chiefstang

You really think the C/V in more original looking than the Flex??? Just stop it. Calling a car original, because nothing else looks like it? So the Taurus is ground breaking then? And yes, you are VERY annoying. Do you do nothing but talk about the Crown Vic on the Impala forums, or maybe they're just better at ignoring you than we are.

Are all of your vaccum lines hooked up? If it's running right for a few seconds, it sounds like an idle problem. The car will turn slightly higher RPMs when first started, and then settle down. If the idle is too low from a vaccum leak or bad EIC, it could cause it to die after the initial "choke" cycle. Does it die if you give it some throttle? Sorry, kinda tricky to troubleshoot using my "hunt and peck" typing skills. Me no likey computah.

Really... Wow.

Mercury has BEEN dead. Ford sold almost as many Mustangs in August as Mercury sold vehicles. Apparently this God is not immortal.

Because you said you were replacing it, and it sounds like IF you are replacing it, you'll need a vehicle that fits your needs comparably, or better. Since you said you needed space for 5 people, and a dog, and luggage, how is the Focus a better fit once you give up your Explorer, and no longer have your family mover? You're back to the dog in the trunk, or taking two cars on vacation. Get the second row bench. fold down the back seats, you have room for the dog, luggage, kids, wife, and you'll get ten MPG better than your Explorer. Or... Get the second row buckets, the split fold rear seat, fold down one side.... You get the point. The flexibilty (get it!) is there, and you have a practical family hauler. As for the Vista Roof, since it's the only vehicle to offer it, you can't really fault it for not working exactly like you want it to. Besides, it's a luxury item, and your wife should hopefully understand that there are alot of reasons to buy a vehicle besides the moonroof. With the seating flexibility(sorry, said it again!) the clamshell shouldn't be an issue. But again, YOU were the one that said you were replacing your Explorer.

Probibly from the NOS!

Oil's down to $107 a barrel. It's comin'!

You're all wrong, the stripes are the only thing that's straight, the car's on a hill!!!!!!!

Soo.... You're gonna replace your Explorer with a Focus because it better fits your family of 5 plus pooch?...I'm lost. What vehicle do you see in the marketplace that is a better practical replacement for your needs. Are you going to now drive two Focii everytime you take a vacation? Or does the dog ride in the trunk? I don't get it, it seems as if the Flex is in fact the PERFECT vehicle for you. The only thing I can think of is, you don't like the styling, which I can see, as it's hit or miss. But as far as being the right vehicle for you, I think Ford pretty much hit the nail on the head.

My source material from Ford says that the Transit is closer to the size of a Focus, not a minivan. Ask Jellymoulds.

???????????????????? Did you just sidepedal?????????????????

Is that a Shelby?

Ok, so you already have an Explorer that fits your needs. But just because YOU don't need a new car now, doesn't mean NOBODY does. I'm pretty sure when it comes time to replace that Explorer, the Flex, with it's substantial upgrade in MPG, ride quality, and space will fit you perfectly. You need this vehicle, just not at the moment. Saying it's the wrong vehicle at the wrong time just because you're not in the market is kinda silly... :shades:

No, you ABSOLUTELY implied that Republicans are dumb, redneck, racists. That's a pretty large group of people to take a shot at. And please don't backpedal, and say that's not what you meant.

I remember hearing years ago that running a lawnmower for one hour polluted the air as much as driving thousands of miles in a car. I have one of those hippy mowers with no engine, just the whirring blades. That's my only green eco-geek claim. I'm pretty sure I more than make up for it with my emissions- free Mustang, though! :happy feet:

Any performance mods added in the rebuild, or just stock parts?

The build date for the car should be on the data plate inside the driver's door. Not sure about how to get Shelby's mod date, though.

I'm getting a little tongue tied with both of these Flex Flop Threads... Say THAT five times fast

So you can get by with a 5 passenger crossover, and put the dog in the back. What about the family of 6? The only vehicle thet's gonna give you more room behind the third row is something like the Expedition at 14 MPG. What other options do you have with 7 passenger seating, and what do you do if one of your kids wants to bring a friend? Drive two cars?

Could be alot of things. Check the engine idle controller, and either clean it, or replace it. The 02 sensor could be the culprit, but my '89 ran real rough until I cleaned the EIC. It's located right off the throttle body, and is cyllindrical in shape. Again, if you just rebuilt the motor it could be any number of things, though.

One of my friends was watching the game with me, and literally cussed herself out for recently buying an '08 Altima when she saw the Lincoln ad. She was drooling. Great ad.

You obviously don't have a large family. If you do, it's the PERFECT car at the PERFECT time. Different buyers have different needs. Once people start seeing these on the roads regularly, people WILL buy them. Not everyone can fit their needs with the Fiesta.

Seriously, for pretty much the same money, or less you can have a car that stands out. A rare car. It's special, not some chick car. When you pull into a gas station, do you really think anybody's gonna care about the G37? The Bullitt will draw crowds BECAUSE it's rare. Not to mention the Bullitt is already an amazing value. You won't find a review of the car that doesn't score aces, and it's only a couple thousand dollar package. Man up. Don't settle. Depending on equipment, you should be able to buy a Bullitt that stickers UNDER $30,000, and it's almost got the performance of the Shelby GT ($40k+) with just as much exclusivity, power, a better ride and exhaust note, plus you have almost NO shot at the guy next door having one. In twenty years, are you gonna have more fun bragging about your Bullitt, or an Infinity? If you don't appreciate the value, or exclusivity that is the Bullitt, mybe you're just looking at the wrong car.

Sorry, went home last night and missed snooter's post. You SERIOUSLY base your car buying decision on the bathroom quality? Wow. I have a nice bathroom at my house. I'm going to bring home a wholesale rat tonight. It's got 200,000 miles on it, doesn't run, and the driver's door has to be bungeed shut. It's a toyota, though, and I have a 56" Samsung... What time do you want to pick it up?... Unreal. ...I bash you.

I'm on my second Fox Mustang now. (Ex- girlfriend wrecked the first one...Ex) I beat the shit out of both of them, and have only had to replace the alternator on one. My cars both had mild mods, too. Beat them, and they just won't break. I had my first one from 65,000 miles 'till 110,000, and mysecond one from 60,000 til now with 87,000. Love 'em! Not a ton of horsepower, but that torque!!!!