carbonedge+ Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Evidently they do now being that the Edge is a station wagon. Is not...my parents had station wagons the Edge is no station wagon. A variation maybe, but not a station wagon. When was a station wagon of very sharp styling, excellent ride and handling, good pick-up, fun to drive??? Only one that was modified for drag racing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishtom Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Is not...my parents had station wagons the Edge is no station wagon. A variation maybe, but not a station wagon. When was a station wagon of very sharp styling, excellent ride and handling, good pick-up, fun to drive??? Only one that was modified for drag racing! In the 1950s and 60s. Consider the Chevy Nomad or that in 1965 one could order a Chevrolet Bel-Air wagon with a 425HP 396, 4-speed and a handling suspension. In any event styling is subjective. I define a station wagon as a car (and the Edge IS a car not a truck) with no trunk but storage behind the passengers in the passenger compartment and with a straight roof line running back to a tailgate or liftgate. The main difference between my Edge and my daughter's Focus wagon is that the Edge is a little bigger and a lot fancier but in basic structure and function they're the same kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I have to agree with Tom, it's a modern version of a station wagon, but one that people don't mind being seen in. It even has a Vista Roof. Wonder what other model offered that in a station wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishtom Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I have to agree with Tom, it's a modern version of a station wagon, but one that people don't mind being seen in. It even has a Vista Roof. Wonder what other model offered that in a station wagon? Ahh, an old Oldsmobile fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonedge+ Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I define a station wagon as a car (and the Edge IS a car not a truck) with no trunk but storage behind the passengers in the passenger compartment and with a straight roof line running back to a tailgate or liftgate. The main difference between my Edge and my daughter's Focus wagon is that the Edge is a little bigger and a lot fancier but in basic structure and function they're the same kind of thing. Except for the "car" part, you just described every CUV/SUV out there. I admitted it is a variation, but I would consider the focus as you described it a wagon as well as the Freestyle (now Taurus X) as wagons. Much more car-like and lower to the ground. Just my opinion and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dkedge Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I love my Edge. We were shopping for an SUV/crossovers and were looking at all of the competitors last year just prior to the Edge release. I looked at the Honda CRV, and couldn't believe what a rip-off it was for a car that was just a 4 cylinder. Very high finance rates too. I looked at the BMW X3 and thought it was too much money, and really not much value for your dollar. I looked at the Toyota RAV4 and once you load it up and get the 6-cylinder, with their high finance rates, it was the same monthly price as the BMW! I looked at the Mazda CX-7, and my head was actually touching the ceiling. Liked the car, except it is only quick at certain speeds, since it's a turbo 4-cylinder. My wife loved this car and we would have actually got it if it wasn't for the fact that my head was rubbing against the roof. I'm 6'0", not exactly a basketball player that should have such a problem. Looked at the Hyundai Sante Fe, but had the same problem with my head. Looked at the Saturn Vue, and at this point we were so frustrated that we came oh so close to buying it, even though we were far from crazy about it. Has a nice engine, and my head fits in it. But boring (they made them nicer in 08, but this was 07). Then Ford came out with the Edge, and as soon as we test drove it, we loved it. My head fit, the finance rates were good. Nice engine, beautiful roof. Nice features. Great wheels. Had everything we wanted and Ford doesn't rip you off with high financing like Toyota and Honda were doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmarco Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) Prior to taking delivery on my ford Edge I had a Dodge Dakota. I changed to the ford Edge for the following reasons: 1. Style 2. Ride 3. Fuel efficiency 4. I quite simply got a great deal. Dan 2007 Ford Edge SE Edited December 27, 2007 by danmarco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsprague Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Our first requirement has not been mentioned on this thread. Our list: 1. Towable behind a motorhome (our last car was drug for 50,000 miles) 2. Automatic Transmission (our last car had a standard transmission) 3. All Wheel Drive 4. Roomy and comfortable back seat for large adults (our last car was OK for children) 5. Small enough to fit in our garage in a condo Not a