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#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.
#28 of 45 Re: How's the Flex with little ones? [fmichael] by bobw3 Mar 17, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: fmichael (Mar 11, 2009 7:10 am) I own a Freestyle, which is pretty identical in interior size to the Flex and for 2 kids it works our fine; however, if one of the adults wants to sit in the second row with the new baby, then you'll need to put the other kid in the 3rd row, which will cut down on your cargo space, even with the split. We have 2 kids now and looking back I'd rather have had a minivan for some of our long road trips, but for the day-to-day driving our Freestyle is better.   Now if you're taking more than 4 on a regular basis, then get a minivan Replies to this message: fmichael (Apr 25, 2009 8:10 pm)
#29 of 45 Re: Thinking of buying a new box when I return.... [JTO] by big_guy Mar 25, 2009 (9:24 am)
Replying to: JTO (Feb 28, 2009 11:03 pm) JTO, you're joking about gas mileage between the xB and the Flex ... right? unless you are refering to the Gen2 xB. Even then, there is a significant difference in mileage. I drive a Gen1 xB and average 32 mpg in mixed driving ... that is probably double what you'd expect to get in a Flex.
#30 of 45 Press Request by KarenS HOST Apr 02, 2009 (10:49 am)
A reporter is looking to speak to consumers who purchased a Ford Flex and decide to drive versus fly when vacationing. Please send your daytime phone number and the vehicle you own to ctalatiedmunds.com by Friday, April 10, 2009.
#31 of 45 new Flex- my impressions by basswood Apr 23, 2009 (6:39 am)
I like my new Flex. It has all the stuff I need and then some. I wish it had a telescoping wheel, but I have learned to drive with the bottom of the steering wheel.(I've had to on every car I've owned since 1966) Lots of leg room for tall people, and the head rests are not a problem for me.      I like the quiet ride (mostly; on my street the tires rumble quite a bit) and it corners very well, tracks around curves nicely. It has good pickup too. I'm still trying to get the Synch figured out so I can use it reliably, but I don't make a lot of phone calls so it will take a while.      Mileage could be better; I average just over 20 in and around town, with little hwy travel.      We didn't pay extra for a radio, but the standard issue sounds just fine to me and has plenty of adjustments for treble-bass, etc. Talk radio sounds fine.      Dealership people were friendly and competent and I got a good deal with the $4,000 rebate on my SE. I traded in a 14 yr. old Pontiac GP. I have seen only 1 other Flex- a Saleen Special with special paint and wheels and big decal all over the windshield. I have gotten a couple of favorable coments from others about mine.      After 800 miles, so far, so good.
#32 of 45 Re: How's the Flex with little ones? [bobw3] by fmichael Apr 25, 2009 (8:10 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Mar 17, 2009 11:13 am) Thanks for the reply bobw3; just recently checked out the Flex when I had the oil changed on my Edge...There's little to no comparison to an Odyssey, or Sienna when looking for extra cargo room - the Flex is considerably smaller in that dept.
#33 of 45 FWD or AWD in NJ? by JTO May 09, 2009 (11:37 pm)
Hi,      Is the AWD really needed in NJ? Most of my cars have been FWD, but in something this big is it needed... is it worth the expense in purchase, fuel, maintenance? I like it on a fast car, and my 4X4 truck, but how does the FWD Flex do in normal weather of the mid atlantic?      I realize the Eco Boost can only be had with AWD, but I'm not so sure I want to buy the first year of any new engine that complicated. Replies to this message: madlock (May 16, 2009 10:53 am) basswood (May 19, 2009 5:18 am) dano72 (May 27, 2009 11:53 am) edf4 (Jun 01, 2009 3:57 am)

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