Is the Mazda CX9 the "same" as the Edge / Lincoln counterpart above? Looks like same engine..? not sure about anythign else.. but just somehting to think about...

 

Nope. It's the CX-7 that is the same.

 

FJ Cruiser FTW

 

Dude, I LOVE the MKX! But they're definitely going to be out of my price range. Their interiors are crazy nice:








I think I'd lose my mind with air conditioned seats. Maybe I could find one of these used?

As Corey said, the CX-7, but I prefer the looks of the Edge or MKX.

Why?

 

As far as interior space, I test drove an Edge once (I'm 6'2" and 230 pounds fyi) and height-wise and legroom-wise it was fine, but the width wasn't quite enough. Granted I'm a little claustrophobic, but the center console/armrest area/dash console were all just a little too close for my comfort. I gotta say the 4Runner (I drove my sister's '06 4Runner a whole lot in SoCal) takes it in the interior room department. Great for distances (drove to San Diego and back, two hours one-way) and everything else, very comfortable vehicle. So I'm not sure what the argument there is. Anyway, yeah I'd definitely go w/ the Edge simply because you're looking for a daily, and you'll probably appreciate the interior touches on a regular basis as opposed to what the FJ doesn't have. And it doesn't sound like you'll do any kind of real off-roading, more like not driving on asphalt every now and then (and if anything I'm sure you know someone w/ a truck for those rare occassions).

 

Brock,

I'm getting an Edge before I leave here....

 

Thought it was the CX-9 b/c the CX-7 doesn't have an option for the 3.5 V6 which the CX-9 does...? my bad CX-9 now has a 3.7 V6...

Cx-7 doesn't come with awd either... oh well...

My vote goes to the Edge...

 

Thanks for your post. My biggest concern with the Edge is going to be legroom, but thanks for bringing to my attention the width concerns. The main reason I'm not interested in the 4Runner is because I LOVE the way both the FJ Cruiser and Edge look. I think they're both very fresh and appealing to me and the 4Runner is just another gas guzzler in a sea of SUVs. I'm not sure of what the 4Runner's MPG rating is, but another reason I like the FJ and Edge is because I think they're adequate for what I want to do and will still offer decent gas mileage. (considering their size and purpose) And yes, you hit the nail directly on the head with the off road comment. It's not that I'll be going "off-roading" through mud, rock crawling or fording rivers with either vehicle, but more so just venturing off of paved surfaces to pack up the balloon after a landing.

Hey... I guess good minds think alike. If you get your's before I make a decision, you're going to have to let me take it for a spin. Have your priced yours out yet? The only real options I want is navigation, Sync and AWD.

Yeah, I definitely want some form of AWD or 4WD. Not to mention, the CX-7 does nothing for me in the exterior looks department. They look pretty fresh on the inside, but not enough to make up for the outside.

 

I don't know if it's been brought up yet, but are you just towing balloon stuff? If you ever decide you want to tow your car you'd be better equipped with the FJ. Something else to add to the pile.

 

Don't get AWD, don't.

Get 4wd.