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12 messages, Last post on Oct 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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What is this discussion about? Ford Flex, Lexus RX 450h, Lexus LS 600h L, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV
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#4 of 12 What exactly... by stevedebi
Sep 11, 2009 (6:06 pm)
Does this have to do with the Ford Flex?
- wwest (Sep 11, 2009 9:45 pm)
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#5 of 12 Re: What exactly... [stevedebi] by wwest
Sep 11, 2009 (9:45 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 11, 2009 6:06 pm)
Only because the 355HP TwinForce, EcoBoost SHAM, engine prompted the thought.
#6 of 12 Flex good choice? by msfur
Jan 07, 2010 (6:26 pm)
I am in a Cadillac SRX, but have had lots of problems with it and am thinking about a used, low mileage, flex. I fell in love with the flex once I sat in it, but am not sure if going from the SRX to Flex, I will be happy.My "wants" in a vehicle are ride ( smooth), noise ( quiet), space ( for dogs, not so much people) and a feeling of comfort and luxury.
So what do you think, is the Flex a good choice for me, or not?
Thanks!
#7 of 12 Re: Flex good choice? [msfur] by wwest
Jan 08, 2010 (11:31 am)
Replying to: msfur (Jan 07, 2010 6:26 pm)
Like jumping out of the fire into the skillet.... Jump just a bit farther into a Lexus.
The 2010 RX350, for instance.
#8 of 12 Re: Flex good choice? [msfur] by stevedebi
Jan 12, 2010 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: msfur (Jan 07, 2010 6:26 pm)
"I am in a Cadillac SRX, but have had lots of problems with it and am thinking about a used, low mileage, flex. I fell in love with the flex once I sat in it, but am not sure if going from the SRX to Flex, I will be happy. My "wants" in a vehicle are ride ( smooth), noise ( quiet), space ( for dogs, not so much people) and a feeling of comfort and luxury.
So what do you think, is the Flex a good choice for me, or not?
Thanks! "
Take the dog down and check it out. There is a huge amount of space behind the front seats if you don't use the third row.
The only way you will know if it fits YOU is to do the test drive. The only drawback is that it is a large vehicle, with corresponding MPG and handling. But you didn't list MPG as a requirement. Not that the Flex is bad, it does well for it's size.
- wwest (Jan 14, 2010 9:54 am)
- wwest (Jan 14, 2010 10:02 am)
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#9 of 12 Re: Flex good choice? [stevedebi] by wwest
Jan 14, 2010 (9:54 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Jan 12, 2010 6:18 pm)
With the weight/bulk of the Flex it actually NEEDS the TwinForce turbo boost to get it up and going in a respectable timeframe. Regretably that also means the engine MUST be DERATED/DETUNED for light to moderate engine loads/loading. That, of course, results in rather HORRID FE for hwy cruising.
"Wire" the wastegate(s) fully open and mill the head(s) to get the compression ratio into the standard DFI range of 12:1 and you would probably have satisfactory acceleration and decent hwy FE.
#10 of 12 Re: Flex good choice? [stevedebi] by wwest
Jan 14, 2010 (10:02 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Jan 12, 2010 6:18 pm)
"...(smooth),...(quiet), space..." A real shame there isn't, will not be, a Lexus version of the new 2011 Sienna.
That leaves you with only one choice, the RX350 or RXh.
Were the RXh not primarily, or ONLY, FWD I would already own one.
I am of the hope that the RXh will adopt the 2010 RX350's new F/awd system. That system could very easily be converted to RWD.
#12 of 12 Re: Fox Marketink upgrades the Lexus LS 600h L [lukeluk] by wwest
Oct 25, 2010 (10:42 am)
Man, is that the most butt-ugly LS EVER...??
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