single car on the market met those five requirements. Some were close, but flunked the back seat test. A dealer near to where we were staying in our motorhome had a loaded "last years" Edge without a BAMR, that qualified for great financing and they gave us a good trade on a four year old car with a failing transmission. Ford does not seem to promote that the Edge can be towed without modification. Yet, under a section in the owner's manual titled "Recreational Towing", they clearly endorse it. In the RV world it is called using the car as a "dinghy" or "toad". Towing "four down" means that you tow the car on its own wheels. Aftermarket companies (Blue Ox and Roadmaster) supply "base plates" and "tow bars" that are attached to the front of the car so that it can be connected to the motorhome hitch. Other aftermarket companies supply "auxiliary braking systems" that apply the brakes in the car when the brakes are applied in the motorhome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishtom Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Ford does not seem to promote that the Edge can be towed without modification. Yet, under a section in the owner's manual titled "Recreational Towing", they clearly endorse it. In the RV world it is called using the car as a "dinghy" or "toad". Towing "four down" means that you tow the car on its own wheels. Aftermarket companies (Blue Ox and Roadmaster) supply "base plates" and "tow bars" that are attached to the front of the car so that it can be connected to the motorhome hitch. Other aftermarket companies supply "auxiliary braking systems" that apply the brakes in the car when the brakes are applied in the motorhome. Man, towing an Edge behind a Winnebago, what a drag (pun intended). I'd drive the Edge and stay in hotels. I love driving and traveling but I'd hate driving a Winnebago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithj Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We have owned almost every make out there. Many foreign and GM products in the past, and Ford more recently. No complaints with our Fords. In 2004 we bought a new Maxima. Initially, I liked the car, but soon discovered many quality flaws, and didn't keep that car long. So we went back to Ford. Last month we bought our new Edge + with Vista roof, Nav, and everything else available. Love this car! It looks sharp, catches attention, and gets plenty of compliments. Also, performance and handling are great, and love the interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 LOOKS!!!! it is extremely sexy to look at, and i thought my wife would look Hot in it. (she does) after driving it i decided it felt very sporty (they should make it even more sporty though) and needs more power down low/mid. i'll stop now that i'm nitpicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreid66 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Why did we choose the Edge? We take delivery of our 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD tomorrow (Monday) morning. We had noticed the Edge in TV ads, in Consumer Reports, in the car mags, but we first tested the Buick Enclave, Honda CR-V and Fit, and gave a good look at the Toyota Prius. These cars were impressive in their own right, yet my wife kept looking at the MKX and the Edge. Our 2003 Buick Rendezvous was drawing fast toward 100,000 miles in less than five years. I think we could have gone to 150,000 miles, but we're both retired and wanted a new car. We drove a 1972 Dodge Dart some 130,000, two Dodge Caravans to well over 125,000, and a Chevrolet Citation to over 100,000 (liked the concept, detested the car). We enjoyed a nice 1988 Honda Civic Wagon as well. We bought a new 1968 Mercury Cougar, but, although the styling was quite attractive, the poorly engineered seat backs really soured us (a single support with all the weight of the back concentrated at that one point--ridiculous engineering!). We are pleased today to return to Ford to buy the very well designed Edge. We think it will serve us well for quite a long time. The moonroof is magnificent and the 20-inch wheels with the vapor silver metallic color give the car an imposing and serious stance. Our grandkids will really enjoy the headrest DVD entertainment centers. We would have preferred a backup camera, but we may have it installed after the warranty has expired, if we still think it's needed. We were getting 23 mpg highway mileage in our similar sized Buick Rendezvous with its four-speed transmission and 3.4 engine. The six-speed with Ford's far more sophisticated 3.5 should allow us to get even better mileage. There have been a few complaints from others in these forums about the premium sound system. They are probably valid, but for almost all males past puberty, high frequency notes beyond 12,000-14,000 Hz grow increasingly difficult to discern. Besides, we prefer our home audio system to that of any car. We will see if the Edge woofer offers sufficient bass. After 42 years of marriage, I trust my wife's taste in cars. I agree with her that this Ford Edge is one of Ford's best. Edited August 24, 2008 by