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

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#31 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [vbbuilt] by steve_ HOST

Aug 30, 2006 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: vbbuilt (Aug 30, 2006 11:59 am)
Circles, like the Mazda logo, are hard; I leave the fancy stuff to my wife. I have more fun just cranking out the simple rugs and there's less math involved. I did make a rug that looks like a section of highway one time, but I don't have a scanned photo of it. I do have a soft spot for Toyota because of this.

#32 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [tinycadon] by astegman

Aug 30, 2006 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Aug 30, 2006 11:52 am)
Mazda is geared towards a younger crowd
 
Just FYI, I am 44 years old. I'm definitely not a yuppie, because I'm not "young" and I'm not "urban." I am a professional, however, having obtained a law degree in 1987. That's just the lawyer in me, always needing to clarify! Old habits die hard. Certainly yuppies do still exist...I think...I don't know, I moved out of NYC 13 years ago!
 
I really knew very little about Mazda prior to buying my CX-7. I still don't...haven't a clue about most of their other models, and don't care. This car fit my needs, appealed to me aesthetically, and was soooo much less expensive than buying a new Lexus RX. I loaded mine up with all the bells and whistles (expect satellite radio; not sure yet)and paid so much less than if I'd purchased another Lexus.
 
Clearly there are cars that females gravitate towards, Jettas, Escapes, Miatas
 
Oddly, the handful of folks I know who drove Miatas were all male. But that was a long time ago, when they first came out. Maybe the demographics have changed?
 
More broadly,to everyone out there, does anyone know who buys more cars, men or women? Are there more women in the U.S. these days than men? I've lost track of stats like that. Is it generally perceived that women have less money at hand than men? I guess that might affect who a car maker wants to attract? But that's off topic. Sorry.

#33 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [astegman] by steve_ HOST

Aug 30, 2006 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: astegman (Aug 30, 2006 12:08 pm)
Women either buy or influence the purchase of 85 percent of all new cars and trucks sold in the United States today. (2001 Edmunds article)

#34 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [tinycadon] by wjbushsr

Aug 30, 2006 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: tinycadon (Aug 30, 2006 11:52 am)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Cabriolet mean its a convertible?
 
Plus, you realize that the Corvette, the ultimate chick magnet was originally targeted towards the feamle buyer? Or that Ford and GM both decided in the late 80's to begin making their trucks more car like to appease the female buyer?
 The point I'm making is if we were to follow your "logic", then buds would all drive trucks, and the gals would only drive sedans or wagons.
 
 
By the way; I see more Xterras on the road in Houston being driven by young women.
I'll call the used car department and let them know you're on your way to trade the frilly little thing in...

#35 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [astegman] by vbbuilt

Aug 30, 2006 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: astegman (Aug 30, 2006 12:08 pm)
You gotta get the XM Radio! So much better than FM, uninterrupted listening where ever you go and 99% of the time, commercial free! Of course, I got mine factory installed along with the tech package. Whole thing is tightly integrated with the Nav System and the Bose 9 speakers! The whole thing rocks when the volume is cranked.
 
Vince.

#36 of 154 Height by astegman

Aug 30, 2006 (12:26 pm)

I will agree with tinycadon on one point; I definitely like being higher up while driving. As an adult driver, I've driven the following: an ancient Jeep Wagoneer (bought used 2 months after our wedding; thought by our mechanic to have spent time underwater, but that's another story); 2 Chevy Blazers (1997 and 2000); a Lexus RX300; and now the CX-7.
 
I am so used to being elevated that I feel uncomfortable driving or being a passenger in a typical sedan. Prior to his Forrester, my husband had a Saturn (the 2nd year they came out), and I always felt that my rear was just a few inches from hitting the pavement! And when I was pregnant, it took a crane to get me out of that Saturn...just not a pretty sight!
 
My very , very first car, as a 16-year old with a sparkling new license in 1978, was a 1965 Mustang convertible. Was that considered a chick car? Was the Blazer? These "trends" are meaningless to me. If the car is what I need/want, I get it. Why would I be influenced otherwise?
 
So we females buy/influence the purchase of 85% of vehicles?? WOW! Had no idea. Love this whole website, you learn so much.
 
Edited to add: Vince, I am seriously considering the Satellite radio. I drive 45+ minutes each way to work and MUST have music every moment (except if the Mets are on). How much is it? Is it a monthly charge, or do you pay up front for a determined period of time?

#37 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [tidester] by tinycadon

Aug 30, 2006 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Aug 30, 2006 12:03 pm)
Abject or Hopeless, Miserable, Horrible, the Toyota reference didn't make a impact due to the fact the point wasn't very clear?

#38 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [steve_] by tinycadon

Aug 30, 2006 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Aug 30, 2006 12:10 pm)
I believe it, even car companies get nagged to death too

#39 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [wjbushsr] by tinycadon

Aug 30, 2006 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: wjbushsr (Aug 30, 2006 12:16 pm)
By the way; I see more Xterras on the road in Houston being driven by young women.
 
They probably drive 4X4s due to the severe winters

#40 of 154 XM Radio by vbbuilt

Aug 30, 2006 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: astegman (Aug 30, 2006 12:26 pm)
When I ordered SIRIUS, it came with 6 months free service. One year costs $149. or you can buy other packages (longer subscription periods, which breaks out to lower monthly costs). Well worth the cost. and with over 150 channels, there's something for every one. Go to www.sirius.com and look over their channel lineup.
 
Vince.

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