[Drivesthebeast]

Like the header says, I recently test drove a 2010 Ecoboost Flex AWD Limited. I ended up test driving it with my parents (they were up in Ottawa visiting us during march break) having to have my oil changed the 2nd time that day at the dealership (the kid that did it replaced my Synthetic oil with bulk 5W-20 Conventional oil, and they had to switch it out with synthetic again).

Anyways, for a car that weighs 2+ tonnes, it handles, corners, and rides extremely well. The car was so new, that I could smell the assembly lube on the exhaust and other parts burning off when we brought it back to the lot (no, this wasn't the engine burning oil). The driveline...AWESOME! The car is extremely quick, almost fast actually (and this was with the TCS engaged, and using less than 3/4 throttle too). It pulls through the first 3 gears very quickly, and I like the fact that they engineered the engine and tranny to have rev matching while the wastegates dump the boost between gear changes.

The interior was gorgeous, amazing leather seating, tons of room, and every creature comfort you could ever want. Only thing is, the car is $55K fully loaded. At least I could save $5K removing the Vista roof, rear fridge and Nav system (all of which I wouldn't want).

Anyways, I'm VERY impressed, and so wanting to have one!