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#6348 of 7326 Re: flex 1st ride [saabturboid] by larryqw

Apr 03, 2008 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: saabturboid (Apr 01, 2008 8:31 am)
I'm also a big fan of the Taurus X, and bought a T-X Limited two months ago. I also looked a lot at the Flex but just didn't like the square look of it. My nickname for the Flex is the maxi-mini.
 
It looks like Ford may continue the T-X for another year into 2009, since the plant is making Taurus Sedans anyway, the production is done, and there's minimal cost in keeping it going, as long as they don't advertise, which they don't. (I can't believe the Divorced Dad commercial. Divorce is about as warm feeling as baby killing. Was Ford trying to kill the sales!? ) Also, Ford may want to keep the T-X around in case the Flex is too radical and doesn't sell. A CYA thing.
 
In 2010, it looks like the T-X will morph with the Explorer into the Explorer America concept. This is the Explorer moved from a truck Body-on-Frame to the Taurus D32 unibody car-like platform. It will have a lot of the features of the Taurus X in a modern but less boxy look. This may be appealing to those like me who don't like the Flex style.

#6349 of 7326 Ford Taurus X brake problem? by kyushujet

Apr 03, 2008 (9:56 pm)

I just got a 08 Ford Taurus X SEL. On occasion when I come to a stop, I get a feeling like the car will not stop. One time I noticed that when my foot was pressing the brake, it had caught the edge of the gas pedal, and I was also pressing the gas at the same time. But now that I have been conscious of not doing that, I still get the feeling like the car doesn't want to slow down when I'm braking. I get a feeling that the car is downshifting or something like that and it seems to lurch forward or that the engine slightly revs up. Is anyone else having this problem?

#6350 of 7326 Re: Ford Taurus X brake problem? [kyushujet] by freealfas

Apr 03, 2008 (10:33 pm)

Replying to: kyushujet (Apr 03, 2008 9:56 pm)
my size 13 feet have caught both the gas & brake before. I suspect despite you consciously trying to avoid the situation you still might be doing it occasionally...

#6351 of 7326 Re: flex 1st ride [freealfas] by ateixeira

Apr 04, 2008 (11:47 am)

Replying to: freealfas (Apr 03, 2008 12:49 pm)
All it needs is a Union Jack on the roof.
 
I bet it would look really cool with one, too.

#6352 of 7326 Re: flex 1st ride [ateixeira] by baggs32

Apr 04, 2008 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 04, 2008 11:47 am)
All it needs is a Union Jack on the roof.
  
I bet it would look really cool with one, too.
 
A Jolly Roger would be my choice.

#6353 of 7326 Turbo- the new BIG by albook

Apr 07, 2008 (6:53 pm)

After hearing about this new turbo engine Ford has in the wings (and I have heard other similar stories hear and there from other companies) I'm just wondering why others aren't doing this. Especially GM. They are doing so well right now, I just hope they don't get too caught up in this hybrid hubub, because as various Toyotas prove, hubub is what it is. MPG isn't improved all that much, except in the Prius. Just think, if the lambdas had turbos like this, that model would have waiting lists like the Prius. Just a thought.

#6354 of 7326 Acadia 3rd most researched SUV on MSN! by vad1819

Apr 08, 2008 (8:02 am)

Unbelievable success, even the fuel price are high.
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/listarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=434652
 
So I don't know what full size CUV get award, but Acadia is defiantly number one in full size CUV's categories.
Plus, Lambdas win Motorweek's Drivers Choice Award: Best Crossover, 2nd year in a row.
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2008/

#6355 of 7326 Re: Turbo- the new BIG [albook] by baggs32

Apr 08, 2008 (9:19 am)

Replying to: albook (Apr 07, 2008 6:53 pm)
After hearing about this new turbo engine Ford has in the wings (and I have heard other similar stories hear and there from other companies) I'm just wondering why others aren't doing this.
 
Click here for more info on which Fords will be getting the EcoBoost in the near future. Note that the Flex is one.
 
MT has been wrong about some things recently though so I'd wait for a second opinion myself.
 
I just hope they don't get too caught up in this hybrid hubub, because as various Toyotas prove, hubub is what it is.
 
I agree. They still seem to be pushing E85 hard too. That has always been a mystery to me because it offers no fuel or money savings but now my pizzas cost more because farmers are growing more corn than wheat! OK, that's an oversimplification of the problem but you get the drift.

#6356 of 7326 Re: Turbo- the new BIG [baggs32] by freealfas

Apr 08, 2008 (9:37 pm)

Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 08, 2008 9:19 am)
"I agree. They still seem to be pushing E85 hard too. That has always been a mystery to me because it offers no fuel or money savings but now my pizzas cost more because farmers are growing more corn than wheat! OK, that's an oversimplification of the problem but you get the drift."
 
the lunatic's are running the asylum as they say...
 
diesel, to a white courtesy phone, diesel please pick up...

#6357 of 7326 Re: Turbo- the new BIG [freealfas] by ateixeira

Apr 09, 2008 (7:32 am)

Replying to: freealfas (Apr 08, 2008 9:37 pm)
I'm generally pro-diesel but they have to do something about the current prices.
 
Around me the price differential has crept up to 90 cents per gallon (diesel vs. 87 octane gas).
 
Perhaps that will drop as heating oil demand drops.

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