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What is this discussion about? Ford Flex, Concept Cars, Wagon, SUV

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#96 of 115 Re: Flex vs Taurus X [gregg_vw] by bobw3

Oct 04, 2007 (9:54 am)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Oct 04, 2007 8:36 am)
Even though it's wider, it still only shows in the photos seating for 6, so if that's the case, there wouldn't be any real improvement for passengers on space, since 2 passengers in the 2nd or 3rd row aren't bumping shoulders anyway in a FS. It would help a little with cargo space though. The TaurusX/FS has a lot of 2nd row legroom (about 42" I think) with 33" in the 3rd row, so I wonder how much more the Flex will have?
 
It's true the styling is different, although I don't know if the shoebox styling is any "better" than the "boring" style of the TaurusX/FS.

#97 of 115 Re: Flex vs Taurus X [bobw3] by akirby

Oct 04, 2007 (10:01 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 04, 2007 9:54 am)
It's better styling simply because some people absolutely love it and others absolutely hate it. As opposed to the Taurus X which seeks not to offend anyone and ends up not being loved, either.
 
The Flex is considerably larger than the Taurus X AND will have many more features not available on the Taurus X.

#98 of 115 mpg & cargo by bobw3

Jan 08, 2008 (8:02 pm)

Anyone know the projected MPG and cargo space behind the 3rd row?

#99 of 115 I Wonder... by jchan2

Jan 10, 2008 (8:41 pm)

if Ford will discontinue the Taurus X when the Flex hits the markets. The car seems to be rather dead end anyways...

#100 of 115 Re: I Wonder... [jchan2] by akirby

Jan 11, 2008 (6:41 am)

Replying to: jchan2 (Jan 10, 2008 8:41 pm)
No - the styling and size is different. However, I think the Taurus X will bite the dust when the redesigned explorer goes Unibody - supposedly on the D3 platform with FWD/AWD. See the Explorer America concept at the upcoming Detroit auto show.

#101 of 115 Re: I Wonder... [akirby] by bobw3

Jan 11, 2008 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Jan 11, 2008 6:41 am)
I think the Flex will be Ford's minivan replacement and the Taurux X will remain Ford's 7 passenger SUV, with the Edge being the 5 passenger CUV.

#102 of 115 Re: Not Another Freakin' Edge, Please! [gregg_vw] by nvbanker

Jul 21, 2008 (4:25 pm)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 08, 2007 7:41 am)
Well, although I would prefer a CX-9 in my garage for my wife to drive, I can assure you, the FLEX will be there instead, because it has a keypad on the door, and nobody but Ford has it. She will keep her old Mountaineer if I can't replicate the keypad.......
 
I don't know if there is anybody else like her out there, but this, I know....

#103 of 115 Re: Not Another Freakin' Edge, Please! [nvbanker] by fezo

Aug 02, 2008 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 21, 2008 4:25 pm)
I saw one of these the other day in a parking lot nearby. It looks nice in person. Overpriced but nice.

#104 of 115 Re: Not Another Freakin' Edge, Please! [fezo] by akirby

Aug 03, 2008 (6:17 am)

Replying to: fezo (Aug 02, 2008 1:49 pm)
Overpriced compared to what?

#105 of 115 Need to see one in person by cannon3

Feb 25, 2009 (4:55 pm)

A person in my neighborhood bought a silver Flex with the white roof. I have seen it now parked in their driveway along with out on the road a few times. What an eye catching vehicle. I like it myself. Would I buy one, no. Not for me, my kids are about all grown up. If my kids were younger, yep, I would buy. Very original styling and look for Ford.

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