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[bufffan]

Hello all --

New to the Mazda family after replacing my wife's old Chevy Trailblazer with a shiny new CX9 Grand Touring. Test drove a Highlander, the GM cousins (Traverse, Acadia) as well as the CX9....and it was a no brainer! I'm also a member of Subaruoutback.org (the "other car") so this looks like a similar, friendly place.

Pics to follow once I get a chance to pour through the owner's manual and figure out everything...

Look forward to participating,

Ken, aka BuffFan

 

[ceric]

Welcome to the forum, Ken.

 

[jk240sx]

welcome sir!

 

[HOLOHOLO]

Newbie parking is in the back,..

Juss kiddin! Good to meet ya Ken. Safe travels.

 

[bufffan]

Thanks Gang..... Still updating things here, but the net of my new CX9 and a few thoughts --

Got the Mica blue, AWD, roof rails, cargo net, NAV, sunroof, all weather mats. (I would've bought WeatherTech's but I liked the look of the Mazda ones so went with 'em). I did get a WeatherTech cargo liner for behind the 2nd row seats. Also got the factory hitch, which in hindsight I would reconsider. 1.25" receiver is kinda wimpy. Pic's I see here of others' aftermarket installs looks fine, I was originally concerned it would look "tacked on" and possibly sit a bit too low with the under-bumper mounting.

Next on the list -- crossbars. I need to make a trip to the Rack Attack store next weekend and check my options. A 100# weight limit for the factory cross bars doesn't seem all that usable unless you're just carrying a couple of bikes. I have a hitch-mount bike rack from the Blazer (bought an adapter so it works), but want to carry a cargo box occasionally.

Pro's - handling, ride, power, pretty much everything.
Con's - nothing yet. (Wife complained about gas mileage but can't have your cake and eat it too...

(rockon)

 

[table5511]

Welcome, congrats!