Article Comments: Small AWD SUVs Comparison

151 messages, Last post on Mar 30, 2007 at 4:39 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-7, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, SUV

Article comments for Comparison Test: Small All-Wheel-Drive SUVs - We've gathered three such vehicles for this comparison: the all-new 2006 Toyota RAV4, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2007 Mazda CX-7. It'd be uncomplicated to call these three "mini SUVs," but when they're loosely based on midsize sedans Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Mazda 6, it'd be more correct to call them midsize crossovers. (more)

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#116 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [tinycadon] by defreitasm Dec 28, 2006 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: tinycadon (Aug 30, 2006 6:32 am) Just hope all the guys in here arguing about looks and sizes of the CX-7 vs. * enter ute here * know that the CX-7 is a chick car, it's like getting all worked up about the VW Cabriolet vs. Miata!!! When Mazda 1st started advertising this vehicle they had a commercial where 2 guys are checking it out and one of them says: This guy is THE MAN!!! And then this tall skinny woman smiles at them and drives off. What a marketing blunder that was, totally turned me off to that car, and seeing how I haven't seen it since, it looks like the Mazda marketing folks got that one off the air VERY quickly. But the visual damage was done, this vehicle is the SUV equivalent to the VW Jetta. So when more of these vehicles start hitting the road, pay close attention to who's behind the wheel, doubt they'll be a lot of "testosterone" zipping around . Funny... your post is from August and you claim they pulled the ad off the air, yet I have seen it recently in December. That doesn't say much for you or your theory. Are you sure you aren't one of those forum trolls that just loves to stir the pot? BTW... I see plenty of men driving Jettas. Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 28, 2006 9:00 pm) defreitasm (Dec 28, 2006 9:39 pm) tidester (Dec 29, 2006 12:24 am) vbbuilt (Dec 29, 2006 4:41 am) defreitasm (Jan 24, 2007 7:48 am)
#117 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [defreitasm] by tidester HOST Dec 28, 2006 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: defreitasm (Dec 28, 2006 8:51 pm) you claim they pulled the ad off the air The statement was "I haven't seen it since" which is distinctly different from "they pulled it off the air." tidester, host Replies to this message: defreitasm (Dec 28, 2006 9:39 pm) tidester (Dec 29, 2006 12:24 am)
#118 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [tidester] by defreitasm Dec 28, 2006 (9:39 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Dec 28, 2006 9:00 pm) The statement was "I haven't seen it since" which is distinctly different from "they pulled it off the air." tidester, host I guess you missed the part where the original poster stated: it looks like the Mazda marketing folks got that one off the air VERY quickly. Replies to this message: tidester (Dec 29, 2006 12:24 am)
#119 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [defreitasm] by tidester HOST Dec 29, 2006 (12:24 am)
Replying to: defreitasm (Dec 28, 2006 9:39 pm) I guess I did miss that - thanks for pointing it out. tidester, host
#120 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [defreitasm] by vbbuilt Dec 29, 2006 (4:41 am)
Replying to: defreitasm (Dec 28, 2006 8:51 pm) What I can't understand: why is anyone going way back to August to rehash old material? Let's get on with current topics. Vince. Replies to this message: defreitasm (Jan 24, 2007 7:48 am)
#121 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [jennafl] by readerreader Dec 29, 2006 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: jennafl (Dec 19, 2006 1:29 pm) Comments please.. I read the article and have to ask about RESALE value in 4 years on each. I am guessing the Honda holds its value better? Anyone can email me about the Santa Fe, Saturn Vue, and the Honda CRV.. I am looking at all three 2007's and I am really torn. Mileage is terrible.. warranties are not the same... eeek!.+ I am of the opinion that anybody who has to worry about the resale value of a car shouldn't be buying one new in the first place. Replies to this message: carlitos92 (Dec 29, 2006 6:16 pm) steve_ (Dec 29, 2006 7:48 pm) sssfegy (Jan 15, 2007 5:58 pm) and 5 more...
#122 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [readerreader] by carlitos92 Dec 29, 2006 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: readerreader (Dec 29, 2006 6:02 pm) "I am of the opinion that anybody who has to worry about the resale value of a car shouldn't be buying one new in the first place." Spoken like someone who has never owned a Renault LeCar, Merkur XR4Ti, or Sterling 800... Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 29, 2006 7:48 pm) sssfegy (Jan 15, 2007 5:58 pm) steve_ (Jan 15, 2007 6:07 pm) and 4 more...
#123 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [carlitos92] by steve_ HOST Dec 29, 2006 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: carlitos92 (Dec 29, 2006 6:16 pm) I drive them forever and I look into resale - if my new car is totalled within the first few years of ownership and the resale value has tanked, I won't get as much back from the insurance company as I might with a brand that holds its value better. Here's a good way to figure out depreciation of your projected new ride: True Cost to Own Replies to this message: sssfegy (Jan 15, 2007 5:58 pm) steve_ (Jan 15, 2007 6:07 pm) sssfegy (Jan 16, 2007 9:50 am) and 3 more...
#124 of 151 Re: Sante Fe: Go test drive this vehicle! [scion1969] by kp58 Dec 30, 2006 (10:20 am)
Replying to: scion1969 (Dec 02, 2006 10:51 pm) You might like the CX9 that is coming out at the first of the year. Same as the CX7 BUT is 15 inches longer and adds a third row of seats -- no turbo so it won't require the premium fuel either. Replies to this message: cxrabbit (Dec 30, 2006 11:14 pm)
#125 of 151 Re: Sante Fe: Go test drive this vehicle! [kp58] by cxrabbit Dec 30, 2006 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: kp58 (Dec 30, 2006 10:20 am) CX-9 is bigger and looks like an inflated CX-7... just keep in mind that under the hood it's a different animal. It has a Ford engine. Some might like that, others... well not-so-much.