Oppopinion: Bendy Edition (Ford Flex)

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa) 05/28/2014 at 11:51 • Filed to: None

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Aah, the Ford Flex. Labeled a 'crossover' officially, though it resembles an SUV or oversized wagon. One of the best-looking (IMO) "crossovers" on the road today, yet I've never seen an advertisement for the damn thing, nor do I see many driving around. Being perfectly honest: I see more Chevy Volts in Wichita than I do Ford Flexes.

Also, with moar low it looks like a wagon.

And wagons are sexy.

As for performance, the Flex can be had with a 3.5l Duratec V6 making 262hp and 248 ftlb of torque, or a 3.5l Ecoboost V6 355hp and 350 ftlb of torque (holy shit do want) with AWD as standard on Ecoboost models. The Titanium trim level will do 0-60 in a very respectable 7 seconds.

So oppo, what do you think of the SUV/Crossover/Wagon... thing? Is it an expensive luxury with an identity crisis or a sporty platform to haul the kids to school in style?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 11:52

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I've always really liked them. Thought I was the only one...

Nibbles > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 11:53

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They should manufacture this thing with car suspension and car wheels. And call it a fucking wagon because that's what it fucking is.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/28/2014 at 11:53

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I have one big (well, its actually a small one, but still) issue with this vehicle: the name!

Why is the boxy, sharp edged car called the Flex? Why is the rounded, soft edged car called the Edge? Shouldn't they be switched?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 11:54

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My mom had one as a rental. I really liked it. It's not for everyone, but for people who want Minivan utility, but don't want a minivan, it's perfect.

Also, dat Ecoboost.

Jayhawk Jake > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 11:55

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I like it but it's a bit expensive. It would be amazing if it was about 20% smaller. It's a really big SUV, but as a midsize SUV/wagon thing it would be fantastic.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/28/2014 at 11:56

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Seriously, the ecoboost is giving me penis envy issues with my 205hp/220ftlb 3.8 liter.

Nibbles > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/28/2014 at 11:57

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CalzoneGolem > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 11:58

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These things are huge. I've always thought they were handsome. Personally I prefer the earlier face.

They feel enormous when you encounter them in traffic.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/28/2014 at 12:00

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i never thought of that before

mind= blown

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 12:01

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Megan makes a coilover kit for it.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:01

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'tis a very nice engine :D

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:02

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It is the most amazing road trip car I've ever been in. So much leg room.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:03

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I like them, actually I like the MKT even more, I know it's a little weird but the interior is phenomenal if you ask me.

Oh and Car And Driver said they did 0-60 in the 3.5 Ecoboost Twin Turbo in 5.7 in one of these back in '13

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-f…

Nothing > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:04

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I really like the Flex. Wanted one when I got my Tundra in 2012. But holy crap, they're expensive. When I picked up the ST, I wandered the dealership, and they had a nice Limited in the showroom with a sticker of $49k.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 05/28/2014 at 12:05

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It bothers me so damn much!

Am I crazy?

Nibbles > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 05/28/2014 at 12:06

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I don't know who Megan is, or the quality of her products, but hey at least it's a start.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:17

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I love it. But I'm biased.

Rock Bottom > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:36

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You see a ton of them around here in South East Michigan, but I lived in Northern California for the last 5 years and saw maybe 2 that whole time!

Coty > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 12:37

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We don't even stock them here because we can't sell them. (I love them too)

Squid > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 12:40

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Think ebay coilovers. . . So they were made for people who just want stance and not performance. They are probably over sprung and under damped.

Nibbles > Squid 05/28/2014 at 12:42

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Is she cute? I dated a Megan once. She was actually a Meghan, but close enough. She was pretty cute. Awesome rack.

Squid > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 12:45

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She has a decent body, but a face that has been destroyed by too much tweak. . . She also spends most of her time working a corner so take that as you will. . .

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 13:30

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Not sure of the quality of them, the were developed for Taurus, Flex and Explorer. They are the only supplier of coilovers for those cars. I imagine they could be pretty good. Either way they are the best available for those cars, lol.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 13:30

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ugh accidental double post.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Nibbles 05/28/2014 at 13:33

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I'm dating a Megan. Nice rack for sure.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/28/2014 at 13:38

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no you are not at all.

it's driving me nuts now!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 05/28/2014 at 13:57

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no you are not at all.

it's driving me nuts now!

DocWalt > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 05/28/2014 at 14:07

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I love the Flex! I want the Ecoboost Flex pretty badly... It's too bad it's so damned expensive. If they just made it a "car" instead of the silly crossover wagon thing it would likely be cheaper (but way harder to hit CAFE targets)