Ford Edge

alangeorge · 15-09-2017 8:28am #1

stunning looking vehicle, was thinking of buying an 16 reg one, they are very expensive

colm_mcm · 15-09-2017 10:54am

I don't think they're that stunning to be fair. They're an awful price and still a Ford at the end of it!

I'm not anti ford before anyone asks. They make some great stuff.

road_high · 16-09-2017 10:45am

One of the most overpriced vehicles going. Mental money for what they are.

colm_mcm · 16-09-2017 2:52pm

I'm guessing it's supposed to be a halo model for them.

For Forks Sake · 16-09-2017 7:24pm

Wildly expensive for what it is brand new.

I'd imagine depreciation will be horrific on them

bazz26 · 16-09-2017 7:39pm

Assuming they sell any.

For Forks Sake · 16-09-2017 7:44pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Assuming they sell any.

Well, they've put plates on 35 of them this year. Although, they have 41 dealerships, so....

Dia1988 · 16-09-2017 7:44pm

That new Renault Koleos is horribly expensive. At least the Edge has some status.

For Forks Sake · 16-09-2017 7:46pm

Dia1988 wrote: »

That new Renault Koleos is horribly expensive. At least the Edge has some status.

Is the Koleos not just a rebadged (and for some reason more expensive) X-Trail?

Dia1988 · 16-09-2017 8:27pm

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Dia1988 wrote: »

That new Renault Koleos is horribly expensive. At least the Edge has some status.

Is the Koleos not just a rebadged (and for some reason more expensive) X-Trail?

Exactly and the Koleos isn't even a 7 seater!

bazz26 · 16-09-2017 8:36pm

Neither is the Edge.

Dia1988 · 16-09-2017 8:38pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Neither is the Edge.

but the Edge isn't a rebadged X trail is it!

bazz26 · 16-09-2017 9:35pm

I'm not disagreeing with you. The X-Trail 7 seater isn't a proper 7 seater either. The 3rd row are for occasional use, I wouldn't like to spend too much time for them.

road_high · 16-09-2017 10:35pm

Dia1988 wrote: »

That new Renault Koleos is horribly expensive. At least the Edge has some status.

The edge starts at a mental €55k...the Renault €35k...so the Ford is in a different stratosphere. Seen a few in the flesh and it looks fine but no way a €60k vehicle. Utter madness

road_high · 16-09-2017 11:30pm

Dia1988 wrote: »

but the Edge isn't a rebadged X trail is it!

And the Ford Edge is an American thing based on the Mondeo platform...it's not like it's based on a Porsche either.

Lantus · 17-09-2017 6:17am

60k for a fairly standard SUV that looks fairly meh compared to other SUVs is pretty bold marketing by ford.

road_high · 17-09-2017 11:06pm

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Well, they've put plates on 35 of them this year. Although, they have 41 dealerships, so....

Interesting how they "sold" just two in August and none in July for the 172 plate. Honestly, this car is about 20k overpriced, the Ford badge has no credibility here. Buyers arent idiots

AMKC · 18-09-2017 9:46pm

Dia1988 wrote: »

That new Renault Koleos is horribly expensive. At least the Edge has some status.

But the Renault Koleos is an excellent car especially if you just want a big car with five seats which is what some people want. I would say the Renault badge and the Keleos have a better reputation than the new Ford Edge. That's not saying its bad just that its way too expensive for a Ford.

Dia1988 · 18-09-2017 10:33pm

AMKC wrote: »

But the Renault Koleos is an excellent car especially if you just want a big car with five seats which is what some people want. I would say the Renault badge and the Keleos have a better reputation than the new Ford Edge. That's not saying its bad just that its way too expensive for a Ford.

Why not just get the 5 seater Nissan X trail then a car the Koleos is based on but cheaper.

road_high · 13-09-2018 11:43pm

Must be six months plus since I seen one on the roads. Safe to say it’s as a big flop here as it’s certifiable list price.
Wonder will they see sense and cut the price by €15k or let it die away as it inevitably will. I’m sure it’s very popular in the US where the price is no doubt realistic.

terrydel · 14-09-2018 7:52am

road_high wrote: »

One of the most overpriced vehicles going. Mental money for what they are.

That was the consensus opinion from day 1 re. the price of it here.
Rented one in the states a few years ago and it was great, but they probably went for half the price over there.

bazz26 · 14-09-2018 9:18am

I've a feeling that WLTP will kill it in Europe.

Shpud2 · 14-09-2018 9:36am

Way too overpriced but it's a good looking car in my opinion anyway.

ewc78 · 14-09-2018 9:44am

AMKC wrote: »

But the Renault Koleos is an excellent car especially if you just want a big car with five seats which is what some people want. I would say the Renault badge and the Keleos have a better reputation than the new Ford Edge. That's not saying its bad just that its way too expensive for a Ford.

I think the Koleos is one of the nicest looking cars on the road. Other may think different of course and it's all down to individual taste. I've a Ford Kuga at the moment and I'm thinking of changing it for a Koleos next year.
The Edge is also lovely looking but as said already it's way over priced

PaulKK · 14-09-2018 6:45pm

Rented an edge (titanium) in the states last month. 3.6L petrol.

It was fine for it's required purpose - a bit of space for luggage. Gearbox was horrible and the performance wasn't great.

50k here? No thanks.

14-09-2018 7:47pm

terrydel wrote: »

That was the consensus opinion from day 1 re. the price of it here.
Rented one in the states a few years ago and it was great, but they probably went for half the price over there.

+1
Had one for almost a month in Boston late last year.... grand yoke but not vastly better than a kuga to any extent....decent looking alright though

Loves_lorries · 14-09-2018 9:01pm

Shpud2 wrote: »

Way too overpriced but it's a good looking car in my opinion anyway.

