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11 messages, Last post on Feb 03, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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Hello everyone, with the great deals on the suv's these days , i have decided to get one. After reading through posts and reviews i have narrowed on the following vechicles 1) 2008 Acura MDX 2) 2009 Honda Pilot 3) 2008 Mazda Cx-9 Of all the 3 , the MDX is the most fun to drive , however its also the most expensive ( 33K for base , 38K fully loaded ) Next fun to drive is the Cx-9 , the pilot is the least fun , but with the most utilitarian ( with some braking issues according to edmunds review ) The deals are much more for the Cx-9 , so i was shopping for one till i saw the rear-crash ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety site ( www.iihs.org ) The cx-9 got bad ratings for rear-end crash , the mdx and the pilot got good ratings and the top safety pick. Is the rating good and reliable enough to rule out the CX-9, except for that i like the CX-9 in all aspects. Appreciate your input Kumar
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Replying to: mdx_fan1 (Aug 22, 2008 11:24 am) http://www.iihs.org/ratings/head_restraints/headrestraints.aspx?mazda Listed the rear Dynamic as Marginal and head-restraints as Good. There are no Poors indicated that would indicate "Bad". Is there some new report out for the 2008 cx-9? Although, I would wait for the 2009 which will include the MPG trip computer and Homelink Mirror unless you can get the dealer to throw in the Homelink mirror and ScanGauge II computer. |
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Replying to: mdx_fan1 (Aug 22, 2008 11:24 am) |
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Replying to: mdx_fan1 (Aug 22, 2008 11:24 am)
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I was refering to the info in this link also http://www.iihs.org/ratings/head_restraints/headrestraints.aspx?mazda they rated "Marginal" for dynamic rear end crash, even though it is not "bad" , its still 2 levels lower than the top rating "Good" I was referring to the mdx + tech + ent package for 38 K , in my area most of the dealers did not have the mdx sport in stock , they have a lot of the tech + ent package
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Replying to: mdx_fan1 (Aug 23, 2008 6:03 am) HONDA ACE is nice but it only improves the frontal crashes. Not sure about the rest, though. Do more research and make your own decision. |
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Replying to: citivas (Aug 23, 2008 5:24 am)
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Replying to: citivas (Aug 24, 2008 7:06 pm) How is the rear end crash for the new Pilot?
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Replying to: ceric (Sep 11, 2008 10:01 am) The Mazda received less than good (Acceptable) on the Frontal Offset subcategories of Head/Neck and Right Leg/Foot . The Mazda received less than good (Acceptable) on the Side Impact subcategory of "Structure/Safety Cage." The Mazda is not an "unsafe" car by any means, but the Pilot has shown, at least in these tests, to be somewhat better than the Mazda in crash protection.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 02, 2009 9:54 pm) IIHS perform tests on a specific setup and speed. Under a difference condition or with a different test vehicle, the results might be different. IIHS results only show that Pilot did better than CX9 under their testing conditions and with their test vehicles. No doubt, Honda ACE has been very successful in helping their vehicles get high marks in tests. Besides, there is the "active safety" to consider. Which vehicle allows you to better avoid accidents to begin with. To me, no doubt, CX9 wins, thanks to better handling and braking. 
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