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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 25, 2008 5:14 pm) 
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 25, 2008 5:14 pm) I think you're being confused by the pictures of the Flex. Go see one in person (a lot of dealers have one or two by now) and you'll most likely change your mind. The Flex is a good bit shorter than the Lamdas and does not have the same exterior bulk to it nor does it look as heavy (even though it is). I was actually surprised by how small the Flex looked in person when it looked so large in the pictures. |
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jun 26, 2008 10:10 am) Comparison Click Here... I saw a Flex at an auto show this year. The slab sides did make it look like the Incredible Hulk version of the mini-cooper. Too big for me, but not by much. I prefer the TaurusX/Freestyle size. Any vehicle bigger than my Freestyle better be a truck (my other vehicle is an '05 F150). You could use the Flex as a school bus, as minivans do now. Good large-family vehicle. Of course, the real problem with the Flex is the horrible aerodynamics. At least the Freestyle, TaurusX, and Acadia make some attempt at streamlining. It looks like the Flex exterior was designed to go no faster than 45 mph, given the flat surfaces. I wonder if wind noise will be a problem with such a simple shape. I would have liked it if the front end looked a little like the Murano instead of a brick.
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 26, 2008 2:51 pm)  I wonder if wind noise will be a problem with such a simple shape. Read the reviews. It's as quiet as a tomb inside. And not because it looks somewhat like one.  I personally think it looks fantastic in person and would love to own one. Price will be the big issue for us when we're due for a new vehicle in a few months. Now that Ford has opted to package more into the 3 trim levels and offer fewer a la carte options, getting one equipped the way I want drives the price close to $40k. I can get all the space I need in an Explorer or a TX and save about $10k and $5k respecitvely in doing so. That pays for a lot of gas. |
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Replying to: robr2 (Jun 26, 2008 6:14 am) Ironically the only Subaru in my driveway is my wife's Forester. The Taurus X was not even close to what she wanted. We were looking for something significantly smaller than the minivan, and the Forester is a full 20" shorter in length than the X. Plus we put fuel efficiency as a top priority, though it had to be a wagon bodystyle and have AWD. EPA city for the Forester is 20mpg vs. 15 for the X, a huge difference. People don't realize how compact the Forester is - it's shorter than the Chevy Cobalt in overall length. This tidy size plus excellent visibility make it a cinch to maneuver and park, yet it's still roomy inside (maybe that's why people think it's big?). Basically we already have a big car. To be honest if I shop at the Ford dealer to replace the van (not any time soon, mind you) I would drive a Flex. I like the gigantic Mini Cooper look it has. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 24, 2008 12:23 pm) Don't say that around volvomax. I'll let the two of you debate this, here's his position: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ee9c851/35585
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2008 8:40 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 30, 2008 11:16 am) We really wanted something compact this time around. Big inside, but small outside, for sure. I did test drive a Freestyle before we purchased our Minivan. Oops I said the M-word again. 
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A reporter from a large local newspaper is looking to speak to recent minivan buyers and minivan shoppers that ended up purchasing an SUV or crossover. If you’re interested in speaking to the reporter, please contact Jonathan Wahl at jwahl edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than July 3 2008.
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 01, 2008 1:18 pm) In reality, a minivan will usually do the job better than a crossover. My Freestyle, however, is almost a boxy minivan anyway, so I go crossover withough giving up much.
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