I purchased my 2019 CX-9 GT about a month ago and have added all the little things I need immediately (hitch for bike rack, clear bra, rock/splash guards, cargo mat, etc.). The one addition I have yet to get is an auto-start.
I've read about the Mazda app based unit and am not impressed by the initial price, ongoing subscription price or reviews about how well it functions and I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket unit that would be better.
I'd like an autostart that will work from a significant distance...much further than a typical fob...so I can start the car when I'm getting ready to leave and have it cooled down when I get to it. I'd like for it to visually confirm that my car has started. I'd also like for it to be secure but convenient (i.e. not require me to start the car again after I open the door). It would be nice if it didn't have an additional fob but I imagine that won't be possible. I'd rather not have a an app based system because I don't want to risk it becoming obsolete while I have the car ( I usually keep my cars for around 7yrs/100,000 miles).
This will be the first auto-start I've had on a vehicle so only know the little I've read about them. I'd appreciate any and all recommendations for brands/installers and also suggestions for other things to be aware of. I'm located in the Phoenix area.
I've read about the Mazda app based unit and am not impressed by the initial price, ongoing subscription price or reviews about how well it functions and I'm wondering if there's an aftermarket unit that would be better.
I'd like an autostart that will work from a significant distance...much further than a typical fob...so I can start the car when I'm getting ready to leave and have it cooled down when I get to it. I'd like for it to visually confirm that my car has started. I'd also like for it to be secure but convenient (i.e. not require me to start the car again after I open the door). It would be nice if it didn't have an additional fob but I imagine that won't be possible. I'd rather not have a an app based system because I don't want to risk it becoming obsolete while I have the car ( I usually keep my cars for around 7yrs/100,000 miles).
This will be the first auto-start I've had on a vehicle so only know the little I've read about them. I'd appreciate any and all recommendations for brands/installers and also suggestions for other things to be aware of. I'm located in the Phoenix area.