Hi ya ,
Welcome to the Site. Owner of a 07' SEL FWD Edge
Thank you for your time Serving in Ths USCG, I am a US Navy Vet served on the USS Saratoga, # 2 catapult.(Bow Cats)
I bought an Edge for my Spouse with many thoughts of what we wanted to be included in our New ride.
I looked at many Edge's , colors and styles. I live in the North and Salt has tendecy to make dark colors white. I rather have a lighter color (Sage) here due to constant cleaning to keep the salt off my present ride , ( Ford F150 Xlt ) ,Chesnut in color. This color is a nightmare for dirt of any color.
I looked at the Vista Roof and I dreamed what it would be like to look up and have the Air in my hair.
Then the sudden bird droppings made me think twice.
I have the option to install a Roof rack, So this save me some coal and have a nicer aerodynamic look.
I went with FWD, the Edge still compensates with traction control, and the AWD will be less Maintence down the road and also less money spent on fuel costs.
I have installed a bug shield on the Edge to protect my hood from bugs and tar. A lesson learned on my F-150.
I own a Ford Taurus SES that is like a tank in the Snow here in the North so I think the FWD will be as sound as my Taurus. My Spouse drives her Edge to work and she loves the ride plus she is off the ground more so than the Taurus. I had the rear compartment cargo protector installed and this cleaned up the spare tire and there is room for tools , air compressor and jumper cables. I will buy an inverter later for accessory power.
I told her that I wanted two things if I was to buy her this Ride, Fog Lamps and a 6 disc cd player.
The Taurus has terrible lighting for driving at night, The Edge is like having spotlights on your bumper.
I love My Music, I presently do a Light Show for a Band here in the North. ( Counrtry Music ) My music has to be continous w/ no commercials.
I love the Edge because it has made my spouse happy and she loves to drive it and she looks good in the Edge.
So the choice is yours, you decide.
Edgeponies