Seeking Buying advice for 2022/2023 CX-9 CE, GT, Sig

[idkUser]

Hi,

I'm new here. I'm interested to purchase a used/cpo CX9 CE and up. I've driven a rental CX90(I assume base trim) for over 1000 miles. I liked it, but I prefer the older model. I've heard that most of the 2.5T issues are fixed in 22 and 23. I only saw one engine issue in this forum for those model years. Before going to the dealership, I would like to clarify a few things in comparison to CX90. I tried to find this information online, but couldn't.

• driver's leg/knee room
  • In CX90, my right knee was always pressing against the center console and was uncomfortable. I'm aware that CX9 has good padding for the knee, but is it roomier than CX90?
• road noise
  • The rental CX90 was loud, a lot of road noise. Engine noise was fine for me. Are the CX9 upper trims quieter when compared to the base CX90?
• seats
  • I had no issues with CX90 seats. I've heard that CX9 CE has a firmer seat. Are there any differences among trims?
• dealership support
  • I could be on the road a lot for work(mostly east coast and south). So, in case of any emergency, how's the service? I get that it's tough to estimate, but I assume that some of you had to get emergency work done at other dealerships. For example, I'm from Philly and my ex-Sorento blew the engine on NJ turnpike. I towed it to the nearest dealer and my engine was swapped under warranty.

Thanks in advance for all your advice.

 

[sm1ke]

I have not driven a CX-90 yet so I can't compare, but I had a 2018 Signature, and now have a 2022 Kuro (Carbon Edition in Canada). The 2022 is noticeably quieter than my 2018, and quieter than my brother-in law's 2024 Infiniti QX60.

The nappa leather seats in my 2018 Signature were really nice, zero issues in 7 years and 140k kms of driving. The red leather seats in my 2022 Kuro are also really nice, just not quite as nice as the nappa leather. Zero issues with comfort in both cars.

 

[hw4ng3r]

I test drove the CX90 (non-hybrid 6 turbo) when it first arrived a couple of years back and it felt like a lot larger boat compared to the CX9, but I only had it for like 30 min and took it around a few blocks. The interior felt like a downgrade from the CX9 for me also (at the time).

Have had my 22 GT since September of 2022 (purchased new) and have now put 60,000 km on it. I came from a 2018 CX5 GT N/A that had a cracked cylinder head at ~45,000 km 4.5 years in. It was fully covered under the powertrain warranty, but couldn't turn down a ridiculous trade in offer at the time, and was also looking for some more room with the family.

Only thing I've noticed was a tiny little oil leak near the oil control valve under the valve cover (took it in at 49,000 km, but leak could have been there earlier), which was covered under warranty. The leak isn't enough to notice a drop in your oil levels, but cosmetic (this reminds me, I should probably take a look to see if it's leaking now).

Had an alignment done at 34,000 km thanks to the crappy roads where I live.

Only complaints:
The A/C. It's not nearly as cold when you crank the setting down as some other vehicles I've owned/been in.

Fuel economy/MPG, but what do you expect with a 3 row, 7 seater that weighs 4500 lbs.

Tires are stock with 7/32 left (I run dedicated winters between Nov and Apr) and brakes are sitting at 8mm in the front and 7mm in the back, with rotors where I would expect them for living with salt on the roads where I live.

Only reason I went GT is for the 2nd row bench seat, otherwise, I probably would have gone signature. It's crazy how insanely quiet this vehicle is with the windows up.