Ordering an '08

[TravelinMan]

Well, we did an extended demo today and decided to take the plunge and order an '08 this week.

Planned order will be:
GT front drive
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Tow pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Being told 16 weeks for delivery. Does it really take this long? BTW, dealer (sales mgr) has no knowledge of a 3.7L engine or the blind spot sensor that others on this board have said are on the 2008 model.

Also, the reason for the tow pkg is for a hitch for bike rack, has anyone put an aftermarket hitch on yet instead of the tow pkg.

[mixmasterlove]

Is the blind spot sensor part of a package????

[CX9 SportOwner]

Well, we did an extended demo today and decided to take the plunge and order an '08 this week.

Planned order will be:
GT front drive
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Tow pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Being told 16 weeks for delivery. Does it really take this long? BTW, dealer (sales mgr) has no knowledge of a 3.7L engine or the blind spot sensor that others on this board have said are on the 2008 model.

Also, the reason for the tow pkg is for a hitch for bike rack, has anyone put an aftermarket hitch on yet instead of the tow pkg.


As with the CX7, the factory hitch should be available with just the electrical hookup in June. Why not just have your dealer find a CX-9 like you want, as we did?

[CX9 SportOwner]

Well, we did an extended demo today and decided to take the plunge and order an '08 this week.

Planned order will be:
GT front drive
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Tow pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Being told 16 weeks for delivery. Does it really take this long? BTW, dealer (sales mgr) has no knowledge of a 3.7L engine or the blind spot sensor that others on this board have said are on the 2008 model.

Also, the reason for the tow pkg is for a hitch for bike rack, has anyone put an aftermarket hitch on yet instead of the tow pkg.


As with the CX7, the factory hitch should be available with just the electrical hookup in June. Why not just have your dealer find a CX-9 like you want, as we did?

[TravelinMan]

As with the CX7, the factory hitch should be available with just the electrical hookup in June. Why not just have your dealer find a CX-9 like you want, as we did?


I have several reasons for wanting the '08. First, I don't have to have the car right now and can wait. Through my employer I can get pricing where the ordered '08 is the same price as finding a '07. Paying this much I'm not willing to compromise on the setup and options that I want. Getting a next model year increases it's used value over the current year. Finally, the supposed engine upgrade and blind spot sensor feature in the '08 model.

[CX9buyer]

I have several reasons for wanting the '08. First, I don't have to have the car right now and can wait. Through my employer I can get pricing where the ordered '08 is the same price as finding a '07. Paying this much I'm not willing to compromise on the setup and options that I want. Getting a next model year increases it's used value over the current year. Finally, the supposed engine upgrade and blind spot sensor feature in the '08 model.


I agree getting the next model year does increase value. BTW I have ordered my CX-9 from my local dealer and they told me that it will take 4 to 4 and a half months to come in. My dealer is aware of the blind spot sensor, but not the engine upgrade. My question for you is that... do you know what the price of your car will be? At this point the dealership will honor 2007 pricing of the CX9 unless mazda corporate changes the price for the 2008 model year. My dealer does anticipate and increase but not by much. Did they give you a price quote? Do you have an order Allocation from your dealer?
But I know for sure that the blind spot sensor is on the 2008, I also verified that with MAZDA customer service.

[poof100]

I agree getting the next model year does increase value. BTW I have ordered my CX-9 from my local dealer and they told me that it will take 4 to 4 and a half months to come in. My dealer is aware of the blind spot sensor, but not the engine upgrade. My question for you is that... do you know what the price of your car will be? At this point the dealership will honor 2007 pricing of the CX9 unless mazda corporate changes the price for the 2008 model year. My dealer does anticipate and increase but not by much. Did they give you a price quote? Do you have an order Allocation from your dealer?
But I know for sure that the blind spot sensor is on the 2008, I also verified that with MAZDA customer service.

