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120 messages, Last post on Feb 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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I'm ready to buy a Freestyle as soon as the new 3.5 V-6 and 6-speed tranny replaces current the 3.0/CVT combo. Hopefully, this happens in the middle of the '07 model year. When it does, I am ready to buy. I love the cargo versatility, especially the fold-down front passenger seat and overall interior. Other than the engine/tranny, there is nothing that I would change. Never thought I'd buy a domestic model again but the Freestyle has changed my mind.
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Replying to: otis12 (Aug 19, 2006 11:45 am) |
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Aug 19, 2006 8:13 pm)
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Replying to: otis12 (Aug 20, 2006 5:40 am) |
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Replying to: otis12 (Aug 19, 2006 11:45 am) Ford could drop a four-cylinder turbo motor and increase the fuel economy without sacrificing power. This is the direction Mazda has gone with the CX-7. Ford could also install a turbo diesel from one of their European offerings. In either case, this vehicle with a fuel efficient power plant and CVT transmission (or my preference a manual transmission) could get in the mid 30's to even near 40 mpg on the highway. This would blow away any other vehicle on the road from a utility/fuel economy standpoint.... but alas Ford is dropping the CVT. Let's hope they get the rest of it right. No more fuel hungry gas V-6es! - Chad
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Replying to: saabturboid (Aug 21, 2006 6:30 am) |
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Replying to: saabturboid (Aug 21, 2006 6:30 am)
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Replying to: bruneau1 (Aug 21, 2006 10:01 am) I disagree. I have been driving 4-cyl turbos for years and they are a fantastic combination of power and economy. My turbo fours have all been Saabs, but then again Europe has often lead the US in the economy/power realm. When Americans want more power they tend to throw more cylinders at the problem which adds weight and decreases economy. Even with displacement on demand' you are still hauling around 30% extra engine weight. Your comment about longevity is way off the mark. I personally have over 170,000 trouble free miles on my turbo 4-cyl '97 Saab. I know others who have 2 or 3 hundred thousand miles on theirs. Longevity is based on the quality of the engine and proper maintenance, not the number of cylinders. The amount of noise an engine makes varies from engine to engine and is not determined by the number of cylinders. In fact, the argument can be made that the more cylinders there are the more noise is made. Ultimately the amount of noise is determined by the design of the exhaust system. Some complain about a 4cyl not being as smooth as a 6. This may be true, but modern balance shaft 4-cyl engines are very smooth. The only place a high displacement engine is really necessary is when doing heavy towing, and how many of us tow over 5,000lbs every day? Some Americans are catching on and I predict the 244hp turbo 4-cyl Mazda CX-7 will be a hit. - Chad
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Aug 19, 2006 8:13 pm)
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| I want to see the forward folding front passenger seat have a hard back surface, like several GM products have. The current soft-sided surface rips easily if carrying some elongated objects. As to the CX-7, style is always a matter of personal taste. I prefer the more upright lines of the Freestyle and hope it retains its current shape. The CX-7 sacrifices interior room and cargo versatility for a lower center of gravity and better handing. As to style, it's a matter of personal choice. I also prefer the 3.5 V6, which uses regular gas, to a turbo 4 that likely would require premium. | |
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