Comments on: 2009 Ford Flex Review http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/11/2009-ford-flex-review/ Car News, Car Reviews, Test Drives, Car Blog, Car Pictures Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:47:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/11/2009-ford-flex-review/comment-page-1/#comment-77786 Chris Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:20:51 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/11/2009-ford-flex-review/#comment-77786 Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't call driving it "fun" or engaging, but it was better than I expected it to be. As big as it was, I expected body roll and loose steering, but they did a good job avoiding that. As far as Sync goes, I really like the idea, and I think it can be great. Every Ford I've driven has been different though, so it's hard to say absolutely yes or no; it just depends on the Ford you're driving. The reason it's different is because each car will have different equipment, and since Sync is integrated into all of it, the experience will vary. When they get it right, it's a really great tool, and I couldn't recommend it more. Even when it gives me problems it's a better system than most vehicles provide. The biggest problem I've faced is the voice recognition and voice navigation. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t call driving it “fun” or engaging, but it was better than I expected it to be. As big as it was, I expected body roll and loose steering, but they did a good job avoiding that.

As far as Sync goes, I really like the idea, and I think it can be great. Every Ford I’ve driven has been different though, so it’s hard to say absolutely yes or no; it just depends on the Ford you’re driving. The reason it’s different is because each car will have different equipment, and since Sync is integrated into all of it, the experience will vary.

When they get it right, it’s a really great tool, and I couldn’t recommend it more. Even when it gives me problems it’s a better system than most vehicles provide. The biggest problem I’ve faced is the voice recognition and voice navigation.

]]> By: Nicholas Borgia http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/11/2009-ford-flex-review/comment-page-1/#comment-77784 Nicholas Borgia Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:10:46 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2009/04/11/2009-ford-flex-review/#comment-77784 I think these look cool as hell. I love the old-school looks that are cleaned-up and modernized. Interior quality is impressive as well. Only American-based company that can make a decent dash. Surprised to see how much you liked the drive. I've been reading that the driving experience is okay, but kind of on the "ho-hum". I have one question though: How did you do with the Sync? I've heard both sides. What'd you think of it? I think these look cool as hell. I love the old-school looks that are cleaned-up and modernized. Interior quality is impressive as well. Only American-based company that can make a decent dash.

Surprised to see how much you liked the drive. I’ve been reading that the driving experience is okay, but kind of on the “ho-hum”.

I have one question though: How did you do with the Sync? I’ve heard both sides. What’d you think of it?

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