I went to the dealer on Saturday and they said they haven't ordered any 08 models yet. He also did confirm the BLISS option for 08 as well as the new Backup camera system that will be integrated into the homelink rearview mirror. He still didn't know anything about the 3.7L engine upgrade though. I hope they release some hard facts about it soon. The upgraded engine is the only thing holding me back from buying a CX-9 at this point. Also, I am hoping they fix the DVD/Moonroof issue for 08 as well.

JP

[Mazda3]

Guys,

I have official Mazda documents dated March 2007 stating the production of the 3.7L. My local dealer has already ordered their first batch. One of 3 things is going on at your dealers:

1) They are playing dumb because they have 07 models to sell.

2) They are actually dumb (lol2)

3) For some ridiculous reason the 3.7L is only coming to Canada, but I really can't see that being the case.

I'd love to post the documents, but I'm not sure if there are any legalites involved.

[CX9buyer]

I went to the dealer on Saturday and they said they haven't ordered any 08 models yet. He also did confirm the BLISS option for 08 as well as the new Backup camera system that will be integrated into the homelink rearview mirror. He still didn't know anything about the 3.7L engine upgrade though. I hope they release some hard facts about it soon. The upgraded engine is the only thing holding me back from buying a CX-9 at this point. Also, I am hoping they fix the DVD/Moonroof issue for 08 as well.

JP


Correction the BACKUP camera rearview mirror only comes with AUTODIM not HOMELINK. I confirmed that with mazda.

[poof100]

Correction the BACKUP camera rearview mirror only comes with AUTODIM not HOMELINK. I confirmed that with mazda.

Thanks, you are correct. I forgot they are offereing "2" rearview mirrors now from what the dealer told me. Sometimes I wonder what marketing is thinking on some of their "packaging" of options.

[poof100]

Guys,

I have official Mazda documents dated March 2007 stating the production of the 3.7L. My local dealer has already ordered their first batch. One of 3 things is going on at your dealers:

1) They are playing dumb because they have 07 models to sell.

2) They are actually dumb (lol2)

3) For some ridiculous reason the 3.7L is only coming to Canada, but I really can't see that being the case.

I'd love to post the documents, but I'm not sure if there are any legalites involved.

Trust me, I believe you, I don't doubt that. It's just really annoying when I go to the Dealers and they are clueless. One sales guy told me it takes at least 6 months to receive and 08 if I ordered one. Come on now. I know they want to sell the 07s, but sheeesh. I'm not even haggling with them on price either, as I'm ordering with the S plan price. They don't have to "sell" me on the car, I already want it. To me, it's one of the easiest sales for a Dealer in my opinion.

Thanks again for the info
JP

[TravelinMan]

Trust me, I believe you, I don't doubt that. It's just really annoying when I go to the Dealers and they are clueless. One sales guy told me it takes at least 6 months to receive and 08 if I ordered one. Come on now. I know they want to sell the 07s, but sheeesh. I'm not even haggling with them on price either, as I'm ordering with the S plan price. They don't have to "sell" me on the car, I already want it. To me, it's one of the easiest sales for a Dealer in my opinion.

Thanks again for the info
JP

OK, question for those of you familiar with S-Plan purchase. I gave the dealer my specs for the '08 CX-9 order and they said that they could not work up a pricing until they get a VIN on the car from the factory (but they still need a deposit). Is this true? I thought that S-Plan pricing was static from pricing sheets I received regardless of the car being on the lot or ordered.

Any S-Plan assistance appreciated.

[poof100]

OK, question for those of you familiar with S-Plan purchase. I gave the dealer my specs for the '08 CX-9 order and they said that they could not work up a pricing until they get a VIN on the car from the factory (but they still need a deposit). Is this true? I thought that S-Plan pricing was static from pricing sheets I received regardless of the car being on the lot or ordered.

Any S-Plan assistance appreciated.

You are right but so is the dealer. The S plan is a standard price that they give you, no haggling as it's part of a program. They fully know the S plan pricing for the 07 models, but because the pricing hasn't been released for the 08 models yet, they can't give you an accurate amount. They will only be able to do this, once Mazda releases the pricing info for the 08 model. I went to another dealer and they said they would know within a few weeks. You need the deposit to order the car but until the pricing info comes out, you won't know for sure the exact price, only an estimate based on the 07 S plan price. It's most likley that the price will change somewhat with the addition of the new 3.7L engine, so factor that in.

