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Similar situation here. Not a long commute, listen to local morning show, plus gives me traffic. On the way home I usually have my IPOD playing through the FM receiver, can't wait for that to go away. Clayton

I am looking to purchase a Edge shortly and am looking at Limited's that are pretty loaded. All of them have the Sirius Satellite Radio and I have no use for it. Will listen to my IPOD mostly. It's only $195.00 but I know that I won't use it, so it bugs me that I am paying for it. Can it easily be taken off or is is there because I want the NAV and its part of the package? If it can't be removed, what is the likely hood of getting something else thrown in for similar cost? I want front splash guards ($25), Premium Carpeted Floor Mats in ebony ($69) and a Cargo Area Protector ($90). They all total $184, so less than the Sirius price tag and I will use them. I just wanted to see what the thoughts were on this and what would be the best approach with a salesman to take. Clayton

VagabonEdge, Is that 0% a special on the 2007's or specific to your area? I have not seen that available, but have been looking at 2008's. Clayton

Goatee, A few people have mentioned that they are using black carpeted mats in their Camel interiors, but I have yet to see a picture. Any chance you can provide one? I think they would look good because even some of the Camel interior is black, dask, doors, molding, etc. Debating between a Camel and Charcoal interior, I prefer Charcoal and the wife likes the Camel. I just know that the Camel will show more, especially in the floor mat area. Hope to see some pics. Thanks Clayton

Gman, Thanks for the mini review, sounds great. Can you tell me the dimensions of the shield when all folded up and velcroed? Fit in the seat back pocked? Under seat? Where do you store yours when not in use? Clayton

I am by no means an electrical expert, especially when it comes to automobiles, but there has to be power up there for the roof right? Could it be tapped into for the lights? I still don't understand why they wouldn't hook it up. I know the Edge shares parts with the MKX but why would you skimp out on putting in a wire. It's not a huge expense and its more a convience thing than a luxury item. I wouldn't buy the MKX just because it has the lighted switch up there. I am sure there must be a relatively easy way to get this hooked up. I hope some of the more electrically inclined can assist. Clayton

Goatee, Any chance of seeing some pictures of your black Catch-All carpeted mats in your camel interior? How good of a fit or match to the factory carpeted mats are the Catch-All's? Clayton

Can you post pictures of your Weather Tech floor liners? Would like to see them in front seats, back seats and cargo. Thought I read somewhere that their tan doesn't really match the Camel on the Edge? Clayton

Lex, Can we get some pictures? Would like to see how it looks without a protector and with. How fingerprint resistant is it? Clayton

Wow, that looks pretty cool. Usually they are "One Size Fits All" and seem to not look very nice. This one is an exact fit and looks nice. I would like to know if anyone has purchased this and does it work as well as it looks? Clayton

Has anyone ever purchased a dealer demo? Local dealer mentioned they had a fully loaded Limited that was brought in for a manger to demo. Salesman said they maybe ready to sell it. Not sure of the specifics, mileage, etc. Just curious if anyone has ever purchased one. Is it still considered new? Can you get the new car financing, x-plan pricing, rebates, etc? I would assume they would discount it heavily in order to sell it. Any information would be appreciated. Clayton

Glad to hear the mats fit and it wasn't a problem after all. That's a bummer about the camel getting so dirty easily. That is my concern with the camel interior over the charcoal. The wife really likes the Camel and White Sand, so do I but don't want to have to clean it ever day. I haven't seen any Limited's in White Sand and Charcoal. Well hope to be making the decision soon, have to see whats available when I go to buy. Any chance for some pictures of the black mats in the camel interior? Also, show us some pictures of the parts that are getting dirty and what they look like. I can only imagine how bad the Medium Light Stone would be as it is almost white in color. Clayton

Where are you seeing this? When I go to the Incentives and Offers and type in my zip code all that comes up is a $1500 Retail Customer Cash. Clayton

Congratulations on the purchase. Have only seen one Dark Ink Blue, thought it was black, but it was an overcast day. Love to see some pictures of it in the sun. Weird that your SEL would not have fogs as they are supposed to be standard on that model. Not super familiar with the lights you swapped out, they give you a brighter, whiter look? Similar to HID's? What type of cost? Clayton

