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476 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:16 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: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:34 pm) 1) None of the three require premium gas. 2) As you said, the Pilot has this feature. 3) Yes, you can open the tailgate with the remote. You can close it with the remote too (at least with the Touring) 4) You can control the audio of the rear DVD from the front controls but not the DVD features itself (menu navigation, play, pause, etc.). However, the remote detaches from the DVD system itself (which is better than having to store it somewhere) and can then be controlled from the front or anywhere in the car. However the front nav screen does not play the video so it can be challenging to control from the front without seeing it. The Toyota can display the video from the front but only when parked. I believe the same is true of the CX-9, but I am just guessing (since the nav is provided by the same company as the Toyota). Good luck. |
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Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:34 pm) 1) It does not require premium gas. 2) Rear glass does open independently of the gate itself. 3) Not sure about just popping the gate open, mine is equipped with a power open/close that can be controlled from the driver's seat or from the fob, and I'm glad it goes all the way up. I too have been approaching the car with a cart full of groceries and the power open is awesome! If you open remotely, you can close manually and vice/versa. 4) Don't have the rear-seat DVD. Don't believe in kids. Hope it helps! |
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| thanks so much for all the useful information everyone! | |
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Highlander: 5729 Pilot: 5192 CX-9: 2108 Veracruz: 827 GM (quadruplet): >14,000 MDX: 3669
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Replying to: ceric (Oct 01, 2008 6:11 pm) |
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...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!
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 02, 2008 1:59 pm) 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! |
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Replying to: kree (Oct 03, 2008 7:45 am) http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/models/new/mazda/cx-9/overview.htm
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 4:55 pm) 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?
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Replying to: ceric (Oct 06, 2008 10:26 am) |
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