Quote Originally Posted by MaxJav9669 View Post
The Mazda 6 and Fusion have the same platform, and the Mazda 3 and the Focus have the same platforms. Most people would say that Ford hasn't caught Honda or Nissan just yet but, Ford does have Toyota beaten. If you don't think that Ford quality has come up you have to look at the fact that the Mustang is using one of the smallest engines in the past 20 years but is making more power than any of the base V8s have ever had, Motor Trend tested one at K&N Filter's dyno and got 308 whp/ 287 tq. Only time can test the quality of a vehicle. But, i wouldn't trust a car company that's been having recalls left and right like Toyota has recently.
I won't deny that Ford is doing something right. I drove an '09 Focus that I borrowed from someone for a couple months while my Teg was down. It still wasn't great compared to what I was used to out of Honda, but I'll admit that Ford has come a ways since it's earlier days. My wife and I are both there with ya on the trust issue with Toyota. That's another part of why she wants another car.