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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Didn't know that about the ground clearance. Nice... The CX-5 is sounding better and better the more I learn about it. Might have to make it out to the big car show when it comes to town, definitely. It would be fun to do the walk-around thing and get up close - not ready to tangle with a...
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Great, thanks. You have about 7" on me so I would definitely be good to go, fit-wise.
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Wow! Thanks for sharing that. The Tiguan is (was?) on my list. The photos of what the 2017 refreshed model will look like are nice. Very similar looking to the BMW X3. But need to be a pleasure to drive. I spent too much time in my car for it not to be fun to drive...
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Thanks! Looking forward to taking a tester out for a spin. I kind of forgot what "car-like" is like. Both our cars are SUVs. Guess we like the "U" for utility. :)
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Thanks for the good comments. Each of the ones you mentioned have very good aspects. Lots to consider...
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Thanks, Doctor Awkward. I'm ~5'10", ~200 lbs so it looks like the CX-5 would work really well. That's amazing about the freezer fitting in the back. That's all I need to know it's more than adequate, space-wise. I appreciate your sharing your positive experience. Very helpful!
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Thanks. Will want something sooner so looks like a 2016 for me if I go for a CX-5!
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Don't have kids and won't be a people hauler, but need decent space with rear seats down for vacation trips, Lowes/Home Depot, etc. The CX-5 hits the sweet spot between the just a little too small CX-3 and too big CX-9, I think. The Tiguan has lots to recommend it, too - and who knows, there...
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    Love my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but want to downsize

    Sorry, long post... Looking into the CX-5 because it seems to fit the bill to a tee for what I need and want. Really like the way it looks and all the great things that come with its Mazda creds but in a smaller package. Important because unlike our previous place's single-door 2-car garage...
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    What would you change about your CX-9?

    LOVE MY CX-9. What I would change... -- why aren't the turn signal stems/stalks backlit? -- why isn't there a dash icon/symbol for the fog lights when they're lit? -- would love to have the passenger side mirror tilt when backing up -- an upgrade to the NAV would be nice -- backup sensors...
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    New owner of 2012 CX-9!

    Congratulations! Got a 2011 GT AWD in White Pearl Mica -- and I could not be any happier. What a home run for Mazda with the CX-9. The professional reviewers love it, but most importantly *I* love it. LOL! I really truly just love getting in it and just GOING, no matter where...down the...
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    Buzzing Sound after Remote Start installation

    FYI, this buzzing sound is evidently not related to the Remote Start installation -- I just must've not noticed the sound and when I did notice, it was right after the Remote Start was installed. Apparently, just a coincidence. Dealership is still looking into it... They did different tests...
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    Buzzing Sound after Remote Start installation

    Hi. Please see my PM.
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    Buzzing Sound after Remote Start installation

    Sound comes from under the hood or dash...hard to tell. They're going to keep the car for a day to trouble-shoot. Will share the outcome when they get to do that. Thanks!
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    Buzzing Sound after Remote Start installation

    I bought a Remote Start kit from Med Center Mazda (mazdaparts.org) (amazing company -- pricewise, plus their customer service is superb!) and had it installed today at a local dealership. It works...but there is now a very loud buzzing sound that wasn't there before. It happens after I turn...
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    Cargo space -- gap between 2nd and 3rd row seats...

    Creative ideas there, drchuck. Thanks. I did get the cargo tray, which is great, but when all rows are down there is that "precipice" between the 2nd and 3rd row.
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