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    Annual Florida Trip Complete. 2,320 miles and one emergency trip to the dealer (pics)

    Yep. 300 miles into the trip at 75mph we suddenly heard a LOUD banging sound coming from under our 2008 CX-9 (w/28,000 miles). I slowed and stopped and as I did so it stopped banging and started sounding like an awfully roached wheel bearing grinding away. I checked everything I could on the...
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    Brakes shot at 23,000 miles, PICTURES

    Our 2008 CX-9, driven by my wife, has had an every increasing pulsation of the brake pedal for a few months now. She really complained about it lately so I decided to pull it apart today. This is what I saw. Looks good right? Nice rotor surface, pad looks nearly new! I've been working on...
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    MotorTrend compares 3 row crossovers against new Ford Explorer, who wins?

    How do you think our aging CX-9 faired against the newer crossovers? http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1105_three_row_crossover_suv_comparison/index.html (nana) (Be sure to represent the CX-9 in the poll on the first page)
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    Have a CX-9 and a bunch of kids? Check out the pics

    I mentioned in a few threads about the xTrons DVD player I added to the 9 to keep the kids happy. We have the factory moonroof so the 9 didnt come with one. I got it on eBay, installed it myself, and was less than $200. There has also been some discussion about kids and car seats. YES, 3 car...
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    Got the 9 back from the dealer. PICS

    Problem #1, bubbling paint around the centercaps. Solved with 4 new wheels :) Problem #2, rust forming on the tailgate. Solved with repair and repaint The other issue with the climate control acting up/ cold air leaking in was corrected by fixing an in-cabin sensor. I was pleasantly...
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    Ridiculous speed sign

    If you're going to post it, mean it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2xnWYx8YK8&feature=youtu.be
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    First road trip in the 9 and immediate problems. Ever hear of this?

    2008 GT purchased in August of 08 with 5k on it (dealership owner drove it). As of the start of the trip it showed just over 17,000 miles on it. The trip is approximately 1,156 miles from Cleveland to Florida, 3 kids 1,2 and 3 along for the ride. (eekdance) We left this morning with an outside...
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    Pictures of my paint issues

    2008 GT, 15,000 miles, Northeast Ohio. Rarely driven in winter.
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    Am I being unreasonable?

    My wife and I have a 2008 CX-9 GT (15k) two 2 year olds, and an infant. I called the dealer today about the tailgate rusting, and the 20" wheels, which have paint bubbling on them (around the "M" in the center). The service advisor said no problem, they can get it on on Friday, but will likely...
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    Going back to dealer for throttle problem

    No, it's not the well-known "steep hill" trans temp issue, but something just as troubling. My wife took the kids and a friend to the mall a few months ago (winter) and reported that the 9 "cut out" a few times, at one point leaving her coasting onto the shoulder of the freeway, only to regain...
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    Had Pella windows salesmen at the house yesterday

    One of them arrived in an 08 GT in black. Of course I asked him about his purchase. Turns out he drove several of the competitions offerings, and despite his kids prefering the Flex (due mostly to the ent. system) he prefered the 9 by far, and bought it. His only complaint was the little...
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    Sis-in-law almost killed by Dodge Nitro

    She is an Asst. General Manager at an upscale restaurant and arrived at work today in her 07 Dodge Nitro 4x4. The restaurant is build on a hill with one end of the lot looking up the hill (dirt/grass) and the end looking down on the neighboring Hilton, IIRC the drop is probably 30+ feet down...
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    New CX-9, did I get a good deal?

    Just bought a 2008 AWD CX-9 Grand Touring (yippy) . Every option minus the entertainment system, nav, and bsm. It is replacing the wife's 2004 AWD Honda CR-V. It was a dealer "demo" driven by the owner of the dealer for 5,000 miles. Minus a small suff here or there, it looks/smells like a brand...
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