Cellbine Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 So our Edge is at the dealer for the next 2 days getting her new front bumper installed and I got the Audi A3 for a rental. I chose this car because I really wanted to drive an Audi and USAA had a $75 limit per day. I have always loved how Audi's looked, escpecially their DRLS. But I gotta say, the ride isnt all there on this rental. It's got good power and great handling, but the ride isnt that smooth. Ok, Ok, maybe I'm spoiled by our Limited Edge, but we bought it for comfort. I really miss her right now. Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed. A few weeks back, I had to bring our Edge so the dealer could start preparing the parts and I got a BMW X1 as a rental. Dear God. I never want to step foot in that car again. Its like driving a big nose. I think the car looks hideous and it felt really cramped inside. I posted some pics of the cars in the colors the rental comp. gave me. Have you guys ever got a rental thinking it was going to be great, but after driving it you realized it wasnt? I'm pretty disappointed in the Audi. Although I'm sure an A6 feels much different. No offense to those who own either of these two cars. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) While my front grille is being repainted the dealer gave me a 2011 Escape XLT. Compared to the Edge Sport this thing has nothing. Even compared to my 2005 Mercury Mariner I had back in the day it didn't feel the same. I know it was probably a base used model but it just doesn't feel nice at all. Edited April 24, 2012 by c_bova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 While my front grille is being repainted the dealer gave me a 2011 Escape XLT. Compared to the Edge Sport this thing has nothing. Even compared to my 2005 Mercury Mariner I had back in the day it didn't feel the same. I know it was probably a base used model but it just doesn't feel nice at all. My wife has a 2011 Escape Limited, and she loves it. I think it drives like a tall go cart on a tiny truck frame. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Agreed. We have had our Edge for about 9 months now and I think that I have taken some of the things it offers for granted. It is only now, having these rental cars, that I noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I got a loaner Freestyle since our Edge is in for service. Not very inspiring vehicle to drive and I can't say I like the CVT at all. Just seems so strange to not shift, at first I thought something was wrong since it just held 3k rpm but then I realized I was accelerating. Was also surprised that the mpg was not vey good either...when they handed it over to me it was averaging 11.6, I reset it, drove like a grandma and only got 18. But I will say the multimedia interface is so much better than MFT. Sure it doesn't look as slick or have as nice graphics but it responds instantly to touch input, no need to push the screen and the nav never lost position. Just not sure how Ford could have gone from something that was very functional to the MFT and thought it was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 They sell Freestyles in the states? I thought that was a european ford. Driving the audi for 2 days, I have hardly used any gas. Ticker is still sitting at full after about 50 miles or so. The engine is diesel and got me thinking. What do you guys think of a diesel Edge? Do you think it would catch on or even have a market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 It would never work in America. Americans can't seem to warm up to diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Diesels seem to be a tough sell inthe US unless they are full size trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just got my Edge back today. Thank God! It's sooo good to have her back. The front bumper is replaced and looks better than ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just got mine back too and yes it is a much nicer ride than that Freestyle. They actually did a bunch of the work I requested which is a change but they still won't do anything with the MFT. As much as we like the Edge I think we may have to pursue a lemon law to get out. I can't take the chance the wife and little man driving around without heat again this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11edgelimited Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Diesel's do exist over here. There are tons of Volvo, VW, Audi, and old Mercedes cars over here. Thing is they cost much more than a gas version so unless you are going to keep it for 500,000 miles its not worth the extra cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesmays Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I traded my 07 Edge in a while back on my 2010 Sport Trac Adrenalin. I recently purchased a 2012 Escape Limited. It s a great little rocket. I got a SCT tuner for it, and it flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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