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#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)
#34 of 45 Re: Pricing [buckeyepilot] by madlock May 16, 2009 (10:46 am)
Replying to: buckeyepilot (Nov 25, 2008 6:44 am) And this would be a new owner report in what way?
#35 of 45 Re: FWD or AWD in NJ? [JTO] by madlock May 16, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: JTO (May 09, 2009 11:37 pm) I'm sure the FWD would do just fine in NJ, especially with as much weight as the Flex manages to put over the drive wheels. However, there's no question that AWD offers a considerable additional amount of "surefootedness", especially on wet, snowy, or icy roads.   With respect to fuel, the numbers are out there. AWD adds about 180lbs of hardware, so fuel burn is affected accordingly and not enough to matter IMO. With respect to maintenance, given that I've chosen to extend my warranty to 7 years with no deductible, it makes absolutely no difference to me whatsoever. It may have added another $1,800 to the purchase price, but I'm more than happy to to have paid it for the additional road confidence it offers, and I certainly expect to receive a large portion of that back at resale through additional value, ease of sale, or both.   Unless you live in a dry snowless climate and/or are stretching to afford the trim level you want, I think FWD would be one of the last ways I'd choose to economize.
#36 of 45 Re: FWD or AWD in NJ? [JTO] by basswood May 19, 2009 (5:18 am)
Replying to: JTO (May 09, 2009 11:37 pm) Hey,    I live in Michigan, where we get plenty of snow. I have NEVER found 4wheel drive to be an advantage that I needed. If the snow is so bad that 4 wheel drive is required, I just stay home(And so does anyone else with any sense.) FWD works just fine in 98% of the winter driving situations you will ever encounter. Save your money both for gas and for the extra expense initially. Stopping is the BIG problem in winter driving situations, and you already have 4 wheel brakes for that!
#37 of 45 Re: FWD or AWD in NJ? [JTO] by dano72 May 27, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: JTO (May 09, 2009 11:37 pm) Hello JTO, I just purchased my 09 Flex last week and I was given the same choice. Like one of the other posters I also live in Michigan. However, I have had 4WD vehicles in the past and I see their value in the winter and heavy rain conditions. While I agree you could stay home and not drive, but the what-ifs are too many in my mind (what-if it starts snowing when you are already away from home).   I test drove both FWD and AWD that were loaded to nearly identical MSRP's. The FWD had more options than the AWD. In the end I opted for the AWD. In my opinion it was one option that was a requirement. Good luck. dano Replies to this message: edf4 (Jun 01, 2009 3:57 am)

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