Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

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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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#278 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by lucky_777 Oct 15, 2008 (11:25 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 10:15 am) The only reason we have "crossover" segment that people don't like to call these cars "station wagon" Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 11:45 am) thegraduate (Oct 27, 2008 9:37 am) aviboy97 (Oct 27, 2008 9:47 am) thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:55 am) and 1 more... citivas (Oct 27, 2008 11:23 am) thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:53 am) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 03, 2008 7:29 pm) and 12 more...
#279 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [lucky_777] by aviboy97 Oct 15, 2008 (11:45 am)
Replying to: lucky_777 (Oct 15, 2008 11:25 am) That too...
#280 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [lucky_777] by thegraduate Oct 27, 2008 (9:37 am)
Replying to: lucky_777 (Oct 15, 2008 11:25 am) It drives me NUTS that there are people out there that aren't as practical as I am , haha. We have a family at church with 3 boys, but they refuse to get a minivan simply because "I won't be seen driving a minivan." They got a Nissan Armada instead. The SUV/CUV craze is something I don't claim to understand, but a whole lot of it lies on owning what is most "hip." To me, now when I see a 3-row Crossover, I see THOSE as the mommy-mobiles. They cost more, use more fuel, and offer less space and flexibility than a minivan of the same price. Perhaps I'm just too practical. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 27, 2008 9:47 am) thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:55 am) aviboy97 (Oct 28, 2008 12:26 pm) citivas (Oct 27, 2008 11:23 am) thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:53 am) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 03, 2008 7:29 pm) aviboy97 (Nov 04, 2008 12:21 pm) ceric (Nov 04, 2008 3:14 pm) and 7 more... citivas (Nov 13, 2008 1:57 pm) and 2 more...
#281 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [thegraduate] by aviboy97 Oct 27, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 27, 2008 9:37 am) Who ever said car buying was supposed to be practical? Americans are not practical people. Just look at the mess we got ourselves into with the economy. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:55 am) aviboy97 (Oct 28, 2008 12:26 pm)
#282 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [thegraduate] by citivas Oct 27, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 27, 2008 9:37 am) Our other vehicle is a mini-van and we love it. There are many reasons people may want a CUV and where we live "hip" is not one of them. We have no mini-van stigma at all but we wanted our other vehicle to have better towing capacity, better off-road capacity (but not be a full Jeep with truck-like suspension), higher rear clearance for a tow and off-road ability, etc. Also, our CUV averages better MPG than our Sienna or our extended test with the Odyssey. And you can get a hybrid CUV but not a hybrid mini-van. And we wanted 8 seats and the higher-end Limited trims and features which the last time I checked you couldn't get with a mini-van -- if you get the 3 seat second row bench it always is only available with the lesser trims... Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:53 am) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 03, 2008 7:29 pm) aviboy97 (Nov 04, 2008 12:21 pm) ceric (Nov 04, 2008 3:14 pm) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 05, 2008 11:49 am) and 2 more... guy1974 (Nov 13, 2008 1:03 pm) and 3 more... citivas (Nov 13, 2008 1:57 pm) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 19, 2008 6:47 pm) and 1 more...
#283 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [citivas] by thegraduate Oct 28, 2008 (11:53 am)
Replying to: citivas (Oct 27, 2008 11:23 am) I'd wager that you're the minority, using your Crossover to tow and go off-road. Glad you actually use it though! That said, it's a free-market - buy what ya want! It make the prices on the more practical cars a little lower!
#284 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by thegraduate Oct 28, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 27, 2008 9:47 am) Yep... silly me. I'm a 21 year old who has never carried a balance on his credit card. Golly, I'm unamerican! Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 28, 2008 12:26 pm)
#285 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [thegraduate] by aviboy97 Oct 28, 2008 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 28, 2008 11:55 am) Damn you! Hurry up and get into debt and join the rest of America. Geez!
#286 of 478 sales figures - Oct, 2008 by ceric Nov 03, 2008 (4:13 pm)
Toyota HighLander (exclud. Hybrid): 6010 Honda Pilot: 4980 Mazda CX-9: 1812 Others: Hyundai Veracruz: 699 GM quadruplet: N/A (I will update when I have the data)
#287 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [citivas] by 4kids3dogs2cat Nov 03, 2008 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: citivas (Oct 27, 2008 11:23 am) Hello! My first post here. I have a 2004 Sienna XLE AWD w/ 55K miles (had since new) and am starting to think about a new car. Even though I am a 52 yr. old father of 4, I still like minivans for their versatility. There's a lot I like and a lot I hate about my Sienna. The AWD option and it's associated issues have been a real love-hate relationship unto it's own. At any rate, I still can't seem to find anything that I like better. I just read the Edmunds and C&D shootout, and the mazda did surprisingly well, so I must go see the Mazda. First question..what is bluetooth? Hands free cell phone of some sort? My main hot button is a sharp turning circle. I have a driveway that makes a sharp 180 curve into the garage and it looks like the Mazda is the only one I've seen so far that is competitive with the Sienna and can do it w/o a 3 point turn required. We shall see on the test drive. Our last Mazda was a lemon. 20 years ago we bought a 626 4 wheel steering model. Although the parallel parking was superb due to the 4 wheel steering, the car maintenance problems were a real hassle. I'm afraid that with all the kids and pets, I might be relegated to a minivan for quite a few years more. I get chided for driving one but I really don't care what anyone thinks. I would like to just get back to driving sedans at some point, but that is years away. My wife drives an Escalade for 4 years and loves it, but I hate driving a behemoth that big. I guess we have reversed the normal roles of what American couples might drive. Thanks for reading and I'll post again after seeing the Mazda. Nice group you all have here. Dave in Philly Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Nov 04, 2008 12:21 pm) ceric (Nov 04, 2008 3:14 pm) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 05, 2008 11:49 am) ceric (Nov 05, 2008 4:06 pm) ericw2000 (Nov 13, 2008 1:20 pm) guy1974 (Nov 13, 2008 1:03 pm) citivas (Nov 13, 2008 1:42 pm) and 2 more... citivas (Nov 13, 2008 1:57 pm) 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 19, 2008 6:47 pm) tourguide (Nov 20, 2008 4:03 am)