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Anyone own/have owned/have driven a Ford Edge or newer model Taurus?

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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 8:11 PM
Contemplating trading in my truck for a used Edge or Taurus. Just curious if anyone has any experience with either model? I'm hoping to check out some car lots this weekend to possibly give them a test drive.
Oct 22, 2012 8:11pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 8:16 PM
ccrunner609;1302042 wrote:Go to Pinkly Taures.
I won't do it.
Oct 22, 2012 8:16pm
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GoChiefs

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Oct 22, 2012 8:17 PM
I think you're more of a Prius type.
Oct 22, 2012 8:17pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 8:20 PM
GoChiefs;1302046 wrote:I think you're more of a Prius type.
Thanks for the response. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
Oct 22, 2012 8:20pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 8:25 PM
I've driven them. They are pretty nice. The interior quality could be better compared to some competitioin (i.e. Murano) but they look hugely different as the Murano looks like a "chick car" - Other than the Edge I may look at the new Nissan Pathfinder as it has gone to a "unibody" frame for more of a car ride. Another CUV/SUV to check out may be a Highlander? Going with your gut is never the wrong way to go though.
Oct 22, 2012 8:25pm
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Oct 22, 2012 8:38 PM
The Edge is a pretty stylish Ford....the Taurus is just so 1990's salesman.
Oct 22, 2012 8:38pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 8:39 PM
Ironman92;1302061 wrote:The Edge is a pretty stylish Ford....the Taurus is just so 1990's salesman.
Yeah the name sucks. However the Taurus with that Sony Sync technology is badass
Oct 22, 2012 8:39pm
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Crimson streak

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Oct 22, 2012 8:46 PM
I have a Nissan rogue and I love it. It's a 4 cyl. But it drives like a 6. And it gets about 24-26 mpg. It has a pretty similar body style as the edge
Oct 22, 2012 8:46pm
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j_crazy

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Oct 22, 2012 8:49 PM
I love the edge i bought j_lady. Great car. Only complaint i have is that it seats 5. With 2 kids its pretty tight. Plus the wife wants more kids so.... shit.
Oct 22, 2012 8:49pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 8:49 PM
Crimson streak;1302069 wrote:I have a Nissan rogue and I love it. It's a 4 cyl. But it drives like a 6. And it gets about 24-26 mpg. It has a pretty similar body style as the edge
It's not the same class though. The back seat noise in the Rogue is not the best. It's definitely smaller and does have the 2.5 4 banger, but it's dying for a make over (which is coming soon)
Oct 22, 2012 8:49pm
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Oct 22, 2012 8:51 PM
rydawg5;1302071 wrote:It's not the same class though. The back seat noise in the Rogue is not the best. It's definitely smaller and does have the 2.5 4 banger, but it's dying for a make over (which is coming soon)

I've had no problems with noise in the back? Mine is a 2010 and I don't think they have changed the body style at all lol
Oct 22, 2012 8:51pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 9:13 PM
rydawg5;1302056 wrote:I've driven them. They are pretty nice. The interior quality could be better compared to some competitioin (i.e. Murano) but they look hugely different as the Murano looks like a "chick car" - Other than the Edge I may look at the new Nissan Pathfinder as it has gone to a "unibody" frame for more of a car ride. Another CUV/SUV to check out may be a Highlander? Going with your gut is never the wrong way to go though.
Thanks for the info. Not a huge fan of the exterior of the Murano and Highlander. Highlander also looks a lot bigger, or am I crazy?

I'm used to the Ford interior as we have an F-150 and Fusion, I don't mind it at all.
Oct 22, 2012 9:13pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 9:14 PM
Ironman92;1302061 wrote:The Edge is a pretty stylish Ford....the Taurus is just so 1990's salesman.
The older model Taurus, I absolutely agree. The new model is friggin' sweet, though.
Oct 22, 2012 9:14pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 9:14 PM
ccrunner609;1302113 wrote:ghey?
You've been a wonderful help. Thanks.
Oct 22, 2012 9:14pm
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Oct 22, 2012 9:14 PM
Seriously though, why the downgrade?
Oct 22, 2012 9:14pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 9:28 PM
GoChiefs;1302116 wrote:Seriously though, why the downgrade?
Why am I going from a truck to a car/suv? Why not?

I'm sick of people asking me to help them move. :)
Oct 22, 2012 9:28pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 9:28 PM
ccrunner609;1302144 wrote:Dont go to Pinkly Taures for an old one!!!!
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
Oct 22, 2012 9:28pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 10:16 PM
justincredible;1302112 wrote:Thanks for the info. Not a huge fan of the exterior of the Murano and Highlander. Highlander also looks a lot bigger, or am I crazy?

I'm used to the Ford interior as we have an F-150 and Fusion, I don't mind it at all.
I had an 09 quad cab F150 and didn't mind the interior either. I'd probably at least check out the new pathfinder. Highlander is same class but nothing special anymore. Murano is a women's car. Edge is not a bad choice at all. I don't know what I'd choose, i just bought a CRV but it's not the same class, its what my wife wanted and I unfortunately traded in my dream truck for it.
Oct 22, 2012 10:16pm
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MontyBrunswick

Oct 22, 2012 10:20 PM
I have a Hyundai Elantra. Does this help?
Oct 22, 2012 10:20pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 10:23 PM
dlazz;1302303 wrote:I have a Hyundai Elantra. Does this help?
lol what are you a girl or something?
Oct 22, 2012 10:23pm
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MontyBrunswick

Oct 22, 2012 10:24 PM
rydawg5;1302311 wrote:lol what are you a girl or something?
Yes, because the make and model of a car determines my sex.
Oct 22, 2012 10:24pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 10:27 PM
dlazz;1302315 wrote:Yes, because the make and model of a car determines my sex.
I just wanted to use that line:

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Oct 22, 2012 10:27pm
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MontyBrunswick

Oct 22, 2012 10:32 PM
rydawg5;1302321 wrote:I just wanted to use that line

oh. okay.
Oct 22, 2012 10:32pm
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Nick Mangold

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Oct 22, 2012 10:37 PM
rydawg5;1302311 wrote:lol what are you a girl or something?
One of my best friends drives a VW Eos. Yes, he's a girl or something.

Oct 22, 2012 10:37pm
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rydawg5

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Oct 22, 2012 10:38 PM
justincredible;1302335 wrote:One of my best friends drives a VW Eos. Yes, he's a girl or something.


If I looked at that car and saw the driver DIDN'T look like Kate Upton I'd be so pissed.
Oct 22, 2012 10:38pm