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SUVs Mazda CX-9 Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander
472 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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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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Replying to: qs933 (Sep 01, 2008 11:41 pm)
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Replying to: cx7lover (Sep 08, 2008 9:43 pm) My daughter who often sits in the 3rd row was not shy to inform me that there is no A/C vent for the 3rd passengers.  As an ex-minivan owner, I am very surprised by it. I hope Mazda fix that over-sight soon.
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Replying to: ceric (Sep 08, 2008 11:36 pm)
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Replying to: ch1rravu (Sep 05, 2008 6:09 am) Toyota is not the only company with variable intake, variable exhaust, direct-injection, 6-speed transmissions, electric-steering, 50-state strict emissions, excellent MPG. I can think of a half dozen other mfgr's that offer that same technology. |
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Replying to: elibruno (Sep 09, 2008 4:05 am) I need to go check if they are blocked by the all-weather mats I installed. 
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I ended up buying the 2008 CX-9 GT. On my initial list also were Acura MDX, Highlander and Pilot. I excluded the 2009 Pilot for the bus-like look and ride. Also '09 interior looked more like a bus rather than a family CUV. LOL, even 2008 Pilot interior looked much better than 2009, but when I was ready to buy most of the '08 Pilots were gone. Highlander didn't excite me for the following reasons: a) Everyone and their mother drives one. Certain color combinations were sold at a premium( don't believe me? go find Pearl Highlander with Black leather). The 2nd and 3d row seats didn't pass a test with my 2 boys. They complained that the seats are not very comfortable and the third row space is joke. I hated the non-split 3d row bench too. And finally, the styling of Highlander didn't talk to me. It reminded me a Nissan Maxima 2002-2004: decent car with no character. So in final running there were Acura MDX and CX-9. Given I was not looking for a Navi package, they came very close and I might've ended up with Acura if I was not offered a great deal for CX-9 Grand Touring that basically had exactly the options/ext color/interior color I wanted. I absolutely like the handling of CX-9, the silky smooth transmission (although would prefer the 1st gear a bit longer). The manual override on CX-9 is absolute best IMHO. The ebony interior looks fantastic with grey leather accents (much better than ebony interior on Acura). And of course, the exterior style is astonishing. If you end up getting a CX-9, get Liquid Platinum Metallic Crystal White. IMHO the best colors for this car. Use this link compare CX-9 with Highander or Pilot.
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Replying to: sleepybubba (Sep 09, 2008 10:45 am) Well i got the Liquid Platinum Metallic but really liked the Crystal White Pearl Mica. I have yet to see a blend of the two colors but it sure sounds interesting. 
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Replying to: maltb (Sep 10, 2008 7:35 am) |
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Hi Everyone: After reading these Forums for the better part of the last month, I felt like I had to tell you about my deal in hopes of helping someone else out. I decided to Lease a CX-9 GT, List Price $41K for $503 (including 9% PA Sales Tax) for 24 Months W/15K/Year. All I put down was 1st month and inception, which came to $8xx dollars. While I might be giving up some more functionality from both Physical and Technical Aspects with the Pilot, I feel good knowing I am getting a 2nd Year Production Vehicle that meets 95% of my families day to day needs. Also, I went with the 24 month lease because I have no idea where gas prices will be in the future and I do not want to be stuck to a long term commitment realizing that there will be a great deal more fuel efficient SUV's coming to market in the next few years. Hope this information helps someone out in SE Pennsylvania. Thanks and Good Luck.
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Replying to: klockboy (Sep 11, 2008 12:19 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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