Other than the pin # you give the dealer for the S plan, there isn't much too it. I've bought 5 Fords with X plan and it's the easiest way to buy a car. No haggling, no fighting, one price, I know it's a good one and you are done.

JP

[TravelinMan]

You are right but so is the dealer. The S plan is a standard price that they give you, no haggling as it's part of a program. They fully know the S plan pricing for the 07 models, but because the pricing hasn't been released for the 08 models yet, they can't give you an accurate amount. They will only be able to do this, once Mazda releases the pricing info for the 08 model. I went to another dealer and they said they would know within a few weeks. You need the deposit to order the car but until the pricing info comes out, you won't know for sure the exact price, only an estimate based on the 07 S plan price. It's most likley that the price will change somewhat with the addition of the new 3.7L engine, so factor that in.

Other than the pin # you give the dealer for the S plan, there isn't much too it. I've bought 5 Fords with X plan and it's the easiest way to buy a car. No haggling, no fighting, one price, I know it's a good one and you are done.

JP

Thanks for the quick reply and the detailed info. Mazda customer care confirmed just what you said, except they said S-Plan pricing may not be available until Sept. I told that that was unusual since some '08s will on the lot in Aug.

Also, neither the 2 dealerships in Atlanta I'm talking to nor Mazda Customer Care have any clue or information on any changes to the '08 models. They no nothing of an engine change or blind spot sensors.

The dealers did say that they had '08 orders in and could change the specs to what I wanted and shorten the lead time to about 12 weeks. Going that route with the specs above but I decided the nix the tow pkg and just get an aftermarket hitch for the bike rack.

[Dalton]

Guys,

I have official Mazda documents dated March 2007 stating the production of the 3.7L. My local dealer has already ordered their first batch.

3) For some ridiculous reason the 3.7L is only coming to Canada, but I really can't see that being the case.

I'd love to post the documents, but I'm not sure if there are any legalites involved.

Do they have specs on those documents? (yes)

[Mazda3]

Do they have specs on those documents? (yes)

I have specs for everything except the final production ratings on the new engine. I expect to see those shortly and will post them as soon I recieve them. There is an official Mazda Canada management memo announcing the 3.7L engine and it also shows the 3.7L on the spec sheets, however it says N/A where the HP, TQ, and fuel mileage ratings should be.

[TravelinMan]

Well, I put the deposit down this week on an '08. Here's the specs

GT FWD
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Plan is that the car should be built in about 2-3 weeks, with a delivery after that of about 8 weeks. Until the car is built and I get a VIN, I do not have any '08 specifications on engine or additional features.

I'll update this as I know more. If anyone else has ordered or a build sheet on an '08, please post the specs.

[Redd Snake]

According to the California Air Resources Board, Mazda has certified a 3.7L engine for the 2008 model year:

http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ccvl/2008ccvl.htm

[golfer08]

Thanks, Mazda3 and everyone for the information about the 08 CX-9. We will be ordering one soon.

One question, Mazda3. Do you know if there will be any NEW color combinations on the 08?

[Mazda3]

Thanks, Mazda3 and everyone for the information about the 08 CX-9. We will be ordering one soon.

One question, Mazda3. Do you know if there will be any NEW color combinations on the 08?

Sorry same color combo's.

[Jax]

I had installed a under the bumper HiddenHitch as the tow package didn't come with a 2" reciever which I needed for a boat. Simple bolt on and looks good. Hitch and wireing harness ran about $225 not including installation.

For those interested here are the links

Hitch

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2007_Mazda_CX-9.htm

Harness

http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=18146&Category_Code=ELEE

[CX9buyer]

Well, I put the deposit down this week on an '08. Here's the specs

GT FWD
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Plan is that the car should be built in about 2-3 weeks, with a delivery after that of about 8 weeks. Until the car is built and I get a VIN, I do not have any '08 specifications on engine or additional features.

