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Just got my new C5 Y2K Deep Dish Rims for my baby, 2002 WS6 Trans Am.

I see you have Ultrac Vredestein Sessanta's. I had those on my s4. Pretty good tire for the price.

I think I would have gone with a Torque Thust M wheel though. Thats just my opinion though.

My wifes 2007 has the 4th set of 18" chrome wheels on it currently. They corrode after each winters use. Ford will go broke

replacing these wheels. They keep saying that it is a new part #, but the design is terrible. I'd sooner have the plain wheels, but

the dealer is only allowed to replace with the wheels that came on the Edge originally.

 

As soon as warranty runs out, the corroded wheels will be our problem. I guess that's what Ford is counting on.

The dealer is allowed to offer you an alternative wheel.

You just might have to pay the difference.

Looks like those tail lights would be a direct swap with the earlier models.

We went through the same discussion at my house on the SEL vs Limited.

 

Ended up with an SEL that was very closely equipped to a Limited - and saved a little more than $2K in the process.

 

The differences between the models we looked at were

"upgraded" stereo - which didn't seem "significant" to us listening to them side by side

20" wheels/tires - I kinda like the 18" we have on the SEL. Ride is a little better IMHO - more sidewall....

2 position memory seats

Some added "trim" pieces....

 

DIdn't need/want the nav unit (at least not for the extra $$$$)

9 speakers vs. 4 speaker and it didn't sound significant? Interesting.

Basically with a Limited you have more standard components while with the SEL you can get a stripped down model or build it with the options you choose.

If you think you will get an SEL with all the options a Limited has for cheaper you're wrong.

I like my 20" wheels and im looking into purchasing 22" Sport wheels and I find the ride very comforatable.

The benefit of the smaller rim is there is less chance you will damage them.

The only downfall I see that the Limited has is the chrome trim pieces. Something I might change in the future.

The info below as posted by another member in another thread that asked the same question.

The following are standard features on the Edge Limited which are optional on the Edge SEL (as copied and pasted directly from the Ford website). Of course, there may have been subsequent changes which the website does not reflect, but this information is mostly accurate:

1 - Front seating: Leather-trimmed seating surfaces with contrast stitching (available on SEL as part of optional Premium Package or part of Seating Flexibility Package).

2 - Front seating: Six-way power passenger seat with fold-flat front-passenger seat back (available on SEL as part of optional Seating Flexibility Package).

3 - Front seating: Heated (available on SEL as part of optional Premium Package).

4 - Front seating: Driver seat memory (available on SEL as part of optional Premium Package).

5 - Rear seating: Leather-trimmed seating surfaces with contrast stitching (available on SEL as part of optional Premium Package or part of Seating Flexibility Package).

6 - Premium Package: Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats with driver-side memory feature, power heated exterior mirrors with memory features, particulate air filter, and security approach lamps.

7 - Seating Flexibility Package: Leather-trimmed front and rear seating surfaces, 6-way power passenger seat, front row passenger fold-flat seat-back, EasyFold™ remote second row seat back release.

8 - Air conditioning: Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls (available in SEL as part of optional Premium Package).

9 - Particulate air filter (available in SEL as part of optional Premium Package).

10 - SYNC voice-activated, hands-free in-car communications and entertainment system.

11 - Audiophile® Sound System with nine speakers.

12 - Auxiliary climate controls on steering wheel (available on SEL as part of optional Premium Package). I actually think these were eliminated with the introduction of SYNC.

13 - Heat and memory features on power exterior mirrors (available on SEL with optional Premium Package).

14 - Universal garage door opener (optional on SEL as part of the Premium Package).

15 - Premium Package: Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats with driver-side memory features, power heated exterior mirrors with memory features, particulate air filter, security approach lamps, universal garage door opener.

16 - 18-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels with P245/60R18 black sidewall all-season tires

17 - 20-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels with sport-tuned suspension and P245/50R20 BSW all-season tires. These wheels are an option on the Limited, but not available from the factory on the SEL at all.

18 - Reverse Sensing System

Hi all,

 

Got my MKX a few weeks ago, and my front right 20" chrome crap (clad) wheel has already chipped from slightly hitting the curb.

 

I'm looking for a definite OEM replacement and I don't want to do anything with clad wheels anymore.

 

Anyone knows if those sick shiny alloy 20" MKT/Flex wheels fit on the MKX? How about that 19' inch on the MKS??

 

Please see attached photos!

 

Thanks in advance for any tips.

 

The bore size is different so you would have to get yourself some hubcentric rings or have the bore milled out. Depending on which you choose to go with.

As far as chrome clad vs aluminun or polished aluminum if you scrape a curb your going to do damage to any type of wheel.

I did that's why I said I guess but this thread wasn't closed or updated with SOLD so I was just checking.

Threads don't close unless done so by a moderator.

The guy obviously joined to advertise his wheels and never came back.

I emailed him about the wheels and there was poor communication.

His ebay account never received feedback about the wheels and they sold for 1800 plus shipping.

IMO overpriced.

I've been using Meguiars since I can remember, well mostly since '99 when I had a black Firebird Formula WS-6. I tried all of the

One of my favorite cars.

I bought a 94 formula brand new and had it for 9 yrs.

I still look at getting a ws6 or firehawk formula.

So tempting.

Do you have any pics?

EDIT

Unfortuantely a lot of people join forums because they are having a problem and they think they might find an answer here.

You will see this on just about any car forum you join so I wouldnt base your overall opinion on a forum.

