Recent content by Horton

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Thanks!

I'm going to need to replace the tires on my 2017 CX-9 (have about 45K, will need to replace around 50K). What do people recommend? I need an all-season tire. a few trips into the snow each year, but mostly on city and highway.

I hit 45K and my rears were close to replacing; I could have gone to 50K, but figured to take care if it now. Fronts are fine with plenty of life. CX-9 (2017) has rear brake bias (also, I am a heavy braker). Other than that, loving my CX-9.

It it's not a Toyota or Honda, CR pans it. I don't trust them anymore - they are not the organization they were in the 70s and 80s. CX-9 is a great vehicle. Drive it and any other comparable, and let your gut decide. Mazda made a great product and it's the best kept secret.

Galaxie 500! My dad had one and loved it. I grew up riding around in it and always wanted one. I remember on cold days, we had to roll down the windows the heat was so intense. So I agree on the heater. For my CX-9 the heater is plenty good.

My recommendation is to drive all the similar class and trim (Honda, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai) and see what you think. I think the CX-9 is the best for me (driving still matters). I've had people stop me and ask about it (ex "We're in the market for a new car, how do you like it?"), I think partly...

Hyperbole much?

No "major" issues. I have a video, and if it happens more, off to the dealer. I've had a few navi systems and they all have bugs that get worked out eventually. It really is an amazing value for the dollar.

I think there are more than just these reasons for AWD. The mileage savings is negligible. I would rather have the safety and performance of AWD. Some severe fall storms (and some quasi-aggressive driving dirt roads) made me a believer. The clearance of the CX-9 is actually very good - better...

What are you doing with your hands when they aren't on the wheel? ;-)

As an avid reader of Consumer Report for over 30 years, I found that after the 90's and the Internet explosion, they are not a good bellwether - subscribers of CR are a biased bunch, as noted before. Better off doing an internet search to get the 80% answer.

I've clocked 2,000 miles a month on my 2017 and no issues, other than the occasional rear camera blackout, which I am convinced is a connector issue in the tailgate. Happens once every 3 months, and disappears 15 min later. If its gets worse, I will deal with it. Otherwise, I LOVE driving...

I find the stock ones are pretty good (2017). Stopped on a dime, better than any in similar class.

A Mazda 6 with that engine will be super fun to drive....offer a stick and we'll have some "Transporter" fun :-)