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#6 of 69 DVD system by bellary Nov 12, 2007 (9:46 am)
Thinking about purchasing the 2008 GT w/ rear seat ent pkg. I've never had a dvd player in my car before, when playing movies will we still be able to listen to the radio? Or does the dvd take over all the speakers? Thanks! Replies to this message: 99zoomr (Nov 12, 2007 11:33 am) bellary (Nov 12, 2007 1:48 pm)
#7 of 69 Re: DVD system [bellary] by 99zoomr Nov 12, 2007 (11:33 am)
Replying to: bellary (Nov 12, 2007 9:46 am) With the RSES system, you will still be able to listen to the radio or CDs as long as the rear seat passengers use the headphones to listen to the movie soundtracks. We do this all the time so our daughter can watch and listen to her movies while my wife and I listen to the radio or CDs. However, if for some reason you want to listen to the DVD soundtrack, you can switch to RSES mode on the option screen. Also, the DVD player can play music CDs, so if the rear seat passengers want to listen to music instead of watching a movie, they can do that too via the headphones. Replies to this message: bellary (Nov 12, 2007 1:48 pm)
#8 of 69 Re: DVD system [99zoomr] by bellary Nov 12, 2007 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: 99zoomr (Nov 12, 2007 11:33 am) Thank you for the info, very helpful! Not sure if our 2 yr old will actually wear the headphones to watch a movie but I think we'll still get the RSES.
#9 of 69 Blind Spot Monitioring System by topneuro Nov 13, 2007 (11:52 am)
BSMS just showing up in CX-9 models, only $200. Know tha Volvo also has this but need the opinion of someone driving now a CX-9 with it. Does it work properly? many false alarma whe a vehicle is close?   Also questiona bout the NAV, screen has to flip for every music CD entry or removal now how long it will take for this to break or get stuck, anybody having problems with Navi and frequent Music CD use? Replies to this message: c_bag (Dec 06, 2007 7:56 am)
#10 of 69 Active Torque Split AWD by batman47 Nov 25, 2007 (1:39 pm)
The active split all-wheel drive is an option in the CX-9 brochure. Does the price MSRP $34,655 include this option or the dealer will ask me to pay another $1,000, for example to have this option on? Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Nov 26, 2007 3:46 pm)
#11 of 69 Re: Active Torque Split AWD [batman47] by aviboy97 Nov 26, 2007 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: batman47 (Nov 25, 2007 1:39 pm) $34,655 is the MSRP of the Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD, less any additional options, less $635 destination, and less any local, state, or dealer charges.
#13 of 69 Re: Blind Spot Monitioring System [topneuro] by c_bag Dec 06, 2007 (7:56 am)
Replying to: topneuro (Nov 13, 2007 11:52 am) I purchased a 08 CX-9 GT AWD the day before Thanksgiving, and have been driving the vehicle and noting the performance of the BSMS, and I would have to say that it's dead on, there are instances where the system can be a little cautious, but I'd rather it be proactive than not at all. The system hasn't thrown out any false alerts, additionally the BSMS is an option that can be deactivated via the button below the steering wheel to the left. I don't have the Nav option maybe someone else can answer that question for u. I will say one note about the integreted NAV system. The factory install Nav systems are predominately used for more than just NAV, many of these system are imbedded into the cars functionality ie, audio/visual controls, vehicle monitoring of convenience and critical functions, and many other functions. The problem with this is if that Nav display or the unit itself gets damaged then it places you at an expensive disadvantage, and you will be flying blind not having access to those functions controlled by the navigation system.
#14 of 69 2008 CX-9 Reliability by zippydriver Dec 29, 2007 (9:58 pm)
does anyone know currently the reliability and resale issue of the Mazda CX-9? I love the drive of the car and wish to purchase it but am concerned about consumer reports note about reliability and poor resale. Did Mazda fix the sound system issue, Navi issue & long stopping distance on the 2008? and what is the resale of these cars?   is there a new model coming out in 2009 also, and if so, will this be much different and when will it come out?   love the car but don't want to buy something with a big headache. have a 2001 MB ML430 right now and have had nightmare repair issues. can't afford time nor money of another dud car.   please advise, hoping to decide by 1/2/08 for the 0% interest rate Replies to this message: nxs138 (Dec 30, 2007 7:28 am) zippydriver (Dec 30, 2007 7:56 am) unixxus (Dec 30, 2007 9:19 am) ceric (Dec 31, 2007 2:29 am) and 1 more...
#15 of 69 Re: 2008 CX-9 Reliability [zippydriver] by nxs138 Dec 30, 2007 (7:28 am)
Replying to: zippydriver (Dec 29, 2007 9:58 pm) When it comes to braking distances, I'd rather look at magazines that do comparisons, since these tend to be on the same day/same conditions. So on Motor Trend, when they compared the 2007 CX-9 to the MDX and the Acadia, here were the numbers: (from 60 to 0 mph):   MDX: 121 feet CX-9: 123 feet Acadia: 138 feet   As far as reliability, truedelta.com is another useful source where owners have reported in on issues. Out of 100 vehicles, the 2007 CX-9 had 54 trips to the shop, the Acadia had 98, and the MDX had 48. So the Acadia was problem-prone in its first year, and the CX-9 was average.   If you look at the CR reliability data, you'll see that the CX-9 mostly gets full red circles (good), while the Acadia/Outlook get plenty of half circles (average). The CX-9 had only one black circle for Audio Systems, and that seems to drive the low reliability? I believe the issue here is the way CR weighs the black circles.   In any case, the audio system in the CX-9 is a bit funky. The voice-recognition on the NAV can be spotty, and you need a dealer-installed adapter if you want to run an iPOD on a satellite-radio equipped system (why couldn't they build it into the stereo system?) Apart from that, people seem to like the way the stereo sounds.   Resale value? Not sure. Mazdas in general tend to do okay in the last few years (the Mazda 3 holds 35% of its resale value after 5 years, which is industry average). The CX-9 did win the Motor Trend award, so that should help. Replies to this message: zippydriver (Dec 30, 2007 7:56 am) unixxus (Dec 30, 2007 9:19 am) ceric (Dec 31, 2007 2:29 am) zippydriver (Dec 31, 2007 10:15 pm)

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