I'll update this as I know more. If anyone else has ordered or a build sheet on an '08, please post the specs.


I order mine cx9 back couple of months ago, but wont see it till FALL. Do you know when your dealer will get you car?

[njerald]

I order mine cx9 back couple of months ago, but wont see it till FALL. Do you know when your dealer will get you car?

I would guess yours will be built in June/July and you should have by the end of August.

[CX9 SportOwner]

WOW! Rear cameras, blind spot sensors, power liftgates, DVD, Navigation... why not just stay home so you dont have to exert yourselves at all?

[l-miwa]

If that's the case, why do you own a CX-9 instead of walking?

[musicola]

You ordered some neat stuff. Don't worry about CX9 SportOwner's attitude. I looked at his past posts after he ripped me in another thread. It's mainly a bunch of grumpiness and ripping on people who didn't order the base model he did.

[TravelinMan]

I order mine cx9 back couple of months ago, but wont see it till FALL. Do you know when your dealer will get you car?

My order is in but no firm manufacture date. It was supposed to be about 2-3 weeks from last weeks order since they modified an '08 already on order. If they can rush delivery after that, I should have it early August.

BTW - As of this morning, the dealer still has no clue on the '08 specs. This from the largest volume Mazda dealer in Atlanta.

[TravelinMan]

WOW! Rear cameras, blind spot sensors, power liftgates, DVD, Navigation... why not just stay home so you dont have to exert yourselves at all?

Well if we all wanted the same thing....we would still be driving Model T's in black. You obviously like Vanilla, I like Rocky Road, I want a bunch of stuff thrown in.

BTW, I tend to keep my new cars for a bit, this will be our third new car in 20 years so I want it set up my way. Do I have to have the options, no....but I want the options and can afford what I want. Within reason. (cheers2)

[Mazda3]

Well if we all wanted the same thing....we would still be driving Model T's in black. You obviously like Vanilla, I like Rocky Road, I want a bunch of stuff thrown in.

BTW, I tend to keep my new cars for a bit, this will be our third new car in 20 years so I want it set up my way. Do I have to have the options, no....but I want the options and can afford what I want. Within reason. (cheers2)

Sounds good to me!! (thumb)

[CX9 SportOwner]

If that's the case, why do you own a CX-9 instead of walking?

Because I cant walk NEARLY that fast

[CX9 SportOwner]

This conduct is not acceptable in this forum.

[njerald]

Somebody has to buy the strippers............

[Mazda3]

Time to get this thread back on topic guys.

[TravelinMan]

Bump

He's an update on my order.

The dealer tells me vehicle is on the assembly line but they do have a completion or ship date yet. Now they tell me that they do not get a final invoice or MSRP until the vehicle lands in Jacksonville, FL due to the port side accessories that are added. For those in the know, is this true? I'm on an S-Plan so I'll pay invoice but by this, I will not know that until about 2 weeks before delivery. Also, dealer still says that their are no changes to packages or equipment on the '08.

So is my dealer (Jim Ellis Mazda, Marietta) that mis-informed or is their really no information available on the '08 for the US. Not getting the same info that our Canadian friends are getting.

[CX9buyer]

Just got word from mazda customer service that Sept. is when mazda will rollout 2008 models to the general public.

[mazda7]

Well, we did an extended demo today and decided to take the plunge and order an '08 this week.

Planned order will be:
GT front drive
Grey ext, Blk int
Nav Assistance pkg
Sunroof/Bose pkg
Tow pkg
Homelink mirror
Cargo tray
Cargo net

Being told 16 weeks for delivery. Does it really take this long? BTW, dealer (sales mgr) has no knowledge of a 3.7L engine or the blind spot sensor that others on this board have said are on the 2008 model.

