I love to keep my cars for at least 10 years. I am trying to make it last another 3 years. True, the company still focuses much of its attention on making its products enjoyable to drive. Cargo capacity stands at 17. It was extremely expensive to own since most repairs were extreme and expensive.
Even though it was six years older. Buyers of all three trims have a choice of either front- or all-wheel drive. Mazda's senior family vehicle also offers sporty driving dynamics thanks to a performance-oriented suspension design. The two utes have different powertrains, chassis designs and body panels. And when the transfer case fails, you may have to completely replace the transmission, because the splines coming out of the transmission will be severely damaged.
My other gripe is that you have to get the leather seat version with Mazda if you want the better features. Despite the power on tap, the front-drive version is free of annoying torque steer. Its fresh design should make it appealing for shoppers tired of older but still capable vehicles like the Pilot or Highlander. And it will happily run on 87 octane gas. Towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds.
. It was hit so hard in the drivers door it ripped the rear outer door off! I spotted this car, a new arrival on the lot, and decided to give it a chance. It also betters the Subaru B9 Tribeca in terms of price and interior room and outperforms the Chrysler Pacifica. Driving Impressions The V6 has strong pull through the midrange, as well as impressive smoothness and a sporty sound when the whip is cracked. The Assistant Package bundles a navigation system with rear park assist with rearview camera and a power rear hatch. I like cloth seats more so that was the deal breaker for me.
The top-of-the-line Grand Touring adds 20-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, mirror-mounted turn signal repeaters, rain-sensing wipers, keyless start, wood cabin accents, memory driver seat presets and special blue cabin illumination. I didn't like the stiffer ride either the Murano was a little smoother! I purchased this for my daughter was a wonderful car until a teen driver ran a stop sign and t-boned it. A six-speed automatic with a manual mode is the sole transmission. This was my second Mazda My other was a Mazda 3 purchased new in 2013. I have own other Japanese cars and had not problems.
I invested about about 50% of the original speaker price in the 7 years I have own the car. Inside, the second row can slide fore and aft by about 5 inches and the third row has enough legroom to handle adults on a short-term basis. The highlight of the cabin is the roomy two-passenger third-row seat, which is well-shaped and roomy enough for a 6-footer. Overall, we think Mazda's biggest vehicle is a strong choice this year for a midsize or large crossover. The six-speed gearbox is well sorted, as it snaps off timely shifts without hesitation.
Two-tone upholstery as well as wood and metallic accents give the Grand Touring model a luxurious feel, while features such as rear park assist and a power liftgate make parking and shopping less stressful. Access to that third row is eased by large rear door openings and the fold-and-slide second row. I'm convinced if this were not as solid of a car there would of been a different outcome. The performance of this car was poor. The steering is precise and direct, if a bit light on-center. My main concern was that factory authorized dealers aren't available in smaller towns like mine and I would have had to drive over 6 hours to get to one if one of the newer versions had been under warranty. The tall center console reinforces the sporty feel, enveloping the driver in the cockpit.
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