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#18 of 45 Re: Flex Pricing [bjss] by tcurry3 Nov 29, 2008 (6:52 am)
Replying to: bjss (Nov 29, 2008 6:21 am) Reply to All - I bought the Flex for $4,000 below sticker AND was given retail price for my trade in, which was a 2003 Expedition. This seems like a reasonable deal (about $8,000 below sticker). The $4,000 was composed of $2500 from Ford and $1500 from the dealer. The difference in the "Blue Book" trade in price and the retail price was about $4,000. The sticker was about $44,000 and I paid $28,000 with the trade-in ($4,000 discount and $12,000 trade-in). Replies to this message: bjss (Nov 29, 2008 3:10 pm)
#19 of 45 Re: Flex Pricing [tcurry3] by bjss Nov 29, 2008 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: tcurry3 (Nov 29, 2008 6:52 am) Thanks - so the price paid (taking out the trade) was 8K below sticker - or 36K?
#20 of 45 by tcurry3 Nov 29, 2008 (6:08 pm)
That's correct.
#21 of 45 Car Seat by buckeyepilot Dec 11, 2008 (6:28 am)
do any of the owners here have a car seat they put in the back. We bought a 06 Fusion without thinking about putting a car seat back there. We have a normal all in one car seat and I swear they put these things on steroids. I can fit one in the back of the fusion, but no way if I had to put two back there. I was just inquiring if anyone has a car seat in the back for about a 1 year old. Thanks for the help.
#22 of 45 Re: OMG! [kristenr] by bytes Jan 18, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: kristenr (Nov 25, 2008 9:02 pm) I love flex, too. I just got the Flex, SE, to replace my 10 years old Villager few days ago. Of course, I love this new car more than the 10 yars old Villager. Flex has a smoother drive, roomy, quieter engine and temp indication panel is great. However, one thing I wish Ford keep the function of mini van. There is no place to put junks in the front row to easy access big items., like purse, folder or bags of snack especially great for a long trip. I also went to Detroit auto show to see if other similar cars provided the same function as mini-van. From what I saw, only Town and Country, another mini van, provides it.   One more issue for this Flex is that I have to choose either a model with sun-roof or with 7-seater, not both. I was bump by this, too. At the end, I choose 7-seater for practical. Overall, it is a great car.
#23 of 45 Thinking of buying a new box when I return.... by JTO Feb 28, 2009 (11:03 pm)
In January I test drove a Flex limited 2WD. It really was comfortable, and didn't feel nearly as big as it is. I was very impressed with the quality of this Ford... past Fords (and GM's) were a disappointment! I'm currently overseas, and I'll probably replace my Scion Xb with a bigger box (Flex) in Aug. Surprisingly the mileage isn't to far from the Xb (if people are being honest). The duratech 3.5l felt pretty good even considering the weight, but I like the sound of the ecoboost for 2010. Not so sure I want to buy the first year for this 'new' technology, though. Does anyone have any idea how much the Ecoboost will be over the NA AWD Limited? Replies to this message: baggs32 (Mar 01, 2009 6:16 pm) JTO (Mar 02, 2009 6:56 am) big_guy (Mar 25, 2009 9:24 am)
#24 of 45 Re: Thinking of buying a new box when I return.... [JTO] by baggs32 Mar 01, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: JTO (Feb 28, 2009 11:03 pm) This link tells you all you need to know. Note that AWD is required and it will only be available on "well equipped SEL and Limited models" according to this PR.   No official pricing has been released yet but my guess is an AWD Limited with EB is going to start somewhere between $39K and $40K. Replies to this message: JTO (Mar 02, 2009 6:56 am)
#25 of 45 Re: Thinking of buying a new box when I return.... [baggs32] by JTO Mar 02, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: baggs32 (Mar 01, 2009 6:16 pm) That's probably about right. I was sent a quote for a Limited AWD, with Nav for $32k and change. I believe sticker was $39+-. I was very tempted, but why have it sit for 6 months until I returned? For me I'm hoping the dealers will be just as desperate to get these of the lots (not just Flex, but anything!). I'm an easy sell (high credit score, and a big deposit), but I'm greedy lol... you can make money on the next chump Mr salesman. I'll just get you out of the interest payments to Ford! LOL      Thanks for the site. It has a lot of good PR info!
#26 of 45 How's the Flex with little ones? by fmichael Mar 11, 2009 (7:10 am)
My wife, & I are expecting our 2nd child in October so we'll soon be in the market for a larger family vehicle. Our wonderful Edge is a tad too small when ya consider all the "extras" that you need when traveling (Edge has limited cargo room).   Does anyone out there own, or know someone who owns a Flex that has a few kids requiring child seats? If so how's the ease of access/getting in, & out along with the cargo room?   As much of a Ford guy that I am - I question the usefulness/value the Flex would offer; that is why my wife, & I are looking into an Odyssey, or a Sienna...Any info would be appreciated. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Mar 17, 2009 11:13 am) fmichael (Apr 25, 2009 8:10 pm)
#27 of 45 Press Request by KarenS HOST Mar 11, 2009 (7:46 am)
A reporter would like to talk with owners of the Ford Flex. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com by March 18, 2009 noting your daytime contact info and a word about why you bought your Flex.

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