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range Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 DEARBORN, Mich. 6-19-08: Flex-ability- Fors hottest new crossover, the all-new 2009 Ford Flex is now available in Detroit. Today, 40 Metro Detroit area Ford Dealers will take possession of their first 2009 Ford Flex at a special drive-away event. The distinctive 2009 Ford Flex, with its signature side grooves, all-black greenhouse and distinct two-tone roof, it is like no other vehicle on the road and is arriving in dealerships now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 That's cool how they parked the Flexes Flexii? to spell the word FLEX. I can't wait for a Flex to arrive at my local dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictor Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Stopped by my local dealer in Framingham MA to check out the two Flexes they had out front, loved the vehicles. Shame is I just bought a new Edge 9 months ago but the Flex with the tow package would have been perfect for our needs. They really are very striking up close, they should sell well, even in these times. That's cool how they parked the Flexes Flexii? to spell the word FLEX. I can't wait for a Flex to arrive at my local dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 They should work that picture into advertising somehow. Way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Stopped by my local dealer in Framingham MA to check out the two Flexes they had out front, loved the vehicles. Shame is I just bought a new Edge 9 months ago but the Flex with the tow package would have been perfect for our needs. They really are very striking up close, they should sell well, even in these times. I was up checking them out at the dealer, and noticed one glaring style oversight , couldn't they make the rear sensors body colored, they look like four nipples across the back they should be body colored. (As they should be on the Escape) I agree they should sell well. Would have been nice to see a little more mileage out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I'm anxiously awaiting to see one locally. I'm shocked, there's only one in Central Ohio, and that's a a dealer on the Franklin/Madison Co line, west of Columbus. Oddly, if you punch in a SoCal Zip in the inventory search box on Ford's website, you'll see tons of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I was up checking them out at the dealer, and noticed one glaring style oversight , couldn't they make the rear sensors body colored, they look like four nipples across the back they should be body colored. (As they should be on the Escape) I agree they should sell well. Would have been nice to see a little more mileage out of them. I too noticed that on another thread. I'm highly dissapointed by that. Just when I thought Ford was figuring out how to paint the sensors (heck, on the Expedition, they've eliminated them completely, IIRC, by some system that is able to "sensor"/detect through the bumper), they go and do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) They should work that picture into advertising somehow. Way cool. The "X" is crooked. Edit: On another note, the wife and I stopped at our dealer to take a peek at the three Flex's on the lot. We were impressed. Great interior, flawless exterior seams. Looked great, and drove really smooth and quiet. Unfortunately, they do not have enough room for us. Maybe someday they will consider an "EL" edition. Edited June 20, 2008 by Pioneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The "X" is crooked. Edit: On another note, the wife and I stopped at our dealer to take a peek at the three Flex's on the lot. We were impressed. Great interior, flawless exterior seams. Looked great, and drove really smooth and quiet. Unfortunately, they do not have enough room for us. Maybe someday they will consider an "EL" edition. I noticed the X is crooked as well. I am eagerly, if not impatiently waiting for Flexes to arrive at my local dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbmphil Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 flawless exterior seams. Wow..that's a surprise. Some of the presale production spec models had some reeeallly misaligned panels that didn't fit too flush at all. Looks like my eagle eyes paid off :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Wow..that's a surprise. Some of the presale production spec models had some reeeallly misaligned panels that didn't fit too flush at all. Looks like my eagle eyes paid off :shades: I saw no flaws on the three that were sitting on the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbmphil Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Good to hear. It sounds like another successful launch, and its refreshing to hear that Ford's making good on their claims of upping quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I'm going to visit my dealer tomorrow to see what they have. I'll bring my camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Good to hear. It sounds like another successful launch, and its refreshing to hear that Ford's making good on their claims of upping quality. I agree, I think it's great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 The "X" is crooked. Well, I doubt they spent much time making sure it was lined up perfectly just for a one-time press photo. I didn't really mean the exact same shot for ads, but the concept is pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Wow..that's a surprise. Some of the presale production spec models had some reeeallly misaligned panels that didn't fit too flush at all. Looks like my eagle eyes paid off :shades: Some Flexes have arrived at my local dealer. Just glancing at the vehicles, there was only 1 flaw I noticed on one of the vehicles....on the rear liftgate, the chrome strip area at the beltline didn't align properly with the chrome strip on the side panel and when rubbing your hand over the gap, it was a little uneven, but other than that I didn't notice any quality problems, and as I mentioned, that was only on one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I was up checking them out at the dealer, and noticed one glaring style oversight , couldn't they make the rear sensors body colored, they look like four nipples across the back they should be body colored. (As they should be on the Escape) I agree they should sell well. Would have been nice to see a little more mileage out of them. Break in engine, and I bet you could get 26-27mpg on highway no problem. I just drove my 2002 24 valve Taurus Up North and back on one tank of gas. Round trip was close to 500 miles and got caught in two traffic jams that lasted over 30 minutes. Also had two passengers aboard and lots of luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 The local dealer I that I spotted a Flex this past Friday had it sold by Monday night....or it moved some place that I couldn't see I was cracking up...I was paying for my fuel filter and they still had an 05 T-bird brand new on the show room floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I was cracking up...I was paying for my fuel filter and they still had an 05 T-bird brand new on the show room floor! Do they really? That's sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I was cracking up...I was paying for my fuel filter and they still had an 05 T-bird brand new on the show room floor! Hey, there's still some '05 GTO's around too. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFive Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm going to visit my dealer tomorrow to see what they have. I'll bring my camera! My dealer has a new black Flex in the lot. I have never seen one in person before today. Its beautiful!....much bigger than I thought but oh so cool. It has a black roof as well. Its only $36,000 CDN for the front-wheel drive version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TStag Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm genuinly fascinated by this car, because I just don't get it. I'm really interested to see how popular this car gets...... Credit Ford with being brave enough to try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I was at a local dealer yesterday and saw one of the strangest color combinations....white body with the silver roof. I didn't think it looked very good: 1) it's hard to tell it's different at all, and 2) it looks as if the paint was messed up since there's such a little difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I was at a local dealer yesterday and saw one of the strangest color combinations....white body with the silver roof. I didn't think it looked very good: 1) it's hard to tell it's different at all, and 2) it looks as if the paint was messed up since there's such a little difference. I saw my first two at a Winnipeg Ford - Lincoln dealer. One SEL and one Limited with all the options, dark red with white roof. It was bigger than I thought. It has a lot of presence. Couldn't miss it sitting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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