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#6 of 35 Re: Hyundai Veracruz vs. Audi Q7 V6 vs. 2007+ Acura MDX [arumage] by quattroporte12 Nov 08, 2006 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: arumage (Nov 08, 2006 12:13 pm) Yea no problem... Anytime
#7 of 35 Re: Hyundai Veracruz vs. Audi Q7 V6 vs. 2007+ Acura MDX [arumage] by guyfr Nov 08, 2006 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: arumage (Nov 08, 2006 12:13 pm) Did you road test the Q7?
#8 of 35 Re: Hyundai Veracruz vs. Audi Q7 V6 vs. 2007+ Acura MDX [arumage] by quattroporte12 Nov 08, 2006 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: arumage (Nov 08, 2006 12:13 pm) Yea EXACTLY! thanks guyfr... Replies to this message: arumage (Nov 09, 2006 4:54 am)
#9 of 35 Re: Hyundai Veracruz vs. Audi Q7 V6 vs. 2007+ Acura MDX [quattroporte12] by arumage Nov 09, 2006 (4:54 am)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Nov 08, 2006 6:52 pm) The Audi Q7 looks great, and I'm sure it's a performer and a very luxurious vehicle... but to get close to the performance on the Acura, you'd have to go for the V8. Even with the V8, Edmunds couldn't get near the 7+ second time Audi said it should get. They got 8.3 seconds which is only fractionally quicker than the MDX if at all. Then there's the difference of the gas mileage and price. A fully loaded MDX is $48-49k whereas a similarly equipped Q7 is atleast $7-8k more expensive.   I haven't driven either one so I can only look at the data, but the MDX seems to be a very luxurious bargain in comparison if you like the look. The Q7 is a pretty slick looking vehicle.   The Veracruz looks to be in a similar league in Korean form from an interior standpoint, but I'm sure it can't quite hang with these two in the performance department. I'm sure the NA version will be watered down as far as interior appointments though. I think people in NA are still not sure about paying up to $40k for a Hyundai.   Sorry about the sarcasm. I was feeling sassy.
#10 of 35 Q7 vs MDX by dhamilton Nov 09, 2006 (6:01 am)
The Acura isn't in the same league as the Audi as far as interior quality is concerned. On price, yes, the Acura is still the bargain of the bunch. Replies to this message: arumage (Nov 09, 2006 7:40 am) varmint (Nov 09, 2006 2:38 pm) arumage (Nov 09, 2006 3:43 pm) guyfr (Nov 09, 2006 5:13 pm) and 15 more...
#11 of 35 Re: Q7 vs MDX [dhamilton] by arumage Nov 09, 2006 (7:40 am)
Replying to: dhamilton (Nov 09, 2006 6:01 am) I'm sure fit and finish are a dead heat so I'm assuming assuming you mean plastics and leather? I just guess my taste isn't as discerning. I guess I just look for comfort, features, and reliability, and Acura certainly has Audi whipped in reliability. Not that either of those two cars are in my price range or that I would get them if they were so I guess I'm just arguing for the sake of argument.
#12 of 35 Re: Q7 vs MDX [dhamilton] by varmint Nov 09, 2006 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: dhamilton (Nov 09, 2006 6:01 am) The MDX and Q7 are not in the same class on several counts. The MDX is a mid-size and the Q7 is supposed to be a full-size rig along with the Navigator, Escalade, and others.   Not that they cannot be compared, but they do have different missions in life. Replies to this message: arumage (Nov 09, 2006 3:43 pm) guyfr (Nov 09, 2006 5:13 pm) arumage (Nov 10, 2006 4:57 am) and 14 more...
#14 of 35 Re: Q7 vs MDX [varmint] by arumage Nov 09, 2006 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: varmint (Nov 09, 2006 2:38 pm) But the Q7 fails in that mission in several ways. It manages to get the weight of a full size SUV and performance, but it lacks interior space. Despite it's size, it only 88 cu. ft. of storage, just under 5 cu. ft. more than the 2007 MDX and 1 cu. ft. more than the Veracruz. It tows over 2,000 lbs less than the Navigator and Escalade. While I'm sure the chassis dynamics are much better than it's domestic competitors, it is in fact underpowered for its bulk.   It's not really comparable to either group. It's something in between for those who do not need it for any other reason than for it's looks, prestige, and seating for 7. The Acura does all that for less. Replies to this message: guyfr (Nov 09, 2006 5:13 pm) arumage (Nov 10, 2006 4:57 am) guyf (Nov 11, 2006 7:28 am) and 13 more...
#15 of 35 Re: Q7 vs MDX [arumage] by guyfr Nov 09, 2006 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: arumage (Nov 09, 2006 3:43 pm) What the MDX won't give you is exclusivity. Soon enough, everyone and his brother will have one. When you pay 20K for an Accord, it is OK to see your car at every street corner. At $40-50K it is nice to have some exclusivity.   I take exception to your statement that the Q7 is underpowered. Did you test one? The MDX is not underpowered either, you just have to work it a little more to get the power.   Don't get me wrong, I love those 2 vehicles. One gives me more features at a better price, the other more exclusivity and a better interior. The performance difference is so minute between the 2 that it is the driver who is going to make the difference. And on that point, I am not concerned.   If all we wanted is a practical SUV with good interior space, we would all be driving Pilot's. Replies to this message: arumage (Nov 10, 2006 4:57 am) guyf (Nov 11, 2006 7:28 am) arumage (Nov 11, 2006 1:22 pm) and 12 more...

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