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    2016+ CX-9: what cabin air filter replacement to get?

    i have searched the owner's manual and interactive mazda manual on the web, as well as several websites that are SUPPOSED to match the correct replacement part to the Model year/brand/model, and i ended up ordering the WRONG cabin air filter element from Amazon even though it said it fits 2016...
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    2017 Mazda CX-9

    wow...i guess i was living under a rock, i did not realize Mazda already had put out new 2017 CX-9s in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2TJOBiyi7E although i don't really see much difference from the 2016.
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    smartwatches and infotainment connection

    does anyone own a smartwatch (apple watch or android wear) and if so do you have trouble connecting your phone to the bluetooth in the car when your smartwatch is connected to your phone already?
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    Car & DRiver 10Best SUV Mazda CX-9

    while the new CX-9 may have missed out on others' awards, it still reigns in Car&Driver (not surprisingly): http://www.caranddriver.com/features/best-mid-size-suv-mazda-cx-9-2017-10best-trucks-and-suvs
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    2016 CR Reliability: Spoiler Mazda #6

    here is the article: http://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ Mazda did okay although it dropped two spots from last year (#4)....still being in the same category as the "More Reliable" brands says something.
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    2106 CR Reliability: Spoiler Mazda #6

    here is the article: http://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ Mazda did okay although it dropped two spots from last year (#4)....still being in the same category as the "More Reliable" brands says something.
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    CX-9 Sales numbers

    This was the first i saw regarding how many new CX-9s are being sold: U.S. auto sales were expected to drop slightly in July as unusually hot weather – and softening demand – kept buyers at home. General Motors’ sales fell 2 percent, while Ford’s U.S. sales fell 3 percent. Toyota’s sales...
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    just received my CX-9 survey from Mazda Quality Assurance

    It asked for features I would like to see on the next CX-9 allowing me to rank the top 5. i put: 1) Ventilated seats 2) Handsfree power liftgate 3) front parking sensors 4) remote start (from keyfob) 5) surround-view parking camera choices that were not available that i added in the comments...
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    Mazda MobileStart vs. Aftermarket Remote Start

    Wondering if anyone has experience or knows (better than me) the pros/cons of going with Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) vs. an Aftermarket remote start product like Viper SmartStart. the local dealers here will charge $800-900 for the install (incl. parts) for MMS whereas i can get a Viper SmartStart...
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    How much is your dealer charging to install Mazda Mobile Start AFTER car purchase?

    Just wondering how much dealers are pricing the installation of this unit once you have already bought the car (and taken off the lot). here i NJ, i asked Ramsey Mazda in Bergen County and they said $899. seems a bit steep.
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    Consumer Reports Talking Cars about Mazda (incl. CX-5)

    More or less a favorable discussion on Mazda...more about the Mazda6 but also about the CX-5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m96OfjMqATc They nit-pick the road noise that Mazda is known for, but praise the brand for its focus and consistency across models.
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    CX-9 Shifter Best in its class?

    Saw this on Edmunds: http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2010/04/2009-ford-flex-worst-shifter-in-the-entire-history-of-the-world.html#more Chalk another reason why to prefer CX-9 over Ford Flex! Funny how they make this comparison of something i doubt most SUV shoppers care about - but since...
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    Didn't take much time before Mazda jumped on this....

    In view of the Toyota recall, a local Mazda dealership here in Northern NJ sent this email out (talk about seizing the opportunity): DUE TO THE BREAKING NEWS THAT TOYOTA HAS SUSPENDED SALES OF 8 VEHICLESINCUDING COROLLA, CAMRY, RAV4 AND HIGHLANDER OPEN ROAD MAZDA OF MORRISTOWN HAS...
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    Edmunds 2010 SUV Buying Guide

    Looks like the CX-9 has made the list again (top 3 SUV <$35k): http://www.edmunds.com/suv/2010/buyingguide.html Interesting there is no mention of Pilot or Highlander here...
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