DAD, I have a 2008 Fusion, SEL, with the 3.0 V6, the 3.5 was available that year also, and I almost opted for it, but didn't. The 3.0 is plenty, and gets better mileage than the 4cyl. It is a nice engine, a stomp on the pedal at a stoplite only produces a lot of tire smoke, but with the 6spd automagic, just ease into it, till it collects 2nd gear, then step on it, it really likes to show off then, it is a really fun car to drive, tilt and telescope, black leather, just sit way back, and enjoy! Bob