Does anyone know if there will be any new incentives or what they will be? I know that the current Retail Customer Cash is set to expire today 02/29/08 according to the Ford Inventory Search Page. I hope they continue it or have something as good or even better. Clayton

Has anyone been able to define what the "Sport Suspension" entails? Different shocks, springs, sway bar, etc? The question was asked early on, but as far as I can tell in searching the forums it has not been answered. I am trying to determine if I want to go with the 20" wheels and sport suspension that Ford offers or go with and aftermarket wheel and springs kit. Any information that can be provided will be greatly appreciated. Clayton

I have seen this referenced before, that the hard surface materials need to be upgraded. Can you elaborate on this? I presume you are referring to items such as dash, doors, arm rests, etc. I think that these items are all molded plastic. I know that some are a little softer such as the arm rest. I am not sure how these would upgraded? Are you wanting this for looks or is there a more practical reason, saftey, awareness, etc? Are you referring to the type that actually has an arrow on the mirror part, or more like the Mercedes design which is actually an amber light on the side of the mirror? Clayton

I have been looking for an 2008 Edge Limited and am getting close to pulling the trigger. My local dealer has been very helpful. In this last Sunday's auto section another local dealer ran an ad with a special on a 2008 Edge SE. The ad also states "SAVE $5000 ON EVERY NEW 2008 EDGE". This is the second week I have seen this in the auto section. I called and talked to their internet manager and he said that the $5000 off included the current $1500.00 Retail Customer Cash Rebate. He said that they were offering that special on all the Edges on their lot. That would bring an Edge Limited on their lot that is similar to the one that I have been looking at with a sticker price of $36,725 down to $31,725. The same car with X-Plan pricing is $34,488, plus $1500 Customer Cash Rebate brings the price down to $32,988. So it is still $1263 more than the dealer special. I am just surprised that the dealer special is so much more off than the X-Plan pricing. Am I missing something? I haven't been in to talk to a sales person and am concerned that I am missing something or they are going to try to pull something? It just seems to be too good of a deal. I am also wondering if the dealer that I have been using would match that special. They have a similar deal on a SE in their ad, but nothing about that kind of deal on ALL Edges. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on this or questions I need to ask and verify. I think this $5000 off trumps just about any other deal I have seen, even stacking multiple rebates. I have seen nothing here in Texas about the Conquest Cash Rebate that others have talked about. Clayton

Here is an article about Sync and Ford. BusinessWeek Sync Article Clayton

Hey just post them as soon as you can. I really want to see how this looks. I bet it works since there the interior is already black and camel. Too bad about the floor mats though. I didn't think there was any changes like that between the 07's and the 08's? How much of a difference is there? Do the factory mats also have the name EDGE embroidered on them? Clayton

Nice looking, where was this picture taken? What auto show? Would like to see some more and bigger pictures of this nice looking ride. Clayton

Rusty, Any chance to take those pictures over the weekend? Curious to see your black (charcoal) floor mats in the camel interior. Also the embroidery. Clayton

Lex, Glad you got your Edge and are happy. Can you shed some light on the Conquest Rebate? Is that nationwide? I have not seen anything about it here in Texas. Any chance of getting a summary of your vehicle (including options) and a final price after all your rebates? Always good to know what others are paying when you are getting close to buying. Also, when do we get to see some pictures of your new baby? I know you when White Sand with Charcoal and I am debating between that and White Sand and Camel. Would enjoy seeing some pictures. Clayton

Rusty, Pardon my ignorance, but what emboridery are you talking about on the floor mats? Everytime I have looked at the Edge, the floor mats have been wrapped in plastic in the rear storage, so I don't think I have actually seen them. Is there a Ford or Edge logo emboridered into them? Or do they have contrasting stitching like the charcoal leather seats do? Also are the mats a deep black or more similar to the charcoal leater? How well do they match the rest of the dark surfaces in your Edge? Clayton

AKBOB, In hopes of receiving the same coupon, did you request the personalized PDF brouchure or the personalized printed brochure mailed to you? Clayton