New Member Here...Considering CX-9

bs0755 said:

That is very interesting! I considered the Highlander for the reliability, even though I was not crazy about the exterior. What really killed my enthusiasm, was the fact that the upper two trims have wheel covers instead of real wheels... I agree that the Sorento was better than expected, and I also like (and looked at) the MDX, but hate the two screens and the price tag to get the features I want. I think the RDX looks hideous. I had the same thought about getting a Signature CX-5, but when sitting in one, it seemed a bit cramped.

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The only other car that I really liked besides the CX-9 was a used AWD MDX. You can get a 2016 model for ~30-34K. Most in that price range have roughly 16-50K miles on them but they will still be solid. I liked the way the MDX drives. I think it handles as well as the CX-9 and I love the center console and storage but the 3rd row seats are even smaller than the CX-9. My 17 year old son could fit in the 3rd row CX-9 but not in the MDX when I was in the 2nd row. The MDX did not feel much faster than the CX-9 and I absolutely hated the infotainment system and the push button transmission. Makes no sense, but I found the 9-speed on the MDX to be more CVT like than I would have thought and kinda clunky at times. Very similar to the Odyssey in that way. But overall, a great car and one that could be had (granted used) for a great price. Nothing else really compared honestly.

bs0755 said:

Do those prices include any rebates?

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Yep, all the current ones. Dealer and Mzda rebates. Nothing that anyone wouldn't qualify for. No military or loyalty

hollandog said:

I picked up a 2019 Signature last month. I would recommend this car for the price if you need 7 seats occasionally. It is very good value, very good looking, and decent to drive for its size. Below are some things I think they could improve.

- Leather stitching quality.
- No memory side mirror.
- Camera resolution is very bad.
- No touch screen for Android Auto.
- Heated seat doesn't heat up very evenly. Mostly your butt will feel all the heat and your thigh is still cool.
- Heated steering wheel only heated on 3 and 9 positions.
- Less storage compartment than my previous BMW 3 series in front. Could use a slightly bigger glove box.

Overall I think these are minor nitpicks most people can live with.
So far we are enjoying the CX9 but my wife misses the sportiness of the little 3er.

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Just to add one thing, the rear camera is actually worse in this car than in the 2017 Mazda 3. Makes no sense.

dougal said:

Just to add one thing, the rear camera is actually worse in this car than in the 2017 Mazda 3. Makes no sense.

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I'm driving a 2018 CX9 Touring loaner. The rear view camera is so much sharper than the 2019. I guess they need to swap the rear camera to the cheap wide angle camera to get the 360 view.