On Sep 27, 10:01*pm, "WindsorFox<SS>" >
wrote:
> On 9/27/2011 11:57, john stachlewicz wrote:
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> > On Sep 13, 8:34 pm, "
> > > *wrote:
> >> Seems most manufactures have one of these now. *Here's the latest
> >> model.
>
> >>http://www.thetorquereport.com/2011/...suv_concept_pr....
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> >> But I don't understand why. Why a jacked up, what is essentially a
> >> high-performance car? *(The hulk-like body in combination with the
> >> thin sidewall tires makes them look like a football player wearing
> >> stilettos.) *They have street/track tires and wheels (not to mention
> >> the high sticker price) so you're not going to be hitting the Rubicon
> >> trail. *And I don't see their owners swapping the factory tires/wheels
> >> with "mudders." *So then, why not just buy a good high-performance
> >> sedan? *It's not like SUVs are any more spacious than a sedan. *Or are
> >> these performance SUVs a way of saying we need more SRT Magnums/CTS-V
> >> wagons?
>
> >> Patrick
>
> > I picked up a 2011 Flex Limited with the EcoBoost to replace my wife's
> > GMC Acadia... Wife needed more than just a sedan... *All I can say is
> > the Flex is an absolute hoot to drive!! *Heck with just a tune (and
> > not the most aggressive tune out there) the darn thing does 0-60 MPH
> > in 5.0 and does the 1/4 mile in 13.7! *You should see the people
> > reactions at the track when the Big BRICK goes down the track! All
> > 5000 pounds! LOL! *And 3 rows of seats to boot! LOL!
>
> * * Wait, I'm doubting that weight. My Titan weighs about 5200 pounds
> and it's a lot bigger with a V8.

The Limited AWD with EcoBoost tips the scales at 4839 according to:

http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/201...specifications

Now put a big guy like me behind the wheel and you are at 5,000
pounds!

The FWD, non-EcoBoost Flex is more like 4500 pounds...