We went out car shopping, just to look ya know :rolleyes: Never made it past the second dealer :eek: They made me an offer I couldn't really pass up, so we took the plunge. Besides, I needed to keep Troll's retirement going. :biggrin:
It's a 2013 Ford Edge with the Vista roof. Vista huh? Gee where have I heard that before? Oh yeah, Oldsmobile of course!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/mr442/Edge.jpg)
Nice looking car.
Quote from: Mr442 on October 29, 2012, 02:40:49 PM
We went out car shopping, just to look ya know :rolleyes: Never made it past the second dealer :eek: They made me an offer I couldn't really pass up, so we took the plunge. Besides, I needed to keep Troll's retirement going. :biggrin:
It's a 2013 Ford Edge with the Vista roof. Vista huh? Gee where have I heard that before? Oh yeah, Oldsmobile of course!
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/mr442/Edge.jpg)
Well thank you Mr. 442. My wife is wanting a new Escape or a new Edge. I have a friend who has just go a new Edge and just loves it. :sweetheart:
When we go shopping, since I a big buy 6'2 1/2'' tall we will have to check out which one I can get in to the easiest. :biggrin: let us know what kind of gas miles you get and how you like to drive it. My wife just loves her 2003 Excape and I really like it too, one sweet little SUV. :biggrin:
I'm 5'11" and I have to duck a little getting in and out. Headroom is an issue with the Vista Roof, as the headliner is lower to clear the slider mechanism. The 6 way seat does not drop enough IMHO for a taller driver, but the back reclines if need be. I like to sit more upright, but if you don't mind laying back, there can be plenty of head room. I have 1.5 - 2 of clearance, so no hats while driving.
One thing I really like is, I can walk up and sit down without going halfway to the ground, or climbing to the moon, ala my Super Duty. I compare the ingress/egress with a 48 Ford :wink: Easy in or out.
For a 3.5 V-6, it will flat out move when you drop the hammer. It is great to pass other vehicles, and will go from 50 to 80+ right now. I passed a line of 3 the other day and was hitting triple digits with ease, and it wasn't slowing any. :biggrin: Yep, we break them in like we are going to drive them. :yes:
It handles quite nice for what it is. It is equipped with interactive suspension FWIW. I ran it down US41 from Turkey run to Clinton IN, and it handled the curves real well. I could have likely pushed it harder, but had no reason to. It corners nice and flat with minimal body roll. If it was any flatter I would likely sacrifice some of the ride, which is firm, but not harsh.
So far it is averaging 21.6, and we are still under 300 miles. I'm anxious to get it out on long stretch of interstate and see what kind of mileage I can get.
Quote from: Mr442 on October 30, 2012, 04:24:08 PM
I'm 5'11" and I have to duck a little getting in and out. Headroom is an issue with the Vista Roof, as the headliner is lower to clear the slider mechanism. The 6 way seat does not drop enough IMHO for a taller driver, but the back reclines if need be. I like to sit more upright, but if you don't mind laying back, there can be plenty of head room. I have 1.5 - 2 of clearance, so no hats while driving.
One thing I really like is, I can walk up and sit down without going halfway to the ground, or climbing to the moon, ala my Super Duty. I compare the ingress/egress with a 48 Ford :wink: Easy in or out.
For a 3.5 V-6, it will flat out move when you drop the hammer. It is great to pass other vehicles, and will go from 50 to 80+ right now. I passed a line of 3 the other day and was hitting triple digits with ease, and it wasn't slowing any. :biggrin: Yep, we break them in like we are going to drive them. :yes:
It handles quite nice for what it is. It is equipped with interactive suspension FWIW. I ran it down US41 from Turkey run to Clinton IN, and it handled the curves real well. I could have likely pushed it harder, but had no reason to. It corners nice and flat with minimal body roll. If it was any flatter I would likely sacrifice some of the ride, which is firm, but not harsh.
So far it is averaging 21.6, and we are still under 300 miles. I'm anxious to get it out on long stretch of interstate and see what kind of mileage I can get.
Yes sir, I had one of those 1948 Ford V8 four door. Thank you for buying a Ford and good luck with it. I have had a lot of Ford Products and never had problems with any of them. :yes: :smile:
I wish I had known you were thinking about buying a Ford. My company Ford gives me four family plans to help people buy Fords. It can save around 14% on the price of the car or truck. Heck, I would let Henry have one if I could get him to open his moldy coin purse to by a new Ford. :smile: :wink:
He could get the same deal from his dad or uncles, but he would have to buy one of those damn General Motors/UAW vehicles. :bike: :groan:
I got mine on the X-plan thanks to my former employer Eli Lilly, but I appreciate your offer.