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#213 of 216 Re: resale value my friend [aviboy97] by wwest Jun 24, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Jun 23, 2009 9:34 am) There are now literally a myriad of various and differing AWD systems out there in the marketplace, mostly FWD "base" vehicles. The buying public is now beginning to recognize FWD vehicles as patently unsafe for driving in wintertime condition and the manufacturers are reacting by "pushing" the additional safety of F/awd.   Regretably very few of these F/awd systems have the ability to alleviate even a portion of the unsafe driving nature of a base FWD system.   Being something of a traditionalist myself I do not like having these new F/awd systems, or even the R/awd systems, referred to as 4WD, which they are NOT..!!   The Ford Escape, for instance, only drives the rear driveline under certain specific conditions, and rarely even at the 50% level. The rear driveline is ONLY coupled into the front with moderate to heavy straighline acceleration, or if front wheelspin/slip due to engine torque is detected.   Should it be in use the rear driveline is uncoupled INSTANTLY if the brakes are applied, if the stability system is triggered, or as a function of turning radius vs engine torque. Tight turns or turns with high engine torque with the rear driveline engaged would result in driveline windup and subsequent damage. Stability systems cannot be fully functional and ABS not functional at all with the rear driveline engaged.
#214 of 216 Re: resale value my friend [wwest] by fonefixer Jun 30, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: wwest (Jun 17, 2009 12:43 pm) Was looking for a new SUV type in October...2006. Looked closely at the Acura RDX versus the Mazda CX-7. Went with the CX-7 because..... 1.) Liked the styling better 2.) Badged as an '07 instead of '06 3.) Front seating was much roomier 4.) Rear seating slightly better 5.) Price was $4000 less. 6.) Resale value....who knows? All cars lose 50% of MSRP in 3 years. 7.) Liked brakes better on the Cx-7. 8.) Engine/fan noise was quieter on Mazda. Replies to this message: pxleak (Jun 30, 2009 10:51 am) fonefixer (Aug 10, 2009 11:24 am)
#215 of 216 Re: resale value my friend [fonefixer] by pxleak Jun 30, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: fonefixer (Jun 30, 2009 7:15 am) fonefixer   Rear seating entry was narrow and very noticeable and was too expensive for us. I only need the bluetooth, heated seats and mirrors added to our cx-7 w/tech package since we get snow hehe! Replies to this message: fonefixer (Aug 10, 2009 11:24 am)
#216 of 216 Re: resale value my friend [pxleak] by fonefixer Aug 10, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: pxleak (Jun 30, 2009 10:51 am) Currently have 48,000 miles on a '07 Cx-7 AWD. Replaced tires/battery at 45,000. Excellent winter vehicle. With new front end align ment, getting 21.5 mpg in town and 24.9 mpg on the road using 92 premium at highway speeds.

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