Saw one today, very cool looking.

It's Toyota landcruiser business class money though, it should be around 50 k IMO, kia sorrento top spec diesel automatic is 50k and Ford Edge is nicer.

Loves_lorries · 14-09-2018 9:02pm

ewc78 wrote: »

I think the Koleos is one of the nicest looking cars on the road. Other may think different of course and it's all down to individual taste. I've a Ford Kuga at the moment and I'm thinking of changing it for a Koleos next year.
The Edge is also lovely looking but as said already it's way over priced

Ford are infinitely better than Renault but the koleos is nice.

road_high · 15-09-2018 12:36am

PaulKK wrote: »

Rented an edge (titanium) in the states last month. 3.6L petrol.

It was fine for it's required purpose - a bit of space for luggage. Gearbox was horrible and the performance wasn't great.

50k here? No thanks.

It’s actually €55k- and that’s for the entry level model!

road_high · 15-09-2018 12:37am

Loves_lorries wrote: »

Ford are infinitely better than Renault but the koleos is nice.

But €20k better? I doubt it...

freddieot · 15-09-2018 7:08am

55k !!

Entry level Audi Q5 is less than that and a host of others from other mainstream manufacturers that are far better options (Santa FE, Sorrento, etc.)

The Edge is at least 15 k over priced.

road_high · 15-09-2018 10:11pm

freddieot wrote: »

55k !!

Entry level Audi Q5 is less than that and a host of others from other mainstream manufacturers that are far better options (Santa FE, Sorrento, etc.)

The Edge is at least 15 k over priced.

Yes easily. When ford get it wrong they do so spectacularly. They’re essentially a value brand with some very half baked notions of upmarket sales.
The Vignales and Edge being a case in point. Premium money for fairly average non premium products.
Also notice some of the pricing on mainstream models like Fiesta and focus look increasingly high. Dropping the 5 year warranty was another sneaky move. As a maker they appear rather cynical towards the buying public and don’t offer anything above and beyond to entice buyers. The styling is another huge let down. The latest Ka is an affront to the fun models that went before. The fiesta is a step backwards in style too compared to the rather stylish 2008 model.
Don’t mean to have an anti ford rant here but I think they’ve lost direction big time.

Mc Love · 15-09-2018 11:37pm

road_high wrote: »

Yes easily. When ford get it wrong they do so spectacularly. They’re essentially a value brand with some very half baked notions of upmarket sales.
The Vignales and Edge being a case in point. Premium money for fairly average non premium products.
Also notice some of the pricing on mainstream models like Fiesta and focus look increasingly high. Dropping the 5 year warranty was another sneaky move. As a maker they appear rather cynical towards the buying public and don’t offer anything above and beyond to entice buyers. The styling is another huge let down. The latest Ka is an affront to the fun models that went before. The fiesta is a step backwards in style too compared to the rather stylish 2008 model.
Don’t mean to have an anti ford rant here but I think they’ve lost direction big time.

They certainly have lost direction, with the new focus.

road_high · 15-09-2018 11:41pm

Mc Love wrote: »

They certainly have lost direction, with the new focus.

It’s awful looking. Looks like a beached whale on wheels. Read it’s review on What Car and they praised it a lot so it’s a shame they couldn’t get the styling right.

ba_barabus · 16-09-2018 8:26am

road_high wrote: »

It’s awful looking. Looks like a beached whale on wheels. Read it’s review on What Car and they praised it a lot so it’s a shame they couldn’t get the styling right.

Spotted a review for a 1.5d ST line auto which was 37k on the road. Madness

16-09-2018 8:43am

A buddy just got a new old model focus st line. He reckons the deal he got will insulate him come trade in time. I dunno the numbers but I agree with him & others, the new focus isn't wonderful looking.

road_high · 16-09-2018 10:22am

Augeo wrote: »

A buddy just got a new old model focus st line. He reckons the deal he got will insulate him come trade in time. I dunno the numbers but I agree with him & others, the new focus isn't wonderful looking.

Outgoing car is still very attractive especially in ST trim.

ba_barabus · 16-09-2018 11:44am

road_high wrote: »

Outgoing car is still very attractive especially in ST trim.

I don't know. They looked like mutton dressed as lamb and just cheaper the ST brand in my opinion.

bazz26 · 16-09-2018 12:36pm

The Yanks are getting a facelift model:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5yMGCkaew

Odyssey 2005 · 16-09-2018 12:47pm

bazz26 wrote: »

The Yanks are getting a facelift model:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5yMGCkaew

He would compliment it...wouldn't he !

colm_mcm · 16-09-2018 7:29pm

“vay-lance”

road_high · 16-09-2018 8:22pm

If that's their best in class god love them! Though at half the price of here with US offers it no doubt has appeal.

Loves_lorries · 16-09-2018 8:36pm

road_high wrote: »

Yes easily. When ford get it wrong they do so spectacularly. They’re essentially a value brand with some very half baked notions of upmarket sales.
The Vignales and Edge being a case in point. Premium money for fairly average non premium products.
Also notice some of the pricing on mainstream models like Fiesta and focus look increasingly high. Dropping the 5 year warranty was another sneaky move. As a maker they appear rather cynical towards the buying public and don’t offer anything above and beyond to entice buyers. The styling is another huge let down. The latest Ka is an affront to the fun models that went before. The fiesta is a step backwards in style too compared to the rather stylish 2008 model.
Don’t mean to have an anti ford rant here but I think they’ve lost direction big time.

"value brand"

Ford are better than vw

Ford Edge

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