Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

478 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:13 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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#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)
#288 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [4kids3dogs2cat] by aviboy97 Nov 04, 2008 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 03, 2008 7:29 pm) No matter who makes the car, a lemon is always possible. Consumer Reports, whom many regard as the most accurate in vehicle reliability, rates the CX-9 very highly and also gives them a recommendation to buy.
#289 of 478 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [4kids3dogs2cat] by ceric Nov 04, 2008 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Nov 03, 2008 7:29 pm) Dave, Welcome to post more here. I have a CX-9 so I visit here very often (almost on daily basis ). Bluetooth is for hand-free cell phone. With 2009 GT Assist package, it has A2DP support so that you can stream music (from iPod, music-capable cell phone) through the Bluetooth to the stereo of CX9. If you look at the list of CX-9 TSB (another threads), you would see that Mazda is actively trying to fix complaints of CX9 owners. I would say CX9 built after 08/2008 have no applicable TSBs. i.e. the quality is very stable now. Build date can be found on door stickers. (TSB: technical service bulletins) 2007/2008 model owners might need to take care of some production/early model issues. With all the running changes made by Mazda, the later ones are getting better and better. I would probably buy 2009 if I were you, but there are great deals to be had with 2008. Just pick one that is built as later as possible (less TSBs to fix potentially). CX9 has very tight turning circle (37.4ft), which is on par with Camry and Accord. Replies to this message: 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) guy1974 (Nov 18, 2008 11:57 am) and 1 more...
#290 of 478 new engine for 2009 highlander by nikbert Nov 04, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Even though I'm leaning towards Pilot - this one is definitely interesting http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/toyota-announces-all-new-four-cylinder-engine- -for-09-highlander/ (almost) as good as hybrid without the price penalty Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Nov 04, 2008 7:50 pm)