robertlane Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I really like the design of the Ford Edge and love the Ford Flex. The problem has been that I need the room they offer, however, at a price that I can really afford. And I need something with good mileage. I've seen several Transit Connects around here in Las Vegas and went to Friendly Ford to check them out. I was astonished to see how well priced (affordable) and roomy the T.C.s are! As soon as I pay off my E350, I'll be looking closely at getting a TS - even my wife is in favor of it......and that's the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlock Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 As a TREMENDOUSLY satisfied Flex owner, and despite everything that makes the Flex so terrific, I can attest that the Transit Connect is a practical cargo mover that the Flex can just never be. While I'd never part with my Flex, the Transit Connect is essential for the work I need it to do. What astounds me is, once rebates and incentives are taken into account, a fully-tricked Transit Connect is only about $2,000-$3,000 less than the Flex SE, a family vehicle that ANY family would love to have. I'm not saying the TC is expensive or a poor value, because it clearly isn't. The Flex SE just happens to be terrifically cheap. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 You're 100% right about the Flex. I am thinking more in the range of a basic Transit Connect though. I think it will be hard for any manufacturer to come out with something that can compete in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlock Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I just picked-up my TC tonight and drove it all the way back to NJ from Pittsburgh. I sure hope the rest of my ownership experience is far better than the first 9 hours have been, though MUCH of the horror is owed directly to the dealership involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isellford Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I just picked-up my TC tonight and drove it all the way back to NJ from Pittsburgh. I sure hope the rest of my ownership experience is far better than the first 9 hours have been, though MUCH of the horror is owed directly to the dealership involved. Sorry to hear about your bad experience.It's sad that some dealers still don't get it. I notice in your signature that you are thinking about the Tool Link. You might want to check befor you buy it, it is not vailable on wagons from the factory and I am thinking that it might be because of the sliding door glass causing the rfi signals not to operate properly. Don't know for sure but you might want to check before spending the $$. Anyway good luck with your TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlock Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 You might want to check befor you buy it, it is not vailable on wagons from the factory and I am thinking that it might be because of the sliding door glass causing the rfi signals not to operate properly. There's no issue of RFID performance with windows. It's just not an orderable option on the Wagon configuration because of the low potential usage among those with Wagon configurations that are also exempt from Dejana upfits. In fact, it's very similar technology to the keyless pushbutton start technology Ford uses on the MKS, MKT, and Taurus. Although I will be "plugging" the sliding door windows, (effectively turning a 510A into a 210A), it's neither because nor despite Tool Link. Thanks for the suggestion, though. The S.O.B. of a dealer is really going to catch their lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikehauler Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Well, I just picked-up my TC tonight and drove it all the way back to NJ from Pittsburgh. I sure hope the rest of my ownership experience is far better than the first 9 hours have been, though MUCH of the horror is owed directly to the dealership involved. Ironic that you bought your TC in Pittsburgh. I live in Pittsburgh and had to get mine in Hollidaysburg, PA (Stuckey Ford), and they brought it over from Ohio (they swapped their lone cargo van for the passenger wagon that I wanted). Are you willing to name the dealership? Does it rhyme with "pay"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlock Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Ironic that you bought your TC in Pittsburgh. I live in Pittsburgh and had to get mine in Hollidaysburg, PA (Stuckey Ford), and they brought it over from Ohio (they swapped their lone cargo van for the passenger wagon that I wanted). Are you willing to name the dealership? Does it rhyme with "pay"? I know Hollidaysburg well. The good folks at Kopp Drug are former clients. An Altoona-to-Ohio swap isn't unheard of. Secondary market dealers like those in Blair County tend to be well versed in getting product ad and how they need it. No, I'm not willing to name the dealer, but it doesn't rhyme with pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikehauler Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I know Hollidaysburg well. The good folks at Kopp Drug are former clients. An Altoona-to-Ohio swap isn't unheard of. Secondary market dealers like those in Blair County tend to be well versed in getting product ad and how they need it. And I can recommend Stuckey Ford. They're good people and I had a pleasant buying experience. I just wish they were closer so that I could use them for service and so forth. My bad experiences with dealerships usually come after I've bought the vehicle. You should see how many dealerships my wife flips off as we drive by--it's hilarious. No, I'm not willing to name the dealer, but it doesn't rhyme with pay. Fair enough. I can respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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