Hey's baaack... howdy all, Rdgdawg here...
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Hey's baaack... howdy all, Rdgdawg here...
What's up crew? Been running around like crazy, lots of changes (including one life altering- live every day to the fullest guys!!!! 
), and perhaps more changes on the way, stay tuned...
One new change- the Optima has gone home as I needed more room with new growing family... so new to the stable is a 2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD Touring. I plan a full write up later on, but quickly:
Pluses
- Seats 7 comfortably
- Quick, handles like a sedan, I've taken many turns at nearly the Optima's speed... some body roll, but feels tight
- Well made, no rattles, plenty of standard features including back-up camera, stellar radio, etc.
- Parks well for SUV, feels like a sedan in all situations
- Seats are comfortable, leather, heated, very adjustable
- AWD in snow with all-seasons works fine, dedicated snow tires would be lights out
- 3rd row down, tons of space, even more with 2nd row down
- LOVE the car, period!!!!
Minus
- Sucks gas, about 20mpg combined, well under the Optima (knew that going in)
- Not much storage with 3rd row up
- No day time running lights
That's it for now.... good to be back, will be checking in, further review when time allows!!!
), and perhaps more changes on the way, stay tuned...One new change- the Optima has gone home as I needed more room with new growing family... so new to the stable is a 2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD Touring. I plan a full write up later on, but quickly:
Pluses
- Seats 7 comfortably
- Quick, handles like a sedan, I've taken many turns at nearly the Optima's speed... some body roll, but feels tight
- Well made, no rattles, plenty of standard features including back-up camera, stellar radio, etc.
- Parks well for SUV, feels like a sedan in all situations
- Seats are comfortable, leather, heated, very adjustable
- AWD in snow with all-seasons works fine, dedicated snow tires would be lights out
- 3rd row down, tons of space, even more with 2nd row down
- LOVE the car, period!!!!
Minus
- Sucks gas, about 20mpg combined, well under the Optima (knew that going in)
- Not much storage with 3rd row up
- No day time running lights
That's it for now.... good to be back, will be checking in, further review when time allows!!!
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Congratulations on the new ride, Russ....and welcome back. 
You probably got a decent deal on it. CX-9s don't sell in quite the huge numbers that Highlanders and Pilots do, do the dealerships are more likely to be flexible on the price. The Mazda website shows a "liquid silver" color for the CX-9, but yours looks more light-blue.....or is that just the light and camera?
As with any new vehicle, take it easy on the engine, transmission, and brakes for the first 500 miles or so....and no towing. New-car break-ins today aren't as critical as they once were, but still are a good idea.
Since you last posted, I got a new ride myself....a Buick Verano.
You probably got a decent deal on it. CX-9s don't sell in quite the huge numbers that Highlanders and Pilots do, do the dealerships are more likely to be flexible on the price. The Mazda website shows a "liquid silver" color for the CX-9, but yours looks more light-blue.....or is that just the light and camera?
As with any new vehicle, take it easy on the engine, transmission, and brakes for the first 500 miles or so....and no towing. New-car break-ins today aren't as critical as they once were, but still are a good idea.
Since you last posted, I got a new ride myself....a Buick Verano.
Last edited by mmarshall; Apr 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM.
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From: Lake Country, WI
Congratulations on the new ride, Russ....and welcome back.
You probably got a decent deal on it. CX-9s don't sell in quite the huge numbers that Highlanders and Pilots do, do the dealerships are more likely to be flexible on the price. The Mazda website shows a "liquid silver" color for the CX-9, but yours looks more light-blue.....or is that just the light and camera?
As with any new vehicle, take it easy on the engine, transmission, and brakes for the first 500 miles or so....and no towing. New-car break-ins today aren't as critical as they once were, but still are a good idea.
Since you last posted, I got a new ride myself....a Buick Verano.
You probably got a decent deal on it. CX-9s don't sell in quite the huge numbers that Highlanders and Pilots do, do the dealerships are more likely to be flexible on the price. The Mazda website shows a "liquid silver" color for the CX-9, but yours looks more light-blue.....or is that just the light and camera?
As with any new vehicle, take it easy on the engine, transmission, and brakes for the first 500 miles or so....and no towing. New-car break-ins today aren't as critical as they once were, but still are a good idea.
Since you last posted, I got a new ride myself....a Buick Verano.
I did... was a GREAT car... needed the space, will miss it
Thx much
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