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Permalink Reply by John Leech on September 12, 2009 at 9:36am

3.5L EcoBoost™ twin turbocharged direct injection V6 engine

Thanks for the tip - we are looking for a tall car - not just long legs but long torso accomodations. And good view of surroundings.

The dog appreciates the room, too.

This looks more likely than the Mini-Cooper!!!

And even the 2010 Subaru Outback - well I'm looking out through the shaded part at the top of the windshield. Not good.

"Have you considered a Suburban?" Yeah.

mileage...

From the Ford Motor Company website:

New 3.5L 'EcoBoost" Engine

V8 Power, V6-Like Fuel Efficiency*

* Projected 16 city/22 hwy fuel economy*
* 355 horsepower, 350 lb.-ft. of torque
* Available on Flex SEL and Limited models

* *2010 projected mpg based on Ford data. EPA estimates not available.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/flex/

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Permalink Reply by Cheyenne Throckmorton on September 13, 2009 at 2:11am

HA! Yes, I don't imagine the mini cooper would be too practical for having a dog.

I hate that black sunstrip on cars! Great point.

Hope the search goes well, they tried putting me in a Toyota Corrolla the other day as a rental car. I promptly took it back for an Impala, which was still small, but not something I was immediately going to die in like the tiny Toyota.

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Permalink Reply by John Leech on September 12, 2009 at 9:37am

There's always the 1964 Pontiac Tempest. Again.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Humphreys on March 8, 2010 at 4:25pm

I've personally drove one on a trip fitting comfortably in it at 6'6." I was happy to see it was also good on fuel, but a little on the weaker side engine wise when it came to pushing it on hills. I am however a bit of a lead foot so what might be considered weak for me might be more than adequate for others.

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