Black Sheep Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi folks The Ford Edge has recently been launched here. I have purchased an Edge Titanium with a lot of options. Actually, it was the only model in the showroom and very few are in the country. Loving this car! (SUV) My previous car was a BMW 6 Series 650. I'm really impressed on how well the Edge drives. My only complaint is that the UK model only comes with a 2.0 L Diesel engine. I miss the power of the BMW SO, Ford, get the bigger petrol engines over here in time for my Edge Sport in 3 yrs time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Congrats on picking up an Edge so early in the cycle, I wish BMW would bring back something like the 850 ... We are kind of starved for pics of the European Edge, so would love to see some of the Titanium's! Is the 2.0 naturally aspirated or turbocharged? Should at least hook well off the line, right? Turbo is the way Ford is headed, for better or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi. Yes, sorry to mention it's a 2.0L diesel twin turbo. I think from reading reviews that the differences are with engines, suspension (stiffer) and steering. Also DRL's are permanently on for European roads. The options I have on my Titanium are Automatic transmission, sport wheels, panoramic roof (or moon roof as you say) Lux pack, (heated and cooled leather seats), Sony sound system and adaptive headlights. (I think that's them all). Lovely car, turns heads over here as there aren't that many about. I love those rear lights!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermans Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nice looking Edge. Has the recent decline in the Pound worked in your favor? Maybe it has bounded back by now. How much does the VAT add. Just wanting to compare with the U.S. prices. My 2016 Ti with every option except for 20" wheels and towing package stickered at $44,600. It was considerably less with employee pricing and incentives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Very nice ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nice looking Edge. Has the recent decline in the Pound worked in your favor? Maybe it has bounded back by now. How much does the VAT add. Just wanting to compare with the U.S. prices. My 2016 Ti with every option except for 20" wheels and towing package stickered at $44,600. It was considerably less with employee pricing and incentives. Price wasn't really an issue. I paid £38,750. I needed to be rid of my aging BMW that was costing me a fortune in constant repairs. The Ford Edge ticked most of the boxes for me, the only nice looking car in the UK Ford range apart from the Focus RS. I just wish we had the 2.7 or the 3.5L engines to tick ALL the boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermans Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 That equates to about $50,000 US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Well, since buying this car I have fallen out of love spectacularly! Dogged with problems including a leaking moon roof! 8 weeks ago my Edge was hit by a taxi while parked up at night! 8 weeks the repair shop has been waiting for parts from Canada! Needless to say, I am not a big lover of Ford at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian whu Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 same as the mustang mate, i was waiting for 12 weeks for a front bumber, and 10 months for a part for the door mirror. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Geez! Not looking good for my parts then! Driver side door, front wing, plus various suspension and steering parts! Had I'd known about the delays, I definitely would not have bought one. Things dealers don't want you to know hey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian whu Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Did u get roof SORTED? Wow,it must of took a fair whack then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 No, it was due to go back in the day it got hit by taxi! Had no luck with this car. Got rid of my 10 yr old BMW cos it was plagued with problems. Didn't expect the same from a NEW car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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