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#7167 of 7456 Re: why was the engine and CVT replaced? [makenasdad] by bruneau1 Sep 06, 2007 (10:57 am)
Replying to: makenasdad (Aug 28, 2007 12:25 pm) Today I compared my Freestyle to the new Taurus X. I like the new decoration inside and out, and the engine is more powerful, of course. While the CVT is not as peppy off-the-line, it is smoother and less intrusive than the new 6-spd. The steering and brakes are better in my Freestyle. So at this point, I wouldn't change and don't feel deprived.
#7168 of 7456 New Taurus X Post-Freestyle by flufflebug Sep 08, 2007 (4:25 pm)
Have had new Taurus X now for about 2 weeks. Turned in 05 Freestyle lease after 2 years. I was afraid I would be disappointed going to the Taurus X after having the Freestyle, but I am very pleased with the Taurus X. I really only miss the CVT when I am in the parking garage at work. I thought I would notice not having it more. The Taurus X is pretty much the same as the Freestyle with some minor improvements. I like the 2 tone interior and the chrome accents. The DVD screen does not block the rear-view anymore. I can see out the back window without any problem. The doors automatically unlock now when the driver's door is opened (yeah!- it's the little things). The hatch is much easier to close. The biggest disappointment is the mileage,not surprisingly. I went from an AWD getting 16/22 (never got the high mileage everybody else reported) to FWD. Today I got 22.6mpg on the highway. Mixed driving I've been getting between 18 and 19 mpg. Other than that, I give the Taurus X a big thumbs up. We were very pleased with the Freestyle we had too. We considered buying it but felt we'd lose money with the money we had already put into leasing, not to mention not having much as warranty. For those interested paid $30198 (Z-plan price plus $1000 rebate, including tax) for lt ice blue FWD Limited with DVD system, auxillary heat and Triptunes(for IPOD). Replies to this message: jigmaster (Sep 10, 2007 5:07 pm) volkov (Sep 10, 2007 5:34 pm) jigmaster (Sep 11, 2007 1:43 pm) and 1 more...
#7169 of 7456 Re: New Taurus X Post-Freestyle [flufflebug] by jigmaster Sep 10, 2007 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: flufflebug (Sep 08, 2007 4:25 pm) I must admit I made mistake converting MPG from metric system. It is 24mpg not 26mpg. Sorry for misinformation Replies to this message: volkov (Sep 10, 2007 5:34 pm) jigmaster (Sep 11, 2007 1:43 pm) tidester (Sep 11, 2007 10:21 pm)
#7170 of 7456 Re: New Taurus X Post-Freestyle [jigmaster] by volkov Sep 10, 2007 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: jigmaster (Sep 10, 2007 5:07 pm) And did you convert to US (3.78L) or Imperial (4.54L) gallons? Replies to this message: jigmaster (Sep 11, 2007 1:43 pm) tidester (Sep 11, 2007 10:21 pm)
#7171 of 7456 Re: New Taurus X Post-Freestyle [volkov] by jigmaster Sep 11, 2007 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: volkov (Sep 10, 2007 5:34 pm) Actualy I just found that you can switch to English system on Car computer. So when it shows 9.0 l/100km in metric it is 24mpg after switching to english. Before I was just trying to calculate on my own using metric system converter online but for some reason I got different number than car computer is showing - maybe online tool is using imperial gallons?     Again, everybody here is used to mpg while all life I was using l/100km, so again sorry for misinformation, next time I will just post in litres per 100km and leave conversion for you guys;) Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 11, 2007 10:21 pm)
#7172 of 7456 Re: New Taurus X Post-Freestyle [jigmaster] by tidester HOST Sep 11, 2007 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: jigmaster (Sep 11, 2007 1:43 pm) Or just read it off the chart!     See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#7173 of 7456 Re: Has anyone towed with the Freestyle? [barnstormer64] by cvanderaa Sep 12, 2007 (7:32 am)
Replying to: barnstormer64 (May 17, 2006 11:58 am) I am also thinking about towing a popup tent trailer with my Freestyle. Any real life towing experiences out there? Good/bad?? TIA.
#7176 of 7456 mitigating sunlight relecting on interior chrome by francishsu Sep 28, 2007 (10:07 am)
Any suggestions for covering up some of the chrome interior trim in my Taurus X? Particularly the vent rings and the around the shifter? The sunlight reflecting off of the chrome can be annoying.   I've read a little about vinyl wrap. Also thought about painting, but probably would want something that I undo later if i wanted to. Or maybe there are similar replacement trim for other models that are either black or brushed metal? Replies to this message: bobw3 (Sep 28, 2007 10:53 am)

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