problem
Aug 18th 2015
12
      they've got it in a spot where it can't win. it's expensive
Aug 18th 2015
16
           I'd go Edge Sport w/ the 2.7 Ecoboost, but you're right
Aug 18th 2015
17
Maintenance Wash videos
Aug 18th 2015
15
I did mine a couple weeks ago
Aug 18th 2015
19
That's my plan once the polisher gets here
Aug 18th 2015
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