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34 messages, Last post on Oct 28, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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I have read several posts on the CX-9 forum regarding the uncomfortable ride quality as well as unsafe handling in the snow of the 20" tires. I plan on getting 18" on the GT I buy. A basic question - if I make that switch, is there anything else that I would have to ask the dealer to change in the car? As you can see, I am not as well versed as many others on this forum. Appreciate your help.
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Replying to: seaweed20 (Jan 27, 2009 12:21 pm) The 18" certainly make it feel softer due to higher side wall of the tires. As for the on-snow performance, the 18" and 20" has similar Bridgestone Duel H/L tires. They are bad on snow (tho, all-season). I would suggest real snow tires or better all-seasons (such as Yoko Parada Spec-X - check tirerack.com for review) tires. |
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Been a proud owner of an '09 CX-9 for a week, and I have two questions - hopefully I can find an answer here to one or both. Power liftgate operation - is there a way to do this from the exterior lock/unlock button to the right of the lift gate handle? Yes, I'm that lazy. Auto-lock feature - planning to have this turned on by the dealer today (auto locks all doors when you walk away using Advanced Key). Anyone have this done, and any regrets? Why is this not better than the default? Thanks!
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Replying to: tripl3threat (Oct 23, 2009 11:03 am) 2) At first I wanted it, then I found out that car will auto lock anytime you walk away. Well I walk away half the time in my garage. Often times find myelf running down to the car to get something and the car is locked. Very annoying since I park it indoors in the garage where it's secured. If you don't have a garage, then it's probably not so bad.
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Replying to: howardru (Oct 24, 2009 3:47 am) For Autolock, I had it done and have "lived with it" for more than 1 year. As Howard said, it is a bit annoying when you want to park the CX9 unlocked (such as in your own garage or gas station). My way to deal with it is simple. At gas station, I leave the driver's door ajar. In my garage, I close the door and walk away simultaneously very quickly. This gives no time for Autolock to confirm your location. Therefore, no locking. If you can live with what I pointed out, you will love the rest of autolock. Dealer should do this for you for free. However, they may charge you if you change your mind later and want it off again.
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Replying to: ceric (Oct 26, 2009 3:50 pm) I had the autolock turned on earlier this week and for the most part I like it. Seems a bit unpredictable, depending on quickly/slowly I get away from the car - evne the direction I go. Figure I'll live with for awhile and work it out. |
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