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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#132 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [steve_] by sssfegy Jan 16, 2007 (9:50 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 15, 2007 6:07 pm) Sure these numbers are posted on a site as an estimate (guide) that has NOTHING to do with the market. Here is the same car(05 Mazda3I 4door) here is what you can but it for at auction if you have a license(Manheim): Auction Averages For Week Ending Jan 11 Above Average Below Sale Price $13,463 $11,585 $ 9,707 Mileage 18,065 31,484 44,903 Average Auction Mileage 31484 ($11,585!!!!) This is as of last week...your dealer retail is what dealers are paying for it in REAL life! Here is the Civic...your Edmunds trade is: $9528 (5M DX) Auction: Auction Averages For Week Ending Jan 11 Above Average Below Sale Price $12,664 $11,328 $9,992 Mileage 13,552 27,104 40,656 So the Mazda is bringing MORE money with more miles!!!! Unlike what your"Guide" says. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jan 16, 2007 10:32 am) vbbuilt (Jan 22, 2007 10:49 am) steve_ (Jan 22, 2007 12:32 pm)
#133 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [sssfegy] by steve_ HOST Jan 16, 2007 (10:32 am)
Replying to: sssfegy (Jan 16, 2007 9:50 am) The Edmunds True Market Value (TMV) is our exclusive system for calculating what others are paying for new and used vehicles, based on real sales data from your geographic area. (link, emphasis added). Since we're getting more and more off-topic, please take this to the Edmunds Pricing & TMV discussion. Replies to this message: vbbuilt (Jan 22, 2007 10:49 am) steve_ (Jan 22, 2007 12:32 pm)
#134 of 151 Go Braless by ojaijohn Jan 22, 2007 (9:00 am)
I had a vinyl bra on a '95 T-Bird that did far more paint damage than if no bra had been installed. It was removed each week and the hood was waxed once each month, but the small grit that collected under it between cleanings acted as sandpaper and really wore down the paint. If you put one of these on your car you will regret it. The day we bought a new Accord for the Mrs. we took it to a tint shop and had the clear 3M film applied. Two years later the hood still looks like new. No difference in paint color and the film has not yellowed. A much better choice than vinyl paint protection. 3M link "http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html">link title
#135 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [steve_] by vbbuilt Jan 22, 2007 (10:49 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 16, 2007 10:32 am) What's not mentioned is that this isn't an Edmunds service, but rather, uses Autotrader.com to get the desired info. Vince. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jan 22, 2007 12:32 pm)
#136 of 151 Re: I am shopping for one... [vbbuilt] by steve_ HOST Jan 22, 2007 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: vbbuilt (Jan 22, 2007 10:49 am) I think you are confusing our proprietary TMV info with our Used Car sales partner (Powered by AutoTrader). Last I heard we get sales prices from all over but I'm not exactly privy to the details. TMV is exclusively an Edmunds.com system. (link and another link fyi)
#137 of 151 Re: Cute Utes [vbbuilt] by defreitasm Jan 24, 2007 (7:48 am)
Replying to: vbbuilt (Dec 29, 2006 4:41 am) It was new to me when I read it. LOL
#138 of 151 Nissan Rogue - another option by carrito Feb 16, 2007 (3:55 pm)
I am thinking of buying a SUV this fall or by the end of the 2007 year. I like very much the SF my only concern is the mpg. Nissan will have the Rogue that goes on sale this fall with same looks (exterior) as the SF but with a 4 cylinder engine 2.5 liter motor 170hp and a CVT it promisses better mpg. not so sure I'll like the interior as much as the SF. link title Replies to this message: vbbuilt (Feb 27, 2007 4:50 am) joe97 (Feb 27, 2007 6:23 pm) vbbuilt (Feb 28, 2007 4:47 am)
#139 of 151 Re: Article Comments: [KarenS] by cphil674 Feb 26, 2007 (10:32 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2006 4:08 am) Did the AWD RAV4 suffer from the same torque steer difficulties that plagued your long-termer 2WD RAV4? I'm in the market and I willing to opt for the AWD if it cured this nasty problem.
#140 of 151 Re: Nissan Rogue - another option [carrito] by vbbuilt Feb 27, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: carrito (Feb 16, 2007 3:55 pm) Went to the Nissan website, future vehicles. Rogue looks pretty good - has iPod and Bluetooth and a Bose option. Although it's too early to tell if what Nissan advertises on their website, will ultimately transition into production. Only fly in the ointment? No Navigation System! Nav is a MUST HAVE option for me. Vince.
#141 of 151 Re: Nissan Rogue - another option [carrito] by joe97 Feb 27, 2007 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: carrito (Feb 16, 2007 3:55 pm) Rouge vs. Santa Fe It's a trade off. You sacrifice volume/practicability for fuel efficiency. Your comparison is like comparing the Sonata to the Sentra, apples to oranges. Replies to this message: vbbuilt (Feb 28, 2007 4:47 am)