New owner for a CX-9 GT

[Whitesnake]

Hello All,

Well it was sorta a painful road, but I got my CX-9!

I talked to this guy via e-mail from Mazda of Lodi (in NJ). I was trying to get the CX-9 Touring but he said there wan't too many dealers that would have what I want in stock, but he said he can get it in a GT. I said that I didn't want to spend more money for a GT, but he said he would see what he can do to meet my price in a GT. I said I wanted a CX-9 w/ 6CD & Moonroof, Navi, Remote start, Dimming mirror w/Homelink, mudflaps. He said he had one with Roof Rack & Cargonet but without the Dimming mirror or Remote start, but he said he would install Dimming mirror & Remote at the same price without charging me extra for the roof rack.. So he gave me a price of 37,776. I said that sounds ok, but I have to see what he would give for my trade-in.
While I was e-mailing the guy from Lodi I went to wayne mazda since they are closer to me. Wayne was going to give it to me the car for 37,500-20000 for my trade-in for what I wanted (no roof rack), we had a deal, but when he was writing up the paperwork he was going to make me pay $300 for doc fees an force me to pay $189 for Window etching. this is when the deal with wayne mazda died.. I new that the doc fees were too high and no way i was going to pay for window etching that I didn't want or need.

The next day I called the Mazda of Lodi and told him I was going to see him sat. I walked in, and had to wait 10 min (he was with a customer). He said that the car I wanted was just sold, But he had more for me to look at, no prob. We went to the back and he had the same thing, instead of a roof rack he had one with a towing package. I said no problem.. We went back inside, and he said he would still give me the car for 37776. I said fine, but it depended what he would give me for the trade-in. He came back and offered me 20000 for my trade-in. I said would he sell me the car for 37500?.. He said yes.. He only charged me 189 for doc fees, and I didn't have to pay for the window etching (of course I had to pay tax + tire tax). the deal went smoothly and I was out of there quick!...A very pleasant experience!!...
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[Shaz]

Hello All,

Well it was sorta a painful road, but I got my CX-9!

I talked to this guy via e-mail from Mazda of Lodi (in NJ). I was trying to get the CX-9 Touring but he said there wan't too many dealers that would have what I want in stock, but he said he can get it in a GT. I said that I didn't want to spend more money for a GT, but he said he would see what he can do to meet my price in a GT. I said I wanted a CX-9 w/ 6CD & Moonroof, Navi, Remote start, Dimming mirror w/Homelink, mudflaps. He said he had one with Roof Rack & Cargonet but without the Dimming mirror or Remote start, but he said he would install Dimming mirror & Remote at the same price without charging me extra for the roof rack.. So he gave me a price of 37,776. I said that sounds ok, but I have to see what he would give for my trade-in.
While I was e-mailing the guy from Lodi I went to wayne mazda since they are closer to me. Wayne was going to give it to me the car for 37,500-20000 for my trade-in for what I wanted (no roof rack), we had a deal, but when he was writing up the paperwork he was going to make me pay $300 for doc fees an force me to pay $189 for Window etching. this is when the deal with wayne mazda died.. I new that the doc fees were too high and no way i was going to pay for window etching that I didn't want or need.

The next day I called the Mazda of Lodi and told him I was going to see him sat. I walked in, and had to wait 10 min (he was with a customer). He said that the car I wanted was just sold, But he had more for me to look at, no prob. We went to the back and he had the same thing, instead of a roof rack he had one with a towing package. I said no problem.. We went back inside, and he said he would still give me the car for 37776. I said fine, but it depended what he would give me for the trade-in. He came back and offered me 20000 for my trade-in. I said would he sell me the car for 37500?.. He said yes.. He only charged me 189 for doc fees, and I didn't have to pay for the window etching (of course I had to pay tax + tire tax). the deal went smoothly and I was out of there quick!... We a very pleasant experience!!...

CONGRATS. I have the CX7 and I like the interior and styling of the 9 plus the tech amenities it has like BlueTooth and iPod integration. I'll still keep my 7 since the 9 is way too much for me since I have no use for the 3rd row seat.

Post pics pls. Take care of the car. Welcome.

