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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
The car experts at TheCarConnection.com researched online reviews from respected Web resources to produce this comprehensive review of the 2009 Ford Flex. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the Ford Flex so that we can deliver you the best information on Ford’s new ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2009 FORD FLEX STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile: “quirky, modern” Edmunds: “Rolling stare magnet” Jalopnik: “looks pretty cool” Car and Driver: “Ramrod upright” The 2009 Ford Flex simply looks like no other vehicle in its class—and you have to scan the sides of the much smaller MINI Cooper or the much higher-priced Range Rover to see the resemblance to anything on the road. Automobile sees the “quirky, modern designs of the Mini Cooper and Scion xB” in its profile, while Car and Driver imagines the Ford Flex as a “nearly perfect doppelgänger for the Fairlane concept shown at the Detroit show in 2005.” It stands “ramrod upright, with four strakes along its flanks, tinted glass all around, and a body-color top or a Mini-esque contrasting top that will be available in white or silver,” they add. Edmunds colorfully describes it as a “rolling stare magnet,” ...
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Enlarge Photo In a nice, big "take that" to Honda , which bragged earlier this week about its fleet of five light trucks that earn stellar IIHS crash ratings, Ford added the '09 Flex , Fusion... Read full review
Where else would a company debut what looks like a modern interpretation of a classic “surf wagon”, but Santa Monica, California? The 2009 Ford Flex really isn't like anything... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says The 2009 Ford Flex is a thoughtfully designed and cool-looking alternative to minivans and seven-passenger crossover SUVs. Pros Genuine seven-passenger accommodations... Read full review
Apparently, the minivan is dead - at least according to Ford and GeneralMotors. That means two of the big three have dropped their sliding door people haulers, leaving the slack to be... Read full review
We were looking for a larger alternative to my wife's Lexus RX330. Wife wanted more upscale vehicle, but no SUV. Flex is technically not a "luxury" vehicle, it gets very close in terms of... Read full review
Just got our Flex. Took some time as we must have been one of only a few people that wanted the Limited AWD with middle row bench. Came out of an LR3, so we are getting way better mileage... Read full review
After our second child and a need for our second car seat, it was obvious we needed a larger family ride that would afford us all of the luxury, newest technical gadgetry and efficiency... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Flex: 4dr SE FWD | $28,295 / $26,607 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Ford Flex: 4dr SEL FWD | $32,070 / $29,759 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Ford Flex: 4dr SEL AWD | $33,920 / $31,443 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Ford Flex: 4dr Limited FWD | $34,705 / $32,156 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
| 2009 Ford Flex: 4dr Limited AWD | $36,555 / $33,840 | City: N/A Hwy: N/A |
The car experts at TheCarConnection.com researched online reviews from respected Web resources to produce this comprehensive review of the 2009 Ford Flex. ... Read full bottom line
2009 FORD FLEX STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile: “quirky, modern” Edmunds: “Rolling stare magnet” Jalopnik: “looks pretty cool” Car and Driver: “Ramrod ... Read full review
for the 2009 Ford Flex from a dealer near you.
2009
MSRP: $28,295 - $36,555
We were looking for a larger alternative to my wife's Lexus RX330. Wife wanted more upscale vehicle, but no SUV. Flex is technically not a "luxury" vehicle, it... Read more
Just got our Flex. Took some time as we must have been one of only a few people that wanted the Limited AWD with middle row bench. Came out of an LR3, so we... Read more
After our second child and a need for our second car seat, it was obvious we needed a larger family ride that would afford us all of the luxury, newest... Read more
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Mary
By Mary | Posted: 17/8/2008
I want to order the Ford Flex Limited with every single option available. The problem is I want the 20" wheels and the dealers say I have do them after market with them, therefore, i am not getting a credit for Ford. The sales people sure dont know much about this vehicle. Its hurry up and wait
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