ChuckChuckington Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Picked up my Edge SEL PLUS, Blazing Copper, last night. SWEET! There isn't a better car in the Ford lineup. Great acceleration, handling is excellent. I kept telling my wife on the 70 mile trip home, "we are going 75MPH!" "We took that hair pin curve at 60MPH!" ETC. Her response was always "NO WAY!" It is quiet roomy and the heated leather is very luxurious. The only complaint I have so far is the electric seat folding mechanism in the back is super loud. Plus it only folds the seats down, not back up. Other than that it is an awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadian Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Very Nice :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndkeeper Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Thats a nice photo of it in your driveway! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Congrats., very nice Do you feel that lifting the tailgate is hard (too heavy) or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckChuckington Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Congrats., very nice Do you feel that lifting the tailgate is hard (too heavy) or not? Not at all. We used to have an Explorer back in the day, and it was the exact same weight/effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Not at all. We used to have an Explorer back in the day, and it was the exact same weight/effort. OK - It's good to know that is is similar to what people are used to. Seemed a little heavy to me. I need to go pump some iron at the YMCA :burnout: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndkeeper Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Robert, I had a Mazda Tribute (same as the Escape) prior to the Edge. It's lift gate, which also had the option to just open the window portion, was way easier to lift. I think part of the problem is there is no real place to grasp. There is no real hand hold....just the button and the ledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckChuckington Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Robert, I had a Mazda Tribute (same as the Escape) prior to the Edge. It's lift gate, which also had the option to just open the window portion, was way easier to lift. I think part of the problem is there is no real place to grasp. There is no real hand hold....just the button and the ledge. I don't get all the hype about the lift gate! It isn't hard to lift at all. Do you guys want it to magically open on it's own? Some effort is required but not THAT much. I honestly don't know what the big deal is and I sincerely hope that people who are considering buying the Edge don't read these forums and take some of your posts as fact. My first time opening the lift gate I said, "WOW, I REALLY DON"T KNOW WHAT PEOPLE WERE COMPLAINING ABOUT." And then my wife opened it and agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmerz Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 you and your wife must be strong like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlr Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I am an almost 50 year old woman and have no problems with the tail gate. I traded in an Explorer and the lift gate on it was much heavier. I love my Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckChuckington Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am an almost 50 year old woman and have no problems with the tail gate. I traded in an Explorer and the lift gate on it was much heavier. I love my Edge. Yessss! Finally, someone who agrees with my wife and me. I think some of these people are just whiners. Or maybe they need to eat their Wheaties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Could you just imagine if you had to turn the crank to open the windows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndkeeper Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I can assure you I am hardly a whiner. Just comparing it to my last vehicle. It is just about the only thing I mention as a con on this crossover....I love mine more than any other vehicle I have owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I can assure you I am hardly a whiner. Just comparing it to my last vehicle. It is just about the only thing I mention as a con on this crossover....I love mine more than any other vehicle I have owned. Im just having a little fun - hope no one takes offence.. Im still waiting for my edge... this week should be the week.... FYI - the dogs are sweet.. nice work you do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndkeeper Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 You must be on pins and needles Edgy! I hope you get the call sooner rather than later in the week. :hyper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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