Used 2012 Ford Flex SEL Wagon Review
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Nicest Car ive owned
jthorpe1576, Omaha, NE, 04/16/2014
2012 Ford Flex SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Anyone who knows me would be surprised I am leaving a review. I love cars and have had alot of them. But this is the most luxurious boat I have ever owned. I bought it for my wife as a surprise with 26k miles on it SEL leather, the works. Went to pick it up having never looked at it or driven one and I couldn't believe it. Im 6'5" tall and I have more room in the front and second row … then any car I have been in. A 7 series BMW is probably the closet thing in back seat room. UNREAL! Having 2 kids in car seats, we got the captain chairs in the middle row. GREAT IDEA. My wife averages about 18mpg all city, and on trips we get 24mpg hwy. Its not turbo but has PLENTY of power for a 6cyl.
Not your Father's station wagon
dogbettor, Winter Garden, FL, 11/28/2012
2012 Ford Flex SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I bought my new 2012 Flex SEL three months ago. My last two cars were Lincoln Towncars. I was shopping for a Minivan Crossover SUV station wagon or a reasonable facsimile. While at an Infinity dealer I spotted and drove a used Flex that they had on their lot. The ride was the best I had driven including the Infinity and Lexus models. So I went to the Ford dealer. The inventory of Flex … models numbered 3, while the Edge offerings were more than 30, the Explorer more than 20. The sales rep said the Flex isn't advertised much and is not a great seller. After driving the Explorer and the Edge I was determined to buy a Flex. I wanted a ride close to that of my Towncar.
Love the Flex
mowog, Omaha, NE, 06/09/2012
2012 Ford Flex SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We chose the Flex for its interior space, exterior styling, and 4,500 pound towing capacity. We think the red with white roof combination looks stunning. We were concerned that the non-turbo engine would struggle pulling our 3,200 lb. camper in the mountains, but the standard engine has worked just fine -- including a tow through the Eisenhower tunnel at 11,138 feet. Mileage commonly … runs around 26 mpg on the highway, and 16 mpg pulling the camper at 60 mph. We love this vehicle.
Excellent Choice ofr Family and Small Business
Dan Allan, Prosper, TX, 01/03/2019
2012 Ford Flex SEL 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
After my son totaled my 2007 Ford Freestyle, I searched for something similar and came up with something better. More room. Better ride. Quiet ride. Driven for over 60k miles now all over the country and it is the perfect car for travel. Perfect car for my small business. Fits all kinds of boxes that I use in my business. You can fit 10 foot long 2x4's completely inside the car. Not the … most comfortable front seat. Can't quite get it to where I like it. Tail lights have condensation and it builds up. Shorts the bulb out. Buy lots of replacements. Tires are expensive to replace (about $1k for all four). Very little repairs so far. Just crossed 150k in mileage. bottom line - I would buy again.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Ford Flex SEL Wagon
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious and versatile cabin with genuine three-row space
- Pro:refined ride
- Pro:excellent safety scores
- Pro:high-tech features
- Pro:turbocharged engine option
- Pro:unique styling.
- Con:Standard second-row bench doesn't slide
- Con:less maximum cargo space than some rivals
- Con:EcoBoost models get very pricey.
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