It’s large enough that your friends who don’t know anything about cars will laugh and say “Whoa, look at those wheels!” For those who don’t spend their time studying wheel sizes, let me offer this layman’s translation of how big a 22-inch rim is: It’s embarrassingly large. Of course, with 22-inch rims I really had to avoid potholes. Of course, that firmness is designed to provide better handling and I found the Edge Sport did seem to have marginally less body roll and marginally better handling than a standard Edge. I felt fine after long drives on rougher roads, but I was avoiding potholes the whole time. (People who prefer sport seats with a firmer cushion and bolstering that holds you in place will be very disappointed with the Edge Sport’s seats). I suspect that’s as much a result of the very cushy seats as it is the suspension tuning. I didn’t find it to be so harsh I was uncomfortable. What the sport suspension means in the real world is that the Edge Sport rides marginally harder than the regular Edge. In addition, there’s a body kit that includes a different front air dam, side skirts and lower section of the doors. Here’s what makes the Edge an Edge Sport: 22-inch rims, plus performance-tuned shock absorbers, springs and steering components. In the end, the Edge Sport offers better handling than a standard Edge, but costs more and has fewer comfort and convenience features standard. And because that tuning also makes the ride more firm, you’ll want those roads to be smooth ones.Ĭhicago offers a wide variety of roads, including twisty, straight, smooth and rough, so the Edge got quite the workout. Why? If your roads are primarily straight, the Edge Sport’s sport-tuned suspension won’t be as rewarding as it will be if you live in a place with twisty roads. It’s also the most expensive version of the Edge, and whether it’s worth the extra money to you will depend on whether you live in a place with smooth, twisty roads. When I pay this baby off I WILL absolutely be upgrading to a newer, used Ford Edge.The Sport version of the 2009 Ford Edge five-seat crossover offers a sport-tuned suspension, larger rims and different body styling, but the same engine as the regular model. I do drive quite a bit and for me I do NOT think it's a gas hog. I have to be honest I have not yet figured what MPG I am getting, I can say it takes about $35 to fill her up at $2.15/gallon where I am, and I fill up once a week. I paid that same amount to replace all of the brakes on my little Toyota Yaris and those were the cheapest available, so you could say I was pleasantly surprised this vehicle does not require buckets of money for regular maintenance. I've been quoted parts that I'll need to replace in the future such as brakes, which will cost about $85 just in parts, for all 4 at the highest grade O'Rielly's Auto Parts has to offer. I've put 7k-8k miles on it in the 2 months I've had it and it still runs like a dream, the only thing I've had to repair or replace was my serpentine belt right at the 2 month mark, which cost less than $100 to repair. I purchased this vehicle, used with just about 80,000 miles on it. The Ford Edge sits up high which I love, it makes me feel very safe. Before that I owned a Toyota Camry, and a Suburu Legacy (which had nothing but problems with engine and transmission). To compare, I went from a Toyota Yaris Sedan, a very reliable car to my Ford Edge. This vehicle handles the best of any vehicle I've ever owned, or have driven for that matter. The sensor beeps faster the closer you come to an object, which is very helpful if you're really trying to push it. I love the backup assist also, although sometimes that sensor can be too careful, only meaning that it will alert me if I am nearing a curb by about 2 ft. The windows are very large, you do not have to worry about blind-spots in this beauty! This brings me to the safety features, the blind side mirrors being my absolute favorite. I have the heated mirrors which are so helpful. I love the heated leather seats and the climate control (which can be adjusted separately for both the driver and front seat passenger), both air and heat work very quickly and are very cold & hot. Every fixture and or mechanical mechanism is. I paid $13,500 (including taxes, title, fees). I purchased my 2010 Ford Edge Limited AWD used, in 2017, yes I purchased a 7 year old vehicle and I am damn proud of it! The car is so stylish and throughout the years the models haven't been changed all that much appearance wise, so I look like I'm driving a newer car! My car won't look old or outdated for a long time. The ride is smoother than the Lincoln MKX (basically the exact same car with a more costly price tag). This has been my all-time favorite vehicle.
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