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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 16, 2008 6:07 am) |
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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 16, 2008 8:40 am) I suspect we're in the minority but the CX9 just doesn't look "right" to me. The design approach seems to succeed on the CX7 but not the 9. To my eyes anyway. When we were shopping I almost felt guilty for not liking the looks of the 9 and adding that reason to my reasons to omit from our short list. I almost wanted the look to grow on me so I wouldn't let it cloud my judgement of the vehicle. So I took my wife to see it right away wondering if she could "teach" me to like it. But she liked it less than I did...so it had the reverse effect in that it consolidated my opinion. But like anything else...beauty is in the eye of the beholder... One of my close friends prefers the 9's looks over my VC's appearance. Of course he also just installed green granite counters in his kitchen, so...
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Replying to: cjsb (Feb 16, 2008 9:41 am) Which brings up a very important point. Most of us have to live with what we buy for a significant length of time. If the look of it doesn't make you happy, all the features, reliability, handling, etc. are meaningless. There are few things more irritating than getting into a car everday that you can hardly stand to look at. Made that mistake once around thirty years ago - never again.
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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 16, 2008 8:40 am)
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Replying to: cjsb (Feb 16, 2008 9:41 am) that could not be any more , hmmmmm, 80's, I hope he didn't pay a lot for it... ugh... |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 16, 2008 1:22 pm) compared tooo????? curious more than anything |
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Replying to: vad1819 (Feb 15, 2008 9:13 pm) The acceleration, how we do know same. Popular Mechanics liked ALL the vehicles. If size was the only criteria, the Saturn would have won. Or if they were looking for the best highway cruiser, its hard to beat the Outlook. But according to PM, the size of the Saturn was actually a slight negative when it came to maneuvering in parking lots and parking garages. In "their opinion" the CX9 and Veracruz hit the "sweet spot" for being the right size for them. In "my opinion" the lambdas hit the "sweet spot" in size for me. But I know that my needs are different from others. I'm just happy that there are so many good Crossover vehicles to choose between. Everyone can get the one that meets their own particular needs.
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Replying to: hoser0eh (Feb 16, 2008 8:31 pm)
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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 17, 2008 12:11 am) http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Midsize-SUV- s/ 1. Honda Pilot (9.0) 2. Nissan Murano (8.9) 3. Buick Enclave (8.7) 4. GMC Acadia (8.5) 5. Saturn Outlook (8.3) 5. Toyota FJ Cruiser (8.3) 7. Jeep Grand Cherokee (8.1) 8. Ford Edge (8.0) 8. Mazda CX7 (8.0) 8. Subaru Tribeca (8.0) 8. Toyota Highlander Hybrid (8.0) 12. Hyundai Santa Fe (7.9) 12. Nissan Pathfinder (7.9) 12. Toyota Highlander (7.9) 15. Chrysler Pacifica (7.7) 15. Ford Explorer (7.7) 17. Mitsubishi Endeavour (7.6) 17. Toyota 4 Runner (7.6) 19. Hummer H3 (7.5) 20. LIncoln MKX (7.4) 21. Mercury Moutaineer (7.3) 22. GMC Envoy (6.8) 23. Chevy Trailblazer (6.2) 24. Isuzu Ascender (5.6) They did not include some of the vehicles that this site is concerned with, such as the CX9, VC, Taurus X. However, it is interesting to read their reviews on the vehicles in the list. What I found most interesting, is that their rankings can change over time, based on new information gathered from other sources. They sources include all the newspaper based automotive reviewers in the US. |
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Replying to: freealfas (Feb 17, 2008 12:11 am) It just means that Mazda sent a better fruit basket than Subaru or GM! All companies play the same tricks, don't you worry. What tends to help the CX-9 is its sports sedan-like ride, which reviewers apparently tend to favor. That seems makes up for other deficits. I recently bought a CX-9, and it's a joy to carve the corners. Much better feel than the Acadia, Highlander, or Veracruz. Third row is more comfortable than the Acadia, imo (better seats, more knee space, not as low to the ground), but headroom is lacking for tall people, and ease of access to that third row is better in the Acadia if you have captains chairs.
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