Q: I need to buy a new, bigger car for me and my little baby girl. I'm debating between Dodge Caliber and Ford Fusion.. I want the car to be - stylish - safe - roomy enough for all the baby stuff i.e. stroller - economical Any opinions which one would be better for us? http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion/ http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/caliber/
A: No doubt the Ford Fusion is the hands down winner here. It's five star safety rated, very stylish and has a lot of room in a smaller car. Where the Fusion truly shines is quality. This car is based, along with the Mercury Milan and Lincoln mkX/mkZ on the Mazda 6 platform. The Fusion has actually beaten the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in initial quality. By contrast, the Dodge is based on the Neon chassis which is far less proven for dependability. You can get a Fusion very nicely equipped for less than a comparibly equipped Caliber. I think the style of the Fusion is very superior to the Dodge now and will definitely hold up better if you plan to keep the car. Best of luck to you!