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What is this discussion about? GMC Acadia, 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: When will the Veracruz be in showrooms in the US? [crestonave] by floridagal2
Jan 29, 2007 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: crestonave (Jan 29, 2007 5:00 am)

Our Local dealer says April.
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Re: The whole sh [fromsf] by arumage
Jan 29, 2007 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: fromsf (Jan 28, 2007 10:02 pm)

Those two vehicles will move up in price too, especially if the become big enough to seat 7 comfortably (which they don't do now). The 2007 Santa Fe has around the same interior space as the current generation Pilot.
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Veracruz and Nav by prosource1
Jan 29, 2007 (6:15 am)
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You can't have it both ways. Hyundai can't offer a premium vehicle at a budget price without cutting corners, especially since the Korean currency is appreciating and killing the Korean automaker. Most would not argue that Hyundai's brand image is not that of its competitors although most who have owned or driven Hyundai's over the past 6 years know the vehicles are equivalent or even better. Hyundai cannot put a Nav in a Veracruz Limited, put a price of $40k (38k) US on it and sell them. It won't happen YET!
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Re: Comparisons [crestonave] by arumage
Jan 29, 2007 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: crestonave (Jan 29, 2007 5:04 am)

I'm 6'3" and I thought head room was awful in both the CX-9 and the Acadia and Outlook. In the CX-9, I was comfotable in headroom in the 2nd row but not the 3rd. In the Acadia and Outlook, I fit in both rows but just barely. My head was close to the ceiling in both. To be honest, sitting in the Acadia was like being in a full size body on frame SUV. It felt so massive and ungainly on the inside. The seats were not uncomfortable, but they looked thin and cheap. The plastic looked good and felt bad, but the CX-9 had the same issue.
 
Sitting in the Acadia and the CX-9 made me think that there was no way I was going to pay the sticker for either one of them. I was not impressed with what the vehicles offered for the money as far as the total package. I'm hoping the Veracruz can impress me because I'm running out of options.
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Re: Veracruz and Nav [prosource1] by arumage
Jan 29, 2007 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: prosource1 (Jan 29, 2007 6:15 am)

The rumor is that it will start at $26-27k. With all that standard equipment, that's a steal. That would probably make a SE $29k or so and a Limited (which already includes the moonroof) available at around $31-32k. If you added $3,500 for the Ultimate package (Santa Fe ultimate package has the same features) and $2k for nav, you'd still end up at less than $38k. Even with the even softer leather package, it would be less than $40k. A regular old Limited would be good enough for me. It has all the options I want included in the package.
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Re: The whole sh [eaglepilot] by lucky_777
Jan 29, 2007 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: eaglepilot (Jan 29, 2007 3:29 am)

Considering how much effort Honda put in 2007 Civic and 2008 Accord coupe looks, we can expect pretty good looking Pilot for 2008.
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Re: Comparisons [arumage] by nxs138
Jan 29, 2007 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: arumage (Jan 29, 2007 6:16 am)

I'm hoping the Veracruz can impress me because I'm running out of options.
 
Well, you can always wait it out for the upcoming Highlander and Pilot redesign. I'm waiting to see these unveilings before making up my mind on any new crossovers. I think the Highlander will be unveiled in Chicago in Feb, but not sure about the Pilot.
 
My wife does like the Veracruz, it's unfortunate it doesn't have the NAV/bluetooth options.
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Re: Comparisons [nxs138] by arumage
Jan 29, 2007 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: nxs138 (Jan 29, 2007 6:41 am)

Yeah, I agree, but I guess Hyundai Korea didn't feel it necessary to pass on those options from the Korean version.
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Re: Comparisons [arumage] by albook
Jan 29, 2007 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: arumage (Jan 29, 2007 7:44 am)

Waiting to see Pilot- It should be larger to correct complaint and be more versitile. I'm about 6-3 and room in Acadia was very good. Problem with Sante Fe that mad e me uncomfortable was it was so low.
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Re: The whole sh [lucky_777] by baggs32
Jan 29, 2007 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: lucky_777 (Jan 29, 2007 6:41 am)

Considering how much effort Honda put in 2007 Civic and 2008 Accord coupe looks, we can expect pretty good looking Pilot for 2008.
 
Have you seen the '07 CR-V, MDX, or RDX? You're also assuming everyone likes the new Civic and next Accord too. The former is better looking but I wouldn't put it in my top 5. The '08 accord is nothing new unless you really liked the last gen Lexus IS300. It's a good thing they make great engines over at the big "H" IMO.

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