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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX7 vs Ford Edge

811 messages,  Last post on Sep 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-7, Ford Edge, Honda CR-V, SUV

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#788 of 811 Re: Try the blind test drive.....not literally. [akirby] by defreitasm

Jan 28, 2008 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: akirby (May 03, 2007 1:02 pm)
Statistics in the hands of the media are like a lamppost to a drunk—they're used more for support than illumination.

#789 of 811 have an '07 edge as a loaner by explorerx4

Jul 07, 2008 (2:52 pm)

it has about 34.5k on it. it is an awd se, so fairly basic. the drivetrain seems pretty good, quiet,smooth. the driver seat is really comfortable. i bought a fusion about 3 months ago, but i would have put more thought into an edge, if i had sat in the driver seat. i had been in the passenger seat before.
the tires really suck. new hankook's. they have 2 different noises they make on the highway, especially 70 mph.
there is a lot more rear seat headroom without the vista roof.

#790 of 811 Re: have an '07 edge as a loaner [explorerx4] by akirby

Jul 07, 2008 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Jul 07, 2008 2:52 pm)
They ditched the Hankook and Continental tires on the 08s - they come with Michelins. At least the 18s and 20s versions - not 100% sure about the 17s.

#791 of 811 I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge by weinerdowndog

Sep 10, 2008 (7:18 pm)

I am trading in my Mercury Mountaineer 2006 AWD V8 for something with better gas mileage. I'm giving up the 3rd row seat for a lower payment. Which of these is better? I want one fully loaded with everything but dvd entertainment pkg. help! I'm looking at the Ford Edge Limited and the Mazda CX7.

#792 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [weinerdowndog] by thegraduate

Sep 10, 2008 (7:55 pm)

Replying to: weinerdowndog (Sep 10, 2008 7:18 pm)
Consider the payment difference there, too. The fuel economy isn't going to be THAT much better than your Mountaineer if you are still going with a 2 ton SUV.

#793 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [thegraduate] by akirby

Sep 11, 2008 (6:48 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 10, 2008 7:55 pm)
We traded a V8 Aviator for an Edge Limited. We went from 19-20 hwy to 23-24 hwy and from 15 city to 17-19 depending on traffic. Not huge but a significant bump.
 
The CX-7 is smaller and sportier but the Edge has Sync and assuming the rest is either close or not important to you I'd go with a Syncified Edge (actually, I already did!).

#794 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [akirby] by weinerdowndog

Sep 11, 2008 (6:56 am)

Replying to: akirby (Sep 11, 2008 6:48 am)
do you have the AWD on your Edge? also what type of gas does it use? regular I hope.

#795 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [weinerdowndog] by akirby

Sep 11, 2008 (7:28 am)

Replying to: weinerdowndog (Sep 11, 2008 6:56 am)
FWD. All Edges use 87 octane fuel.

#796 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [weinerdowndog] by ateixeira

Sep 11, 2008 (11:13 am)

Replying to: weinerdowndog (Sep 10, 2008 7:18 pm)
2008 and later CX7s also can use regular fuel. In 2007 they required premium, but not any more.
 
Also consider the RAV4 V6 and the Forester XT. Those are quick and relatively efficient for the level of performance they provide.

#797 of 811 Re: I'm really interested in the Mazda cx7 -torn between that and an Edge [ateixeira] by akirby

Sep 11, 2008 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 11, 2008 11:13 am)
They don't require premium but they won't get the advertised HP or mileage either.

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