Also, the reason for the tow pkg is for a hitch for bike rack, has anyone put an aftermarket hitch on yet instead of the tow pkg.
Travelin Man,
Give you some update of what I have done. I ordered 08 GT AWD with, Nav, hitch,GT assist package, moonroof and bose, autodim mirror. 08's do come with 3.7 engine. Blind spot is in GT assist package that will be intro later in the model year. MY car was built JUne 16th and was shipped June 23rd. Was on water June 29th. Should be in Tacoma Port now. They will add receiver and wheel locks and put on truck to SLC. I should have car by week 4 of July. My dealer buddy had 2 9's on this boat and they are both sold. He has others being built that will start arriving the end of August. Yeah it still takes a while to get here. I wanted a different color to start with, but settled on white because it had what I wanted and would be here so much sooner. I hope this helps.

[CX9buyer]

Question for you.... have you already confirmed with your dealer or mazda customer service that mazda are shipping 2008? last checked there were none coming to the western regional until aug/sept? do you think you migh have gotten a 2007 1/2 year production?




Travelin Man,
Give you some update of what I have done. I ordered 08 GT AWD with, Nav, hitch,GT assist package, moonroof and bose, autodim mirror. 08's do come with 3.7 engine. Blind spot is in GT assist package that will be intro later in the model year. MY car was built JUne 16th and was shipped June 23rd. Was on water June 29th. Should be in Tacoma Port now. They will add receiver and wheel locks and put on truck to SLC. I should have car by week 4 of July. My dealer buddy had 2 9's on this boat and they are both sold. He has others being built that will start arriving the end of August. Yeah it still takes a while to get here. I wanted a different color to start with, but settled on white because it had what I wanted and would be here so much sooner. I hope this helps.

[njerald]

Question for you.... have you already confirmed with your dealer or mazda customer service that mazda are shipping 2008? last checked there were none coming to the western regional until aug/sept? do you think you migh have gotten a 2007 1/2 year production?

I think you were fed a line of BS.

Your dealer may not get his allocation/orders until then.

They were building the '08's in June and they s/b down in Tacoma now and in So Cal also.

[ParkerZoom]

There seems to be a lag in availabilty in the St. Louis area. I have noticed a lot of CX-9's sitting over the past couple of months, not moving very quickly. However, now a few are selling and pickings are getting a little slimmer. Hasn't been a lot of additional stock hitting the parking lots, in fact I would almost say no new CX-9's have been added to the lots since May. Very few '07's with the assist packages, most without.
I hope the selection becomes a little better in the next month, I plan to purchase then. Anyone getting much money off the '08's? I am considering more the '07 model due to the Canadian spec sheet that states most of the colors will have a black interior, which I would like to avoid. Possibly the Canadian options will not be the same as the US. I guess we will see for sure on the 16th of July.

[TravelinMan]

Well here's a brief update on my 08 order. I had placed my order and deposit in late May. So far the dealer is saying that the CX-9 still has not been built so no VIN yet though they do say that they have a confirmation of the order and my options. Has anyone received a VIN for their 08 order and know the delivery date? I'm starting to wonder if the dealer is delaying 08 deliveries because they still have 25 07's sitting on the lot. Feedback from other 08 ordering experiences welcome.

[eldo64]

I'm currently in the market for a GT AWD in Galaxy Grey with Sand interior. The only options I really want from the dealer are moonroof/Bose (actually, I could do without the moonroof, but this is the cheapest way to get the Bose...), towing, and maybe roof rack. I can add other things later if they aren't dealer installed (homelink mirror...).

There are only 2 in the state that match that color combo and they don't match the options well, but my broker (not working with a dealer at this point) found an '08 in that color combo with those exact options that's already on the boat from Japan. If I were to choose that option, the broker said it would be here Aug 13-17.

While, I'd love to go with the '08 for the slightly bigger engine and maybe better reliability with a 2nd year production vehicle, I can't justify the additional cost beyond a similar '07 with the 0% 36 month financing and the fact that dealers are (hopefully) starting to give better deals on the '07s. Right now, the best deal I have in hand is $1200 over invoice (Edmunds invoice figures, which are the same as the s-plan costs posted on this forum) for the color combo I like with just the moonroof/Bose, no towing or roof rails.

Should I hold out for a better deal than that? Or given the limited availability of that color combo should I pull the trigger? Anyone know of Galaxy Grey/Sand GT AWDs sitting on other dealer lots?

