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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#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.
#126 of 151 I bought one...@@@ by jennafl Jan 12, 2007 (10:28 am)
The winner is a baby blue Santa Fe 2007 SE - they added leather seats for free. I traded a 2001 Ford with 65K on it that I bought used in 2001 that needed $2500 worth of work done to it (sending unit in gas tank for one). Hence the resale value worry. I keep cars for 5 years and tend to pay them off early (kept Hondas I owned for 6+ years and still got 5K or more in trade for them). Resale value is a fact of life if that is your down payment! Anyway, I LOVE the car.. and I have the 3.3 and I am getting 19.5 MPG IN TOWN!!! My Ford got 16 in town (and it was a Taurus Wagon). Thanks all for the input... Anyone have an opion on buying a "bra" for it... ? Jenna Replies to this message: pelican19 (Jan 12, 2007 9:50 pm) jennafl (Jan 13, 2007 10:19 am) pelican19 (Jan 13, 2007 10:34 am)
#127 of 151 Re: I bought one...@@@ [jennafl] by pelican19 Jan 12, 2007 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: jennafl (Jan 12, 2007 10:28 am) Get it. The bra looks awesome. A little bit of a pain to keep clean but worth the effort. Below is a link where I purchased mine. http://www.hyundaiaccessorystore.com/Hyundai_Santa_Fe_Front_End_Mask.hmtl Replies to this message: jennafl (Jan 13, 2007 10:19 am) pelican19 (Jan 13, 2007 10:34 am)
#128 of 151 Bra screen by jennafl Jan 13, 2007 (10:19 am)
Replying to: pelican19 (Jan 12, 2007 9:50 pm) What is entailed to keep it clean? I am in FL and thinking about our twice a year love bug infestation.. nasty things have acid in their bodies.. do real damage to paint. Also, can this roof rack carry a canoe? Any advice on that? I have the SE 3.3 with a third row seat. Jenna Replies to this message: pelican19 (Jan 13, 2007 10:34 am)