Quick Question... Im looking to purchase a car... I have two options... 2012 Ford Fusion with 78K miles, or 2012 honda accord with 134K miles... Both priced the same. Which is the best purchase?
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I would go with the Accord.
If you are going Fusion, at least it is not the V6, potential water pump issues causing catastrophic failure.
I'm pretty sure the Fusion in 2012 didn't have problems with water pumps being inside the engine. The V6 model Fusion that I know they had problems with was the 2017 V6 Fusion Sport.
GTK!
I would go for the Honda, but only if there’s a good service history indicating the engine oil and transmission fluid have been changed on time. Ideally, change engine oil/filter every 5,000 miles and transmission fluid/filter every 40,000 miles (if it’s an automatic). Especially pay attention to the transmission service history: if it’s never been serviced, I would walk away.
You failed to provide details such as engines and transmissions. That can make a difference and of course a lot can happen to a car in 12 years. You need a good mechanic to do a thorough inspection of any used car before purchase.
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Fusion/2012/
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2012/
both engines are 4 cylinders, automatic transmissions. Both sold by private paeries.
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Is either turbocharged?
no.
All else being equal the Honda would be the better choice but it needs to be inspected by a good mechanic to determine its actual condition. The Fusion with 4-cylinder normally aspirated engine is not terrible but is prone to problems with electric power steering and transmission is not the greatest ($$$$). (Check the carcomplaints.com links.)