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Replying to: vad1819 (Mar 19, 2008 6:00 am) I wish the more advanced hybrid used the more efficient engine. Motorweek compared small CUVs and the Vue Greenline only beat the CR-V by 1 mpg in their tests, hardly worth mentioning. The Escape hybrid did notably better.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 18, 2008 4:48 pm) I might be looking at one for my wife. She has a 2002 Impreza, and it has around 70K on it. She has toyed with the idea of getting a bigger car. She will not buy one without AWD. That leaves here with a short list of cars she likes, the new Impreza, Legacy, Forester, and CX-7. The CX-7 is a bit too expensive and we are trying to concentrate of fuel economy. Even with my employee discount through Mazda, and the $2,000 dealer engagement cash, they are a bit more money then the others. If gas was under $3.00/gal, we could swing the CX-7. I tried to pitch the Tribute to her, and that was an emphatic "no, it's ugly"( I'm even a salesman with my family  ). Anyways, that's her thought process. We will see what happens. She might not even do anything for a while. On a side note, I have heard rumblings that Mazda will be producing a smaller CUV to replace the Tribute, called the CX-5. It is apparently going to be based off of the Mazda3 platform, and have similar looks to the CX-7. Also, it would use either Mazda's new MZR 2.5L or the MZR 2.0L direct injection engine w/ around 175hp, and improved fuel economy. Mazda is also working on a new VV-T system that is supposed to work very similar to VTEC, and is supposed to debut in the new 2.0L engine. I hope this new CX-5 rumor is true. That car would be worth a look. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 19, 2008 6:08 am) Try and find a new Escape Hybrid on dealer lots. Good luck. Our F/L/M store, which is very large, has trouble getting any. Most of the Escape Hybrids are actually fleet vehicles, the rest are usually ordered specifically for customers. I have seen more Mariner Hybrids out there, but, even those are hard to get. BTY, I think the Mariner Hybrid looks so much better. The Tribute Hybrid, same as the Escape/Mariner, is only sold in CA.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 19, 2008 6:17 am) A CX-5 with a 2.0l would likely be a real fuel miser. They just would have to keep it light. Even a 2.3l would be OK. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 19, 2008 6:30 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 19, 2008 7:02 am) Credit balance shafts. Now 4 bangers can be bigger and still remain smooth.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 19, 2008 7:05 am) |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 19, 2008 6:17 am) I just read somewhere that the 2008 hybrids are sold out and anyone who wants one will have to wait for the 2009. I doubt those will be any easier to find though. |
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Replying to: baggs32 (Mar 16, 2008 5:07 pm) I know not all Chryslers are reliability saints, but my brother owned his Caravan for ten years (!) and besides an electrical problem in the begining, his ownership has been almost flawless. Though I had one I can't really speak from experience because I only had it for 2 years. On the other hand, I do have a cousin who's 5 year old Expedition is constant problem, and a friend who's Windstar is "no longer with us". My experience with for (which was years ago ) wans't all that bad, though. |
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Not sure if anyone already commented on this, but Edmunds just said after a longterm test that the RX400H got dissapointing fuel mileage for a Hybrid. What does this say about the Highlander Hybrid? I'm guessing those numbers aren't as great as everyone thinks, either. By the way, I just got back from a trip to Florida, where I saw tons of Suzuki XL-7's. They were everywhere. It was ridiculous. Mosst of them were obviously rentals, but I've still never seen that many. I never see them here. Must not be that popular.
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