Chicago 2008: Ford Edge Sport gets OEM 22"s

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12-27-08, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dunnojack

i never understood.

bigger tires should be cheaper. it has less rubber.

wouldn't that be great if that were really the case?

well they may have less rubber, but with shorter sidewalls the tire must a) be much more rigidly constructed, and b) more precisely constructed because any problems will be felt much more.

12-27-08, 11:10 PM

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you need to check out an Edge. you might be surprised. great ride, nice interior, SUPER quiet, good looking. and 'sync' blows away the lexus audio/av/nav.

i think the Edge looks WAY better than the new RX - i'm sad to say, as i've loved the RX until this new one.

I couldn't agree more. I think the new RX, while I've never seen it in person, looks like a big dissapointment. It just looks BLAH... nothing to set it aside from similar cars in its class.

12-28-08, 12:19 AM

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It looks fine. I rather see Ford spends $$ for better interior materials on almost everything you touch and see. I rented an Edge once, very excited of its fashonable exterior for the first time but only last until I entered the cabin...

12-28-08, 09:48 AM

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i guess you've never been in a rav 4 or camry!

12-28-08, 10:08 AM

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The 2009 Edge AWD Sport starts at $35,605. Econobox???

That makes the Lexus ES, IS, & RX econoboxes.

I'd like to know how much money you make to consider $35K an economy car.

the Edge costs 35k!? holy crap, did not know it was that high.

12-28-08, 10:23 AM

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Nice pimpin wheels, kinda show car/concept car look. Ford might as well get the business for large diameter wheels.

12-28-08, 12:07 PM

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The 2009 Edge AWD Sport starts at $35,605. Econobox???

That makes the Lexus ES, IS, & RX econoboxes.

I'd like to know how much money you make to consider $35K an economy car.

Actually, I'm a student and make nothing

I'm waiting until i see it at the San Diego international auto show before i make anymore judgments, but I don't believe the high cost of tire replacement is justifiable even for being near-luxury (in price). From the photos, the Ford edge looks nothing like a luxury crossover.

12-28-08, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Coco-bun

the Edge costs 35k!? holy crap, did not know it was that high.

Price breakdown...

2009 Ford Edge SUV

SE........FWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$26,635
SE........AWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$28,485
SEL.......FWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$29,545
SEL.......AWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$31,395
Limited...FWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$32,300
Sport.....FWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$33,755
Limited...AWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$34,150
Sport.....AWD...3.5L..V6 ..Auto...$35,605

Expect this big wheel version to be close to $40K.

12-28-08, 02:49 PM

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the Edge and the RX are both meh.

one is boxy. and the other is just ugly.

12-28-08, 08:48 PM

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I'd much rather have this.

12-28-08, 10:25 PM

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Big wheels will save Ford!

yeah I think its really funny. they should have applied some of the production cost some where else

12-28-08, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

you need to check out an Edge. you might be surprised. great ride, nice interior, SUPER quiet, good looking. and 'sync' blows away the lexus audio/av/nav.

i think the Edge looks WAY better than the new RX - i'm sad to say, as i've loved the RX until this new one.

transmission sux though
poor choice of transmission for the engine

i rented a brand new (less than 100 miles when i got it) Ford Edge
didnt like half of the cheap plastic interior
it is quiet but not SUPER quiet
exterior looks nice

but ford mated a terrible transmission to the engine

12-28-08, 11:59 PM

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I drove an Edge, it was okay, kind of big and boring.

12-29-08, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coco-bun

I'd much rather have this.

There's a reason they are that cheap....

Can you find Land Rover on this list? Hint: It's towards the lower end of the sheet. Keep going....keep going....