Anyone own a Ford Edge?

[Madmikeee]

Looking to replace the madminivan soon and am just browsing. I am contemplating a Ford Edge or Explorer but may just stick with a minivan and pick up a chrysler.

Just wondering what peoples experiences were, it will be used and hopefully I will have the option of buying an extended warranty.

opinions? Comments? Lude Remarks? Sexual Harrassments?

[Madmikeee]

Originally Posted by TxAg

So you are looking to get your balls back?

hey I love my minivans, they are handy as hell and with 2 handicapped family members they make life a HELL of a lot easier. (The height of the seats is what I need so no real cars for me or full sized trucks either )

[Oh-yaa]

Had one for a rental recently. Was comfortable on the highway and performance was good. Not sure of the drivetrain but was AWD. Not as embarrassing to drive as a minivan.

[onedef92]

Nope. But I'm rockin' my '09 Pontiac Vibe GT. My HID headlight conversion kit arrives today. Can't wait to install it this evening.

[Brett K]

I have heard good things about the Flex, especially with the ecoboost.

[GS Ragtop]

I have the Lincoln version of the Edge, the MKX. Mine is a 2011.

Nice little SUV, bigger than some of the competitor's crossover models. Mine has the 300HP V6. Great engine, gets about 19-20 MPG in all-around driving.

I've had zero mechanical problems in 75,000 miles. While I like the Sync technology, Ford mucked it up. It's a lot better now, but still can be a PITA sometimes.

I came to the MKX from a larger SUV and it took me a while to get used to the smaller wheelbase -- the MKX is twitchier and the ride isn't as smooth as larger SUV's. But then again, it doesn't require premium fuel nor burn it at 13 MPG.

[theriver]

Nothing to add here except I like the looks of the Edge if I was in the market for such. And I agree with microsofts "sync". As an iPhone user it blows.

[Hoog]

The Flex has a lower entry height, and more 2nd row leg room than the Edge.

[Truck Guy]

Originally Posted by Hoog

The Flex has a lower entry height, and more 2nd row leg room than the Edge.

Then again, the Flex is a bigger vehicle. 6" longer wheelbase and about 17" longer overall length.

Edge:
Wheelbase 111.2
Length 184.2
Height, without options 67.0
Width, with/without mirrors 87.5/76.0
Track (Front/Rear) 65.4/65.2
Ground Clearance (min.) 7.9

Flex:
Wheelbase 117.9
Length 201.8
Height, excluding options 68.0
Width (with/without mirrors) 88.8/75.9
Track (Front/Rear) 65.4/65.4
Ground Clearance (min.) 5.9

[NeedSpeed]

I have a 2007 Edge. Bought it used, got around 140k on it now.

It's been ok. The air went out last season which has been the only major thing so far.

[73sbVert]

I've had both the Edge and Flex for rentals, liked them both. If I was in the market for a 4-door crossover or smaller SUV-style vehicle, I'd buy either one of them and feel good about doing it.

Everything about both of those vehicles (except # of doors for me) is very well executed and just works really well.

[Madmikeee]

Originally Posted by Hoog

The Flex has a lower entry height, and more 2nd row leg room than the Edge.

and that is a problem, I have to have about minivan seat height, I love the flex but it is out of my price range#1 and #2 it would be too low for my mother.

[Hoog]

Originally Posted by Madmikeee

and that is a problem, I have to have about minivan seat height, I love the flex but it is out of my price range#1 and #2 it would be too low for my mother.

I meant step in height....meaning lower to the ground. Sounds like you need a taller interior and for that, minivans are hard to beat. You may want to look at a Honda Element....massive amounts of rear legroom and very tall inside. Even has stadium seating so the visibility from the backseat is pretty
good. It looks like ass, but they are very practical.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

My parents own one. They love it.

[Burnt C6]

We had a 2011 Limited loaded to the max without that damn glass roof. The thing had more blind spots than a Panel Van. The Seats sucked especially the head rest that push your head forward

[Jeff '79]

This chick at work has one and loves it.
It's cool looking and like 4 or 5 years old now.
I'd get one of the ones that she has because the body style and rims are really nice.
This is the best pic off Google I could find of it.

[erickpl]

My parents just got a 2014 Mazda CX-5 and REALLY like it. Now having said that and ridden in back, the rear doors are tight fit to get in... and I'm only 5'10" and 170 lbs.

[Jay13]

I have three (07 Edge, 10 Edge and 13 MKX). I hesitate to say this because it'll probably happen tomorrow, but none have ever seen the shop (it's why I bought #1 and #2 when they came off lease).

Good cars. Would have gotten a thrid Edge instead of the MKX, but I wanted a heated steering wheel and by the time you optionedup an Edge, it was almost as expensive as the MKX (which had higher incentives, a higher residual and a lower money factor at the time).

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by Jay13

I have three (07 Edge, 10 Edge and 13 MKX). I hesitate to say this because it'll probably happen tomorrow, but none have ever seen the shop...

That's an achievement, even for vehicles that have been well maintained.
Scott