Thanks!

[CX9buyer]

looks like invoice price took a big jump ... on carperks.net research shows invoice price of over 700 from last year.

and that the Blind spot monitor is an option.

[rk2112]

looks like invoice price took a big jump ... on carperks.net research shows invoice price of over 700 from last year.

and that the Blind spot monitor is an option.

The price didn't looked like it jumped that much when you look at the base price of the 07 and the base price of the 08 (on the Mazda website) until you read the fine print at the bottom of the 08 price sheet. The 07 base price includes the destination fee, but the 08 base price said is does not.......could it possibly be a misprint?? Over $700 seems a bit much considering the vehicle really hasn't even been out a full year.

[CX9buyer]

The price didn't looked like it jumped that much when you look at the base price of the 07 and the base price of the 08 (on the Mazda website) until you read the fine print at the bottom of the 08 price sheet. The 07 base price includes the destination fee, but the 08 base price said is does not.......could it possibly be a misprint?? Over $700 seems a bit much considering the vehicle really hasn't even been out a full year.

I compared my 2008 order to a 2007 pricing and there is a difference of 719.

but again I choose the GT AWD. I was expecting a little less that 500.00
but you can check for yourself. on www.carperks.net and do a car research on a 2008 year

[BPM]

Should I hold out for a better deal than that? Or given the limited availability of that color combo should I pull the trigger? Anyone know of Galaxy Grey/Sand GT AWDs sitting on other dealer lots?

Thanks!

I'm actually in the same boat - there are 3 in the configuration I want on the lot at a dealer near me and if they offer a good enough discount in the next month, I'll bite and buy.

I guess some people who own them now would have to post and tell us how their 9's are doing. That should ease some uneasiness about buying a first-year vehicle. I have a feeling things are a bit different these days than they were years ago.

[TravelinMan]

Update on the 08 order.

Dealer says the CX-9 has been built and has the VIN.

GT FWD
Grey / Black
Nav / Assist Pkg
Moonroof / Bose
Blind Spot Sensor
Homelink Mirror
Cargo mat and net

MSRP - $38,602

It will still be at least 4 weeks to get it to Atlanta.

[CX9buyer]

Update on the 08 order.

Dealer says the CX-9 has been built and has the VIN.

GT FWD
Grey / Black
Nav / Assist Pkg
Moonroof / Bose
Blind Spot Sensor
Homelink Mirror
Cargo mat and net

MSRP - $38,602

It will still be at least 4 weeks to get it to Atlanta.

When did you order you vehicle? Blindspot sensor are only 2008 models built in the fall. per mazda customer service.

[rk2112]

When did you order you vehicle? Blindspot sensor are only 2008 models built in the fall. per mazda customer service.

I am thinking about ordering a '08 and I am being told the same thing about the Blindspot sensor. My salesman told me the regional rep said the blindspot monitoring system will be available on CX-9's built in October and after. So he is telling me that by the time the cars would be to him it will probably be the first of the year if you want this option.

[TravelinMan]

I am thinking about ordering a '08 and I am being told the same thing about the Blindspot sensor. My salesman told me the regional rep said the blindspot monitoring system will be available on CX-9's built in October and after. So he is telling me that by the time the cars would be to him it will probably be the first of the year if you want this option.


I ordered this at the end of May. As for the Blind spot Sensor, I had specifically ordered this and all I can report is what the dealer is telling me is on the car. I will confirm when I get a copy of the sticker in the next week or two. The MSRP price includes the sensor so we will see when I get the paperwork.

[Mazda3]

I ordered this at the end of May. As for the Blind spot Sensor, I had specifically ordered this and all I can report is what the dealer is telling me is on the car. I will confirm when I get a copy of the sticker in the next week or two. The MSRP price includes the sensor so we will see when I get the paperwork.

No blind spot system until September production for Canada as well. I will be very suprised if yours has this feature.

[njerald]

No blind spot system until September production for Canada as well. I will be very suprised if yours has this feature.

