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#2074 of 2553 Re: Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD offer [jeffrey13] by splishkid Oct 17, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: jeffrey13 (Oct 16, 2009 8:59 pm) Looking at 2010 GT. Can anyone enlighten me to any disadvantages to the AWD. My two local dealers have all GT's with AWD. Live in NW NJ. Do get some heavy snow and hilly. Hate to lose "pep" with the extra 200 #.   any comments ? Thanks Replies to this message: jcpharm (Oct 17, 2009 3:26 pm) splishkid (Oct 17, 2009 4:26 pm) ceric (Oct 17, 2009 10:04 pm) vinnyny (Oct 18, 2009 1:59 am)
#2075 of 2553 Re: Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD offer [splishkid] by jcpharm Oct 17, 2009 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: splishkid (Oct 17, 2009 12:04 pm) the biggest difference practically will be a loss in fuel economy. the FWD is rated 16/22 city/highway MPG whilst the AWD is rated 15/21. personally, i average 17 MPG with 60-70% highway driving in my state of NJ. i wouldn't think you would experience power loss and in poor traction areas (snow/ice) you may get better pickup depending on the tires you have (OEM duelers apparently stink from others' experience). good luck! Replies to this message: splishkid (Oct 17, 2009 4:26 pm)
#2076 of 2553 Re: Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD offer [jcpharm] by splishkid Oct 17, 2009 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: jcpharm (Oct 17, 2009 3:26 pm) Thank you icpharm
#2077 of 2553 Re: Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD offer [splishkid] by ceric Oct 17, 2009 (11:04 pm)
Replying to: splishkid (Oct 17, 2009 12:04 pm) Disadvantages with AWD - worse MPG - trust me, more than 1mpg difference in real world driving. More like 2-3mpg penalty for city driving. On highway, 1mpg may be close to reality. - slower acceleration - no test data to support this, I am afraid - more parts to fail - more expensive to maintain (such as transfer case fluid change) - can'r replace only two tires - must replace all four to keep AWD happy.   (Costco has the same policy) - when it is being towed, you must call for a flatbed.   Advantages of AWD - ..... Replies to this message: vinnyny (Oct 18, 2009 1:59 am)
#2078 of 2553 Re: Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD offer [ceric] by vinnyny Oct 18, 2009 (2:59 am)
Replying to: ceric (Oct 17, 2009 10:04 pm) Advantages of AWD--from a FWD CX-9 owner: 1) torque steer mitigated--virtually eliminates one of CX-9s biggest shortcomings; and 2) superior traction under all driving conditions--especially in icy or wet weather.   Is it worth 1-2 mpg to know that your wife is much less likely to end up in a ditch? Your call. However, if I lived in a cold-weather state, I would have bought an AWD model without hesitation.
#2079 of 2553 Resale by kyfdx HOST Oct 18, 2009 (5:19 am)
I would imagine a FWD CX-9 in the Northeast is a pretty hard sell..   That's why your dealer only has AWD... Replies to this message: splishkid (Oct 18, 2009 6:50 am)
#2080 of 2553 Re: Resale [kyfdx] by splishkid Oct 18, 2009 (7:50 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 18, 2009 4:19 am) thanks everybody great community....
#2081 of 2553 Pulled the Trigger by edm111 Oct 19, 2009 (9:18 am)
I ended up pruchasing 09 AWD Sport with PWR Driver Seat, heated seat package from Crystal Auto Mall in NJ for 25,000 + 300(Doc Fees) + TAX and Title. I would have loved the touring but they don't have any.   I think it is pretty reasonable deal. What you guys think?   I was in between 2010 Honda PILOT EXL for 33,000 + TTL or this one. I choose this one. I don't know why ... but I believe it is a good decision. Replies to this message: jeffrey13 (Oct 19, 2009 8:41 am) howardru (Oct 19, 2009 8:56 am) edmu1 (Oct 25, 2009 6:36 pm) edm111 (Oct 26, 2009 12:03 pm) edm111 (Oct 27, 2009 6:25 am) and 1 more...
#2082 of 2553 Re: Pulled the Trigger [edm111] by jeffrey13 Oct 19, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: edm111 (Oct 19, 2009 8:18 am) You got exactly the same car as mine, as well as the price, it is $7,500 below MSRP, I think it is good deal. For sport, you can't get $10,000 discount at this time. But one thing annoying me is the MSRP of 2010 model is 1,000 cheaper than the 2009 model, can anyone tell me what's the difference between these two models? Replies to this message: howardru (Oct 19, 2009 8:56 am)
#2083 of 2553 Re: Pulled the Trigger [jeffrey13] by howardru Oct 19, 2009 (9:56 am)
Replying to: jeffrey13 (Oct 19, 2009 8:41 am) The economy!

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