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#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)
#7177 of 7456 Re: mitigating sunlight relecting on interior chrome [francishsu] by bobw3 Sep 28, 2007 (10:53 am)
Replying to: francishsu (Sep 28, 2007 10:07 am) If you could remove them you could always spray paint them flat black. I'm no fan of chrome or wood (fake or real) in cars.
#7178 of 7456 2006 Freestyle SE AWD owner by hoodoo Sep 29, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Bought this car certified used with 10k miles from Ford dealer in Sept 2006, it was about 10 months old; has about 26k miles now; needing new tires for winter; Conti tires are so-so; we really like it a lot having 2 kids, wife, hubby with room to spare usually; the engine and CVT don't seem to be any big deal; handles well, very smooth on hwy, takes bumps well, very roomy interior, theater seating is cool, 3rd row is big enough for real people; taken many road trips in Rocky Mtn region where we live and it has done very well in all conditions; the Volvo underpinnings may be the key--that was one reason we bought it; probably would not have considered Ford otherwise; getting about 25 mpg; customer satisfaction runs 8.9-9.3 on Edmunds for the 2005-2007 models so it must not be as bad as media portray it; sad about the new Taurus X name; Freestyle is much better name I think; first Ford car ever owned; have had Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, multiple Subaru Legacy AWD wagons, Subaru Impreza, Pontiac Firebird, Chevy S10, 2006 Dodge Dakota 4x4.
#7179 of 7456 Trade in the FS for a T-Rex? by stevedebi Oct 25, 2007 (12:25 pm)
I'm about 1/2 way through my lease, and I really like my 2006 Freestyle. I am considering buying out the lease, but am hesitant because of the CVT. The Freestyle now has a "short lived" transmission that was discontinued.   The odd thing about the situation is that the CVT is one of the things I like about the FS. But I worry about maintenance long term.   For sheer design, driving comfort, versatility, and handling, this is hands down the best family car I have owned. But it is missing a couple of things. The stereo is not the best, and I really needed the power pedals (my wife is short). So I may just wait out the lease and buy a T-Rex.   Any opinions? Replies to this message: passat_2002 (Oct 25, 2007 1:14 pm) stevedebi (Oct 26, 2007 10:32 am) freealfas (Oct 26, 2007 7:11 pm) and 1 more... volkov (Oct 25, 2007 1:56 pm)
#7180 of 7456 Re: Trade in the FS for a T-Rex? [stevedebi] by passat_2002 Oct 25, 2007 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 25, 2007 12:25 pm) There is absolutely no reason to believe that a CVT transmission will be any less reliable down the road than any other type of automatic tranny. If anything, the CVT should be more reliable long-term because of it's simpler design.   Having said that.. if you just have to have adjustable pedals for your wife, keep in mind that the Flex will also be available by the end of your lease. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Oct 26, 2007 10:32 am) freealfas (Oct 26, 2007 7:11 pm) stevedebi (Oct 29, 2007 11:23 am)
#7181 of 7456 Re: Trade in the FS for a T-Rex? [stevedebi] by volkov Oct 25, 2007 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 25, 2007 12:25 pm) Didn't the Limited FS have power pedals? They did here in Canada. Very close to going ahead with the T-X purchase with the principal delay being negotiations over whose car will be replaced. I didn't mind the FS ride but the new engine and tranny was very smooth and quiet on the TX test drive. Stability control is a definite plus for us too given long winters with icy roads.

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