New Owner Impressions from Montreal, Canada

[dclange]

Can't you guys in Canada come down here and buy one?

 

[fellowkillla]

(mj)(thumb)(2thumbs)cx-9 czar,thanks for the info,that's exactly what i was looking for. i have a mazdaspeed and tryin to decide, but you answer all my questions!!! cx9 here i come baby!

 

[not_too_shabby]

I personally like the autolock feature on my VW. At 10 MPH the doors autolocked. If you live in areas like DC where car jackings are common, the autolock feature is great. I know you say, well then hit the button with your hand. Great idea until you go to get out and grab the door handle to open and cannot until you hit the unlock button. Trust me. It only takes a few times of this to piss you off. Autolock then unlock when opening the door handle would be great. My $20,000 Jetta had it. Don't flame me, just a knitpick.

Ditto that. I have owned a VW, 2 saabs and MBenz and they all autolock. It's not just a ford or gm feature. The VW and MB unlock the door when you pull the driver's door handle. The saab unlocked the driver's door when you pulled the key out of the ignition. On my MB it's turned on or off by owner programmable settings on the dash, and the vw can be turned off using the dealer's computer or a vag-com.... It's a noticeable oversight on a 40K car. And to make it worse the darn lock button isn't lit, and with advanced key the interior lights don't turn on when you turn off the car. And no trip computer is really annoying. My VW is almost 8 years old and only cost $25K and had one. It has MPG data for the current trip and another since the last time you reset it. It's nice to know that if you driven 200 miles since fillup and are getting 20 MPG, that you have burned 10 gallons of gas, tank is 16, so you have 6 gallons left.

 

[not_too_shabby]

Just to add another annoyance with my car to this list. When you get in the car and lock the doors all the interior lights turn off. On my VW, you can get in the car, lock the door and the interior lights stay on inside till you start the car(or about 30 seconds). So if you want to sit in a locked car while you plug your ipod in, put your sunglasses away, wallet, etc...you got to do it in the dark or turn on the map light...

 

[Mx5+Cx9]

Just traded the wife's 05 Mini Cooper for an 08 CX9 GT w/ luxury pack a week and a half ago. Paid $41,000CAD OTD.

We also looked at a Honda Pilot EX, more expensive and has funky textile on the upholstery that the wife did not care for. Also, definitely is not as good looking as the CX9 both inside and out. Another vehicle we looked at was a Toyota highlander. We love the motor on the highlander as it's pretty much the same engine as what's in our 4Runner, but the interior is tight. And again the CX9 is just more stylish.

This is probably the most luxurious vehicle we've owned so far. The interior w/ leather seats looks great. The wood trim and black piano trim all fits well and makes the interior look very classy. Like it should cost at least $10,000 more (IMO).

I like little cars, hence the reason my summer car is a miata and the wife's previous car was a Mini. I like the nimbleness and sportiness of little cars. I don't need crazy amounts of torque and hp, but the car has to handle well. So, I was a little indifferent about driving the CX9. But, I was pleasantly surprised. For such a big vehicle (it barely fits in our garage), it handles pretty well. I'm sure the 20" wheels w/ lower profile tires help, steering is accurate, and it doesn't rock and sway like a boat like some other bigger SUVs I've driven and ridden. The brakes are good, and the motor has enough power when needed. So far, initial overall impression is great CUV for the money (especially nowadays). It looks great and handles well, what else can one ask for?

 

[CX9ZoomR]

As a fellow Miata and CX-9 owner, I have to agree that the CX-9 handles pretty well for something that weighs over 2 tons...

 

[CX9 SportOwner]

Agreed. I said it before, but the CX9 tracks better than most cars of any size.