How many miles?
Interested to know more about this aspect of the CPO warranty. Specifically I'm very close to purchasing a Mazda CPO signature CX-9 with a clean Carfax, however upon inspecting it closely, noticed two body panels have been resprayed and the edge finish when running under the door is very rough. dealer maintains that they know of no body work on this car, and don't want to offer any discount off of their price for it. The finish is different from the adjacent panel - like there's no clear coat over the part that they sprayed it has a rough sandpaper-like finish compared to the OEM panel. What are you guys think?
Dealer lying. Do not buy. Obvious body damage. Can see that horrendous paint job from your pic instantly, I can only imagine what it looks like in person. Carfax sucks and damage can show up months later on report. Likely an auction car purchased cheap by them. Take the vin number and do a google search. You may be able to find it pop up on auction sites like copart or IAAI and sometimes they have pics with the damage show. Run from this car.
I learned through experience that Carfax often will not report "minor" damage. This vehicle obviously had damage followed up by a poor paint job. If you buy, you'll have a tough time selling or be forced to sell at below market price. Especially considering the dealer can't explain the damage, definitely walk away.
Don't have the stats but just based on used CX9s for sale on Cars.com and Auto Trader, the blue seems to be a rare color. While it looks good, my criteria for buying used has always been low mileage, verified maintenance, physical condition (no dings, dents, scratches, accidents) one owner, price, warranty.....then color combo. We bought our 2020 in 2021 from a dealer 150 miles away. Spent 3-4months looking for right vehicle. Only had 2100 miles with CPO warranty. Our color preference was gray with parchment but ended up white with chestnut. Have had zero issues with 34k now and happy with the color combo. Be patient looking for right one knowing you usually have to be flexible with at least one of your preferred choices. Here's one on Auto Trader. Keep us posted how you make out.
That's a good approach. What did you end up paying for yours back then?
I paid dealer asking of $42 less trade in. Got a ridiculous trade in value on a 2015 Passat when good used cars commanded high prices so happy with deal. Vehicle was never owned by a private party. Dealer in MD bought it from a dealer in NC so had to be retitled...only had 1700 miles on it. Since I was technically 2nd owner, I got the 7yr/cpo. Now has 34K and zero issues. My first ever Mazda but not my last.
