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442 messages, Last post on Oct 24, 2009 at 8:44 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)
...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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Replying to: ceric (Oct 06, 2008 10:26 am) 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. |
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Replying to: kree (Oct 03, 2008 7:45 am) 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.
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Replying to: qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 12:12 am)
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Replying to: nikbert (Oct 08, 2008 11:05 am) Resale in the Pilots have tanked too. I tried to wholesale a 2003 Pilot EX w/leather with 60,000 on it, and no wholesaler would even give me over $10,000 for it. Yikes. To be fair, ALL SUV's have taken a huuuuge hit.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 08, 2008 12:56 pm) I recently traded an '03 Pilot EX-L with DVD, 102,000 miles in fair condition and got the Carfax price of $5,000 (and the $300 tax savings at 6% in MD). I had one dealer quote me $2,500.
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