will only be a half-solution, but you need something on the exterior to block the rays (interior shades don't do anything as the rays just bounce around inside the cabin)...like this. https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=snow shade
Review - '18 Mazda CX-9 51k miles
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will only be a half-solution, but you need something on the exterior to block the rays (interior shades don't do anything as the rays just bounce around inside the cabin)...like this. https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=snow shade
That's a good idea, haven't seen one of these before. Thank you
Highly doubtful. Our '17 CX-9 now has 111K miles and is perfect. Mazda extended the warranty out to 120K miles to cover the possible head gasket issue, but if it hasn't happened by now, it probably won't happen.
We purchased our '17 CX-9 with 34K miles. It now has 111K and has been perfect. Ours does the same thing with the shifting when first starting out, and my only other complaints are with the stupid sun visor that has the little pull-out tab, which is completely worthless, and the nav system. Why they didn't make the entire visor movable is beyond me, and the nav system is something that has to be purchased through Mazda (kind of like GM's Onstar), which is also stupid...other than that, I intend to keep this vehicle going for as long as possible, we absolutely love it!
Agreed on all counts, we still love ours! It doesn't get as much usage anymore as I typically use the Corolla, but I always enjoy driving it. I've gotten used to taking it easy the first few minutes and the trans acts fine that way.
I love taking the 9 on long trips. It's so comfortable, rides nice and quiet, and has plenty of room. The shifting thing only occurs during the first drive of the day, after that it's perfect. Fuel economy isn't the greatest, but it's acceptable. I'm not looking forward to the day we have to replace this vehicle. Mazda has discontinued the CX-9 and replaced it with the CX-90, and all I've heard about it are bad things...I would've bought another CX-9 without hesitation if they were still produced...
Mazda uses a sd card for the nav system. If you get it from the dealer it can cost 400 to 600 bucks and if I remember correctly it can be updated once on your computer. I have bought four aftermarket ones on ebay and amazon. I spent between 29.99 and 39.99 on them. They work identical to the Mazda ones with one downside, they are not updateable at Mazda's website (I've compared mine to the stock cards in my son's CX5 and CX9 signature trims, identical screens, features, info, etc.). If need be, I could buy a new aftermarket version every year and still come out ahead dollar wise. Never buy one that says it was pre-owned (lots of them appear on ebay). After the first use they become locked to that vehicle and can not be used in any other Mazda.
I should add that what is nice about this is that you can add navigation to any trim level whenever you want (even base trims). Too often nav is only added to higher trim levels or a part of expensive packages. Why pay for extras you don't need or want just to get navigation and it's better than leaving your phone on all the time or worrying about dropped coverage when out in the boonies.
