2008 CX-9 GT Potential Purchase

[E-9]

Hello everyone,

My wife and I are in the market for a new car and are seriously considernig a used/new CX-9. I have found the following deal at a semi-local dealer (1 hour away) and wanted to know what you all think:

2008 CX-9 Grand Touring (AWD)
Color: Blue
Mileage: 37,787
Drivetrain: AWD
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Rear
AM/FM Stereo
Anti-Lock Braking
Bluetooth Wireless
Bose Premium Sound
CD (Multi Disc)
Cruise Control
Dual Front Air Bags
Dual Power Seats
DVD System
Leather Seats (tan)
Navigation System
Power Door Locks
Power Steering
Power Windows
Premium Wheels
Privacy Glass
Side Air Bags
Stability Control
Tilt Wheel
Traction Control

This seems like a great deal to me, and to top it all off this is a Certified Used car. We haven't seen it in person yet or run the CarFax report, but I feel like this might be a winner.

Thanks!
Eban

 

[teedeebee]

E-9, The CUVs are solid vehicles and for the most part, the ride is remarkably smooth for vehicles of this size. After test driving it you may agree, especially since it is certified pre-owned. I guess your decision to buy hinges on the Carfax report. That's being diligent. I would go one step further and examine the undercarriage myself or have your mechanic do it. You just can't be too careful. Last but not least, if you do buy, you might want to consider a comprehensive extended warranty, as some repairs on these electronic marvels could hurt your budget.

Best wishes to you both.

 

[ceric]

If you took 3,000 miles off the mileage, that sounds exactly like mine.
Love it!

 

[E-9]

E-9, The CUVs are solid vehicles and for the most part, the ride is remarkably smooth for vehicles of this size. After test driving it you may agree, especially since it is certified pre-owned. I guess your decision to buy hinges on the Carfax report. That's being diligent. I would go one step further and examine the undercarriage myself or have your mechanic do it. You just can't be too careful. Last but not least, if you do buy, you might want to consider a comprehensive extended warranty, as some repairs on these electronic marvels could hurt your budget.

Best wishes to you both.

Thanks for the advice! As far as an extended warranty goes, according to the dealer since this car is part of the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Program it comes with the following warranty:

* 12-Month / 12,000 Mile Vehicle Limited Warranty*
* 7-Year / 100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
* 24hr Roadside Assistance
* 150-Point Detailed Inspection
* Zero Deductible

Are you suggesting that I need an extended warranty in addition to what is offered above?

Thanks again,
Eban

 

[ceric]

I think the 7yr/100K pretty much covers most of the expensive parts that could fail.
OE warranty is only 5yr/60K for powertrain.
Ext warranty is like other kind of insurances. You should make that decision based on your own financial planning.
Statistically, consumers lose on any kind of warranties or insurances. That is how they make profit.
If you can withstand the possible financial hit (says $2000), you do not need the ext warranty.
I can think of some repairs that cost around $2000 that are not covered by powertrain warranty.
- MFD (multi-function display)
- GPS navigation unit
- ABS module

 

[teedeebee]

Thanks for the advice! As far as an extended warranty goes, according to the dealer since this car is part of the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Program it comes with the following warranty:

* 12-Month / 12,000 Mile Vehicle Limited Warranty*
* 7-Year / 100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty†
* 24hr Roadside Assistance
* 150-Point Detailed Inspection
* Zero Deductible

Are you suggesting that I need an extended warranty in addition to what is offered above?

Thanks again,
Eban

Some people swear by extended warranties, others swear at them. You may drive this vehicle for seven years and have no significant failures, if any at all. Then again, you may not be that fortunate. It's a real crap shoot! That's where the ext warranty comes in. It affords you some peace of mind that you would not have without it.

It's entirely up to you. If you can foot the cost of one or two strategic failures then you can pass up the warranty. If you can't, then you owe it to yourself and family to consider getting it.

Whichever way you go, I wish you well!