rwolson

I saw an Edge in Amethyst at a dealer a couple of weeks ago. The color's lighter than black and you'll see purple highlights depending upon how the light strikes the car's surface. I hope you can see one in person so you can decide for yourself, to dark, to light, etc.

Here's another link - http://www.eautoworks.com/html/ord-Auto~ac...nna-1-33170.htm I spent a few minutes looking for a good antenna site, but so far, the best is above. Also, if you decide to replace the entire antenna assembly, Crutchfield has a link with photos and describes using a string as a snake to fish the new antenna cable back down and around, etc. I'd upgrade to a wire instead of string. Hmmmm, I'm still certain I'd do this because of possible clips holding the cable..

Mac, Thanks for posting the link. I carry kayaks on the roof of my Explorer and I'm considering an Edge, but noticed the antenna's in the way. Rich

Thanks, guys. I read the info on the Pioneer, watched the videos, e tc; looks like a good system

I own two kayaks, one 16 feet long 28 inch beam and the other, 18 feet 3 inches long with a 21.25 inch beam. The best way to transport the 16 footer is deck down on the roof rack. You want to transport the boat inside the roof rails for safety reasons. Trust me, I don't want a boat coming off my roof hitting a car load of kids and parents. Also, I'm aware you can purchase "J" racks for transporting boats, but ever try to load and unload a boat from a J rack; not easy by yourself. The antenna's in the way. I looked at the antenna's mast and doubt you can unscrew it. However, next time in the dealership for a look I may try to remove the antenna mast.

Thanks, guys for the responses. Robert, do we need to sit thru "your seat cushion is your life preserver. Exits are............................ "

Good afternoon, I stopped at a Ford dealer here in New England this morning to look at the Edge. I'm considering replacing my current Explorer with an Edge. BTW, my second Explorer and it's a great vehicle. First, to the Ford employees. WOW! You guys did a great job. Second, I didn't drive the car. but opened and closed doors, looked under the chassis, etc. The car looks well built. The rear seats fold flat which a lot of competitors fail to do. Lots of space behind the rear seat. The car's very solid and no tinny sound when you slam a door. Third, a couple of disappointments. I'd like a sun roof, but I transport kayaks. So, I either move on or buy the Edge, but the Edge's at the top of a very short list. One other point, the antenna's smack dab in the center of the roof at the rear. No adjustment to the antenna to lay it down when I transport kayaks. Designers, they need a real world education. One question for you guys, who makes the navigation system because I'd like read up on it's features? For example, when you approach an exit ramp what type of warning do you recieve? Voice activation or just a flashing arrow? If voice, name of the exit or just turn right? Can I enter GPS coordinates? What about creating waypoints or using breadcrumbs? I ask because the GPS devices I use in my kayaks I can create waypoints, look at breadcrumbs, enter coordinates, etc. I'm just trying to find out whether or the nav system's worth the xtra bucks. If I decide on the Edge I need to wait until some of the accessory manufacturers start producing a rubber cargo mats for the cargo area to keep the area clean. Also, need to wait until Thule or Yakima start selling racks. Yes, I can get the Edge with a roof rail, but I still add a rack so I can adjust where the boats ride. Fighting the new car smell Thanks, Rich