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Winter traction is great. Had lots of opportunity to try to spin the wheels on snow but could not make it happen. Temperature was -24oC (-2oF) and everything ran great (although I used the block heater that came with the Freestyle) this morning.
The entertainment system kept the boys occupied during the whole trip - great system.
So far this has been a great vehicle!
I just can't pull the trigger on this car as much as I would like to. There are too many things happening.
I'll wait for a little longer, but, I really need a non SUV type vehicle to carry stuff.
Ford, I can't wait forever.
Passing response/timing is a bit quicker since the CVT will keep you at the best torque level for response.
Jaki,
Yes, but it only affected a few vehicles and none were shipped. This is part of the process of going over the vehicles before being shipped.
The Equinox has just 185 HP - and 210 Lb.-Ft. of torque - almost the same as Freestyle's 207.
As for the AUX IN port, one way or another, there's got to be a way to access it... I won't give up on this yet. As for the suggestions about using FM transmitters to connect my iPod to my car audio system... thx, but not my taste. I prefer hard-wired connections to get the best possible sound, and no hassles. I've already hard-wired my Audi A6 via the Denison ICE-Link kit, and it works GREAT. Nothing like controlling my iPod from my factory head unit. ;-)
Steve, Host
Now tell us the mpg you're getting with your spirited driving <g>.
Steve, Host
21 sounds pretty good for a brand new SUV.
btw, when I'm cruising in my '99 Quest w/ 100,000 miles on it, I just move over when I want to. The new Caddys always seem to move right out of my way....
Steve, Host
Hubby was there 10 months but is home now. Hope he is home soon!
excellent power--I think those hwo complain don't know how to use the CVT
Excellent fit and finish--no defects I can find--a first for me with an American car
AWD is very, very good--navigated ice strom this am without a single slip
drive is superior and volvo like in stiffness
one gripe--defrost leaves a gap on drivers side
also order the steering wheel audio controls--once without the delaership tells me I can't retrofit it! under $2000 since needs new radio and steering wheel
minor stuff--I'll keep everyone posted if any problems develop I have 700 miles so far
Therefore, whichever the website you read this at, might have ment MY 2008, when the vehicle will be really produced in 2007.
Legally, a vehicle is able to use a "next year" designation on/past Jan2nd of the current year. Hence, the Lincoln MarkLT can debut in Jan 2nd (or so) and sell with the 2006 year designation, even though it's really 2005. Although the MarkLT will debut much later than that, but I'm using that vehicle as an example.
I've read similar dates, even one that stated 2009 which I found rather funny since even Ford wouldn't forecast engine usage beyond a certain timeframe.
This past weekend I carried three snowboards inside the vehicle. Our Freestyle has the "Captains chairs" in the middle row and a 50/50 split rear seat. I put one of the rear seats down and had the snowboards run up the middle and rest on the centre console between the middle seats. It was a bit tight with luggage etc. but the boys didn't seem to mind.
I do want to get cross bars that will work with the Thule racks rather than getting a new rack ...guess I will have to wait until Thule makes one that fits the factory rack. I also have a Thule bike rack that goes into a trailer hitch but I cannot find a hitch for the Freestyle yet. Hopefully by Spring they will have one.
Ever find out if this was the case or not?
She said she had worked for a new Mustang from Ford. Sounded cool until she said "so ya'll wave if you see a pink and black Mustang around town!" -
Pink & Black - ewwww. But anyway, the question -
Since hopefully those aren't standard colors for the 'stang - how did she order the color?
Wouldn't that mean you could order an SEL color for the LTD. The SEL colors just look better.
Pretty sure the Volvo cross bars are square so that won't work.
Just because the chassis is based on the Volvos, don't assume they will fit.
Hey - have you made a decision as of yet?
Yesterday I ran some resale value guesses using Taurus and Explorer as basis for depreciation. That exercise made me want a Pilot. Try it for yourself.
PS Coworkers son'n law spent 15 months in Falluja. Niece is heading over there in a week.
We are still waiting on ours - but they did order it without $$ down. Have noticed the inventory here is pretty much the same as last month. However, all the models are SE or SEL Front WD - no AWD in the ATL area yet. So , they felt they could sell it without a problem if we decided it wasn't for us. I do really like the car, but am still a bit nervous....
I'm concerned that the Freestyle may be too wide fo fit through the single car opening in our garage. The specs for the Freestyle list it's width at 74.4", but I suspect that this figure doesn't include the width of the side-view mirrors. Can someone who owns a Freestyle measure the distance from the outer edges of the side-view mirrors and post this information.
Thanks.
Do the rear windows (second seat) roll down completely? Or do they only come down part of the way (like they do on my Tauri)?
I'd prefer them to come down all the way, as that makes it easier for people sitting in the back to stick large camera lenses out the window and use the door to stabilize the lens.
Also, who likes the Merlot Red color? I think I've found one that I like, but it's Merlot instead of the Titanium Green. I think I like Merlot as well (if not better), and I'm sorta tired of green anyway. But convincing my wife may be another thing entirely.
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=19119
The resale value of Japanese cars most likely is higher, but perhaps the difference won't be as great with the Freestyle and 500. We like to buy American--my husband grew up the in Detroit area with lots of relatives and friends working in the automotive industry and has seen the effect of foreign car sales on the economy in the area.
--johnclineii, who just had to!
Width is an issue for me as well because we have a long driveway between two houses which is 105" wide at one point for about 25'. Backing up through this gap every day with 7" gaps between mirrors and walls is probably doable for myself, but my wife will probably not want to do this on a regular basis.
We will have to demo car and try it out to see if it is doable.
Well, I was thinking as opposed to THIRD row rear windows. LOL Of course, there aren't any of THOSE, either.
Doubtful that they'll change the colors until the 2006 models, though.
I hate how they make some things not availble on certain styles. Like, why no "shale leather" on the LTD?
Many issues (TSB's) can be resolved at the dealership without the need to ship them back. BUT this is a product of "build and hold", which Ford has used on a few recently released vehicles....Build quite a bit of them...Hold them for awhile, make sure everything is correct, then ship them. Start building again. This worked quite well for the new F-150. And in that case it was much harder since that's a 900K sale units a year, vehicle.