Does anyone have a Nissan Murano or a Ford Edge?

[Isom-niac2]

FWIW...I was recently at a horrific traffic accident involving a 2011 Ford Edge that literaaly sheared off the front of the car and crushed the driver/passenger compartments. The car rolled several times before hitting a light pole and guard rail. Due to the multiple airbags the car had, specifically the side airbags, both the driver and passenger (who wasn't wearing his seatbelt) walked away uninjured. The traffic investigator said he's never seen anyone survive such a horrific crash much less walk away uninjured!

I don't own one, but I was impressed at the safety of this car.

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by Isom-niac2

FWIW...I was recently at a horrific traffic accident involving a 2011 Ford Edge that literaaly sheared off the front of the car and crushed the driver/passenger compartments. The car rolled several times before hitting a light pole and guard rail. Due to the multiple airbags the car had, specifically the side airbags, both the driver and passenger (who wasn't wearing his seatbelt) walked away uninjured. The traffic investigator said he's never seen anyone survive such a horrific crash much less walk away uninjured!

I don't own one, but I was impressed at the safety of this car.

Not that it guarantees a similar outcome if it were to happen again, but that is good to know.

Neither my wife or I are vertically gifted, so the leg room probably won't be an issue. She does like the idea of a 3rd row seat like the highlander has, but we don't need it at this point. The Edge being rated at 27 MPG HWY is nice as well, compared to the Murano, Highlander, and others.

[VTDragon]

I'm on my second Ford Edge. Had a 2007 and liked it so much that I got a 2010 when the lease ran out. Both are AWD SL versions. They are great in the snow, get decent milage, (18-19 around town and 22-24 highway- not bad for AWD), and have lots of rom in them. I have had zero mechanical difficulties with either one and recommend the Edge highly.

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

The Edge being rated at 27 MPG HWY is nice as well, compared to the Murano, Highlander, and others.

If you're looking at new, the 2012 Edge with the 2.0L Ecoboost motor, in front wheel drive, is rated at 30mpg highway. That's a direct injection turbo 4 cyl motor. They did their homework with the Ecoboost motors. The one going into the pickup is a beast.

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

If you're looking at new, the 2012 Edge with the 2.0L Ecoboost motor, in front wheel drive, is rated at 30mpg highway. That's a direct injection turbo 4 cyl motor. They did their homework with the Ecoboost motors. The one going into the pickup is a beast.

For the Edge I'm probably looking at the V6 FWD version. I just don't know if I can justify the extra $1000 for the EcoBoost.

AWD isn't necessary where we are moving this fall.