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#1 of 5 2nd Row Foot comfort? by hjkass Feb 16, 2009 (10:36 am)
I am seriously considering an '09 CX-9 Sport. My dealer let me take it on an overnight test drive and, from the driver's seat, I love it, but here's the problem.   The dealer didn't install the floor mats in the second row. My wife, daughter (the primary 2nd row occupant) and eventually me all sat in the 2nd row and couldn't find a comfortable position for our feet because of the way the seat tracks protrude above the floor. I sent my wife and daughter back to the dealer to check out the 2nd row with the carpeted mats installed and, while they said they were "better", they still weren't enthralled.   The dealer has suggested that installing the rubber all-weather mats will solve the problem, but I'm not anxious to spend extra money on mats that may, or may not, solve the problem.   My question, therefore, is, have the seat tracks been an issue for 2nd row passenger comfort? If so, how serious an issue has it been? How likely is it that the all-weather mats will alleviate the problem?   Thanks, in advance for your replies. Replies to this message: 99zoomr (Feb 16, 2009 12:16 pm) ceric (Feb 16, 2009 12:57 pm) imamg (Oct 13, 2009 2:19 pm) bjss (Feb 17, 2009 3:36 pm)
#2 of 5 Re: 2nd Row Foot comfort? [hjkass] by 99zoomr Feb 16, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: hjkass (Feb 16, 2009 10:36 am) My 11 year old daughter has never had any problems with finding a comfortable position for her feet, but at her age she doesn't need very much foot room. I've also had other adult friends relatives sit in back and they've never complained. However, since I didn't want to spend a huge amount of money on all weather mats and still wanted to keep my carpet relatively clean, I went to the local auto parts store and bought one of those wide rubber mats intended for a truck. Then I cut it to fit in the second row foot space. Even though it covers up the seat tracks, it is flexible enough that it doesn't keep the seat from moving forward when I need to let someone into the third row seats, and it keeps stuff from getting down inside the tracks. Hope this helps!
#3 of 5 Re: 2nd Row Foot comfort? [hjkass] by ceric Feb 16, 2009 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: hjkass (Feb 16, 2009 10:36 am) hjkass, I love my all-weather mats. You don't have to buy them from dealers. Try here www.mazdaparts.org   That said, I think CX9 has the best seat rail system. It is virtually flat once the all-weather mats are installed. If you compare that to the Highlander's rails, which might even trip people trying to get into 3rd row.   Besides, rubber mats help to insulate noises coming thru the floorpan (road/tire noises). It makes the cabin even quieter, I feel. No data to support that, yet. Replies to this message: imamg (Oct 13, 2009 2:19 pm)
#4 of 5 Re: 2nd Row Foot comfort? [hjkass] by bjss Feb 17, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: hjkass (Feb 16, 2009 10:36 am) I'm with you on this. I love the CX-9, but when I sat in the back, it just seemed odd looking at those long seat tracks where my feet go. Wonder about stuff getting in them, comfort, etc...I love the way the second row comes forward, guess I'll just have to get used to the tracks if I purchase. Loved test drivig the car, then when I got in the back seat and looked down, it just seemed a bit 'cheap' to see the seat tracks...oh well...
#5 of 5 Re: 2nd Row Foot comfort? [ceric] by imamg Oct 13, 2009 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Feb 16, 2009 12:57 pm) btw... mazdaparts.org is a dealer... they just offer 15% discount for the parts... push come to shove... ask your dealer to match.. ( I have before ... matched that is ). Yet back to the subject... 6 '2 I've enjoyed the second row pretty well.. the "looks" of the rails isn't so hot...but... that's not where I'm usually looking anyways.

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