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7126 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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Replying to: loach (Mar 26, 2009 5:42 am) For small crossovers (not the subject of this thread really), I prefer the Outlander or CRV, or maybe the Edge for a little more size. The Escape Hybrid is a great rugged MPG crossover machine. New York taxi cab drivers prefer it because they are getting 30 MPG in city driving with it!
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 26, 2009 7:14 am) Now you will tell me that the TX is midsize, which of course it is. But it's not the style I'm looking for. I already have a 3-row wagon-like CUV in the Acadia. Don't want or need another one.
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Replying to: loach (Mar 26, 2009 9:06 am) The only reason we Freestyle/TaurusX owners like it is because we have experience with it directly and we've already compared crossovers. You obviously have no experience with the Freestyle/TaurusX. Your ignorance is understandable, since Ford has never really advertised the thing much. Flex and Edge got lots of flashy ads. Maybe you should just get the vehicle with the most flashy ads, since you don't seem to recognize substance over glitz. You really just need to read lots of car reviews by experts. Its kind of like leaving skin disease to a dermatologist. If you're not an engineer, an auto company will, and often has, sold people substandard vehicles. Like a lot of people, you shouldn't try to pick a vehicle yourself, if you care about getting it right.
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Replying to: kjf18 (Jan 25, 2007 8:35 am)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 26, 2009 11:11 am) The original title of the thread 6800 posts ago is completely irrelevant. I did a search on "Crossover" and this is what came up. Don't like it? Talk to the moderator but it's clear this is a very broad thread. You're just trying to drive me off it because I don't have your favorite wagon on your short list. The only reason we Freestyle/TaurusX owners like it is because we have experience with it directly and we've already compared crossovers. You obviously have no experience with the Freestyle/TaurusX. Your ignorance is understandable, since Ford has never really advertised the thing much. Flex and Edge got lots of flashy ads. Maybe you should just get the vehicle with the most flashy ads, since you don't seem to recognize substance over glitz. The Freestyle was one of 4 vehicles I test drove when I bought my Acadia (Acadia, Outlook, CX-9 and Freestyle), so don't tell me I have no experience with it. I actually liked it - it just wasn't my top choice. I don't want it. Get over it. You really just need to read lots of car reviews by experts. Its kind of like leaving skin disease to a dermatologist. If you're not an engineer, an auto company will, and often has, sold people substandard vehicles. Like a lot of people, you shouldn't try to pick a vehicle yourself, if you care about getting it right. Not sure why you're directing that at me. I do read a lot of car reviews when I'm shopping, but I would never let any "expert" pick out my vehicle. Instead I use them as tools to help narrow the field and identify vehicles I should drive.
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Replying to: loach (Mar 26, 2009 1:44 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Mar 26, 2009 5:53 pm) Then why are you so interested in running me out of your precious thread? Anyway, please feel free to have the last word. I won't waste your time or mine responding to any more of your posts. |
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... a little more comradery and little less sparring would be in order.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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I test drove an '09 Murano SL AWD today. My impressions: 1. Ride was a little stiffer than expected (wondering if the tires might be overinflated as I've had that happen at the same dealership when I bought my Pathfinder). 2. Visibility was better than I expected based on the reviews I read. Once mirrors and seats were adjusted to my liking I could see fine. My Acadia is harder to see out of than the Murano is. 3. I'm 6 ft even and I barely had enough headroom with the moonroof. Was fine for me but if I was 2 inches taller I probably would have had to tilt the seat back more. Overall I liked it but I can't say it knocked my socks off. I'll definitely need to drive several other vehicles before I come to any decisions.
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Replying to: loach (Mar 27, 2009 3:38 pm)
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