Recent content by NoCarFan

I agree that people shouldn’t be debating the issue, nor attempting to claim that it is “normal.” It shouldn’t be normal. We have a 2021 CX-9 w/15k miles and got the low oil light at about 12k miles with ~4700 miles since oil change. By comparison, I have an EcoBoost engine w/45k miles on it...

I have WeatherTech floor liners in my other vehicles, but opted for the 3D MAXpider Kagu liners for the CX-9. The MAXpider product is made by a Taiwanese company which (I believe) also makes the Mazda Canada all-weather floor liners that appear to use the same materials and process. So far, I...

I can get like or better fuel efficiency from Subaru and other manufacturers with a system which is always on. Buyers arent going to prefer a Mazda over a competitor for an extra 1-2mpg; it is more likely that Mazda is attempting to boost numbers for reasons of regulatory compliance. From what...

Ive driven plenty of FWD vehicles where Ive spun the front wheels from a stop, and I dont drive aggressively. A little loose gravel, poor tires, or a wet or snowy road is all it takes. An engaged AWD system would almost always prevent that problem. If buyers are paying for the AWD system...

Subaru advertises Symmetrical AWD, but I dont think that means a 50/50 split. If you look at their marketing materials, it appears that symmetrical to them means something about symmetry of the whole driveline. We used to have an Outback wagon, which was great in the bad weather, but I seem to...

Yes, Ive heard that the system works better with TCS off, which seems counter-intuitive. If that is the case, Im not sure why that dont make that the default behavior.

I keep reading about the great SH-AWD system, but none of the reviews Ive seen so far appear to demonstrate that its any better than most other systems. The demos that Car Question did on YouTube appeared to show SH-AWD performing slightly *worse* than Mazdas system (on both the MDX and...

Ive completed many test drives in the CX-9, and theres no question that it demonstrates obvious torque steer when launching from a stopand Im not launching hard, either. Its disappointing. By contrast, my wifes Murano (which uses a similar AWD system) appears to lock up more power in the rear...

Speaking as someone who is the market for a new car and considering the CX-9, there is no question that the CX-9 camera quality is bad. Its bad, and yes, an embarrassment for a vehicle in 2019 (or 2016). However, its also good enough for the application. If you cant see major obstructions to...

I am tall like one of the reviewers in the video. I do agree that the inward slant of the door and center console makes it impossible to drive without resting your legs on the trim, but I suspect that this is something that I could get used to. On the other hand, the CX-9 appears to suffer...

I have lived in PA for many years, and while you*re correct about the law, I suspect that few PA residents even know about it and I have never once in decades heard of anyone being cited for violating it. Contrast that with some other states (Florida comes to mind) in which I*ve seen posted...

I am considering a lightly used 2018 (~4k miles) vs. new 2019 CX-9. One of the changes Ive read about the 2019 models is a re-tuned suspension. However, I havent found any reviews which detail what this means, except for a CNET review who claimed that the 2019 had a softer, less-sporty...

I keep reading owner comments that the CX-9 is best in class, but what exactly is the class to which you all refer? If the class is defined by high-line car features, which Mazda seems to be targeting with the CX-9, then it is in no way best in class with respect to materials and workmanship...

Unfortunately, as someone who has been looking at the CX-9 over the past couple of months, I am in agreement with most of his comments. Mazda seems to be trying to create the sporty Japanese version of a European car, but they're not quite hitting the mark. The seat bottoms are short and...

I used to have an Audi with the 1.8T engine, and I distinctly remember an owner*s manual recommendation that the car be driven immediately after start (i.e. no idle warmup). I don*t remember how long it was before the cabin warmed up in the winter, but the heated seats worked reasonably well to...