GreyPony Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 This vehicle just might be more versatile than we thought. As the demise of the panther is a sure thing, taxi companies will have to look for a replacement. What better vehicle than the Flex? It has LOTS of space but will drive like a car and not a mini van. Also, would it be worth it for Ford to make a hybrid version and be able to cater to NY taxis and any other taxi fleet that wants to go hybrid? :stats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) This vehicle just might be more versatile than we thought. As the demise of the panther is a sure thing, taxi companies will have to look for a replacement. What better vehicle than the Flex? It has LOTS of space but will drive like a car and not a mini van. Also, would it be worth it for Ford to make a hybrid version and be able to cater to NY taxis and any other taxi fleet that wants to go hybrid? :stats: EDIT: I wouldn't think Ford will want to hurt Flex residual values too much, so if they did, I'd think they'd do it in moderation. Edited December 29, 2007 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I wouldn't think Ford will want to fleet dump the Flex. It wouldn't really be fleet dumping. The NY taxi market is only 3000 units per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I just wanna see how it looks with wood sides and called Country Squire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 (edited) I just wanna see how it looks with wood sides and called Country Squire... Fun with Flex Edited December 28, 2007 by sullynd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 This vehicle just might be more versatile than we thought. As the demise of the panther is a sure thing, taxi companies will have to look for a replacement. What better vehicle than the Flex? It has LOTS of space but will drive like a car and not a mini van. Also, would it be worth it for Ford to make a hybrid version and be able to cater to NY taxis and any other taxi fleet that wants to go hybrid? :stats: Does anyone know the Flex's estimated MPG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Forget taxis. How long before we see a Flex limo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 It wouldn't really be fleet dumping. The NY taxi market is only 3000 units per year. It's not fleet dumping. Most big cities in North America hve rules that cabs can't be older than 5 or 6 years old. So the owner/operators (of which there are many) buy what they can. In some cities it isn't CVs anymore. You see Impalas, minivans, Tauruses, Camrys, Hyundais etc. So yeah, the Flex could fit into that if offered with a basic trim level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 It's not fleet dumping. Most big cities in North America hve rules that cabs can't be older than 5 or 6 years old. So the owner/operators (of which there are many) buy what they can. In some cities it isn't CVs anymore. You see Impalas, minivans, Tauruses, Camrys, Hyundais etc. So yeah, the Flex could fit into that if offered with a basic trim level. Just ignore my fleet dumping comment, since everybody says it isnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Just ignore my fleet dumping comment, since everybody says it isnt. Nah, instead I'll hold it against you forever.............:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Nah, instead I'll hold it against you forever.............:P LOL, I revised my post where the 'fleet dumping' comment was above if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 LOL, I revised my post where the 'fleet dumping' comment was above if you're interested. Nope, I'm still going to hold it against you.......j/k lol/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Nope, I'm still going to hold it against you.......j/k lol/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) Nope, I'm still going to hold it against you.......j/k lol/ lol, don't make me remove you from my friends list. Edited December 29, 2007 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Just ignore my fleet dumping comment, since everybody says it isnt. it isn't fleet dumping if an owner/operator pays retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 it isn't fleet dumping if an owner/operator pays retail. Do cab companies pay retail? I didn't know that, I thought they paid a different, lower price b/c they buy in bulk. (moreso than regular customers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesswhoscomingtodinner Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I just wanna see how it looks with wood sides and called Country Squire... How about a crushed ice and water dispenser in the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 It wouldn't really be fleet dumping. The NY taxi market is only 3000 units per year. Thats because the CV lasts so long. With anything else...they would be buying more and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 This vehicle just might be more versatile than we thought. As the demise of the panther is a sure thing, taxi companies will have to look for a replacement. What better vehicle than the Flex? It has LOTS of space but will drive like a car and not a mini van. Also, would it be worth it for Ford to make a hybrid version and be able to cater to NY taxis and any other taxi fleet that wants to go hybrid? :stats: How about a Ford Flex as the "star" on Cash Cab ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 (edited) Thats because the CV lasts so long. With anything else...they would be buying more and more. Very doubtful. It has no impact as they can only keep them for 5 to 6 years. Many other cars last a long time anyway. Edited December 31, 2007 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 How about a Ford Flex as the "star" on Cash Cab ? Not a bad idea, free advertising, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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