rreid66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK ICE Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) We were looking to replace my wifes FWD van . She liked the color ,style ,ride and features . I liked the price (Ford D plan ) and performance . We had 3 people at my work wanting our old ride ,so it all came together this past Monday . Love the size and features even for just being an SE with a few added ons. Already have the fog lamp bezels and rear bumper pad. Looking to see if I'll use factory fogs and switch or add another switch with aftermarket lamps. Edited September 28, 2008 by BLACK ICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmpe Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 We were looking for a 4-down towable AWD vehicle that was roomy, fuel eficient and responsive. The Edge satisfied all these requirements and I got a better than fair deal on a certified 2007 Edge and trade-in on our 2004 Navigator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) We were looking for a car that would fit 4 people comfortably, tow 2 jetskis, and keep my wife happy. Her old car was a Mustang convertable. She loved the openess when the top was down for driving. The BAMR the Edge has gave her that feeling enough to want one. For me I fit in the Edge much better than the mustang, plus it is eaiser to get in and out of. Edited October 28, 2008 by billd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilokid Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I bought the Edge because I like it's looks and versatility. I traded in my 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII for a 2007 Edge and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I'm retired and I do alot of golfing. With the Edge I can transport 5 golfers with bags to local golf courses. No way could I do that with the Lincoln. Many people have commented on the good looks and versatillty of the Edge, especially when they see five golfers pile out of it. Two of my golfing buddies have the 2005 Lexsus 330 and haved remarked that they could have saved thousands if they waited for the Edge to come out. They drove my Edge and I have driven their 330's and between you and me there ain't alot of differance except window sticker. So if there are any golfers reading this post and you haven't made up your mind on vehicle yet, I suggest you strongly take a look a the Edge. PS It's faster and just as quiet as my buddies 330's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgedout Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I bought the Edge because I like it's looks and versatility. I traded in my 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII for a 2007 Edge and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I'm retired and I do alot of golfing. With the Edge I can transport 5 golfers with bags to local golf courses. No way could I do that with the Lincoln. Many people have commented on the good looks and versatillty of the Edge, especially when they see five golfers pile out of it. Two of my golfing buddies have the 2005 Lexsus 330 and haved remarked that they could have saved thousands if they waited for the Edge to come out. They drove my Edge and I have driven their 330's and between you and me there ain't alot of differance except window sticker. So if there are any golfers reading this post and you haven't made up your mind on vehicle yet, I suggest you strongly take a look a the Edge. PS It's faster and just as quiet as my buddies 330's. I do the same thing. I had a 2001 s-10 Chev Blazer and could haul 5 guys. So when I went to trade it on a new car that was a feature I was looking for. Got a 2007 SEL+ and could't be happier with it. 13,000 miles without a single problem so far. I counted 32 improvements/features this car has over the Blazer and it was an LT, not a cheapee. It had all kinds of computer/sensor problems that finally drove me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 For me, it had all the neat little gadget/comfort features - which I think really make a car in the end after you get past looks - I had wanted in my next car (but one) and it did it in what I consider to be a sleek, beautiful and smart looking design and body style. I wanted things like (in no certain order): 1 - puddle lamps 2 - big moon roof 3 - built in navi 4 - built in Sirius 5 - fold flat rear storage (so I could sleep) 6 - parking assist 7 - trip stats computer 8 - auto climate controls 9 - Sync 10 - decent sound system as I said, the only thing it did not have that I wanted, as I am into gadgets, was a rear-view camera... but as we now know, I do have that also thanks to the one I installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black and White Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I had a 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring model, fully loaded, I took the Edge Limited out on a test drive on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. the Edge is much more quieter than the Honda, ride was very nice, leather quality was better, larger sun roof, nice and wide, lots of room in the back seat, and was easier to