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#8 of 21 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 21 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 21 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)
#11 of 21 Re: The flex is a hit, I guess..... [nvbanker] by cmuniz Oct 28, 2008 (3:49 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Oct 27, 2008 8:46 am) Last Saturday night we went out to dinner at the Southlake Town Center near Dallas, Tx and Ford had a crew of people and several Flex vehicles promoting the Flex out on the streets. They were demonstrating all the features, letting people sit in them and encouraging the filling out of a survey. Ford seems to be marketing this vehicle a lot more aggressive than they did the Taurus X or Freestyle. Replies to this message: hondaneed (Oct 29, 2008 4:23 pm) caliberchic (Oct 31, 2008 4:05 am)
#12 of 21 Re: The flex is a hit, I guess..... [cmuniz] by hondaneed Oct 29, 2008 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: cmuniz (Oct 28, 2008 3:49 am) Where are they on the road? Where are you getting your figures from. I do NOT believe it. They are sitting in the dealers lots. Some dealers have dozens in the back storage lot. They have most of the beginning inventory from July....   Bad marketing strategy in my opinion - Don't you see cars on the road and then say I want to have one of those. It is not so with the Flex. The vehicle is finally good and they took the wrong stategy!   Maybe they should have cut some sweet lease deals in the beginning instead of spending so much advertising during NFL games! How many millions on ads where spent? They could have used this for launching the vehicle in the Summer. Replies to this message: caliberchic (Oct 31, 2008 4:05 am)
#13 of 21 Re: The flex is a hit, I guess..... [hondaneed] by caliberchic Oct 31, 2008 (4:05 am)
Replying to: hondaneed (Oct 29, 2008 4:23 pm) I've yet to see one on the road as well. The Dodge Caliber was like that at first and now I see them everywhere...and cringe.
#14 of 21 Re: Ford Flex New Owner Reports by tcurry3 Oct 31, 2008 (6:11 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 25, 2008 3:22 pm) I am a new Flex owner, having driven an Expedition for 6 years. the Flex has just the right combination of SUV and mini-van characteristics. It is very roomy, rides like an auto, has enough cargo space to meet my needs and is great on mileage. It has a substantial feel from a safety point of view and has great technology. I don't know why Ford has kept this light under a barrel.
#15 of 21 Pricing by buckeyepilot Nov 25, 2008 (6:44 am)
I think the pricing strategy hurt Ford, they priced this vehicle way over market value, and people just weren't willing to put 35K - 40K into a vehicle that so new. I am actively looking into buying a cross over type vehicle rather than a mini van, but to me I can not see putting that much into a vehicle right now. I am encouraged how ever to see the prices dropping recently, Saw a Flex SEL w/ FWD on the lot for 31K, that is more like it in my opinion.
#16 of 21 OMG! by kristenr Nov 25, 2008 (9:02 pm)
This car is incredible!!! My husband bought it for me as an early Christmas present! I cannot explain how cool this car is. I know we made the right decision. We were looking at the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, 2009 Honda Pilot, 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2009 Chevy Traverse, 2008 Infiniti QX56, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.... Basically every car out there! The Flex blows them all away. Sit inside and take it for a test drive and you'll see! It is sooo quiet and has amazing technology. The Sony sound system sounds fantastic. I am in love... With the car... And my husband
#17 of 21 Flex Pricing by bjss Nov 29, 2008 (6:21 am)
Hi all - I have had some bad expeiences with domestic autos in the past and have strayed away for the last 10 years. However, was convinced by a neighbor to test drive the Flex. I did so yesterday and was impressed by the ride, space, and comfort. Dealer prices seem to be around the 27-37K range and think this may be a bit high given the competition and market. This reminds me of when the Pacifica first came out and they dropped the price substanially after the first year or two. Any thoughts or buying experencies? Replies to this message: tcurry3 (Nov 29, 2008 6:52 am) bjss (Nov 29, 2008 3:10 pm)

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