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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?
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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?
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Replying to: batman47 (Nov 25, 2007 1:39 pm) |
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Replying to: topneuro (Nov 13, 2007 11:52 am) |
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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
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Replying to: zippydriver (Dec 29, 2007 9:58 pm) 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. |
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Replying to: nxs138 (Dec 30, 2007 7:28 am) some think that's its not worth $ for navi system. currently have navi system in car (MB ML430) and like it fixed and not have to play around with it. do i have to stop to change destination always except for hospital? and if that is the case, would a cheaper hand held make more sense/be more use? I use it by putting in addresses to work related things usually and use it quite a bit. ie do you think it's worth it for the navi system? and in regards to reliability, does mazda give you a loaner if car goes in or do i have to wait for some time/halfday/etc at the shop for the repair? does anyone have any comments about how the service is at the local mazda dealers (I am by the Smithtown, NY one)? and CR had the drive train as an issue, anyone know what this was for? thanks
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Replying to: zippydriver (Dec 30, 2007 7:56 am) Mazda provides you with a loaner vehicle if your car is in the shop for warranty related services as well as free road side assistance. I am not aware of any drive train issues relating to the CX-9. As far as resale value, the CX-9 has been on the market for less than a year making it harder to judge its resale value. |
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Replying to: zippydriver (Dec 30, 2007 7:56 am) Everywhere you check with any automobile magzines, you will find them praise CX-9 for outstanding braking. CR is the only exception. Anyway, I only read CR for their reliability data. I don't know why people bother to read their "testing" or "reviews". If you were the expert in testing automobiles, which magzine would you work for? CR or CarAndDriver, MotorTrend, Automobile or RoadAndTrack? On the issue with tranny, from what I read, it was a typical 1st year issue. Tranny fluid comes half filled from factory (I wonder why? Like they over-inflat the tires for transportation?). At the dealerships, they have to fill it up before sales. However, the new Aisin 6-speed uses special fluid than conventional. Some mechnics filled it with WRONG fluid causing the tranny to seize up. Ford-Mazda 3.7L DOHC engine is very good. The Aisin 6-speed tranny is top notch. I wouldn't worry about the power-train, if Mazda had chosen Ford's tranny, I would be worried... Reliability wise, 2nd year model sould be much better than the 1st. Almost every company have to recall their 1st year vehicle. My Prius has been recalled TWICE and it was a 2nd year vehicle (a 2005, 2004 being the 1st). Note also that the CX-9 is made in Japan (I am stating a fact. Take it for whatever it is worth to you...) Resale: Well, I think you can't beat Honda in resale value. I don't know about Mazda. I am one of the guys who is comparing Honda Pilot and Mazda CX-9. The new Pilot is coming out in May, 2008. Prototype to be shown in Detriot Autoshow in Jan, 2008.
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