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SUVs Mazda CX-9 Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander
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: lithnights (Feb 05, 2009 7:11 pm) |
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Replying to: jcpharm (Aug 17, 2009 6:48 am) I've very leery of the CX-9 with the 20 inch tires and it's "firm" ride. But I need features like powered rear liftgate, auto on-off headlights and other creature comforts that the Sienna has. You're right, I just checked Consumers reports and the R-Class has a bad reliability record. But I did find a 2007 with 15K miles for the low $30K area, but it is not a CPO, so that is a red flag. Maybe the 2010 CX-9 will have more options in the models w/o the 20 in. tires?
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Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Aug 29, 2009 7:44 am) 1) Used Acura MDX (more luxurious and responsive ride and hopefully can get CPO) 2) New 2010 CX-9 Touring loaded with options you might like (although Nav might only be available in GT as an option but you will get the "softer" 18" wheels) |
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Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Aug 29, 2009 7:44 am) People pay $$$ to go vice versa. CX9 GT has the features you listed: power-liftgate, auto-on/off headlight. What other creature comfort that your Sienna has that CX9 GT does not?
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Replying to: ceric (Aug 29, 2009 10:52 am) I don't want blue dashboard instrument lighting (have it now on my Sienna-dislike), no NAV system(got my own that I'll plop on the dash for the few times I need it), no LCD display on stereo (hard to read in daylight and can't read with polarized sunglasses-Sienna stinks again), no run-flat tires (really stinks, grrr!) Thanks for everyone's replies thus far.
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Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Aug 29, 2009 11:30 am) For last two weeks, I test drove the Highlander, MDX, and Pilot. I look for handling, 3rd row space and value when testing these CUVs. Here are my 2cents. Highlander: The handling was OK, the 3rd row was too small, and the sport model with leather was about 33K without bargaining. MDX: The handling was good, the 3rd row was small, and the base model was about 38K if the dealer could locate one for me. Pilot: The handling was OK, the 3rd row OK, and the EX-L was about 32K. In the end, I bought the CX9 last week. The dealer had the color I wanted. The CX9's handling is good, the 3rd row space is OK, but I was able to buy the touring at thousands less. Hands down, the CX9 with current pricing, offers the best value. Now, I am thinking to buying 20inch wheels and new tires to improve handling. I do not mind the harsh ride.
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Replying to: milleniafan (Aug 30, 2009 12:12 am) As to the Mazda loyalty program, do you have to own one now or do you merely had to have owned one in the past? We used to own a 626-four wheel steering car. That's right, all four wheels turned and it was quite helpful when parallel parking. It was amusing when we showed our friends the back wheels actually turned a little bit. Mazda was certainly innovative at the time. And another hot button for us is 3rd row access. Our Sienna has captain chairs for the middle row and it is so easy to go between them to get to the 3rd row. You don't have to touch anything. All of these CUV's I see, seem to have the requirement that you must touch and adjust the middle seat in some way, which is a hassle if someone is sitting in that seat at the time someone wants to get in the back. Kids fight over the silliest things.
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Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Aug 30, 2009 6:28 am)
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Replying to: 4kids3dogs2cat (Aug 30, 2009 6:28 am)
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Replying to: wdhyte (Aug 31, 2009 6:45 pm) Certainly you can do it by yourself. The HID bulbs of CX9 is not extremely white (somewhere around 4500k only). Many have replaced it with other bulbs that are higher in K. It depends on whether you like them or not. For me, those OE are fine. HID needs to have clear cut-off at top edge to prevent blinding the on-coming traffic. Have you seen the non-HID vehicles with HID bulbs coming at you?! Their lights are blinding, therefore, dangerous to others. I believe it is DoT requirement to have clear cut-off at top edge. I am not entirely sure about this. One certainly can google the vehicle codes for it. Replacing HID (right hand side - from driver seat view) requires removing the coolant tank (reservoir). That is probably why some rumor (maybe started by dealers) that you need dealers to replace the bulb. Not true. If you are handy, you can do anything. Removing the coolant tank is actually a 5-minute job. 
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