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6772 messages, Last post on Sep 04, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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Replying to: chuckhoy (Feb 15, 2008 12:28 pm) I think if a manufacturer has more than one crossover, perhaps only the largest belongs here. Even then you have a gray area, though. Look at Mitsubishi. Do we include the Endeavor? It's bigger than the Outlander. Yet the smaller one offers the (tiny) 3rd row. It may not matter as noone ever brings up the Endeavor anyway.  The Ford Edge and Saturn Vue have curb weights that make them seem like heavy weights, but they're not full-sized and don't have a 3rd row. Ford gets even cloudier when consider that they'll have 4 of these. It does seem like there is room for 2 discussions, though. I suggest using this other thread, which already compares small crossovers/SUVs, as the "Small Crossover Comparison" thread: dogteam1, "Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape vs Saturn Vue" #4882, 9 Dec 2007 6:05 pm 6 vehicles are listed in the title, but if we can have up to 9, perhaps we add the CR-V, RAV4, and Outlander, so that it gets more traffic. This one here could then be "Large Crossover Comparison". The lesson here is it is hard to categorize vehicles in a category that was created specifically because they do not fit into traditional categories!
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 15, 2008 12:46 pm) The Liberty isn't really a crossover. Nor is the Grand Vitara, IMHO. |
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Replying to: volkov (Feb 15, 2008 12:24 pm) "I've only ever owned 1 vehicle that did have a problem before 3K. It was a GM" So, GM is producing good quality cars. I will give you personal update each 1000 miles. May be your TX is not doing as well?
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Replying to: vad1819 (Feb 15, 2008 3:00 pm) This just in, wife just went to the store, 15miles, no problems... carry on...lol |
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Replying to: vad1819 (Feb 15, 2008 3:00 pm) I'm not really - we replaced our first GMC with another GMC last Summer. We are simply realistic about its reliability. "I've only ever owned 1 vehicle that did have a problem before 3K. It was a GM" So, GM is producing good quality cars. That makes no sense, I'm sorry. If your point is that GM makes quality vehicles because your Acadia has lasted 3K miles, then you have no idea what reliability means. I can see the ad copy now. "We have documented proof that one of our new vehicles went 3000 miles without any problem. That's GM reliability!!" I will give you personal update each 1000 miles. Please don't. BTW we haven't bought anything yet.
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Replying to: volkov (Feb 15, 2008 3:52 pm) By the way after the putting more that 3,000 miles on Acadia I love it. I have not any problem whatsoever. ...was what he said. I don't interpret that as meaning the 3000 miles sans problems was an "accomplishment". Just more that he continues to be happy with his choice and this far in, no problems to report. On another note...I've had enough fun with the new AWD...it can stop snowing around my way any time now. Though it does look nice! |
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Here's a link to a crossover comparison from Popular Mechanics. http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4220226.html The primary factor they were looking for was: "real-world practicality. We loaded coolers, beach chairs and baby seats and spent hours riding in third-row seats. We braved parking garages, mountain roads and urban jungles, all in addition to running our normal test regimen." And the six vehicles tested were ranked as follows: 1. Mazda CX-9 2. Hyundai Veracruz 3. Saturn Outlook 4. Toyota Highlander 5. Subaru Tribeca 6. Honda Pilot As can be expected, there isn't a bad vehicle out there. Just different vehicles. They all had their good points.
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Replying to: hoser0eh (Feb 15, 2008 8:58 pm) The acceleration, how we do know same.
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Replying to: vad1819 (Feb 15, 2008 10:13 pm) I'd also argue the lat. G numbers were incorrectly reported on the tribeca as its lane change is 4mph faster than the CX. combine that with it's better looks than the CX, wow, not that PM is a place to read reviews but they missed the boat big time with that order of finish. and yeah, I just said that...
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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 15, 2008 10:33 pm) |
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