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What do you think of the Ford Flex styling?

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#1 of 16 What do you think of the Ford Flex styling? by b_obama Mar 25, 2008 (9:19 am)
I'm not sure if I like it or not. A lot of cars or coming out with more of a chopped look (less glass, more sheet metal) and I think that is generally a good trend.   What do you think?
#2 of 16 less glass more metal! by hpracing007 Mar 25, 2008 (9:32 am)
one of my clients asked me why they were doing that style... came up with something real quick that worked   "one of the main goals of this vehicle's design was to maximize safety without compromising styling. Steel can absorb energy and protect you a lot better than glass so that's why we see more of it in our new body styles"   The bad part that I don't ever bring up is sometimes it limits visiblity. Some lady asked me why it was hard to see out the back of one of our SUVs, I said those pillars were specifically built for strength, to reduce body flex and keep your family safe in case of a vehicle roll over."   both worked like a charm Replies to this message: doctorlove (Mar 25, 2008 9:33 am) british_rover (Mar 25, 2008 9:38 am) louiswei (Mar 27, 2008 1:20 pm)
#3 of 16 Re: less glass more metal! [hpracing007] by doctorlove Mar 25, 2008 (9:33 am)
Replying to: hpracing007 (Mar 25, 2008 9:32 am) Wow hopefully you don't try those lines on someone who has a clue about cars :p
#4 of 16 heh by hpracing007 Mar 25, 2008 (9:38 am)
most people don't! hehe   But if they did, I think my points are valid.
#5 of 16 Re: less glass more metal! [hpracing007] by british_rover Mar 25, 2008 (9:38 am)
Replying to: hpracing007 (Mar 25, 2008 9:32 am) Bah what BS. Plenty of cars have great visibility and incredibly strong bodies/roofs. Most subbies, SAABs and Volvos fall into that category and Land Rovers too.   The high waistline style is just stupid. I want more glass so I can see what I am doing. Replies to this message: louiswei (Mar 27, 2008 1:20 pm)
#6 of 16 Re: what do you think of the Ford Flex styling? by fulcrumb Mar 26, 2008 (6:28 pm)
To me, it looks like a 7/8th scale International Travelall. My wife loves it, but she wishes that they would've kept the wicker interior trim from the Fairlaine concept car. At $37 grand for an AWD Limited, its right in there with the Expedition King Ranch which is close in mpg and can tow more. Personal taste- I prefer lower rather than higher belt lines. It's uncomfortable to rest my arm on the windowsill of my Milan. When steel goes up and/or glass comes down, you'll see lower beltlines. The '61-'64 Thunderbird- now there is a hiphugger beltline!
#7 of 16 lowered holiday rambler by supra4 Mar 27, 2008 (12:48 am)
Right now its kinda edgy-cool but in two years the angles you like will not cover up the ones it lacks.I would like to see Ford's market research because I don't see much of a demand for this vehicle. This car is for the anti-car guy.
#8 of 16 Flex=Yay, no minivan by reliaman Mar 27, 2008 (12:08 pm)
I think the styling is pretty fresh, if just a little to simple. The Flex is basically a minivan alternative (it's comparable to minivans in terms of size and price), and when you think of it that way, it has a great chance to succeed. The only questions I have are (1) is it's fuel efficiency going to compare favorably to Toyota and Honda minivans (probably not) and (2) will its style actually be functional for people with infants? Replies to this message: supra4 (Mar 27, 2008 12:32 pm)
#9 of 16 Re: Flex=Yay, no minivan [reliaman] by supra4 Mar 27, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: reliaman (Mar 27, 2008 12:08 pm) "it has a great chance to succeed."  I have some land to sell you! j/k
#10 of 16 Re: less glass more metal! [british_rover] by louiswei Mar 27, 2008 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Mar 25, 2008 9:38 am) The high waistline style is just stupid   No it's not, I can't get enough of the 4-door coupe looks on many of the modern day sports sedans.

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