chip Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi, this is my first post. I have been driving Ford Motor Company vehicles for the past 25 years. Currently I have a 2003 Crown Victoria. This is my Ford Motor Company vehicle #6. I have had some problems with my Crown Victoria and I am not too pleased with it. It once broken down on me while I was on vacation in Utah. My wife was very unhappy and told me not to buy another Ford Motor Company vehicle again. At that time I agreed with her. Anyhow yesterday while picking up my Crown Vic from the dealer after being serviced, I test drove an Edge Limited. I must say I was pretty impressed! The ride was quiet and solid. The styling in outstanding both interior and exterior. The engine is reasonably quiet and smooth running though I did not push it very hard while test driving (afraid to get into an accident). I like the recirculate button for the HVAC - I know this is a little thing, but it means a lot to me. I have been wanting that in my Ranger, F250, Thunderbird, Crown Victoria, Mercury Tracer, etc. for years!!! None of these Ford Motor Company vehicles had a recirculate button! I also like the Aux input jack and USB port. So overall I was impressed with the vehicle. Question 1 - I live in Southern California where there is always a lot of traffic. What kind of gas mileage can you expect in an AWD Edge? I am guessing 18 mpg which would be lower than what I am currently getting on my Crown Victoria (21 mpg average) Question 2 - I am think of buying an Edge SEL AWD. I don't need it fully loaded. I don't need the vista sun roof. I don't want the 20 or 22 inch rims. 18 will do for me. I have the X-plan discount. How much realistically should I expect to pay for such a vehicle? Question 3 - is it expensive to insure an AWD SUV? How much more than a FWD? We have been good drivers with no accidents for the past 10 years...thankfully. Question 4 - any known problems with the vehicle that I should be aware of? Thanks for your inputs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druck52 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi, this is my first post. I have been driving Ford Motor Company vehicles for the past 25 years. Currently I have a 2003 Crown Victoria. This is my Ford Motor Company vehicle #6. I have had some problems with my Crown Victoria and I am not too pleased with it. It once broken down on me while I was on vacation in Utah. My wife was very unhappy and told me not to buy another Ford Motor Company vehicle again. At that time I agreed with her. Anyhow yesterday while picking up my Crown Vic from the dealer after being serviced, I test drove an Edge Limited. I must say I was pretty impressed! The ride was quiet and solid. The styling in outstanding both interior and exterior. The engine is reasonably quiet and smooth running though I did not push it very hard while test driving (afraid to get into an accident). I like the recirculate button for the HVAC - I know this is a little thing, but it means a lot to me. I have been wanting that in my Ranger, F250, Thunderbird, Crown Victoria, Mercury Tracer, etc. for years!!! None of these Ford Motor Company vehicles had a recirculate button! I also like the Aux input jack and USB port. So overall I was impressed with the vehicle. Question 1 - I live in Southern California where there is always a lot of traffic. What kind of gas mileage can you expect in an AWD Edge? I am guessing 18 mpg which would be lower than what I am currently getting on my Crown Victoria (21 mpg average) Question 2 - I am think of buying an Edge SEL AWD. I don't need it fully loaded. I don't need the vista sun roof. I don't want the 20 or 22 inch rims. 18 will do for me. I have the X-plan discount. How much realistically should I expect to pay for such a vehicle? Question 3 - is it expensive to insure an AWD SUV? How much more than a FWD? We have been good drivers with no accidents for the past 10 years...thankfully. Question 4 - any known problems with the vehicle that I should be aware of? Thanks for your inputs I just wanted to let you know that while those vehicles did not have a recirc buttom, that is what the max a/c setting was for. max a/c was recirc and a/c was fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) I just wanted to let you know that while those vehicles did not have a recirc buttom, that is what the max a/c setting was for. max a/c was recirc and a/c was fresh air. I know, but I don't want to turn on MAX AC when it is 20F outside and I am stuck behind a stinker, know what I mean? The recirculate button was invented for a reason. Edited October 19, 2009 by chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 X plan will be roughly the dealer invoice price from edmunds or kbb plus $500 minus any rebates. That will get you within $200 or so. If you go to www.fueleconomy.gov you can compare your CV with the Edge. If you're getting X above or below the EPA mileage with the CV you should get about the same with the Edge. Again - generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempie Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 The recirculate button was invented for a reason. So was the fan button. All you were missing is the ability to change the air direction from the dash vents to another source. But then I have only used that setting when the temp was 90+ Deg. getting into a closed car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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