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#1 of 45 Ford Flex New Owner Reports by KarenS HOST Jul 25, 2008 (3:22 pm)
Are you "Flexing" yet? Tell us what you think of your new crossover wagon here! Replies to this message: tcurry3 (Oct 31, 2008 6:11 am)
#2 of 45 Flex owner by rgurta Aug 07, 2008 (11:47 am)
I was on my way to buy a 2008 Saturn Outlook and stopped by the Ford dealer just to look around. I saw and fell in love with the Flex and bought it instead. The drive out price for the Flex was $4259 cheaper than the 2008 Outlook. i have had the car for a few weeks and it is an amazing vehicle. So far I am averaging 20.4 mpg in mixed city and highway driving (mostly rural). I love the Sirius radio and bluetooth capability. The only things that bother me is the front seat headrests. There is no comfortable position for them and they tend to force my head forward. I have since removed the headrests and rotated them 180 degrees and reinstalled them. The two captain chairs in the middle row need armrests. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Aug 15, 2008 9:11 am) rgurta (Aug 26, 2008 6:59 am) rohndawson (Sep 08, 2008 10:42 pm) nvbanker (Sep 12, 2008 9:52 am)
#3 of 45 Re: Flex owner [rgurta] by nvbanker Aug 15, 2008 (9:11 am)
Replying to: rgurta (Aug 07, 2008 11:47 am) Have heard other comments like yours about the headrests, with the same solution applied. Don't know what they're thinking making the headrests that go so far forward. Shorter drivers really hate them.   My neighbor across the street brought home a new Flex last night to replace her Expedition. Gas thing, I'm sure. I hate the name, first off, but have been eyeing the car for some time as a potential replacement for my wife's Mountaineer. I love the features on the car, but we are both having a tough time with the boxy, bland styling. It's different alright, but not very attractive to us. My wife's verdict last night was, "no way". I think the car is untimately practical and useful in the extreme, but just unnatractive, and the name doesn't help IMO. They should have kept the concept "Fairlane" name on it, YMMV.   The Lincoln version planned under an equally ubiquitous name, MKT, looks far more attractive as it is completely restyled. I hope the truck does well, Ford certainly needs the win, but am concerned about how well it is going to do, given the way it looks. Replies to this message: rgurta (Aug 26, 2008 6:59 am) rohndawson (Sep 08, 2008 10:42 pm) nvbanker (Sep 12, 2008 9:52 am)
#4 of 45 Re: Flex owner [nvbanker] by rgurta Aug 26, 2008 (6:59 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 15, 2008 9:11 am) I did not like the looks of the Flex when it was first shown as a Fairlane. Somehow I got used to the looks of the Flex and now it suits me fine. It is surprising how many people have asked to see my car and how they are impressed with it. I have never had a car that turned so many people's heads. I wonder why Ford does not advertise this car. I traded in a Freestyle and I loved this car too. Ford didn't advertise this car either. It was a great car and roomy. My friends all were impressed with the car and some had bought one just because they had seen mine. The reason that I traded cars was because I could not pull the Freestyle behind my motor home. The Flex is towable all four wheels down. Replies to this message: rohndawson (Sep 08, 2008 10:42 pm) nvbanker (Sep 12, 2008 9:52 am)
#5 of 45 Re: Flex owner [rgurta] by rohndawson Sep 08, 2008 (10:42 pm)
Replying to: rgurta (Aug 26, 2008 6:59 am) Flex offers the largest interior volume of any vehicle in the class, 175.8 cu.ft. And loaded up with seven people, there's 20 cu ft. of cargo space—about three more cubic feet than the trunk of a Taurus sedan. All the seats except the driver's fold flat, so you can carry stuff that's almost 10 ft. long. ---------- rohn internet marketing
#6 of 45 Re: Flex owner [rgurta] by nvbanker Sep 12, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: rgurta (Aug 26, 2008 6:59 am) I wonder why Ford does not advertise this car.   I see ads all the time for the FLEX. You must not be watching any Cable....
#7 of 45 Press Request by KarenS HOST Sep 26, 2008 (6:29 am)
A reporter from a large local newspaper would like to speak to Ford Flex owners. If you own a Ford Flex, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime phone number by Thursday, October 2.
#8 of 45 Test Drive of Flex by kkrause Oct 05, 2008 (7:21 am)
My wife and I drove a Flex yesterday and were very impressed with it overall. The seats were very comfortable. I'm tall so didn't have a problem with the headrest location. (By the way, the headrests are where they are for safety ... to prevent whiplash. To but them in backwards is a bit risky in the event of a rear-end collision.)   Both my wife and I thought the ride quality was excellent and the overall interior space was very good; not quite as good as most minivans but close. The power was also quite good ... it seemed better than both the Highlander and Sienna we had driven earlier in the day.   We're still not sure if we are going to purchase a vehicle before the end of the year or not, but if we do the Flex will definitely be a consideration.
#9 of 45 press request by kirstie_h HOST Oct 16, 2008 (8:31 am)
A reporter is interested in talking with owners of a 2009 Ford Flex. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahledmunds.com no later than Monday, November 3, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.
#10 of 45 The flex is a hit, I guess..... by nvbanker Oct 27, 2008 (8:46 am)
Personally, I don't like the name, but according to BON, "The national marketing launch for the Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan began in September. Both new products have steadily increased their share of segment. The Ford Flex has the highest conquest rate of any Ford product (except for Escape Hybrid), and also is attracting the highest rate of premium and import buyers. The Lincoln MKS ranks third in the mid-size luxury car segment behind only the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes Benz E-Class."   Replies to this message: cmuniz (Oct 28, 2008 3:49 am) hondaneed (Oct 29, 2008 4:23 pm) caliberchic (Oct 31, 2008 4:05 am)

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