cal3thousand

I am anew Ford Edge Leasee and I need an X-Plan pin number for my lease. Can anyone help?

 

Thanks in advance,

Kristina

Try Blue Oval forums... but no guarantees there.

OR

join EAA for $40 and after 30days wait, you are eligible for and x-plan pin.

Remember to request your brochure to get your $750 coupon. (hopefully)

Hmmmm,, Just picked up my Limited FWD, Red Candy Metalic, Tow Package, Vision Package, Entry Package, and Navigation, Window sticker $38,110. $895 of the difference is the Entry Package which is way kwel and was the only way to get the power liftgate.

 

When I priced it out the difference in equipment between the SEL and Limited more than covered the difference in cost

That sounds awfully close to the configuration I want, except I want the Vista Roof which tacks on ~$1600 MSRP.

in my book:

Pros for the Limited with 301A

Driver Entry Package (I really would "like" the push start and remote start and power liftgate)

Body Color Handles (Don't care for the chrome handles as much)

Premium Audio (I want the HD sound, not sure if I want the capacitive buttons on the Sony unit)

HIDs available on 301A

**not sure if the Tow package is available on the CA Edge Vista Lthr cars?

Pros for the SEL with 202A:

CA Edge Vista and Leather discount of $1125.00 on sticker

Real tactile buttons on the Stereo HU

The discount on the sticker would allow me to add DVD headrests for about the same price.

Both have Leather, Vista, Ambient, Vision etc.

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I'm going to have to see both vehicles side-by-side with x-plan invoices laid out in front of me to make this decision. Anyone have other points I should be considering in the decision?

30 mpg was the target but I heard they were coming up short which is probably part of the reason for the delay.

So unless they hit the 30MPG mark or can get me an EcoBoost 2.8L~3.0L with the SAME fuel numbers as the current 3.5L and more performance, I'm not interested. :shades:

If you dont mind me asking what are your monthly payemts on the Limitied including taxes. Just trying to see how the lease numbers I received on an SEL compare.

 

Thanks

I'm actually contemplating the SEL now as well.

In California, there is a package on certain SEL window stickers that says

CA Edge Vista & Lthr Pwr - 1125.00

Total Savings - 1495.00 (I presume this includes a Rapid Spec discount of $370.00)

...not on the Limited.

This drops the MSRP of a near full load SEL with TOW, Vision, Chrome Clad 18s, Voice NAV down to just under $37k.

Which is ~4-5k less than a Limited with similar stuff (except the Limited I am looking at has Driver Entry [Which I think I would like, but contemplating living without due to the savings] and HD Audio?)

Here's an example sticker: Edge with CA Edge Vista Lhtr & PW discount

Thanks for the replies.

I've done some more homework and am leaning away from AWD now. I understand that this AWD system will not provide the same type of AWD that I'm expecting out of something like a Subaru. And that the increased cost of gas and tires etc is not worth it in my current needs. If I find after lease-end that I cannot live without the system, I will trade-in instead of buying-out.

I've finally decided on 2011 Edge Limited FWD Black on Black with 301A leased on x-plan most likely from Galpin Motors.

Am I crazy for wanting a Limited with AWD and 301A in So Cal?

It seems that the dealers are full of FWDs in So Cal right now.. What gives? Do I need to order one?

I will follow up with my paint rep. to confirm the adhesion promoter and primer/surfacer that is recomended for these plastics.

On mine I will be sanding the texture completely smooth as well.

I don't run a paint body shop, but my friend does. Adhesion promoter as you stated, but ALSO a flex agent that will allow the paint to flex with the plastic. If any movements were to occur in the plastic itself the paint will not chip/crack due to vibration and pressure, (as easily)

My 1994 Volvo 850's plastic body trims have been body matched in this fashion. I will probably do the same to the Edge.

Question: I plan to buy out at the end of a lease... will there be any complications at lease-end that anyone can think of?

It's a 2.0L ecoboost engine (direct injection turbo). It's supposed to provide adequate power in the 240 hp range while delivering better mpg. They haven't released the exact numbers but it will be a $750 upgrade (or thereabouts). I think it will be pushing to get more than 3 mpg better than the current 3.5L engine.

 

Personally I wouldn't wait unless you're obsessed with getting maximum fuel mileage and don't mind paying extra for it up front. I've also heard it doesn't drive as well. It won't be released until summer or late fall.

Isn't it supposed to provide "similar HP and Torque values" while giving nearly 30mpg highway?

edit: youre right: Seems like the engine produces ~240HP in other cars, but might be tuned differently in Edge duty. But I've seem estimates of 30MPG highway or about 7MPG improvement.

I've heard lots about the improvements that Ford put into the new 2011 Edge, but most articles seem to just mention what was changed rather than how they were changed and why. Here's a good article that I found in Popular Mechanics. They generally have insightful news that covers more than just the surface. They write, understanding that their audience wants to know, what's behind the claims. This article touches on the braking and performance improvements with interview quotes from Ford engineers.

Take a look:

Popular Mechanics 2011 Edge Specs

Fors those people who have leased before, ( am not one of them) do you have to have the car brought in for scheduled maintenance and are you responsible for the cost of it?

 

If you ask will the dealer include maintenance in the car? (Is that hard to get them to agree too?)

 

Are the dealers supposed to tell me the rate if I request it? One gave me the rate while another dealer would not tell me?

 

Also, when the deaer called me today to see if I was interested the car I wanted would have to be ordered and he said that he could not tell me the lease payments until I take the car. Is that right? If I order the car now and put down payment why can't he tell me my lease payments?

I have not leased before, but I am definitely contemplating it as the payments will be lower initially. I plan on having a bigger vehicle budget after 3 years and will most likely buy out the vehicle.

An honest dealer should give you the rate, if not, tell him you don't like his tactics and there's another dealer that has been treating you better. Same goes for not being able to tell you the lease payment. That's the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard. I can give you payment amounts on an imaginary vehicle, why not one that has the price established already? SHADY

As for maintenance, I would like to know that answer too... Maybe hinting that you were also thinking about leasing an X3 instead might help as BMWs come with maintenance.

With FWD only the front wheels get power and you can get stuck in mud or snow. AWD sends power to all 4 wheels so you don't get stuck.

 

If you don't already have AWD or 4WD and you don't get stuck, you don't need it.

As I understand it, ANY wheel slip detected on the Front wheels will cause the AWD system to send power to the rear wheels. So, at low speeds, if you get stuck, this will get you out (as you pointed out)

Also, cornering in the wet will be improved as you will get AWD traction if the Front wheel slips (a tire has only so much grip to counteract accelerative forces.)

Very good input. Thank you for sharing. As a potential Edge buyer, this type of information helps me conclude that I am choosing the right vehicle.