Ford Flex: Top Ten Reasons Why This Chief Mom Officer Wants One
September 10, 2008 by Jessica Smith
Filed under Ford, jessicaknows
So last week I blogged about looking for a car fit for a Chief Mom Officer and listed all my must-haves/have nots. Not surprisingly, a few car companies reached out and pitched their ideas for me. My favorite so far? The Ford Flex. I had never seen nor heard of this car until after last week’s post and now I can’t get enough of it. The Ford Flex has a ton of practical features for a busy mom that works virtually out of her MacBook and Blackberry. It’s also family-friendly to boot! Sure, some might argue a minivan fits that bill too, but, and I mean no offense, a minivan doesn’t help stoke the fires of my glory days 20’s when I felt hip and cool. On days when I’ve got a million things to get done and an hour to do them and my son wants me to sing with him all at the same time? I’d love it if my car could reflect my cool factor even if my frazzled, head-spinning, over-caffeinated self can’t through the thrown together outfit and hat-hair I often sporting around town. The Ford Flex does this in what I like to call its retro-modern styling and uber attention to detail. It doesn’t hurt that the Ford Flex website is up to snuff in the social media savviness department either.
Without further ado, I present the Top Ten Reason Why I Want a Flex:
Did I mention that it looks cool? Reminds me of old school Land Rovers and Woodys.
Lots of seating options…we have one child so our needs would be different from another family with a larger brood.
Hello! Built-in fridge that converts to a freezer? Trips to the beach and waiting for preschool to let out just got enjoyable!
Check out the vista sunroof…now when my son daydreams while I drive, the sky really is the limit!
Talk about Chief Mom Officer control room! A place to hold my coffee and the middle console within easy reach.
EasyFuel Capless (yes Capless!) Fuel Filler system. With business and motherhood on the mind it’s easy to forget to do the little things like put the gas cap back on (been there, done that!). Not anymore!
With the Sirius technology, the Ford Flex is seriously cool and my husband would love the sports features.
The Ford Flex is fashion forward too. Designer Anthony Prozzi (use to design for DKNY) had his hand in the interior design. Base model comes with houndstooth fabric. So chic!
With its aerodynamic design, the Ford Flex gets much better fuel economy than competitors in its class with 24/17 mpg.
The Ford Flex gets ME. I’m technology and social media obsessed and need to feel connected at all times. Their entire website is designed for people like me with their use of video, tags, flickr, and virtual features. The Ford Flex also provides the Sync technology so I can make hands-free, safe phone calls.
I haven’t taken one for a test drive yet, but in the meantime, I can’t keep away from the Ford Flex website. Would love to know what you think!
