2011 Ford Edge
Anyone shopping a twenty-eleven?
Looks like it's a big enough of an update or facelift to justify a separate topic.
Looks like it's a big enough of an update or facelift to justify a separate topic.
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I'm extremely excited about the update the Edge is getting. It appears Ford is chocking it full of high end features and options. Game on!!!!
Does anyone know when this will be released? So far all I've read is "Summer".
Craig
Can't get HID light package unless you buy a limited, too bad.
Glad to see it will have option for HD radio.
Eco boost engine probably not ready until late this year or early next.
It is on my want list, we will see when it comes out.
Old Mike
Salesmanship 101 says sell what you have today. Many people that need a car will not want to wait if they are told a given product is "far" off. So they give in and buy whats on the lot today.
I could be wrong who knows. I'm crossing my fingers its going to be June or July.
Craig
The local dealers aren't showing any 2011 Edges in their inventory on their websites.
Note: It was also mentioned that the 2011 will be a short build model year and the 2012MY will start up sometime in January 2011.
http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_- int/8750/id/32210
Would like something smaller, but annual migration from AZ to MI, carrying 5 months of living stuff, requires a bit of cargo room.
I also need a vehicle that's fun to drive and proud to own. The Edge looks like the winner ... so far.
I was considering the Grand C-Max, but question its ability to carry 6-7 people (an advantage, but not a must).
Explorer is definitely out due to lack of select shift. I drive a lot in the west & southwest with long steep downgrades, and don't like the smell of cooking brake pads.
I've been away from Edmunds forums for a while, so I hope to make some new friends, and hook up with some old ones. Hi Alan.
I'll probably stir things up a tad with my beliefs on left-foot braking, outside mirror aim, and other issues. Right, Alan?
Although you certainly wouldn't go wrong with a 2011 Edge either.
Also good advice. I plan to drive both the 2011 Edge & Explorer. I'll also check out the Explorer forum.
The Explorer will have to fit my needs LOT better than the Edge in order to compensate for lack of SST. As a measure of its importance to me, you may recall that I converted my 2000 LS to SST from the floor of my unheated garage in Michigan in February.
I test drove two Edge Limited's. I found the car generally lives up to its reputation from the reviews. The engine is strong enough to pull the car nicely, although there seems to be a lag of a few seconds between the time you press hard on the gas pedal and the engine revs mightily. And when it does you can definitely hear it. But then when you get up to speed it quiets down again. The brakes are incredibly strong, best I've experienced in a car.
Some other things that bug me. The power steering feels heavy to me. Some reviews called it "well weighted" and "taut," but I think it's kind of heavy. I was hoping for stronger power assist. The air flow from the air conditioner vents is only adequate, and becomes kind of weak when the A/C vents in the rear end of the front center console are open. The temperature is nice and cold but I think the cubic feet per minute should be a bit higher. The car has a high belt line, making me want to raise the driver seat to its highest position, otherwise you feel like you are sitting at a table on a seat that's too low and you find your chin resting on the table.
One thing I like is that Ford allows you to order the MyFord Touch as a standalone option instead of bundling it with expensive and useless (to me) extras like the Vista Roof. However, disappointingly, you can only get the High Intensity Discharge headllights as part of an expensive bundle.
I ordered a Limited with the Nav and MyFord Touch and a few other items. Out the door price will be $38K, not bad, except I really resent having to pay $50 for a tank of gas, $400 for "administrative fee" and $500 to cover Ford's damned advertising expenses. Delivery in six to eight weeks.
BS. They don't do this - they hold them until they're sure the production line is ready (they build vehicles with no flaws for 5 continuous days) then start shipping them. The ones that are built initially and need repairs get fixed then shipped. They do NOT hold vehicles to broadcast to all dealers.
I drove one Friday, and like it enough to trade in my CX-9 and buy the 2011 Edge.
The one I'm getting is LOADED with everything except trailer tow. Color = white platinum metallic tri-coat, and medium light stone heated leather seats.
The light color and the BAMR will be a good combination for my 6 months in AZ.
Here's a question for you electronic geeks: How can I find out if headphones can be used with the entertainment system? The system has USB port and AV input.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/edge/features/#page=Feature14
The top of the line Sony audio system with HD radio. It includes Sirius, travel link, & some other stuff. Also, Nav. system accepts SD card to display photos on the screen.
Often wife wants music or NPR while I prefer silence & the pleasure of driving.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/edge/features/#page=Feature9
But I don't think you get a headphone jack with either system. The DVD headrests offer wireless headphones but I don't know if it works with the radio or sync.
Check the entertainment system owner's manual - those aren't available online.
I'll take a look at what Crutchfield has. If they don't have what I'm looking for, I doubt that it's available anywhere.
You didn't mention the Flex - that one interests me because it has some minivan qualities. And I like "square".
The Zen of Adjusting Your Side Mirrors
To paraphrase CarSpace member Lateralg, your car’s rear quarter panels aren’t a threat. Why should you be looking at them in your side view mirrors then? If you are like most drivers, you are still aligning your side mirrors the “old” way.
Speaking of SST, I think this is New :surprise:
It's about 50 miles from me, so I have not taken a look at it.
That's a nice way of saying I stole his stuff. Thanks.
It's not mentioned in the specs. The Explorer is getting them.
The '11 Edge does have a really cool turn signal feature: Move lever to first detent & release. Lever returns to neutral position, and turn signal flashes 3 times. It's named "Lane Change".
I drove an Edge 3.5L this week at a Ford affair for employees & retirees at Dearborn PG. Very quiet, nice ride, excellent handling, and unexpected stunning acceleration.
Ford also provided the Toyota & Honda "equivalents" for us to drive. I rate the Edge as the clear overall winner.
IIRC, this has been a Volvo feature for years. Glad to see Ford offering it.
The 2011 Kia Sorento has had that feature all of 2010.
It is part of the safety system (keeping you from getting whiplash), but you are correct that it can be uncomfortable for some people, since they are not normally adjustable
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There are two releases for the support rods. One is for vertical adjustment, the other for removal. Depress both releases to pull headrest up and out.
BTW, my 2007 Mazda CX-9 has similar headrest configuration & hasn't been a problem in 3-1/2 years of use.
That's why I'm interested in your reply. If it is easy to just reverse that would be great but how does it look. Have you done it? The headrests appear slanted on one side and to reverse them it seems that it would look a little strange. Plus I'm sure they were designed from a safety aspect so would reversing them affect the ability to protect materially?
I'm sure someone will say, "well, why don't you just go drive one and see" and that makes some sense but I just like to research as much as possible prior to a test drive to not waste everyone's time.