zipzoomflyfast Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Love the Flex...wish it was going to live on to a 2nd generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Well, going from a Focus to a Flex sure will be an adjustment...that Flex is like two of your Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, twintornados said: Well, going from a Focus to a Flex sure will be an adjustment...that Flex is like two of your Focus. The thing my wife and I both commented on almost immediately (despite the snowstorm) is it doesn't drive like a big vehicle. Not sure if that's typical or the AWD making a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Congrats, and welcome to the Flex family! See ya next Tuesday according to Premier! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schpark Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 My 2013 Flex is my favorite vehicle I have ever owned. Anyone put off by the looks of the Flex needs to drive one before passing judgment. My wife wanted an Explorer back in 2013 and hated it after driving it. She thought the Flex was ugly and didn't even want to drive it. I talked her into just driving it to see and after 1/2 mile she was hooked. I also owned a 2008 Focus and it has been a great car. It's a manual and I gave it to my son with 175,000 miles on it. Still on original clutch. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Schpark said: My 2013 Flex is my favorite vehicle I have ever owned. Anyone put off by the looks of the Flex needs to drive one before passing judgment. My wife wanted an Explorer back in 2013 and hated it after driving it. She thought the Flex was ugly and didn't even want to drive it. I talked her into just driving it to see and after 1/2 mile she was hooked. I also owned a 2008 Focus and it has been a great car. It's a manual and I gave it to my son with 175,000 miles on it. Still on original clutch. Congrats. My Focus was a manual too. Had 200,413 miles on it when I traded it. Original clutch went at about 183,000ish. There's a thread here about it somewhere with the actual number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 12 hours ago, fordmantpw said: See ya next Tuesday according to Premier! I think @rmc523 has refreshment duty this month. He usually comes up with something good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Just found the in plant broadcast sheet under the third row seat. Not something that people usually get so that was kind of cool. It tells the workers on the line what parts that specific car gets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 37 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Just found the in plant broadcast sheet under the third row seat. Not something that people usually get so that was kind of cool. It tells the workers on the line what parts that specific car gets. This is awesome! Fun souvenir (especially for someone like yourself). I believe that Stone Gray is just a new name for Mineral Gray, right? The color looks exactly the same as my 2013 Mineral Gray. Many happy miles to you. I've roadtripped a LOT of cars, and nothing has come close to my Flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, PREMiERdrum said: This is awesome! Fun souvenir (especially for someone like yourself). I believe that Stone Gray is just a new name for Mineral Gray, right? The color looks exactly the same as my 2013 Mineral Gray. Many happy miles to you. I've roadtripped a LOT of cars, and nothing has come close to my Flex. I would have to compare the two side by side. All I know is it's not a super common color and that was confirmed by my salesman. He told us he's only sold a handful in that color over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Keep that build sheet. 50 years from now, if you still have your Flex, it will be worth a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: I would have to compare the two side by side. All I know is it's not a super common color and that was confirmed by my salesman. He told us he's only sold a handful in that color over the years. It's probably just a one-off color - slightly different with a different paint code. They do that a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Just found the in plant broadcast sheet under the third row seat. Not something that people usually get so that was kind of cool. It tells the workers on the line what parts that specific car gets. I've had MANY new cars, and only once have I found this sheet stuck under the hood liner. It was a custom build I ordered as well so I kept it. I'm sure I still have it somewhere, although I don't have the car (2011 or 2013 MKX I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, PREMiERdrum said: I think @rmc523 has refreshment duty this month. He usually comes up with something good. I'll throw them in the fridge so they stay cold on the way over Edited November 12, 2019 by rmc523 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Only complaint I have so far and it's really not going to be a relevant one until the kids are out of car seats, no arm rests on the middle row seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Only complaint I have so far and it's really not going to be a relevant one until the kids are out of car seats, no arm rests on the middle row seats. Maybe something like this down the road? https://www.cupholdersplus.com/narrow-bench-seat-cruiser-console.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI16qOhsjl5QIVS_7jBx2lsQhrEAQYAiABEgKhvfD_BwE HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said: Maybe something like this down the road? https://www.cupholdersplus.com/narrow-bench-seat-cruiser-console.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI16qOhsjl5QIVS_7jBx2lsQhrEAQYAiABEgKhvfD_BwE HRG We're already looking into it. Not super worried about while car seats are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 1:56 PM, zipzoomflyfast said: Love the Flex...wish it was going to live on to a 2nd generation. it is...the Bronco Sport....lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 AWD eco boost? One of the best driving Fords in their current lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyFord Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Always liked the Flex. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Deanh said: AWD eco boost? One of the best driving Fords in their current lineup No, not EcoBoost unfortunately. I would have loved the better fuel economy but it was out of our price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 My Flex is due to be replaced next (I keep my cars ten years on a five year rotation). I’ve told myself I won’t get another Flex, but this thread is really making me think. Such a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurgeh Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 11 hours ago, sullynd said: My Flex is due to be replaced next (I keep my cars ten years on a five year rotation). I’ve told myself I won’t get another Flex, but this thread is really making me think. Such a great car. Just don't think too long. Last one came off the assembly line last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oac98 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 We are still building the Flex. The last one rolls of the line within the next couple of weeks FYI. The last MKT was last month. Some people at the plant are saying it’s done this week. We shall see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Congratulations! I test drove the Flex when Ford had it at the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals. Very comfortable and roomy, with near-perfect height for entry and exit. I really liked the Flex, particularly with the optional white roof. My wife, however, didn't like them - she still refers to the Flex as "the vehicle that looks like a hearse." That seemed to be quite common among the people I know - the wife was the one who didn't like the Flex. (They prefer crossovers or SUVs.) The husband liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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