 This is my second Ford purchase after having owned a 2002 Ford Escape for 8 years and, overall, I have been pleased with my purchase.  As part of my car searching process, I looked at the Nissan Murano, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, and Acura RDX (to name a few).  Before test driving the Edge, I had actually been prepared to purchase the Acura but the Edge's larger size, overall look/feel, and 6 cylinder engine won me over.  Though others have commented on how the ride (seats?) is not comfortable, I have had the exact opposite experience.  The ride is fairly smooth and the seats are particularly comfortable.  In addition, there is plenty of room for passengers who are taller than five feet!