2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

261 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2008 at 1:12 AM

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2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander - Although we've been hearing about a mad dash to get out of sport-utility vehicles and into fuel-efficient compacts, the reality is that seven- and eight-passenger crossover SUVs like the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot aren't going away anytime soon. (more)

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#252 of 261 by kree Sep 28, 2008 (4:26 pm)
thanks so much for all the useful information everyone!
#253 of 261 sales figure - September, 2008 by ceric Oct 01, 2008 (7:11 pm)
Highlander: 5729 Pilot: 5192 CX-9: 2108 Veracruz: 827 GM (quadruplet): >14,000 MDX: 3669 Replies to this message: maltb (Oct 02, 2008 8:45 am)
#254 of 261 Re: sales figure - September, 2008 [ceric] by maltb Oct 02, 2008 (8:45 am)
Replying to: ceric (Oct 01, 2008 7:11 pm) 'twas a nasty September for CUVs (and other cars).
#255 of 261 Another feather in the cap of.... by aviboy97 Oct 02, 2008 (2:59 pm)
...the CX-9. It is now comes highly recommended by Consumer Reports. Only the Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and MDX scored better in Consumer Reports for 3 row SUV's. I find this to be great news! Replies to this message: kree (Oct 03, 2008 8:45 am) aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 5:55 pm) ceric (Oct 06, 2008 11:26 am) and 2 more... qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 1:12 am)
#256 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by kree Oct 03, 2008 (8:45 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 02, 2008 2:59 pm) I have the CR buyer's guide for 08 with the 09 preview, but CX-9 is not among the recommended. Is this a new recommendation? If so can you provide a link or tell me where to find this new rating? Thanks so much - great news for the CX-9! Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 5:55 pm) ceric (Oct 06, 2008 11:26 am) lucky_777 (Oct 06, 2008 11:42 am) aviboy97 (Oct 06, 2008 1:08 pm) qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 1:12 am)
#257 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [kree] by aviboy97 Oct 03, 2008 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: kree (Oct 03, 2008 8:45 am) Here is the link to consumerreports.org. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/models/new/mazda/cx-9/overview.htm Replies to this message: ceric (Oct 06, 2008 11:26 am) lucky_777 (Oct 06, 2008 11:42 am) aviboy97 (Oct 06, 2008 1:08 pm)
#258 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by ceric Oct 06, 2008 (11:26 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 5:55 pm) Can't read it w/o subscription. Other than reliability data (lack of other better source), I trust other auto-magazines than ConsumerReports. They called CX9's braking performance "poor" while all the rest of magazines praised otherwise. Strange, isn't it? On top of that, reliability data is not "how many problems". There are big problems like engine failure, and there are small problems like window regulator failure. When one lumps all problems together, you lose the severity. I believe CX9 have had some issues on electronics integration, but overall, its reliability is superb. I had two recalls on my Prius, and none on my CX9. Does ConsumerReports counts "recalls" as problems? After all, I did need to visit my dealer to fix them. One of the two recalls of Prius was related unexpected shutdown. Sounds bad, isn't it? Replies to this message: lucky_777 (Oct 06, 2008 11:42 am) aviboy97 (Oct 06, 2008 1:08 pm)
#259 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [ceric] by lucky_777 Oct 06, 2008 (11:42 am)
Replying to: ceric (Oct 06, 2008 11:26 am) No recalls on my 08 HL that I purchased back in August 2008 and it's been flawless.
#260 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [ceric] by aviboy97 Oct 06, 2008 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Oct 06, 2008 11:26 am) I forgot about that, sorry. CR places a check mark inside a red circle. That denotes their highest recommendation. If I recall, it is rated at above average for reliability. As with all cars, there was a couple first year bugs, not related to the drive train. I have not really heard of any unhappy CX-9 owners. It's been a really good car.
#261 of 261 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [kree] by qs933 Oct 08, 2008 (1:12 am)
Replying to: kree (Oct 03, 2008 8:45 am) The test with the CX-9 should be in CR's November issue, according to this article. Interestingly, the new Pilot wasn't in the Top 5 -- it's not even in the Top 10. The top ranked SUVs according to CR? The Highlander Hybrid, followed by the Highlander and the MDX.