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7126 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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I own a CX9 AWD for 5600 miles. Great vehicle in terms of space, design, tranquility, and driving dynamics. The one thing that I dislike is the lack of accessories. One can't find many accessories from Mazda or on aftermarket. For example, one can hardly find any sidestep (maybe because CX9 is lower than most others) or running board even at its 2nd year in USA. In contrast, the new Pilot offers FOUR different side steps/running boards from Honda when it was just released. For those who are thinking of buying, please take this into consideration it this is important to you. That said, I still love my CX-9. It drives like a sports sedan that can haul 7 people + cargo. Give Mazda a chance when cross-shopping. Mazda is selling them at $1500 BELOW INVOICE. Be an informed shopper! |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 11, 2008 9:50 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 24, 2008 12:23 pm) A Taurus X is bigger and uses more gas, and may be more car than they wanted. They aren't that cheap, either. |
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Anyone around here bought one of these yet?
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Replying to: mattandi (Jun 24, 2008 7:02 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 24, 2008 7:06 pm) |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 24, 2008 12:29 pm) Talk about going even bigger, the Acadia/Outlook has competition now with the huge Ford Flex some are talking about in this forum. Based on the Freestyle/TaurusX/Volvo platform, that Flex is one big slab-sided bus if there ever was one. Paint it yellow and take the neighborhood kids to school. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 25, 2008 5:14 pm) 
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jun 25, 2008 5:14 pm) I think you're being confused by the pictures of the Flex. Go see one in person (a lot of dealers have one or two by now) and you'll most likely change your mind. The Flex is a good bit shorter than the Lamdas and does not have the same exterior bulk to it nor does it look as heavy (even though it is). I was actually surprised by how small the Flex looked in person when it looked so large in the pictures. |
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jun 26, 2008 10:10 am) Comparison Click Here... I saw a Flex at an auto show this year. The slab sides did make it look like the Incredible Hulk version of the mini-cooper. Too big for me, but not by much. I prefer the TaurusX/Freestyle size. Any vehicle bigger than my Freestyle better be a truck (my other vehicle is an '05 F150). You could use the Flex as a school bus, as minivans do now. Good large-family vehicle. Of course, the real problem with the Flex is the horrible aerodynamics. At least the Freestyle, TaurusX, and Acadia make some attempt at streamlining. It looks like the Flex exterior was designed to go no faster than 45 mph, given the flat surfaces. I wonder if wind noise will be a problem with such a simple shape. I would have liked it if the front end looked a little like the Murano instead of a brick.
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