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108 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2006 at 8:45 AM
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My wife and I purchased a used '05 Norsea Blue AWD Freestyle last night. It had been traded in at a Toyota dealer after only 12,000 miles. So far we love the vehicle and can't find anything wrong with it which makes us wonder why someone dumped it after so few miles. We live in Minneapolis and drove the vehicle home last night in the midst of a snow storm. Even with the stock Continental tires with 12,000 miles on them the car (or is it a truck?) did great in the snow. We are very excited and look forward to many good years with this vehicle. - Chad
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Replying to: saabturboid (Feb 10, 2006 10:44 am) |
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| Hello all, Rick here from Atlanta, GA. Decided to get away from the jap cars and take a chance on a 2005 (65 miles) Gray SEL AWD with leather and a moonroof. Nice vehicle and my major concern of the engine being a bit weak has not been an issue. I like the room, especially the headroom being 6'1". We don't get much snow and ice here, but my job (environmental scientist/geologist) takes me out to the beach and the boonies where the AWD could come in handy. Not to mention it being a bit safer on wet pavement. Time will tell and in the meantime, see you all on the forum. | |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 15, 2005 6:45 am) Why doesn't Ford promote this vehicle? All my friends are very impressed when they ride in or drive this vehicle, many wonder why they spent so much on German and Japanese imports. The ride, the room, the handling, the economy, the ammenities all are world class. WAKE UP FORD!!! (Continuing to peddle Explorers is short sighted).
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Replying to: sportman (Jun 19, 2006 9:57 am) http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060616/FREE/60614006&Search- - ID=73248151259060 "Ford Motor Co. marketers learned a tough lesson when they dialed back spending on the Ford Five Hundred and Freestyle last year. And they intend not to repeat the mistake with the Fusion...The Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle crossover went on sale in September 2004. Marketing support began to tail off midway through their first year, Perry-Lube said. Sales of the Freestyle have been disappointing, and Five Hundred sales have hit the low side of Ford's target. When the Five Hundred and Freestyle debuted, Ford executives said they expected annual U.S. sales of 100,000 to 125,000 for each model. But in 2005, Ford sold 107,932 Five Hundreds and 76,739 Freestyles in the United States." This is what happens when they don't market a car properly, but for the Fusion and probably Edge, they'll get more sales. Maybe in '08 the spruce up the Freestyle's styling and advertise it more. It's amazing because they could really market the Freestyle to families that want something between a minivan & SUV and because of the good MPG, and smooth CVT that more luxury cars are getting. At the people like us who own them can appreciate them, and it makes our car more unique. |
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Hello, Thinking of getting 2006 preowned Freestyle w/16,000 miles... How does it compare to Explorer? And if I buy, should I purchase an extended warranty for $1700 or is there a warranty for the transmission..if so, how much? Any advice would be helpful... Thanks, Potential Freestyler
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Replying to: extraz (Jun 23, 2006 9:12 am) Unless you are towing, the FS is a much better family vehicle. Find out why the previous owners sold the FS.
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Replying to: extraz (Jun 23, 2006 9:12 am) Unless you are towing or going offroad I don't really see a reason to have an Explorer except to ride a little higher and use more gas. If you like the car get the extended warranty for peace of mind. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 23, 2006 1:37 pm) Extracare 5 yrs / 100,000 miles / $0 deductible $1425 final price So the price really depends on what you're getting. |
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Replying to: sportman (Jun 19, 2006 9:57 am) There are all these firings and new executives talking bull! Hey Mr. Ford drive a freestyle and you will decide to market the car! Maybe you should hire back the person who planned this car and fire some of the new fancy talking bull artists who now have your ear and are going to take you right out of business following fads. Just read the reviews by the owners of the freestyle and you will realize you have a great car in the Freestyle.Oh well I am sure you are not listening to your customers any longer so our biggest risk is you go out of business and we will not be able to get parts for any of your vehicles.
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