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Old 04-27-2007, 08:24 PM
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June '07: The month of Mazda comparo wins

First the "aging" RX8 is chosen over the brand-new Audi TT, the 'updated' 350z, and the Mustang in Car and Driver.

Next, the Mazdaspeed 3 takes yet another first-place win, over the GTI, Mini, Si sedan, and Spec V in Road and Track.

And lastly, the CX9 is unanimously chosen over the MDX and Arcadia in Motor Trend.

Keep up the good work Mazda.
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Don't forget the Mazdaspeed 3 was came up first compared to the GTI, Mini S, Sentra SE-R, and WRX in Car and Driver. A lots of "**** riding" form car and driver about the CX-7 . Noice!
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Read the MT Crossover comparo. The MT folks gushed over the CX-9. The CX-9 is a going to be a great success for the Mazda folks. Mazda did the details far better than the Ford Edge team.
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Mazda rocks
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None of them were even close.
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Good job.
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here is the link to the MT CX-9 etc comparo for your reading edification

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...dia_mazda_cx_9
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I don't know why the G35 wasn't in that comparo, since it does have backseats, /shrug.
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Originally Posted by Zio
I don't know why the G35 wasn't in that comparo, since it does have backseats, /shrug.
New model is coming. They'll have plenty of comparos once that gets released.
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ONYA Mazda!
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very impressive
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Oh NO not another comparo where the Mazda (CX-9) is 35HP Down!, BUT, Still comes out on top...
Sound familiar to anyone...

No doubt the new Mazda 6 will kill the opposition including that UGLY looking new Lancer with the Audi slash new Hyundai grille.

Car designers are really running out of ideas.
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CX9 vs. MDX

i test drove both and picked the MDX. I've got a 2007 MDX w/tech.

the mazda was nice - the GT trim level was very luxurious. the sport and touring felt cheap by comparison. to get a CX9 that was close in feel/luxury to the mdx you needed to get one loaded and the price became very close to that of the MDX.

when i looked the mazda dealer refused to come off even MSRP on the CX9. given the resieduals - my lease deal was barely any better than the MDX where dealers came off MSRP quite a bit.

having driven both - the CX9 was a better choice if you HAVE to have 3rd row seats and plan to use them often. the 3rd row had more room and was easier to get in/out of .

the MDX was far more luxurious feeling. was noticeably faster, and handled better. if you need a third row sometimes - the MDX is fine. we use ours once a month maybe... and if you are using it for kids mostly - either car's are fine.

overall - the only way the CX9 should have beat the MDX was due to price. and once you really compare what you're gonna pay/month on a lease - the MDX really is the better deal. i bet i pay an extra $50/month over what mazda wanted....and after driving both - the Acura made me WANT the car. the mazda felt more likea compromise after driving the MDX...
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