This Needs To Happen.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 10/14/2015 at 10:20 • Filed to: ///M

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///Make it happen, Patrick!

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Garrett Davis > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/14/2015 at 10:33

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I’m not proud to admit that I tried to star that post in the image. Twice.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Garrett Davis 10/14/2015 at 10:36

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Hahaha - keep trying!

Patrick George > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/14/2015 at 10:57

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Failing that, the next time I get an M2 to test, I’ll track it against the cheapest Craigslist BMW I’m allowed to expense.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Patrick George 10/14/2015 at 11:08

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Hahaha - YES.

Bad Idea Hat > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/14/2015 at 11:10

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STAR

Alfalfa > Patrick George 10/14/2015 at 11:12

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M2 vs. 94 318i...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bad Idea Hat 10/14/2015 at 11:16

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Ha - I did add the link!

Spasoje > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/16/2015 at 21:30

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I’ve got an unrelated favor to ask you – since there’s no way of messaging, I figured I’d ask you in this thread here.

I posted a long-form article on Oppo on Monday that I put a great deal of effort, research, and experience into. Would you mind sharing it to OppositeBlog?

The link is here:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/i-love-the-new…

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Spasoje 10/16/2015 at 21:43

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Done and done. Thanks for the tip. If you were in the market for a nice, all the bells and whistles 7-seater, what would you buy? My wife’s CX-9 is approaching 180k miles. At the moment, interested in a lightly used MDX, maybe a new Pilot, and the soon to be all new CX-9. Probably won't spend more than $40k.

Spasoje > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/17/2015 at 00:03

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Thank you very much!

If I had to replace my XC90 tomorrow, I’d probably find a loaded-to-the-gills 2013/2014 XC90 (i.e. the last model years of the first gen), which are mostly below $40k now. Plus, R-Design models offer legitimately sporty driving dynamics, which I’d assume the CX-9 has.

That said, if you guys are satisfied w/ the Mazda, I’m thinking you would be with the all new one, too. It seems that the next CX-9 won’t stray from the current one’s formula, so to speak, and the interiors of the newest Mazda 3 and 6 have impressed me.

An MDX is definitely a safe choice, one I’d rather make over any Pilot. A fully-loaded Pilot still looks and feels like a mid-range car. The MDX, on the other hand, was designed from the ground up as a luxury car, plus it handles pretty well (the Pilot drives like a minivan).

The current Toyota Highlander is actually pretty good: surprisingly flat in the corners, quite roomy, and you get almost all the options for $40k MSRP (or literally all of them, if you haggle).

As a wildcard, have you considered the Dodge Durango? I rented a nicely-equipped Limited 3.6 AWD for a week and it really surprised me. The Mercedes GL roots really show: plush ride, composed handling, and actual space for adults in all three rows at the same time. Fuel economy and the eight-speed auto were both very good.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Spasoje 10/17/2015 at 00:08

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Sure thing, and thanks for all the input.

I've heard way too many Chrysler horror stories to consider a Dodge any time soon...