harrison512

Hi - just installed mine - looks great, and now my dog won't get dirty looks from me when she jumps in!

I bought a low miles 2009 Edge SEL this week after 3 months of research and test driving. I wanted a roomy crossover, and originally I wanted to get a Chevy Equinox or a GMC Terrain. First issue - those GM vehicles are underpowered in 4 cylinder form. I waited months and none of my dealers got a 6-cylinder in because the demand was high for the 4. On closer look, I wasn't sure I liked the front end styling of the Equinox, or the fake bulges of the side of the Terrain. They were also pretty narrow for a mid-sized crossover. I didn't like the nose of the Murano, and I was really horrified at the interior build quality of the Toyota Venza. Had the Venza been nicer inside, I might have bought one of those although the steering was very loose. Currently (July 2010), none of the GM dealers were dealing on the Equinox or Terrain. In fact, they added "market adjustment" padding to their prices, so a 4-cylinder mid-level car was listing for $26k but they were asking $29k. On paper, a 6 cylinder would be $30, but realistically $33k. Venzas - they were willing to deal, but the interior quality and the still unresolved issue of Toyota electric steering bothered me. Corporately, I had issues with how they were handling their recalls. Edge - scored very well in JDPowers for reliability, but it was a price class above the Equinox/Terrain, so didn't really consider it. So what got me to buy my car... 2011 Ford Edge! As we get closer to the release date of that vehicle, all the current Edge's on the Ford lots were being heavily discounted. My 2009 SEL was $32k new. They asked $26k 3 months ago. They dropped to $23k this month. And I made my deal this week for $20k - add leather. So I got my 6-cylinder crossover with modern styling, the BAMR that just amazes me at night, love the reclining back seat, for a lot less than the GM offerings which seemed a little narrow as well.

Hi all - I just bought a 2009 Edge SEL yesterday with only 15k miles on it. Thanks everyone on here. I've been lurking and trying to see what kind of reputation and experiences you all have with the Edge. Especially the BAMR! My new wheels has a BAMR and I was really worried about any problems here, but I did get an extended warranty. My Edge is redfire, it's going in next week to add leather. The light interior looks like it'll be easy to dirty, so also decided to get the all-weather mats. I got a great deal because everyone in town is buying Equinox's and Terrain's. But when I factored in a V6, the JDpower reliability ranking, space, and Ford's ranking, the Edge was the best choice. Aside from that, the only thing I'm thinking about doing is to upgrade the stereo - so would love inexpensive suggestions (replace the speakers - is the head unit good enough)? Harry

I'm looking at getting a 2009 Ford Edge with a Vista Roof. It only has 12k miles on it, but I've been reading a number of posts here and in other Ford forums where people complain that their Vista roof breaks down or explodes! I would assume there'd be a TSB on this - but I checked, and couldn't find one. In fact, very few TSBs on Edge's in general JD Powers gives Edge a very reliable and safe ranking.... If I get this, worth getting extended warranty I assume?