robertlane Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Here's the big question: What did you have before you purchased your Ford Edge EcoBoost? And why did you go with a Ford Edge E.B.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightydog Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I have not purchased an Ecoboost yet but I do own a Edge that I love. I am thinking about buying the E.B in the next couple of months. This forum has been very helpful in my decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimp Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I traded in a Honda Odyssey mini-van that I'd had for over 230,000 miles. It was still running great, but I no longer needed the space, and I just didn't want to drive a mini-van anymore. As far as my vehicle choice, I had downselected to either a Subaru Outback or an Edge. I wanted a vehicle that was just big enough to carry a 15 foot canoe, and had a little higher seating position and ground clearance. I finally ruled out the Subaru because there was only one local dealership and that was quite a distance away. I like having service support available wherever I go and there always seems to be a Ford dealership nearby. I drive about 20,000 miles a year, so the slight improvement in fuel efficiency from the Eco-boost made that attractive even with the increased price tag. I did waver on the 3.5, but after I test drove both, I decided that I did not care for the way that the transmission shifted. With the Ecoboost, the whole powertrain just seemed much more responsive and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I traded in a Honda Odyssey mini-van that I'd had for over 230,000 miles. It was still running great, but I no longer needed the space, and I just didn't want to drive a mini-van anymore. As far as my vehicle choice, I had downselected to either a Subaru Outback or an Edge. I wanted a vehicle that was just big enough to carry a 15 foot canoe, and had a little higher seating position and ground clearance. I finally ruled out the Subaru because there was only one local dealership and that was quite a distance away. I like having service support available wherever I go and there always seems to be a Ford dealership nearby. I drive about 20,000 miles a year, so the slight improvement in fuel efficiency from the Eco-boost made that attractive even with the increased price tag. I did waver on the 3.5, but after I test drove both, I decided that I did not care for the way that the transmission shifted. With the Ecoboost, the whole powertrain just seemed much more responsive and enjoyable. I undertand the minivan world - I have one too. I actually went looking at a Honda or Toyota, but found a Caravan that fit my bill - cheap. I've had it under one year and have a ton of miles on it without any problems. I'm an EcoBoost nut, so I'd love to have an Edge with one next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightydog Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I think the Edge has just as much room as any mini van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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