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Replying to: saabturboid (Apr 01, 2008 7:31 am) Now with a different look becoming popular on CUV/SUVs, the Explorer look is maybe not as popular as in the past. Edge and perhaps Flex are more in the modern look, either you like it or not. I don't think I would call the Freestyle a 'modern looking crossover'...but it's not bad for an Explorer looking wagon...great value for the utility. But it still looks like an Explorer...one disadvantage is that it looks as if it has 15" rims where a lot of the look now is for the larger rims. So, if you are getting phased out by Ford, where will you go for your next vehicle? Just curious. Good day.
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Apr 01, 2008 11:24 am) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 01, 2008 9:03 am) I'm not sure what the current volume is but the predictions are saying CUV sales should go over 3 million this year. Sales have been rising between 10 and 20 percent each year for the past few years probably mostly due to new models being introduced constantly. Just look at Ford's March 2008 sales. SUVs and trucks in general are down but their CUVs are up save for the TX. |
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 01, 2008 5:34 pm) Still, there's a lot more competition. Scoop from the Straightline Blog: the Outlander's 6 speed is getting the dual-clutch treatment, a la VW's DSG gearbox. Pretty cool, check it out: http://blogs.edmunds.com/.eea5d4c/2
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 02, 2008 7:13 am) I'm a manual tranny guy myself but I'd take a DSG if one were offered. With some kind of manua control of course. 
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Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 02, 2008 10:14 am) I'd take a DSG over an regular automatic. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 02, 2008 7:13 am) |
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Apr 01, 2008 11:24 am) But it still looks like an Explorer...one disadvantage is that it looks as if it has 15" rims where a lot of the look now is for the larger rims. So, if you are getting phased out by Ford, where will you go for your next vehicle? Just curious. The Freestyle looks a little like an Explorer but the Taurus X certainly doesn't. The base wheels on the Freestyle/Taurus X are 17" and the Limited come with 18"s. And regarding our next family vehicle, I suspect we'll keep driving the Freestyle for a couple more years (We currently have an '05 with 52k miles on it), and then maybe pick up a last year Taurus X if Ford does phase them out. After that, who knows? I'd really like a Diesel crossover that gets 40mpg on the highway. - Chad
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Replying to: saabturboid (Apr 02, 2008 3:44 pm) The Freestyle/Taurus X are listed as coming with 17" & 18" for 2007/2008. The ones I see around Memphis look like they have smaller ones...might just be the impression the design gives. Well, to quote the Edmunds review on the Taurus X: "The 2008 Ford Taurus X is essentially a relabeled version of last year's Freestyle, but with the new name comes a new look and several improvements. " I would agree the Flex does not look like an Explorer, but the Freestyle/Taurus X does, at least to me. ( I think the Flex looks like someone took my Trooper and stretched it out a little and chopped it down a little shorter. I really need to see one to get the real feel for if I like it or not, pictures only do so much.)
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Apr 03, 2008 9:06 am) I vote for xxxxl mini cooper for my $.02
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