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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Taurus X, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord Crosstour, Dodge Journey, Car Buying, Car Comparisons, SUV


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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [hoser0eh] by freealfas
Feb 22, 2008 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: hoser0eh (Feb 22, 2008 12:26 pm)

the term bargain and $40k CUV in either USD or CD is a tough sell theory wise.
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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [ateixeira] by cason1
Feb 22, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 22, 2008 6:02 am)

I bought a 2008 Tech with no other adds other than all weather mats for $40,783 (all fees other than tax included in the price). I'm very happy with it thus far. I think I might buy an RDX to go along with it. Don't tell my wife.
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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [hoser0eh] by nxs138
Feb 22, 2008 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: hoser0eh (Feb 22, 2008 12:26 pm)

You cannot ignore the exchange rate if you want to compare properly.
 
Sure you can: the Canadian is paying more of his dollars to buy a car in Canada. The American is paying less of his dollars. The exchange rate could be 10:1, it still wouldn't change that fact.
 
The better way to compare would be to look at it this way: what is the percentage cost of the car as compared to the average salary in Canada, and compared to the average salary in the US. Since salaries kinda track each other (I thought it was about $27k for individuals in both countries), you should find that no matter what the exchange rate is, the cost of the Canadian car will always be a bigger percentage chunk of the average Canadian's salary.
  
This is all getting too complicated...I'm sure we'll be told to take it elsewhere!
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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [nxs138] by freealfas
Feb 22, 2008 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: nxs138 (Feb 22, 2008 2:11 pm)

take it elsewhere....lol, thought I'd oblige....
 
but is Canada or the US more wagon like and who has higher ground clearance??? figure that out and we may have gotten somewhere today...
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Re: Is the Taurus X dying? [baggs32] by albook
Feb 22, 2008 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Feb 22, 2008 9:12 am)

But I think it's still kind of pricey
 
I think price is still a bit close to the TX.
 
As for being high, I don't think by too much. Really it's a matter of is anyone willing to pay this much for this vehicle- or a Ford period. Price is what killed the Chrysler Pacifica. The prices are 28g (base) 32g (SEL) and 34g (Limited). I think they all should be decreased by $1000. I'm not totally ure I agree with where they've taking this vehicle, but I will wish Ford good luck. The segment's heating up.
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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [cason1] by albook
Feb 22, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: cason1 (Feb 22, 2008 5:53 am)

The only three row vehicle at or below the MDX price point that can even come close to the MDX from behind the wheel (and I drove pretty much all of them extensively over the year prior to purchase) was the CX-9.
 
Even in terms of two rows, the best competitors are the RX and M-class. The RX doesn't handle quite as well, and the M-class is a Mercedes- therefore you will have to pay Mercedes premium. And if I had to pick my favorite of those, it would be the M-class, but that doesn't seat seven.
 
Get it on the highway to legal and above-legal speeds.
 
Well that's being responsible.
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Re: Canadian International Auto Show [bobw3] by albook
Feb 22, 2008 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Feb 22, 2008 4:09 am)

And even then the interior photos are designed to trick you. They'll give you a shot of a 3rd row with the 2nd row slid all the way forward to make the 3rd row look roomy.
 
And the worst is Lexus. Let's not even pretend that third row seat was intended for more than a shelf for groceries. It's flat on the floor.
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Re: Canadian International Auto Show [chuckhoy] by albook
Feb 22, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: chuckhoy (Feb 22, 2008 10:06 am)

We fit 8 peopel in a Civic when I was in college. It was neither comfortable or safe, but we did it.
 
Key word: college.
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Re: Lambda vs. MDX [cason1] by albook
Feb 22, 2008 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: cason1 (Feb 22, 2008 1:38 pm)

I think I might buy an RDX to go along with it.
 
Really? I'm not a big fan of the RDX. I'd rather have the competition- especially with the GLK and the Volvo XC60 coming out. And I'm a big fan of the X3.
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Re: Is the Taurus X dying? [albook] by baggs32
Feb 22, 2008 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: albook (Feb 22, 2008 3:08 pm)

As for being high, I don't think by too much. Really it's a matter of is anyone willing to pay this much for this vehicle- or a Ford period. Price is what killed the Chrysler Pacifica. The prices are 28g (base) 32g (SEL) and 34g (Limited). I think they all should be decreased by $1000.
 
Actually after I looked at the prices again and compared them to those of one of the top dogs, the Acadia, it is actually priced really well IMO. It comes with more standard than the GMC yet costs thousands less. It is a bit smaller though. But not that much.
 
I think the engine is a mistak. They shouldn't be using the D35 for something this big considering what the competition is using these days IMO.

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