Wow, I took my eyes off this thread for a day and there's been lots of good discussion. Clearly we're all really passionate about our CX-9s (as it should be) and offer a lot in terms of opinion and facts.
Ultimately, I think the things that people liked about their Gen 1 CX-9 over their Gen 2 Cx-9 include:
- More Space
- Greater Adjustment in the Driver Seat
- No Hump
- Tilt Reverse Mirrors (later Gen 1s)
- Auto Folding Mirrors (later Gen 2s)
Things that owners really like about their 2nd Gen CX-9:
- Better efficiency
- Better interior styling
- More safety features
Also, you guys touched on the fact the Gen 1s had different features as the model years advanced. My 2008 window switches are all lit on all doors, but I understand that this was not the case in the more recent models. Heated seats had more settings on the more recent models versus my 2008's On / Off. More recent GT models lost the overhead ambient blue LED. More recent models gained a MPG rating on the center display. Rear ventilation settings are also digital on more recent models.
Personally, I had been waiting on the Gen 2, but for me the space of my 2008 and the way I can adjust my seat are really important. I have my seat set comfortably in a proper autocross position, but I do not think that I could adjust the Gen 2 this way.
Good passion guys. That's what I've liked about this community.
