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My 2012 CX-9 Grand Touring (FWD) just hit 70k miles. I took it in for my regular 5k tire rotation last week only to learn the two front tires are worn to 3/32" with barely 18k miles on them! The rear tires are fine at 9/32" and they are identical to the front and have spent some of their life...

I'm not sure if this question is still relevant since I'm replying a week after it was posted. But I still thought I'd offer my input. There are only two real issues with these models- the transfer case on AWD models (as already mentioned by a previous member) and the brakes. The front brake...

Car and Driver has tested the 2.0L and 2.5L versions of the sedan (with A/T) in the last few months. The results of their tests show the obvious power advantage of the 2.5L, but the fuel economy results are surprising. 2017 Mazda3 Touring 4-door A/T 0-60- 7.9sec 50-70mph- 5.4sec Observed fuel...

Definitely go the PDR route, not a collision/body shop. Get an estimate from a second PDR shop if possible, but avoiding paint work it always preferable. A lot of body shops actually report to Carfax and AutoCheck now, not just insurance companies. That, or a sharp-eyed used car manager who...

I bought a set of Michelin Premier LTX (245/50VR20) for my 2012 CX-9 GT in January 2016. My local Discount Tire, where I bought mine, show they have them in stock in that size.

I had a nasty run-in with a deer about 18 months ago and my 2012 CX-9 GT was on the verge of being declared a total loss. The insurance company ultimately decided to repair it (for over $17k) and it was as good as new. Then last Wednesday, less than mile after I pulled out of my subdivision...

I've had the WeatherTech LampGard clear lens covers on my 2012 CX-9 for over three years. It's almost impossible to tell that they're even there with the naked eye. They've done a great job so far.

Have you considered getting a used/'recycled' transfer case and/or transmission (if needed)? Buying low mileage parts and components from auto salvage dealers can save you a ton of money! For example, I had to replace the (manual) transmission in my 2006 Mazda3 in 2010 and the A/C compressor...

The city fuel economy is pretty dismal on my 2012 CX-9 Grand Touring FWD. Non-highway mileage ranges from 13-17mpg, but I admit to having a bit of a heavy foot. Overall, I average approximately 18mpg (17.5-17.8mpg is the norm per tank) with a mix of about 30% city and 70% highway. My 2012...

I've been participating in the True Delta (TD) quarterly surveys since at least 2009. But I also still have a subscription to the CR website. The information on TD is much more timely than CR. The CR info is only collected once per year while TD's info is updated quarterly. TD also includes...

Uneven tire wear is much more likely to be a symptom of a larger problem, not the cause! If it was the owner's fault for not rotating the tires (regular maintenance), they wouldn't have extended the warranty to 90k miles... The Maintenance Schedule in the Owner's Manual claims that the...

Thanks for the heads up! I've also submitted several requests to WeatherTech because I've bought their mats, floor liners, hood (bug) guards and window deflectors/shades for years. I suppose the CX-9 was too low volume for them to offer the product??? These look like a nice alternative...I...

How long have you had them and are they showing any signs of wear? The factory chrome-look finish on my 2012 GT driver's side door is starting to bubble in two tiny places, but I'm sure it will get worse eventually. I'd like a quality option to buying them from Mazda.

The only one that I can find is a Chilton online version- http://repair.chiltondiy.com/Pub/DIY/Product.aspx?ca=Repair&b=96973 (cut and paste) Apparently, Chilton is moving toward to online manuals (and you choose between 30-day access for $16.95 or 1-year for $26.95, no option to actually buy...

I'm glad that you found this site before the brake booster actually failed while you or your wife was driving it. My drive to the dealership without the help of the brake booster was NOT fun! I live about 55 miles from the dealer and drove under 60mph the whole way, staying at least a dozen...

My concern with using a blanket is that it would appear uneven covering whatever was in the cargo area. It would basically announce, "I have something under here that I don't want seen/stolen!" I've found that most items I don't want seen can usually be concealed by raising the 3rd row and...

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> I have a 2012 CX-9 Grand Touring FWD with 55k miles on it and I love it. It handles great, excellent acceleration, rides comfortably and quietly (not so great on the factory...

The part number for the Receiver/Head Unit in my previous post is TG17669RX (may be shown as TG17-66-9RX). When I saw the price, I was blown away! The MSRP for that head unit is $1,709.18 and the lowest price I could find from OEM Mazda parts dealers is $1,168.84!!! <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>...

I originally bought the WeatherTech Mats for the 1st and 2nd row and left the carpeted mat for the 3rd row since it would be rarely used. The front mats have been awesome, even after three years, but the 2nd row mats did not fit properly between the rails in the floor or behind the front seats...

The Bose head unit that corresponds to the part number you referenced looks identical to the U.S. Bose unit. So I'm assuming that it has the color 4.3" 'Multi-Information Display' like the one on my 2012 CX-9 GT. You also pair and operate a Bluetooth phone with this display and, on models with...