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Originally Posted by Zabo
2007
SEL
All Wheel Drive
Painted aluminum alloys (Keep clean easily)
Heated seats
Leather
Automatic
Audiophile option
Duratec 35 (265hp as well)
No Sync (2008 first year)
No Blindspot 'assistance'
Shift points programed at the damndest spots for long 'fuel sipping' gears.
Averages 19mpg if you're lucky (Same engine)
Fit and finish are not an issue
Ergonomics and comfort for long hauls (NW ohio to Trenton NJ and back) for 4 adults obviously another story.
All in all it looks cute but I think without the newer blindspot dohickies you'd find that it's hard to see cars coming up on ya. And IMO there is no support in those seats and the odd forward jut of the headrests coupled with the low back bucket seats give for awkward seating.
And I've had multiple people confirm that my old Explorer (2001) with it's base sound system sounded BETTER than the 'optional top of the line' system in the Edge; even after I programmed it to be as close to the Explorers.
Even my 'old' Monsoon 500 Watt sounds just as good if not better in some places. If they had the shaker option available then it'd be no contest..
We've just hated this thing from month two. After the newness wore off it just became a chore to drive in. Couple that with my mother having neck and back issues the seating of the Edge just exacerbates the problem.
In the end we've pretty much ruled out the following as well:
Fusion: Just as 'bad' a ride when they rented a 2010 in NJ.
Focus: too small
Taurus: Close but cuts into their savings too much for what they want
Explorer: Not in time for lease expiration
Flex: Flat out hate
It's a pity because with the Z plan we get a good chunk off the sticker, but Ford's not doing it for us.. again.
And for the record: GM isn't doing it nor is Chrysler. And they won't set foot into a foreign dealership even at gunpoint.
TL;DR: My parents pretty much hate all the new cars.
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Not everyone likes the same vehicle thats for sure. I'm not some Ford Edge LOVER. I just think it is a great family car, and comfurtable on our long trip.
Sounds like we have had two different experiences for sure.
Good luck with replacing it