He just thinks it does!!!!!!!

[rk2112]

I ordered this at the end of May. As for the Blind spot Sensor, I had specifically ordered this and all I can report is what the dealer is telling me is on the car. I will confirm when I get a copy of the sticker in the next week or two. The MSRP price includes the sensor so we will see when I get the paperwork.

Here is a news release from Ford.

Highlights of the 2008 CX-9 include:

Standard six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission, which provides optimum acceleration and passing performance coupled with excellent highway fuel efficiency
Available with front-wheel drive or Mazda’s Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system
Stiff unibody chassis provides a sound foundation for a poised ride and agile handling
Sophisticated appearance with rising belt line, bold wheel and tire emphasis and steeply angled windshield and backlight
Elegantly configured interior constructed with top-quality materials
Available BOSE ® premium sound system with 10 speakers in a CENTERPOINT ® surround system; Available ceiling-mounted rear seat entertainment DVD system; Available DVD-based navigation system with 7-inch touch-sensitive display screen and backup camera and Power Lift Gate
Standard Roll Stability Control (RSC), which uses both body-roll rate and wheel speed sensors to determine when corrective action is necessary
Standard side-curtain air bags which protect outboard passengers in all three seating rows

New or enhanced for 2008:

All-new 3.7-liter V6 engine (273 hp @ 6250 and 270 lb./ft torque @ 4250)
Available Blind Spot Monitoring System (October 2007)

[CX9buyer]

Here is a news release from Ford.

Highlights of the 2008 CX-9 include:

Standard six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission, which provides optimum acceleration and passing performance coupled with excellent highway fuel efficiency
Available with front-wheel drive or Mazda’s Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system
Stiff unibody chassis provides a sound foundation for a poised ride and agile handling
Sophisticated appearance with rising belt line, bold wheel and tire emphasis and steeply angled windshield and backlight
Elegantly configured interior constructed with top-quality materials
Available BOSE ® premium sound system with 10 speakers in a CENTERPOINT ® surround system; Available ceiling-mounted rear seat entertainment DVD system; Available DVD-based navigation system with 7-inch touch-sensitive display screen and backup camera and Power Lift Gate
Standard Roll Stability Control (RSC), which uses both body-roll rate and wheel speed sensors to determine when corrective action is necessary
Standard side-curtain air bags which protect outboard passengers in all three seating rows

New or enhanced for 2008:

All-new 3.7-liter V6 engine (273 hp @ 6250 and 270 lb./ft torque @ 4250)
Available Blind Spot Monitoring System (October 2007)

My factory order finally has a VIN assigned to it, here is the info I got from carfax...
Year/Make/Model: 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AWD
Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine Type: 3.7L V6 MPI DOHC 24V
Manufactured In: JAPAN


Blind spot system is not confirmed yet.

Does anybody know how long shipment takes?

[DashingMax]

Does anybody know how long shipment takes?

1 month tops. And then another week at most to get it from Seattle (or LA) to whereever you're at.

[rk2112]

My factory order finally has a VIN assigned to it, here is the info I got from carfax...
Year/Make/Model: 2008 MAZDA CX-9 AWD
Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine Type: 3.7L V6 MPI DOHC 24V
Manufactured In: JAPAN


Blind spot system is not confirmed yet.

Does anybody know how long shipment takes?

I ordered one and my dealership is expecting an October build and a December delivery.

[TravelinMan]

Update on my 08 order.

Finally got the VIN last week and now waiting on a ship date this week so expected delivery may be mid Sept. I did confirm that even though the dealer said the car had the Blind spot sensor it does not. As several here have pointed out correctly, not available until late Fall. As someone in another thread pointed out, it's amazing how clueless a business can be about the product they are selling.

[Interiorman]

Walked into the dealership on Aug 21/07......Drove out on Aug 23rd with a 2008 CX-9 GT Black Cherry Mica....Luxury Package, Nav system and Dealer installed DVD system (to be installed in a few weeks as I needed the Car for a trip to Virginia Beach).

ZOOM ZOOM!!!

[TravelinMan]

Update

The car is at port in Jacksonville and should be at the dealer in Atlanta either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. So three months and a week from order date. Now we'll see how the paperwork goes next week.

Will be dealing with the sales manager now as it seems the sales guy I was working with is "MIA", his words.

[TravelinMan]

Update

OK so the CX-9 did not come in last week as planned or it may be at the dealer but they are not sure. Dealer received over 50 cars last week and is still in the process of checking them all in. In anticipation of our CX-9 coming in, I sold my wifes car so the dealer was nice enough to provide a loaner until my CX-9 shows up. Patience is a virtue. (yes)(yes)(yes)

[CX9 SportOwner]

Our 07 CX-9 has a blind spot sensor...

it's called TURNING YOUR HEAD AND LOOKING!!!!

[DashingMax]

If you're not in the habit of using your blinker while changing lanes or do abrupt lane changes (a.k.a. Chicago/NYC/LA driving...yes, you too Miami) these Blind Spot systems are pretty useless.

[TravelinMan]

If you're not in the habit of using your blinker while changing lanes or do abrupt lane changes (a.k.a. Chicago/NYC/LA driving...yes, you too Miami) these Blind Spot systems are pretty useless.

Agreed, the BS system was a nice to have if it was there. I chalk up the earlier mis-information that my CX-9 was going to have it, to a salesman who was just clueless about his product. That seems to be the case with most car sales people. You would think that with all that free time standing outside waiting to pounce on a customer, that they might just pick up a car brochure and read it. My rant for the day !!!

[TravelinMan]

Good news, the car arrived at the dealership today. Bad news, I'm traveling and will not be able to pick it up until Friday. (argh)

Oh well, after waiting nearly 4 months, what's another few days.

[CX9buyer]

If anyone in the state of WA needs a good deal on a cx9, HOLLA at your boy. Got mines (2008) below invoice.

[mixmasterlove]

I got my 2008 on tuesday... Liquid Platinum, fully loaded

[TravelinMan]

Well finally took delivery of the 2008 CX-9 GT that I had ordered on May 23rd.

So far made a short trip and have put about a 100 miles on the car. Very happy with the purchase. The one negative I immediately noticed was the rear cargo mat. Now I knew that it was only going to cover a portion of the cargo area but I was surprised by how cheap it was.

Other First impressions
- Nav was fairly easy to use
- Boothtooth was very simple to set up (Blackberry Curve) and while entering some addresses was time consuming via the voice prompts, it was very straight forward.
- Memory seats - these are great and just discovered that I can set the smart card to the specific seat setting. This is a huge deal for us since my wife is 5'3" and I'm 6'3".
- Audio sounded great but I have yet to try a CD or hook up an MP3 player to the Aux outlet.
- Homelink mirror set was easy to set up, had one of these before and really like the convenience of the garage openers on the mirror.

That's about it for now. So far no buyers remorse though that may happen when I have to fill this beast up at the pump.

[mixmasterlove]

Well finally took delivery of the 2008 CX-9 GT that I had ordered on May 23rd.

So far made a short trip and have put about a 100 miles on the car. Very happy with the purchase. The one negative I immediately noticed was the rear cargo mat. Now I knew that it was only going to cover a portion of the cargo area but I was surprised by how cheap it was.

Other First impressions
- Nav was fairly easy to use
- Boothtooth was very simple to set up (Blackberry Curve) and while entering some addresses was time consuming via the voice prompts, it was very straight forward.
- Memory seats - these are great and just discovered that I can set the smart card to the specific seat setting. This is a huge deal for us since my wife is 5'3" and I'm 6'3".
- Audio sounded great but I have yet to try a CD or hook up an MP3 player to the Aux outlet.
- Homelink mirror set was easy to set up, had one of these before and really like the convenience of the garage openers on the mirror.

That's about it for now. So far no buyers remorse though that may happen when I have to fill this beast up at the pump.

I used the mat from my 2007 Mazda CX-7 that I traded in and it is a real good fit, maybe a 1" on each side and 4" in the rear.