Originally Posted by Black_Thunder
Originally Posted by Ws6
Originally Posted by Black_Thunder
My brother and his wife have a 2013, they bought it used with only 30k on it. Has the 3.5 which moves it down the road nicely.
its a very nice vehicle, its the higher end model so it has the gadgets etc and the interior is nice
they've done very little work to it, just regular oil changes etc. Only threw engine fault once since they had it and it was an Evap code which happens with capless fuel fill that just gets gummed up here and there so you just have to clean/lube it and its fine.
I changed the PTU fluid on it and yes that stuff needs to be changed regularly because of the location it gets hot etc.
but I've driven it down the road and they ride really nice and the headlights are awesome.
eventually I might be in the market for one but I'd probably go for the 2.7 ecoboost
I thought about an Edge before getting my CX5, but the power just isn't there. The 2.7 Ecoboost is now rated at 335bhp, and 380# of torque, and it is backed by an 8-speed transmission. It's acceleration stats are 0-60 in 5.7, and 1/4 mile in 14.3@98mph. This is the new Edge ST model, and using C&D's stats (I find they are usually the quickest).
That's just really unimpressive to me. If I was going to buy a vehicle in this class, it would be a BMW M340i or SQ5. I doubt the Edge is any more reliable, based on my experience with my girlfriend's, and these would slaughter it in any comparison you chose to have except maybe "area in the hatch space" or something. I'd definitely buy this class of vehicle pre-owned, certified, due to the massive depreciation they suffer.
I would imagine most people buying this type of vehicle don't really care about 1/4 mile times as they aren't likely taking them to the track.
Then why are they spending the money to get the ST/Sport model, if NOT for the acceleration? You really think it's just for towing or something?