Thinking about trade in cx5 for new cx-9?

[CX5_Pete]

I've always felt minivan is more practical than SUV for a family with kids. I wouldn't mind to drive a minivan but for soccer mom's they definitely feel image is very important too.

Actually turbo engine is something certain people, including me, don't like due to the concern of its longevity. Many turbo engines were having bad history of reliability issues although the new turbo system should have been improved. Basically I still believe there's no replacement for displacement and I was hoping Mazda could come out a SkyActiv-G naturally-aspirated high-compression 3.0L V6 for CX-9.

I grew up around the Turbo charged cars of the late 80s and early 90s (240s, mr2s, RX7, etc) and I too have some concerns about turbocharged cars. However, with the introduction of DI engines, more efficient turbos, and fancy electronic aids, they claim that a lot of common turbo problems seem to be addressed. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-cons-0528-motormouth-20150526-column.html

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a12765/4306310/

http://www.economist.com/news/scien...der-engines-now-rule-road-little-engine-could

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/08/qotd-are-all-these-turbocharged-cars-going-to-last/

 

[edhchoe]

I contemplated the same move myself but my wife's cx5 GT has more features than cx9 sport or Touring. My wife isn't happy with the rainsensing wipers that are not consistent in performance but we both really like the adaptive headlights that turn.
So I guess I won't be trading it in.