GMan's_2008_Edge

Agree... the "low" setting doesn't seem too effective in very cold weather. On those cold morning starts, I let the "high" setting crank while the cabin climate control gets the inside air comfortable, which is amazingly quick compared to how my traded bus-like Expedition used to heat up! Once things begin to get toasty after a short time, I'll turn the seat heat back to low, or even more often, off.

As stated in the manual (page 91 in mine), this is a normal (and engineered) occurance that Ford refers to as a "Courtesy Wipe" (not to be confused with the "courtesy flush" :eek5: ), and is intended to get that last drip crawling down the windshield after a washer squirt. I agree though that more often than not it streaks a clean window that has no lingering drip...

That's exactly how I ordered my new '08 Redfire Edge, and I love the look of the red inserts which nicely tie the interior to the body and give it a "sports car" look (IMO). I would say that the shades of red probably don't match exactly (the inserts are just a bit lighter/brighter), but they are very close and look great. I've had many compliments on them already. I also added a black & red steering wheel cover that also compliments the interior scheme. I'll try to snap a few photos of mine and post them in my Image Album. There are photos in there now of the exterior if you want to take a look: 08GMansEdge Ciao ~ GMan

OK.. a two-topic post... first half to clarify the numbers on my Edge purchase, as yesterday I was using my (feeble?) memory from my office, but now have the paperwork in front of me... here's the gospel rundown... From the Vehicle Order Confirmation Sheet: (Vehicle ordered on 20 Oct 2007, delivered to lot on 10 Nov 2007) Order Code = 220A Order Type = 2 Priority = 10 Price Level = 815 Base Retail Price = $32,070 Base Dealer Invoice = $30,134 Total Base & Options Retail = $38,665 Total Base & Options Dealer Invoice = $36,319 From the sticker: Total Vehicle & Options = $37,960 Destination & Delivery = $705 Total MSRP = $38,665 Included on this vehicle: Seating Flexibility Package Premium Package Sync Voice Activated System Reverse Sensing System Optional Equipment: P245/50R20 BSW A/S Tires = N/C Class II Trailer Tow Pkg .HD 68 AMP Battery = $395 California Green States Emiss = N/C Panoramic Vista Roof = $1,395 Navigation System-DVD = $1,995 Interior Appearance Pkg = $525 Power Liftgate = $490 20" Wheels/Sport Suspension = $895 Sirius Sat Radio w/6 Mos Svc = $195 Autodim Rrvw Mirr w/Microphone = N/C Accessories: (all prices as installed) Hood Nose Bug Shield = $65 Vent Shades = $80 Rear Bumper Protector = $55 Front Splash Guards = $25 Molded Rear Cargo Area Management = $90 Cargo Area Privacy Cover = $125 Floor Mats = $70 X-Plan Price = $36,258 Trade-in value = $5,600 Sub Total = $30,658 Accessories = $315 (Dealer ate cost of the Cargo Privacy Cover & Floor Mats as part of negotiation incentive) Sub Total = $30,973 Sales Tax (7%) = $2,168 Total = $33,141 Minus $500 Order Deposit = $32,641 Minus Ford Instant $500 Rebate = $32,141 Grand Total = $32,141 There.. hope that makes it a bit clearer than mud for you folks. Now, secondly, pardon my newbie-ness, but can someone please enlighten me on the "Redfire Curse" that seems to be going around? I did a quick search here but couldn't readily find anything relevant. A point in the right direction to read about it would be appreciated. I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary (yet...) on mine, and am really enjoying it. Thanks!

QUOTE (GMan's_2008_Edge @ Nov 19 2007, 10:27 AM) '08 Limited AWD, red w/ charcoal int. & red seat inserts, w/ everything (except DVD Entertainment System), including 20" wheels, Vista roof, power liftgate, tow package, premium sound, SYNC, NAV, smoked bug-shield on hood nose, vent shades, front mud flaps, rear bumper top surface protector, rear cargo management system, cargo protection cover, Ford floor mats. Stickered at $38,698. $30,133 out the door, and that is after the X-Plan pricing and Ford rebates. =============================================================== Yes, a typo'd correction is in order (thanks for pointing out my hasty mistake...) The out the door # should read $33,133 after the X-Plan & rebate ($500 instant) figure in, that still includes all of the accessories installed. I also added a couple more items in the description above. Also: Car had 5 miles on odometer when it rolled off the carrier. After ~2 weeks of driving, now at 380mi, on second tank of gas, (got 352mi on first tank = ~17.6mpg, hoping that improves) No major complaints so far, and having a blast driving it. The commute to work is a WHOLE lot more fun now... :hyper:

'08 Limited AWD, red w/ charcoal int. & red seat inserts, w/ everything (except DVD Entertainment System), including 20" wheels, power liftgate, tow package, premium sound, SYNC, NAV, smoked bug-shield on hood nose, vent shades, front mud flaps, rear cargo management system, cargo protection cover, Ford floor mats. Stickered at $38,698. $30,133 out the door, and that is after the X-Plan pricing and Ford rebates.

My red '08 Limited (loaded), ordered on 20 Oct, rolled off the convoy truck at the dealership on 10 Nov.

I'll confirm that my incentives were applied at delivery, not at ordering. I ordered my '08 Edge on 20 Oct, when there were no rebates etc., only my X-Plan pricing discount. It arrived on 10 Nov, and I received a $500 instant cash back rebate at that time. Drove my new Edge straight to the bank and cashed the check! :happy feet: