Reply With QuoteI saw the sticker from the Flex. Safety costs.
The 2009 Ford Flex has earned five-star frontal- and side-impact crashworthiness ratings, the highest possible scores, in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests.
The results for Ford's newest full-size crossover are better than the Toyota Highlander's and include class-leading four-star rollover ratings for both the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.
"The 5-star ratings for the Flex are evidence of Ford's overall safety commitment. In fact, we have produced more 5-star-rated vehicles than any other automaker," said Susan Cischke, Ford's senior vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. "The Flex offers it all: a head-turning design, top safety ratings, unsurpassed highway fuel efficiency in its segment, power, spaciousness, comfort and great features."
I saw the sticker from the Flex. Safety costs.
Indeed it does!Originally Posted by Henry
This is the main reason why today's "economy" cars cost $15k and up!
I went and priced out a fully loaded Flex Limited -- not quite $43,000
Chip H.
Former owner: 2012 Honda Civic LX, 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL, 2000 Honda CR-V EX, 2003 MINI Cooper S, 1992 Honda Accord LX, 1999 Mercedes ML-320, 1995 VW Jetta GLX, 1991 Mercury Capri XR2, 1981 Mercury Zephyr, 1975 Chevrolet Impala
That is insane.... Who the heck is going to pay $43k for a Ford anything?
Well, it was fully loaded, with multi-pane sunroof, DVD navigation, offspring distraction system, refrigerated 2nd row armrest, etc.
But really, compared with a fully loaded Expedition Limited, or GMC Acadia, etc. it's not out of the ballpark.
Yes, it's a boatload of money, but there are people who will pay it. Enough to make the Flex a success? I dunno.
Chip H.
Former owner: 2012 Honda Civic LX, 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL, 2000 Honda CR-V EX, 2003 MINI Cooper S, 1992 Honda Accord LX, 1999 Mercedes ML-320, 1995 VW Jetta GLX, 1991 Mercury Capri XR2, 1981 Mercury Zephyr, 1975 Chevrolet Impala
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