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This is basically the same motor as in the Mustang GT with an iron block instead of aluminum. Its a Wards 10 best engine and well worth the extra purchase cost. The V8 comes with a 6speed trans verse the 5 speed trans on the V6. Accordingly, fuel econ is similar. Mark. |
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Replying to: lateralg (Mar 08, 2007 9:13 am)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Mar 08, 2007 5:36 pm) Bought a CX-9. |
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Replying to: marsha7 (Mar 08, 2007 9:02 am) I have an 06 marsha - I don't love the door handles, but am used to them, and my wife kind of likes them...(go figure, she's a woman, what can I say)... We have 11,000 miles on ours, and the only issue we have had is some rough shifting from the 6 speed transmission, but the dealer seemed to fix that pretty well. When warmed up, it's butter smooth. Cold starts are still a tad abupt when shifting the 1st and 2nd gears, but not annoyingly so. What I give the 06 big points for is the V-8 is VERY responsive from the hole out, unlike the 04 we had which was a little slow off the line. The new transmission and increased horsepower of the 3V engine makes it a ton of fun to drive. The seats are much improved over the previous models as well. On a scale of 1-10, overall, I would rate the 06 a solid 9.5. I wouldn't be afraid to buy one - obviously, I did. |
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I purchased a 2007 Mountaineer about 2 months ago. Over all it is a great vehicle. The only problem I have is that it seems to shift roughly between 1st and 2nd. If you're going slow, it shifts hard between the two. If you are giving it a fair amount of gas, it seems to lag between shifts. Shifting between all other gears, up or down, is flawless. Is this a common problem and/or one that can be addressed by the dealer? Any info is appreciated. Thanks
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Apr 01, 2007 10:10 am) Take it in, there is a TSB on it, I don't have the number, but your dealer should be WELL aware of this complaint!! I have to tell ya though, my dealer didn't get it right the first time. The second time, I asked for the transmission technician to go for a ride with me and demonstrated my complaint. He admitted it wasn't right, and it was then I got the new valve body, and much improvement. Patience and courtesy usually prevail in these cases. |
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 01, 2007 11:12 am) I took it in today and they did the reprogram while I waited. It seems fine now; rode smooth as silk on the way home. Let's hope this does the trick. Thanks again for the info and I'll post again later on whether or not it stays smooth.
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Replying to: sacmtnr (Apr 03, 2007 12:47 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 04, 2007 2:24 pm) I totally agree that these are the best vehicles on the market in their class. I love everything about it (well, getting use to the door handles anyway) and the ride and performance are fantastic. We even took it off road last weekend and it performed perfectly. It's a total blast to drive. Thanks again for the info. |
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Replying to: dcable (Jan 23, 2007 1:34 pm)
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