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#77 of 106 An Accord wagon for me. by jaffee

Jul 03, 2007 (7:00 pm)

I would love to have an Accord wagon. I'm done with the minivan and sedans aren't really big enough for 2 dogs. I really believe there is a great market for an Accord or Camry wagon. But I haven't read anything about either Honda or Toyota bringing back their wagons.
 
 I think I once saw a JDM Odyssey. I liked it.

#78 of 106 Re: An Accord wagon for me. [jaffee] by chasman

Aug 30, 2007 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: jaffee (Jul 03, 2007 7:00 pm)
jaffee,
I couldn't agree with you more.
 
To All Japanese Wagon Enthusiasts,
 
Apparently, not enough of us have expressed our desire to purchase an Accord, Camry, Legacy, Mazda6, or TSX wagons directly to the manufacturers. Perhaps, we have been patiently waiting on the sidelines for the manufacturer to correct some significant issue identified in a test report.
 
If we do not make our wishes known, as gas becomes more & more expensive our only choices will be less efficient SUVs/trucks/minivans, small hatchbacks, or sedans with the limited cargo capacity that a trunk affords.
 
Please contact one or more of the following companies and let them know that an SUV is not an acceptable substitute for a practical, fuel-efficient, agile wagon.
 
* Acura Client Services 800-382-238 M-F 6 AM - 5 PM PST
* Honda Customer Relations 800-999-1009 M - F, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., PT
* Mazda Contact Us 800-945-6000 M - F, 7am - 8pm CT, 7am - 12pm CT
* Subaru Contact Us 800-782-2783 M - Thr, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST, F, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Toyota Customer Experience Center 800-331-4331 M - F, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm PT, Sat, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm PT

#79 of 106 Re: An Accord wagon for me. [chasman] by jaffee

Sep 11, 2007 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: chasman (Aug 30, 2007 8:01 pm)
chasman, you are absolutely correct. We do need to let the manufacturers know our preferences. I just read about the Frankfurt auto show in the NYTimes and saw that Honda offers an Accord wagon in Europe and Toyota sells wagons there too. The article said that US customers don't want them, but many of us do. I'm definitely going to call and write them and try to get my friends to do the same.

#80 of 106 Re: An Accord wagon for me. [jaffee] by chasman

Sep 19, 2007 (10:33 am)

Replying to: jaffee (Sep 11, 2007 6:55 pm)
Hello jaffee,
  
After e-mailing Mazda,
  
    * Topic: "Product Information"
    * Subtopic: "Suggestions & opinions"
  
I received the following reply:
  
    RE: Product Information - Suggestions & Opinions
  
    Hello,
  
    Thanks for contacting Mazda.
  
    I am pleased you took the time to bring your suggestion regarding the
     MAZDA6 Wagon to our attention. Consumer feedback is always very
     important to Mazda. Certainly, we want to offer exciting vehicles,
     and comments such as yours help us to achieve that goal.
  
    Rest assured I have documented your suggestion for our corporate
     record. These records are continuously being reviewed by our Product
     Development Department in an effort to provide only the highest
     quality products to our customers.
  
    Again, thank you for bringing these suggestions to our attention.
  
    Regards,
  
    Gylan D.
    Specialist, Customer Assistance
    Mazda North American Operations
  
Perhaps if Mazda receives enough customer feedback requesting a Mazda6 Wagon, we will see one in the US sometime in second half of 2008. So keep those calls & e-mails coming!

#81 of 106 Contact list: Updated by chasman

Sep 19, 2007 (11:12 am)

Replying to: jaffee (Sep 11, 2007 6:55 pm)
* Acura Client Services 800-382-2238 (press 5) M-F 6 AM - 5 PM PST
* Honda Customer Relations 800-999-1009 M - F, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., PT
* Mazda Contact Us 800-945-6000 M - F, 7am - 8pm CT, Sat. 7am - 12pm CT
* Subaru Contact Us 800-782-2783 M - Thr, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST, F, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Toyota Customer Experience Center 800-331-4331 M - F, 5:00 am - 6:00 pm PT, Sat, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm PT

#82 of 106 Malibu by orangelebaron

Dec 25, 2007 (11:19 pm)

The new Malibu would make a nice Nomad!

#83 of 106 My wagon? by pedalman

Feb 02, 2008 (12:28 pm)

First and formost, any wagon should be FUNCTIONAL. I want a wagon that is fully capable of hauling a 17 foot canoe. That means a REAL roof rack or some kind of rain gutter to secure top lines. After-market roof racks are NOT the answer.
just as important, it also needs something solid at the front and rear bumpers to secure bow and stern lines to. No vehicle currently on the market is capable of this very basic application.

#84 of 106 My wagon? by pedalman

Feb 02, 2008 (12:30 pm)

First and formost, any wagon should be FUNCTIONAL. I want a wagon that is fully capable of hauling a 17 foot canoe. That means a REAL roof rack or some kind of rain gutter to secure top lines. After-market roof racks are NOT the answer.
Just as important, it also needs something solid at the front and rear bumpers to secure bow and stern lines to. No vehicle currently on the market is capable of this very basic application.

#85 of 106 Is Toyota responding...? by carthell

Feb 25, 2008 (10:36 pm)

They're giving previews of the Venza.I haven't seen the vehicle up close, but it looks like it'll be the closest that the company will get to a wagon in this market. I am concerned about the proposed wheel sizes, however (19"? 20"? Why?).

#86 of 106 - by dudleyr

Feb 26, 2008 (8:55 pm)

The Venza bugs me. It is tantalizingly close to a wagon, yet is worse in every way. Just a little to tall/heavy/over engined/ and SUV like while at the same time being smaller than a regular Camry wagon would be.

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