park. I'm just not a van guy, the Honda had a lot of issues and most were not fixed the first time and some not fixed at all (windshield still had wind noise after three attempts at fixing), gas mileage in the city was terrible, mind you the Edge isn't great either. Love the style of the Edge, I also have a 02 Mustang GT and now maybe the turn signal won't be as annoying to me, Ford has theirs a little higher than others. I only have 1500 km on the Edge but, love the style the room in the back, the ease of folding the back seats, and there is quite a bit of room once you fold the seats. Hopefully it will not require a lot of repairs and will be trouble free, but my last two vehicles were Japanese and they were in the shop for repairs, the Nissan Maxima, had tons of work done and boy was I glad I took the extended warranty. I had over $7000 of work done on the extended warranty, and then there are the warranty maintenance visits, Nissan was outrageous, between $300 and $600 a visit other than the oil change visit, Honda $100 for oil change and tire rotation, A1 service reminder. I prepaid my Edge maintenance for 3 years and it was $899, everything covered including brake pad, wipers and light bulbs, how can you beat that. So far so good, comfortable and enjoy driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk23666 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 The Edge/MKX siblings are the logical evolution of the Honda CRV. I do see some needed improvements in the Edge/MKX siblings, but they can be overlooked for now. I love the shape and style of both enough to get one (I haven't decided which one tho) over my 15 year loyalty to Honda. I could almost get one of each fully loaded if I bought 2007 models of either instead of getting a fully loaded 2010 MKX! Hmmm :party2: One for work and one for play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambandit03 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 It was an easy decision. Wasn't really looking for a crossover, but I fell in love with the styling. The 22 inch wheels and body kit give it that custom look that I always look for in a vehicle. I have always leaned more towards buying American also, and Fords usually are my fav. The thing that pushed me over the Edge(LOL!) was the 0 percent APR for 60 month. Now that I have it, we love it and zero regrets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumeirah Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) I always liked the Ford Edge and was contemplating to buy it in 2008 when the cost here in Dubai for SEL AWD was USD $34,000. The budget was too steep for me at that time. Due to the world economic crisis Ford Middle East have cut prices over 30% on the full Ford vehicle line up. I finally bought the 2009 Ford edge last week. Got the brand new SEL AWD for USD$27,000/- This price was inclusive with Free 1 year registration and comprehensive insurance. Also I get a 3 year 60K Kms free maintenance on spare parts and service and a 5 yr/ 120K Kms power train warranty. (Bumper to Bumper). They also gave the car with a full 20% tint from 3M. The competition does not offer half of this. The very popular Nissan Murano which is Edge direct competitor retails at USD $42,000 in Dubai for the base model. Don’t see the justification in the murano costing nearly USD$15,000 more. The Ford looks one of the best Crossover on the road. Bold and aggressive looks. Has superb safety features and roomy quite cabin. The sync system is very impressive. Ford entered the middle east market only in the early 90's so it presence is not so strong as the Japanese, German & GM automobiles. But for its price and quality I suggest anyone to take a look into Edge. A lot of my friends are thinking of the Edge now after seeing mine. I love my purchase Edited August 20, 2009 by Jumeirah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accent Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 We bought it in September 2009 when we were trying to find a new car to replace our 265k miles Cadillac Deville. The Edge has similar horse power and weight with the Deville. It's also roomy and good looking. My wife likes the vista roof and the big window. I also like Ford's quality. At that time, I knew Ford has better quality than Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyEdge Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Why did I buy an Edge? 1. I've owned a long series of Fords, and have never had any significant quality problems of any kind. 2. Smooth ride. 3. Comfortable seats. 4. Mileage is almost as good as the last sedan I owned, and superior to prior SUVs. 5. Powerful engine. 6. Lots of back seat leg room. 7. AWD is great in snow and rain. 8. I drive a lot, and I feel very safe with the AWD, ABS,side air bags, etc. 9. Handling feels very car-like to me, but with an SUVs ride-height. 10. Was sold on the sporty looks the first time I saw one. 11. Kids think its cool. 12. Can play my MP-3 player through the stereo. 12. "Blazing Copper" is my favorite color of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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