While that is true, the challenge is which variant. Select, Reserve, Black Label? Of the three, The Black Label would be the most appealing to me. Plus, like the Edge, it would have to be the 2022-2023 model year.
I've been milling this around for a while. Here are my replacement options if it comes down to it. For the record, I do have a 7 yr 100k extended warranty on it.
In the Ford Family:
a) 2022-2024 Ford Edge ST: Challenge is keeping them on the lot because people are snapping them up as soon as they get on the lot.
b) Explorer ST: Need to test drive one to see if I'd like it.
c) Expedition Platinum/Used Navigator Black Label: I can handle it but my wife indicated she would not be comfortable.
d) Gen 3 or 4 Coyote powered F-150 Lariat/Platinum Crew Cab 4WD: See Expedition but I also want to modify it for performance. The biggest challenge is going to be the insurance premium.
e) F-150 Lightning Platinum or XLT (Used): See Expedition, Modded F-150, but dealer allows me to bring it in to charge.
Outside:
Audi SQ8 with Capristo Exhaust and Downpipes
Audi RSQ8 with Capristo Exhaust and Downpipes
Maintenance Projects:
Replacing Shocks and Struts
Replace Brake Pads
Replacing Center Console Plastic
Coolant Flush
Transmission Fluid
Check Belts and Hoses
Detailing
Brake Fluid Change
All to be done before I get the new wheels and tires.......
Researching shocks/struts
Looking for a Strut Tower Brace
Researching Wheels and Tires
Researching Dashcams
Still looking for the elusive Vignale Grille
It's been a while since I've posted anything in here but.....
My Edge got hit hard with sap from two trees behind it. It's also drenched in pollen from the same trees. The first time, I literally drenched my SEL in RainX bug and tar remover. I let it dwell overnight to soften the sap. I washed it and got the sap off pretty well.
Fast forward to this week......Sap again
This time, I have some Meguiar's bug and tar remover to get off the sap. Looks like I'll be drenching the SEL in this stuff......sigh
My poor 2018 SEL got hit with sap in the worst way. I have used RainX bug and tar remover, let it dwell, and then washed it. I literally bathed my SEL in the stuff to get rid of the sap in short order.