Edstock Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 IMHO, the windows/doors look cheap and awkward. The relief in the A-pillar and the roof for the doors looks awkward, adding visual clutter with the windows' shadow lines because of the cheap door frames and non-flush positioning. They try to minimize this by painting the B-pillar black. The relief in the doors is to get a bigger door opening, but you have to wonder if it's worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingincirclez Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You know what's an even better idea? An armrest refrigerator that doesn't need to be packed with ice. http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_di...&make_id=92 Sorry, it's not a better idea when it costs you $800 for the privilege. For the amount of use that fridge would actually get... I'll take the $50 upgrade of otherwise wasted empty space any day. Now what Ford COULD do... is have a bin or whatever.... outfitted cooler-style (you provide the ice) for cheap bastards like me. THEN, they upgrade said bin with the fridge workings for people who want to drop the coin. That way they still offer something for everyone with the same interior tooling, keeping costs down. But that's so easy and obvious, they probably can't do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Sorry, it's not a better idea when it costs you $800 for the privilege. For the amount of use that fridge would actually get... I'll take the $50 upgrade of otherwise wasted empty space any day. Now what Ford COULD do... is have a bin or whatever.... outfitted cooler-style (you provide the ice) for cheap bastards like me. THEN, they upgrade said bin with the fridge workings for people who want to drop the coin. That way they still offer something for everyone with the same interior tooling, keeping costs down. But that's so easy and obvious, they probably can't do it Does the Ford version continuously chill when the vehicle is off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Does the Ford version continuously chill when the vehicle is off? I don't see how it could. That would drain the battery almost instantly as soon as the compressor kicked on. It's likely insulated a heck of a lot better than the glove box of a Dodge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I don't see how it could. That would drain the battery almost instantly as soon as the compressor kicked on. It's likely insulated a heck of a lot better than the glove box of a Dodge though. That's what I kinda figured, but wasn't sure. For the record, the ChillZone is not a fridge it just keeps things that are already cold, cold. Don't go sticking a warm pop (yes I'm from Michigan) in there and expect it to get cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingincirclez Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I don't see how it could. That would drain the battery almost instantly as soon as the compressor kicked on. It's likely insulated a heck of a lot better than the glove box of a Dodge though. +1 for the ice-cooler. Although the fridge insulation should theoretically retain the cold air long enough to have the same sustaining chill effect - without melting ice. In that case it could be a draw. If Ford wants to portray the Flex as the "ultimate FLEXible road-trip vehicle": IF they offered the choice of a fridge or cooler... they should make the cooler insert removable. Perfect to take to the beach plot or campfire or whatever. That would be an awesome feature; one befitting the positioning of the vehicle, AND one they could trump over their competitors. Shouldn't cost too much more to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Aren't they? Chill Zone What vehicle was this pic taken from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 What vehicle was this pic taken from? One with a horribly cheap interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingincirclez Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 One with a horribly cheap interior. SO cheap, it looks just like the CAD rendering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 One with a horribly cheap interior. Well that could be almost any newer Mopar product.....you gotta narrow the field more than that Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I found it, it's the Caliber! It wouldn't work for me because I refuse to pat $1.20 a bottle for a 20 ounce pop! Although if it was legal to drink and drive it would be a good place to put some beer for the ride home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 LOL...the unattached attachment strikes again!! Somebody fix this crap already!! Shaddup - now I know where KCAP is! :stats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Shaddup - now I know where KCAP is! :stats: -AND- you can find your way to the airport, and a vaguely defined set of hotels! What more do you want from a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Shaddup - now I know where KCAP is! :stats: Good thing we know where it is located. Now we can show up there and demand they make Escapes and Mariners faster to meet demand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nice to see Dodge come out with a Freestyle/Taurus X of their own. Ford been a trend-setter? No import lover would believe it! Sorry if this has been covered already, I'm late to the party as usual. So, does this mean sliding doors are out and the Station Wagon style is in? I realize the practicality of the doors but there's a generation of buyers who grew up in minivans who don't want their folks car. Just MHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nice to see Dodge come out with a Freestyle/Taurus X of their own. Ford been a trend-setter? No import lover would believe it! Sorry if this has been covered already, I'm late to the party as usual.So, does this mean sliding doors are out and the Station Wagon style is in? I realize the practicality of the doors but there's a generation of buyers who grew up in minivans who don't want their folks car. Just MHO. Well to be fair, remember (Chrysler) already has had one for the past 4-5 years in the Pacifica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Well to be fair, remember (Chrysler) already has had one for the past 4-5 years in the Pacifica. Oh yes that is true. I guess the Pacifica is more forgetable then the Freestyle. That's got to count for something. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Well to be fair, remember (Chrysler) already has had one for the past 4-5 years in the Pacifica. True, except the Pacifica is nowhere as remotely usefull as the Taurus X is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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