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Re: CX-9 may be the one! [arumage]
by quattroporte12
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Jul 21, 2006 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: arumage (Jul 21, 2006 4:09 am)
The Audi does get pricy quick, but, it is an Audi, so you are getting something for your money that you dont get with a Mazda. Headroom (and legroom) really are VERY tight in the Audi 3rd row, which does not bother me that much as i will not be using the 3rd row very often. Still, it would be nice to have room there just in case. I agree that the GM Crossovers will not be very fuel efficent (but im sure they will have that 8/4 cylinder engine soon). I really dont think they look all that great, the Buick is the only one that catches my eye, but, its a Buick. The new Explorer is not bad in terms of style (in the Limited trim), but i am worried about reliability. I'm interested to see what options are available on the CX-9 (i hope they have a panorama roof like the Q and R). If they are similar i think it would be a huge success.
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- #52 of 1120
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Re: CX-9 may be the one! [quattroporte12]
by arumage
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Jul 22, 2006 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Jul 21, 2006 7:20 pm)
The only thing that you get for the extra money with the Audi, IMHO, is a name and some bragging rights with the neighbors. Audi always rates as a poor value in its class and has had some definite reliability issues. I'm not saying Mazda hasn't, but all that extra money without a whole lot to gain for it, except people thinking I have more money than I do  doesn't really entice me to buy a Q7. If I had that much money, I'd get the MB GL450. It's not much more than the V8 Q7.
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Re: CX-9 may be the one! [arumage]
by quattroporte12
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Jul 22, 2006 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: arumage (Jul 22, 2006 6:23 am)
I did look at the GL450, but it just seems to ordinary, like most SUV's on the road. What's nice about the Q7 is it has that sporty shape, but is still a 200 inch long car. The Mazda definitely has that look to it as well, somthing the Explorer doesnt. Still, IMHO, the Audi is a fantastic car that is has a combination of room and style you cant get with anything else. Only the Cx-9 comes the close to matching it in my opinion.
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Re: CX-9 may be the one! [quattroporte12]
by arumage
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Jul 22, 2006 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Jul 22, 2006 12:53 pm)
I definitely agree that the GL450 is very bland. Chances are good that I will never own anything as expensive as the Audi or Mercedes. (I have alot of trouble parting with my money ) I know people rag on them for alot (although their new vehicles are receiving alot of praise), but Hyundai has a new CUV coming out very late this year or maybe next year called the Veracruz (was thought to be called the Mesa). It will have a 3.8L V6 with about 270-280hp. It is bigger and more luxurious than the Santa Fe, and has the required curvy shape. There is a forum for it here already.
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Re: CX-9 may be the one! [arumage]
by quattroporte12
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Jul 22, 2006 (6:38 pm)
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Replying to: arumage (Jul 22, 2006 3:25 pm)
Thanks for the tip. Hyundai is really a whole new company. They're new cars compete very competevly with Honda and Toyata. I will definitley look into this car.
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Two thoughts
by marsha7
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Jul 25, 2006 (7:05 pm)
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1. Is the CX-9 sold now, or is it a car to be released in the next 6-12 months...
2. Unless I missed the obvious, I checked Pacifica, and it still comes with a 3.5L 250 HP engine, not a 4.0 L...is that a future engine, or am I alseep at the wheel???
Thanks
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Re: Two thoughts [marsha7]
by arumage
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Jul 26, 2006 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 25, 2006 7:05 pm)
1. The CX-9 is not for sale now. It is supposed to be released in the next 6 months or so. I supposed it depends on the how many changes at the factory they have to make.
2. The 2007 Pacifica, which is also not out yet, will have a 4.0L V6 with about 265hp and a bit more torque. It will also have a 6 speed automatic. The hp and torque curves are supposed to be much improved, but I'm not sure of any mpg improvements yet.
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Re: Two thoughts [arumage]
by aviboy97
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Jul 26, 2006 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: arumage (Jul 26, 2006 7:11 am)
The CX-9 is not for sale now. It is supposed to be released in the next 6 months or so. I supposed it depends on the how many changes at the factory they have to make.
I would not count on the CX-9 for almost a year or so. Orders take about 14-16 weeks once a dealer places them. Us dealers have no info on the CX-9 yet. I placed my first order for the Mazdaspeed3 back in June, it is not scheduled to start production until 8-31-06, which means I wont see it until November/ December. Given how Mazda does it's allocations and shipments, I would not bet on the CX-9 until March/April of 2007 as a 2008 model.
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Re: Two thoughts [aviboy97]
by arumage
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Jul 26, 2006 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 26, 2006 12:12 pm)
I figured it could be billed as a 2008 model, but they will probably release more information about pricing and such closer to 6 months. They really don't have to worry much about sales of an outgoing vehicle since this isn't really directly replacing anything. Production will probably ramp up much faster on the CX-9 though as it will be a much bigger money-getter than the limited orders of the Mazdaspeed3.
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Re: Two thoughts [arumage]
by aviboy97
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Jul 27, 2006 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: arumage (Jul 26, 2006 12:36 pm)
they will probably release more information about pricing and such closer to 6 months. They really don't have to worry much about sales of an outgoing vehicle since this isn't really directly replacing anything
I really do not see pricing comming out until almost near arrival time here in the U.S.. And actually, the Mazda CX-9 is the replacement for the NA Mazda MPV. I happen to think sales for the CX-9 will be far greater then recent MPV sales numbers.
Production was ramped up for the CX-7, one of the most highly anticipated vehicles for 2007, and it got here 3 months late. I will not bank on the CX-9 arriving here when they say it will.
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