If you really are in no rush, hold off as long as you can likely until near end of the month when dealers are usually trying to chase after their volume targets. By telling them now you’ll think about it then you let the deal “simmer” for couple of weeks then they’ll likely chase after you and cave in to your offer OR another dealer comes back and says they’ll give you the deal or found the vehicle you like. Honestly that $39K cash deal you have on the table is already an amazing deal but if you can squeeze a bit more from any dealer why not? After all, once you sign the paperwork and take delivery then that’s it! Deal done and you lose any other chance and opportunity to get more. Just don’t let greed spoil the fun and enjoyment in looking forward to driving a new CX-9. Sometimes knowing too much will eat you up and spoil the excitement. Good luck and keep us posted!Salesman called asking if I was coming down to buy it and said another dealer is asking for a dealer trade for it. I told him I am going to wait until I can get one for $39,000 cash deal and to go ahead and do the dealer trade. Luckily we are in no rush, let's see how this plays out.
Thank you!If you really are in no rush, hold off as long as you can likely until near end of the month when dealers are usually trying to chase after their volume targets. By telling them now you’ll think about it then you let the deal “simmer” for couple of weeks then they’ll likely chase after you and cave in to your offer OR another dealer comes back and says they’ll give you the deal or found the vehicle you like. Honestly that $39K cash deal you have on the table is already an amazing deal but if you can squeeze a bit more from any dealer why not? After all, once you sign the paperwork and take delivery then that’s it! Deal done and you lose any other chance and opportunity to get more. Just don’t let greed spoil the fun and enjoyment in looking forward to driving a new CX-9. Sometimes knowing too much will eat you up and spoil the excitement. Good luck and keep us posted!
The only question is AWD worth an extra $1,000-$1,200 which seems the going difference here in Northern California.
As earlier posted by sm1ke, go for the AWD...the benefits and small added cost outweigh the inconveniences and maintenance cost. Even if not needed in Cali, the AWD also increases the resale/trade value down the road. Another plus is the desirability of AWD in SUVs...who knows in future you might move out of Cali to a colder state where the AWD might come in handy?!LOLThank you!
You know what I may do the financing trick to get the best possible deal then just pay off the loan. I don't mind the bit extra work.
I am going to shoot for $39k AWD or $38k FWD.
The only question is AWD worth an extra $1,000-$1,200 which seems the going difference here in Northern California.
As earlier posted by sm1ke, go for the AWD...the benefits and small added cost outweigh the inconveniences and maintenance cost. Even if not needed in Cali, the AWD also increases the resale/trade value down the road. Another plus is the desirability of AWD in SUVs...who knows in future you might move out of Cali to a colder state where the AWD might come in handy?!LOL
I always come across FWD buyers of SUVs in forums regretting later on saying they should have gotten the AWD but rarely have I come across AWD buyers regretting that they should have gotten just the FWD...Actually off topic but we are thinking of getting out of California later on down the line so you brought up a great point.
Also talking to my wife, now that our kids are a bit older (7/6/3) we plan to take many more trips to the snow and although I do have my Tahoe, I'd like to drive the CX9 up there as well. I'm sure the FWD can handle it fine but think AWD will be that much more better.
I would get AWD due to the torque of the 2.5T. I think the Mazda3 Turbo was released AWD only due to the torque and the amount of wheelspin it can create on an FWD only application.May be getting the AWD from dealer #1 for $39,300 which I will be content with. Fingers crossed!
I’m pretty sure the AWD will be good in the CX-9...this generation came out late 2016 so approaching 5yrs and I haven’t come across AWD issues experienced by owners in forums. I’ve had mine for 4yrs and no issues so far including the 2.5T engine. Last year I was getting my CX-9 serviced at my local dealership and the sales guy mentioned to me that the service techs were servicing a high mileage ’16 CX-9 in the back with 160K Kms...they opened up the turbo to see the condition and were surprised that still appeared in excellent condition! Looks like it’ll be reliable for Mazda considering the base 2.5L NA engine has been tried and true and that they are even putting in the 2.5T in almost all other models except the CX-3 and MiataHow is the longevity of the AWD and turbo motor? We plan to ride this until the wheels fall off lol.
I’m pretty sure the AWD will be good in the CX-9...this generation came out late 2016 so approaching 5yrs and I haven’t come across AWD issues experienced by owners in forums. I’ve had mine for 4yrs and no issues so far including the 2.5T engine. Last year I was getting my CX-9 serviced at my local dealership and the sales guy mentioned to me that the service techs were servicing a high mileage ’16 CX-9 in the back with 160K Kms...they opened up the turbo to see the condition and were surprised that still appeared in excellent condition! Looks like it’ll be reliable for Mazda considering the base 2.5L NA engine has been tried and true and that they are even putting in the 2.5T in almost all other models except the CX-3 and Miata
On a side note, I swear I've spent the last week binge scrolling every single thread in the cx9 forum lol.
I saw some posts about paint issues, it seems the Silver colors hold up decently?