omgitsmike
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- 2019 Mazda CX-9 GT
Just put down the deposit on a 2019 CX-9 GT! Ended up getting the classic black exterior/black interior combo. Unfortunately, its going to be a couple of weeks before Ill get it. Apparently they have to train it in from somewhere else to Toronto, my guess being somewhere out in BC.
I had been shopping against the Tiguan, Santa Fe, Pilot, Sorrento, Highlander, etc. I had it narrowed down to the Santa Fe vs the CX-9, but once I brought the wife in for a back to back test drive, it wasnt even close. The CX-9 was pricier, yes, but for us represented clearly better value over the SF. The only thing Ill miss about the SF, and really really wish was available on the CX-9, is the pano sunroof.
All in all Im very happy about my choice and excited to get my hands on it. I love the looks, the drive, and how it feels sitting in the cabin. On paper the SF offered more features for the money, but the way the CX-9 made me feel looking at it, sitting in it and driving it was a whole other thing.
Im starting to shop for:
- roof racks - thinking of getting the OEM flush side rails, and then getting Thule/Yakima cross bars.
- floor mats - probably going with WeatherTech front and 2nd row mats
- winter tires - thinking of going down to 18s, basic black steel rims and maybe the Motomaster Winter Edge (local Canadian brand)
Any advice on what to look for when receiving, or on the stuff Im looking to buy above? Thanks!
I had been shopping against the Tiguan, Santa Fe, Pilot, Sorrento, Highlander, etc. I had it narrowed down to the Santa Fe vs the CX-9, but once I brought the wife in for a back to back test drive, it wasnt even close. The CX-9 was pricier, yes, but for us represented clearly better value over the SF. The only thing Ill miss about the SF, and really really wish was available on the CX-9, is the pano sunroof.
All in all Im very happy about my choice and excited to get my hands on it. I love the looks, the drive, and how it feels sitting in the cabin. On paper the SF offered more features for the money, but the way the CX-9 made me feel looking at it, sitting in it and driving it was a whole other thing.
Im starting to shop for:
- roof racks - thinking of getting the OEM flush side rails, and then getting Thule/Yakima cross bars.
- floor mats - probably going with WeatherTech front and 2nd row mats
- winter tires - thinking of going down to 18s, basic black steel rims and maybe the Motomaster Winter Edge (local Canadian brand)
Any advice on what to look for when receiving, or on the stuff Im looking to buy above? Thanks!