[meinp5]

Glad to see that it worked out after all. Now post some pics!(nailbyt)

[lazyace13]

Nice photos Snake! Your neighbors probably think you hit the Lotto!! I'm glad you got a deal to work for you. You were so close on that other one. My favorite thing to do with a dealer is to make out a check for what I'm willing to pay (A reasonable offer, figuring in what I want for my trade and all) to the dealer omitting the signature. Let the salesman hold the check and even take it back to the sales manager. Be sure to carry a small towel to catch any drool. LOL! I've never had them give it back other than for me to sign it! (laugh)

[sbmrinaldi]

That is the color I picked up as well. I was heart broken to find a small chip in the hood when I went to pick it up. They drove it about 130 miles on a dealer locate. I just had installed the 3m clearbra to prevent anymore marks on the bumper or hood/mirrors.

The mud flaps look very small. Do they appear to give any added coverage? Mine are due in this week and I was hoping to just install them myself. I think the dealer wanted around $70-$90 for install.

[Antoine]

Awesome and Congrats on the CX-9! It's definitely not a small crossover but the design is really elegant and sporty...I dig it (2thumbs)!

How is the acceleration on the street and power delivery on the highway?

[Brian MP5T]

Welcome to the forum...


Do the rear seats actually function well on a daily basis? They look like they would be fun for a bit then quickly become tiresome.

[Mazda3]

Good looking rig, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[Whitesnake]

I have less then 100 miles on the car, so I don't want to push it.. it seems to have good pick up... I used to have an 2004 Acura TL (270HP).




Awesome and Congrats on the CX-9! It's definitely not a small crossover but the design is really elegant and sporty...I dig it (2thumbs)!

How is the acceleration on the street and power delivery on the highway?

[Whitesnake]

LOL.. I've only had it for 3 days


Welcome to the forum...


Do the rear seats actually function well on a daily basis? They look like they would be fun for a bit then quickly become tiresome.

[Mazda3]

LOL.. I've only had it for 3 days

So?

I break in every new vehicle I've owned like I stole it and they always run better then everyone elses.

[Brian MP5T]

LOL.. I've only had it for 3 days

IC

[gone_fishin]

Congradulations and Welcome :)

[Dalton]

So?

I break in every new vehicle I've owned like I stole it and they always run better then everyone elses.

Hehhee (drive2) (drive2)

[jrtouareg]

So?

I break in every new vehicle I've owned like I stole it and they always run better then everyone elses.


Yea, I break in motrocycles that way but cars have too many moving parts that have to "seat" in. The transmission being a very important item to let the gears properly mesh with each other. Just my persoanl opinion, of course.(thought)

[CX9buyer]

Could you tell me what option you have and if it is the AWD verision?


Hello All,

Well it was sorta a painful road, but I got my CX-9!

I talked to this guy via e-mail from Mazda of Lodi (in NJ). I was trying to get the CX-9 Touring but he said there wan't too many dealers that would have what I want in stock, but he said he can get it in a GT. I said that I didn't want to spend more money for a GT, but he said he would see what he can do to meet my price in a GT. I said I wanted a CX-9 w/ 6CD & Moonroof, Navi, Remote start, Dimming mirror w/Homelink, mudflaps. He said he had one with Roof Rack & Cargonet but without the Dimming mirror or Remote start, but he said he would install Dimming mirror & Remote at the same price without charging me extra for the roof rack.. So he gave me a price of 37,776. I said that sounds ok, but I have to see what he would give for my trade-in.
While I was e-mailing the guy from Lodi I went to wayne mazda since they are closer to me. Wayne was going to give it to me the car for 37,500-20000 for my trade-in for what I wanted (no roof rack), we had a deal, but when he was writing up the paperwork he was going to make me pay $300 for doc fees an force me to pay $189 for Window etching. this is when the deal with wayne mazda died.. I new that the doc fees were too high and no way i was going to pay for window etching that I didn't want or need.

