ANTAUS Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 AutoBlog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Edmunds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 That AB review was absolutely gushing. The Edge was already an extremely strong seller, I can't wait to see what the new one will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Not a fan of Daniel Pund. He bloviates to excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waymondospiff Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 And top billing over at gminsidenews.com too? Wow. Not bad for an MCE. I will say, the black Sport photographed by autoblog.com is amazingly sharp. That's a stunningly good looking 2 ton family hauler - 22" wheels, black-out grille and all. Nice on the inclusion of communication & entertainment integration - well done Ford. Seriously, how crowded are Ford dealers going to be this year? In just about every segment there is at least a class-competitive vehicle, if not a class-leading vehicle. Crowded dealers and limited supply? A good problem to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 A lot of dogging on the price, but it's selling well. Granted, there are incentives on it though. Otherwise, it is a great overall product, though I'm not sure I like the grille or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Sounds promising for my future vehicle enjoyment. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I wasn't taken initially with the sport model, but that black on black Edge Sport is really sharp looking. I really like the direction Ford is going. They look to be moving in the VW / Audi direction with design and interior refinement, but already have the (old Toyota) reliability part down. If you are on a tight budget, you will still be able to get a Ford, but it maybe a smaller vehicle with less of the goodies. But it should still be a good driving and refined vehicle. Pony up and you can get the most modern tech, nicely designed interiors, and great engine choices in Ford. And if Ford re-does Lincoln correctly, they will have an Audi, BMW to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 AutoWeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 You just have to love the comments from some of the jackasses on the Edmunds article. Shoot the haters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Still no performance testing (0-60, 1/4 mile, skidpad, braking, etc.)? When will we see these numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Still no performance testing (0-60, 1/4 mile, skidpad, braking, etc.)? When will we see these numbers? It's a CUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It's a CUV. My favorite VW billboard showed the new Beetle with the caption: 0-60? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 It's a CUV. Right, it's a CUV with a "Sport" model, AWD & powered by a 305 HP V6. That's why I want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Right, it's a CUV with a "Sport" model, AWD & powered by a 305 HP V6. That's why I want to know. Point taken. MT has these figures, they aren't far off those of a Taurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Point taken. MT has these figures, they aren't far off those of a Taurus. Do you have a link, I couldn't find it. Never mind, found it: MT - First Test: 2011 Ford Edge They're saying the Sport (15.9 1/4) is slower than SEL (15.7 1/4). I knew the 22's would hurt a little, but didn't think it would hurt that much! Edited August 23, 2010 by NLPRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Do you have a link, I couldn't find it. Never mind, found it: MT - First Test: 2011 Ford Edge They're saying the Sport (15.9 1/4) is slower than SEL (15.7 1/4). I knew the 22's would hurt a little, but didn't think it would hurt that much! Very disappointed by the brakes. How in the world can the stopping go from 124 to 155 ft. in one stop. Ford needs to fix this, can't believe the brakes are still a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Very disappointed by the brakes. How in the world can the stopping go from 124 to 155 ft. in one stop. Ford needs to fix this, can't believe the brakes are still a problem! How often does one make back-to-back 60-0 panic stops in a CUV? If this was a Mustang, I could see the argument... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 How often does one make back-to-back 60-0 panic stops in a CUV? If this was a Mustang, I could see the argument... Well, it does have a Sport model, after all. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 How often does one make back-to-back 60-0 panic stops in a CUV? If this was a Mustang, I could see the argument... All very odd, especially after reading other reviews stating how much time and effort Ford put into improving the brakes and how much better they felt. Maybe MT test personnel were spraying Armor All tire shine on the tires and got some on the brake discs. Or somehow all the weight gets shifted onto the front brakes so badly that the rear brakes do basically nothing and the front pads take a severe beating. I know that on the Chrysler minivan the front brake pads don't last very long and brake dust everywhere. Cars are getting too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY93SHO Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Do you have a link, I couldn't find it. Never mind, found it: MT - First Test: 2011 Ford Edge They're saying the Sport (15.9 1/4) is slower than SEL (15.7 1/4). I knew the 22's would hurt a little, but didn't think it would hurt that much! Isn't the Sport a couple hundred pounds heavier too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Do you have a link, I couldn't find it. Never mind, found it: MT - First Test: 2011 Ford Edge They're saying the Sport (15.9 1/4) is slower than SEL (15.7 1/4). I knew the 22's would hurt a little, but didn't think it would hurt that much! read the article...one just happens to be burdened with the weight of AWD....my pet peeve...comparing apples to oranges.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) All very odd, especially after reading other reviews stating how much time and effort Ford put into improving the brakes and how much better they felt. Maybe MT test personnel were spraying Armor All tire shine on the tires and got some on the brake discs. Or somehow all the weight gets shifted onto the front brakes so badly that the rear brakes do basically nothing and the front pads take a severe beating. I know that on the Chrysler minivan the front brake pads don't last very long and brake dust everywhere. Cars are getting too heavy. It's not like the stopping distance was bad at all. It only got worse after doing it with the brakes already heated -- a test plenty of other vehicles would do pretty terrible at too. Again, take real world scenarios into consideration here. I recall reading test drives for my Cobra before and after I bought it. Many reviewers complained about vastly increased stopping distances once the brakes warmed up. It has never been an issue for me, and I've done some very spirited driving in it. Truth is, most vehicles won't ever see a real world situation where brake fade is an issue at all. Edited August 23, 2010 by NickF1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 Autoblog just posted that... Autoblog Ford could come out and quickly reprogram the tranny to combat this issue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Autoblog just posted that... Autoblog Ford could come out and quickly reprogram the tranny to combat this issue.... nope, they should make the media compare the FWD or AWD models against each other...bottom line 400lbs and frictional losses outweigh the extra power of the AWD Edge they tested against the FWD "regular edge.....that is a totally bogus comparison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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