CrazyBiker
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- 14' Mazda6 GT Tech, 17' Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD V6, BMW S1000R/RR
Ok corrected
Sorry to burst your bubble, but automakers do not read internet forums for customer feedback. By definition, we are a extremely small subset of actual owners - people who have already purchased cars are not their concern (this is true for any car company). They already have your money.
Right, I'd be surprised if the manufacturers (and dealers even) ignored the forums. I've heard of cases where voided warrantees resulted from content in forum posts. Should never post anything under one's real name on a car forum that could bite you in the ass like that. Would also not do anything that might trigger a libel/slander litigious type battle.
Sorry to burst YOUR bubble, but they absolutely do. In fact, on CadillacForums, they actually are identified as being from GM, and frequently reply to members to try and help resolve issues that they post.
In addition, many times you see posts from people that work at dealers--they clearly have a direct line to corporate if they read frequent complaints.
THAT I do not believe for a second. Warranties being voided because a mfg rep read something on an owner's forum--THAT's urban legend.
Agree...this is urban legend....because they are not on the forums (in any official capacity)
Following customer reviews online, for a while. Mostly, the new CX 9 has got great reviews. Though, I am seeing few not so good reviews. Your take?
*** "Super bells and whistles but cut cost on driver and front passenger seats. Not car comfort for trips over 25 miles!!! 2010 CX-9 had great seats, not so in 2017!"
**** "Nice car but no power ! Very nice interior but the front exterior is not very appealing. The car is roomy but doesn't come with option of V6, therefore no power. The handling and noise are comparable to other SUV in the same class ( pilot, highlander)."
It is common for track day or drag strip photos/videos to be posted on forums including license plate numbers. Or photos showing modifications to be posted on forums. I know I've had my car, plates and all, posted up by others in photo, on track. Also its pretty standard to have the full legal names with car make model year posted on the track day registration page of the organizers web page. Which is usually linked to from the forums.. you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes. Not saying its likely for the car companies to do it, but I would cover my ass just in case. Its happened..
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/evo-owners-decry-warranty-rejections-car-news
^^ Nice write up, thanks for the comments.
And while it isn't an "off-roader", it actually has the most ground clearance in its crossover segment even though it looks deceivingly low.
(below $43K total) and in that price range, I don't see anything that can compete with the CX-9 overall.
Agree and also I will add that in the 29k to 32k range the base CX9 is the same, nothing that offers what it offers.
nice review from BMWblog - so more from the perspective of luxury car driving:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/09/26/first-drive-2017-mazda-cx-9-affordable-bmw-x5-alternative/
Not true at all. There are better values to be had at 43k or infact less
nice review from BMWblog - so more from the perspective of luxury car driving:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/09/26/first-drive-2017-mazda-cx-9-affordable-bmw-x5-alternative/