Lex Talionis

thanks.. I wonder if the 'painted' rims have a downside like the chrome 'clad' rims - given the chrome is just plastic glued to a rim underneath.

So, I am not a fan of the chrome 'clad' wheels. I think it is very cheap and wouldn't roll with them. As for dealer options, I really like the looks of the the "optional 18 premium painted aluminum wheels" (see here as the middle rim http://www.fordvehicles.com/util/uad/index...083&nType=2 ) BUT it seems they say that this is not even an 'option' on the Limited Edge, but only an option on the SEL.. this can't be totally true, no? Why could I not have any rim they offered on the Edge I want?

So, when considering the Edge, a Vista roof is a MUST for me. but, this means no bike racks and I race bikes so travel a lot with them. this means, the only real viable option is a hitch mount bike rack system. So, I have seen after market hitches for about $150 and I am very mechanically inclined so could mount myself no problem as their 'tow package' is pricey and comes with other items like oil cooler and larger radiator I do not need to carry bike racks. so, (1) anyone else put on their own hitch and (2) do you have photos and (3) how did it interfere with the rear body/bumper - did you have to alter/cut that at all?

first, where in socal are you and where did you get your Edge... I am in SoCal also. Second, what color is your Edge? White Sand or Creme Brulee - sorry, cannot tell? UPDATE.. I went to your gallery and now see it is Creme Brulee and looks sweet third, that limo tint and front missing plate can get you into hot water here in SoCal... no tint on front and driver technically but I would do the same as i have limo tint on my current car and all cars prior. very nice... I would model my car after your look as I think it is tight. I might do darker wheels though, not sure yet how black rims would look on Creme Brulee. also, did you get a correct part number for those tips as what you listed, as mentioned above, does not look the same for what you have. last, did you do the hitch after market, or is that their overly pricing hitch package?

great for you and great to know. I would think a 2008 'should' come with the latest which is 6p... but hey, we are dealing with car dealers and such, so passing off a 4p or 5p or older in a 2008 I would not put it past them.

yeah, I also noticed some of those odd combos when viewing the interior color choices.... I think the camel is most elegant and nicest. I have an all black interior now and though it is practical and I like it, I am over it and ready for a change. I think the stone is kind of cheap feeling.

and the faster they can create a Sync update which you will be able to download to a USB drive and load into your car and update should this be determined a Sync issue.... "Updates can be downloaded onto a USB storage drive and then installed in your Sync system via your vehicle’s USB port. System upgrades will be available through your Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealership."

FWIW, and it seems no one is reporting this here and it is important to know... I read on the syncmyride.com that they will/can have updates for that Sync system and you can download and update your Sync as updates come available - nstalled via the USB port. So, likely you download the latest update, attach a flash drive via the USB and update the software. "Updates can be downloaded onto a USB storage drive and then installed in your Sync system via your vehicle’s USB port. System upgrades will be available through your Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealership. More details on updates will be announced as the syncmyride.com website" see that info here: http://syncmyride.com/Own/Modules/FaqManag....aspx?tagId=103 so stay tuned and watch that website!

thanks! I found out some info on #5.... the current DVD out for that system is labeled 6p - that does not mean you get a 6p, just that it is available. You should see what you have as I would be very curious to know if the 2008 came with the 6p (or some earlier model like 2p, 3p, 4p...). Please look and report back. That being said, they run about 150$ per DVD when new ones come out, but you can find them cheaper on eBay.

I see no such 6p DVD discs now or sold recently off eBay in completed sales. I see only 2p. what search terms did you use? UPDATE: search these terms on eBay to find them more affordably than dealer or navteq: "2008 FORD NAVIGATION 6P"

I just found this, noticing a link I have never seen/noticed that takes you several clicks into the site deeper, that gives the best and clearest representation between the difference in these 2 colors (and all of them for that matter) http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/edge/gallery/colors/ you can see all colors, and their interiors, in 360 degrees... nice!

So, for the Edge options, if I sought a 'white' color - I would go with White Sand... agreed?

SO, I have either read/heard conflicting info on these items or cannot find the actual answer.. 1. Does the 2008 have puddle lights below the doors like the Subaru Tribeca? 2. Does the 'universal' remote control garage door opener on the visor work on newer model (last 5 year) garage door openers that recycle their codes each usage? 3. can you disable the power lift gate and make it manual if you want/need? 4. do the interior lights slowly fade down over a few seconds after you close the doors or just shut right off like a light switch? 5. On the DVD nav system, how often is the DVD updated, do they send you newer ones or do you have to buy newer ones AND do you get the most current version when you buy the Edge or one from last year or whatever they have sitting around? thanks!

so, you are saying that you can disengage the auto open and close feature on the 2008 lift gate and run it manually? I am wondering this as sometimes I might go to Home Depot and get some wood object that needs to stick out the back until I get home. On my current VW wagon (I hate that car) I can just tie down the tailgate or leave it open just a tad while camping and sleeping in back. can this be done on the 2008 power lift gate because it seems it is all or nothing (100% open or 100% closed), but your post makes it sound like that option can be turned off to make it fully manual?

I have scoured the web and the Ford edge site and Google images and the local dealers.. I cannot find any good high quality images that show me the difference between these 2 colors side by each. I have seen, in person at the dealer and on this site (Biff215 and Cliffs Edge), the Creme Brulee and it seems to be a 'creamy white' (a yellowish tint for lack of a better explanation) while I have not seen a White Sand in person or anywhere (except kmhibbs photos here) and wonder is the White Sand closer to actual true white 'white' or yet another variation of off white with a creamy mix like closer to brown? At the top of this website in the header image next to the Redfire is a White Sand I assume? Anyway the point is, I like the Creme Brulee but am looking for the color closets to a true white.... which would be? this website shows the little baby photos - all one can find - and it seems the White Sand is actually white? http://www.myfordedge.com/specs/2008-ford-...aint-colors.php