Recent content by GrayCX9

Is anyone buying his or her lease? My lease is almost up and I’m considering purchasing my CX-9, but need to evaluate if it’s the best deal going. Does Mazda credit also provide financing? My credit union interest rate seems a bit high. Are the final residual value and fees negotiable?

I also discovered rust on my CX9 a couple of weeks ago, just above the license plate, the color matched/chrome insert that fits into the tailgate. Rust is starting in the joint area between the insert and the tailgate at several locations. I took it to the dealer they took some photos and said...

Ran my windshield washer dry 2 times w/o getting any light on the dash identifying a low level? Owners manual shows a light for this but also has an asterisk reflecting some models. I have a 2008 grand touring; I would think a $38k vehicle would have this?

I changed mine at about 1,000 miles a few months ago. The factory drain plug had a substantial rubber washer on the plug. It looks like it should be good for several oil changes, maybe even for life of the vehicle. Prior to the oil change I purchased a filter and a drain plug washer from the...

I recently leased a 2008 Grand Touring CX9 and at the present time I would consider purchasing the vehicle after the lease is complete. However, after numerous internet searches, it appears that the Duratec 3.7 engine is advertised as an all aluminum block. Does any one know if the engine...