Get in one yourself and take it out for a weekend. Rent one if the dealer wont let you take one out.

Get a true feel of everything it has to offer first hand.

Im guessing they have been sold and are long gone?

Look one post above yours.

Well the thing is I am starting to get the feeling that my dealer didn’t order it right away after I put down my deposit and signed off on it. I don’t want to sound like I am being impatient but I ordered it the middle of June and haven’t gotten any information yet. How long does an order usually take to get through processing and get assigned an VIN#?

It took about 5 weeks before I received my VIN and it was delivered exactly 2 momths after I placed my order.

Has anyone received any updates as to when we can expect delivery?

Your salesman should be able to tell you that.

where are you located??

Judging by his area code id say Alberta, Canada.

Here they are in 22".

225-55-20 are much too small.

The stock tire on a 20" Edge wheel is 245/50/20.

The opinions of the many outweigh the opinions of the one. (apologies to Mr. Spock)

 

If you prefer the Q7 then that's a subjective preference which is fine. But when multiple others disagree then you can't pass your opinion off as fact.

Just as many, if not more, agree with me.

Shall we poll the Germans? :devil:

Your statements as just as much opinion as mine and the writers of those articles. :kuko:

Who besides you thinks the Q7 is superior? Waldo has had street time in both as have the reviewers I quoted above.

What makes YOUR opinion more valid than all the rest?

Maybe I should be asking you the same question.

Everyone has an opinion. Mine as well is yours is a strong one.

Most reviewers who drove the MKT ecoboost back to back with the Q7 thought the Flex interior was at least as good as and in some cases better than the Q7 interior. The ones above are the only 2 I could find that made a comment either way.

 

The MKT interior is really nice and probably the best Ford has created to date. And Audi isn't nearly as good as it used to be.

The statements above just proved to me that you haven't driven a Q7 or anything in the Audi line up recently.

The Audi Q7 is a heavy pig but then again it isn't made to run on the Nurburgring. A well equipment Q7 comes with adaptive air suspension and of course Audi's second to NONE quattro system. Maybe you've heard of it?

Ford/Lincoln can not yet complete with the comfort, quality, and stability of Audi.

Unfortunately Audi doesn't offer the 500hp/757 lb-ft of torque v12 TDI here in the states because the winner of the brawn competition would be a no brainer.

Keep to reading magazine articles. I'll stick to using my senses to determine the true winner.

So Waldo says the German car maker Audi "rushed" to market to satisfy consumers. Funny because Audi was the last luxury car maker to enter the crossover market. Seems to me like they did their homework before they jumped into anything.

I know you're smarter than that Waldo. It's one thing to be brand loyal and another to blantantly ignore the competition.

 

 

However, there's no doubt that the quality gap has narrowed substantially over the last few years and I believe that the fit and finish of the 2011 Edge will be pretty damn good. Not to mention the purchase and maintenance costs will be much lower than an Audi. My Uncle always jokes about the $1000 tune up he seems to always pay for when he brings his in for service!

 

If money were no object, I'd be springing for the Audi or better. But face it, if money were no object, none of us would be discussing Ford to begin with.

Agreed. Even though I never had an issue with my Audi and it included free maintenance for the length of the warranty im sure in the long run the Audi would cost more to operate than the Ford/Lincoln.

Of course it will - but for how much more $$$?

 

You should compare the Q5 to the MKX, not the Edge. A review of the MKT said the interior materials, design, fit and finish blew away the Q7. I expect the same quality from the new MKX interior.

I should have known you'd respond.

Comparing a Q5 to a Mkx?? Same result.

MkT to a Q7? I hope you're not serious.

You read too many Car & Driver magazines. Maybe you need to drive them all yourself before coming to a conclusion.

Better yet open your eyes and take a look at the two. I've driven all the vehicles we speak of and Audi comes out on top on fit and finish as far as im concerned.

Thanks for the info 07CRUSH. Looks like the line will start tomorrow. Guess with some quality control holds, maybe at the dealer in August.

 

Yeah, LOWESDELL, same thing with me. Visited the local Audi dealer today and drove a 2010 Q5. Love the fit and finish to this vehicle. Still will put all others off until I try the 2011 Edge Sport though.

 

Thanks guys.......

The fit and finish of the Q5 will blow the Edge away.

No comparing Audi to Ford.

Of course that is just opinion.

On the other hand I do not like the styling of the Q5 at all.

It looks like a rollerskate to me.

The Q7 is a different story. I would have picked up an s-line 4.2 Q7 in a heartbeart if the price was right.

So you don't want people to see you at night from behind? Not very safe IMO.

+1

Just something the cops can use as an excuse to pull you over.

IMO it cheapens the look of the car. You should have stayed OEM and gone with the Sport tails.

At least they're DOT approved and would give you the look you are trying to achieve.

Looks like a Honda Civic in the making,

I wasn't referring to Fords or any specific vehicle. Just making everyone aware that IF the mfr uses one then you definitely don't want to change the oil too soon.

My statement wasn't addressed towards you.

As you can see I quoted "Goldy".

I agree with what you said.

I do not believe Ford use a 'special' break-in oil...just plain ol' 5W20.

Correct, no "break-in" oil in the Edge.

Or you could call it peace of mind like everyone else.

 

Seriously though - you might want to get the oil checked if it looked that bad after 3k unless you've been running high rpm or high temps.

I prefer "Piece of Mind".

Its been unusually hot and humid here in the Chicago area.

My gfs car has the same issue.

I'm not worried about it.