The next day I called the Mazda of Lodi and told him I was going to see him sat. I walked in, and had to wait 10 min (he was with a customer). He said that the car I wanted was just sold, But he had more for me to look at, no prob. We went to the back and he had the same thing, instead of a roof rack he had one with a towing package. I said no problem.. We went back inside, and he said he would still give me the car for 37776. I said fine, but it depended what he would give me for the trade-in. He came back and offered me 20000 for my trade-in. I said would he sell me the car for 37500?.. He said yes.. He only charged me 189 for doc fees, and I didn't have to pay for the window etching (of course I had to pay tax + tire tax). the deal went smoothly and I was out of there quick!...A very pleasant experience!!...
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[just_phil]

Congrats on the new toy! Care to share the salesman's name? I might be hitting Lodi Mazda next week... TIA

[njerald]

Looks Good but I wouldn't have paid that much over invoice or for that matter, anything over invoice.

[sbmrinaldi]

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I detailed mine for the first time this past weekend.

[rc51]

Looks really nice in that color

[Whitesnake]

I got an AWD GT... Remote start, Mudflaps, Auto Dim Mirror, NAV w/Moonroof Towing package


Could you tell me what option you have and if it is the AWD verision?

[Whitesnake]

Rick Mostacero . Tell him David S. sent ya... We did most of the dealing via e-mail... but the final price stuff was done there..

rmostacero@mazdaoflodi.com


Congrats on the new toy! Care to share the salesman's name? I might be hitting Lodi Mazda next week... TIA

[lmc]

Well we bought our dream car we think, The dealer were very nice they let us drive the car for a couple days, in which at one point the Check engine light had came once briefly, we bought the car, when we walked out they were trying to help us setup the Bluetooth, and they could not get it working right and said it was not right at that time, and told us to come back nextweek to have service dept look at it, which we did and they gave us a basic sport or touring 18" wheels CX-9 (not like our GT 20" wheels model), to drive in the meantime. Ours is a GT 07 basic options, no nav, sunroof, Bose radio or other major options other then it is AWD and has sirus sat radio with 6 cd player, well to make it short from what the dealer has told us is that where the Bluetooth and the sat. pluginto the radio their is only one plug in and you can only plug in one or the other, both features work but not at sametime I mean I don't want to be driving down the road and have to take apart the radio to change the plugs ??, as well how will this issue effect the MP3 feature as well, is it as simple as a differnet radio or could it be wiring issues or other ?? anyway their suppose to contact the technical dept with Mazda to find a solution today, we just want what we paid for, has anyone ran into this is it simple the radio, would it have made the check engine light come on, just concerned that the overall integrity was not maintain when they assembled this car, HELP!!!

[sbmrinaldi]

It appears most dealers have no idea about anything with the CX-9. Others have posted issues with getting their Ipods to work if they have Navi or Satellite radio. Apparently with that issue they needed to have the dealers install something that allows them to have access to both. Since yours seems like a similar issue I would imagine there is an easy fix, unfortunately the dealers don't have the immediate answer.

[Whitesnake]

On the other messages I've read.. Currently Sat Radio and MP3 doesn't work together. they have to put in a switch or something like that ... very confusing.. If you get Sat Radio option it disables the AUX plug for External plug-in devices... Bluetooth I haven't heard yet.. I have a Verizon V3c and it works great with the CX-9. I have Navi & 6CD player no Sat radio.




Well we bought our dream car we think, The dealer were very nice they let us drive the car for a couple days, in which at one point the Check engine light had came once briefly, we bought the car, when we walked out they were trying to help us setup the Bluetooth, and they could not get it working right and said it was not right at that time, and told us to come back nextweek to have service dept look at it, which we did and they gave us a basic sport or touring 18" wheels CX-9 (not like our GT 20" wheels model), to drive in the meantime. Ours is a GT 07 basic options, no nav, sunroof, Bose radio or other major options other then it is AWD and has sirus sat radio with 6 cd player, well to make it short from what the dealer has told us is that where the Bluetooth and the sat. pluginto the radio their is only one plug in and you can only plug in one or the other, both features work but not at sametime I mean I don't want to be driving down the road and have to take apart the radio to change the plugs ??, as well how will this issue effect the MP3 feature as well, is it as simple as a differnet radio or could it be wiring issues or other ?? anyway their suppose to contact the technical dept with Mazda to find a solution today, we just want what we paid for, has anyone ran into this is it simple the radio, would it have made the check engine light come on, just concerned that the overall integrity was not maintain when they assembled this car, HELP!!!

[elderlycoffee]

Love it m8.
Parents are thinking about getting one.