Went from a Lexus to a Mazda..
01-18-19, 08:35 AM
#31
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
nice guys... mazda makes great cars... showing you can have tasteful styling, useful space, in an affordable package.
01-18-19, 11:13 AM
#33
Lexus Fanatic
Thansk for asking. I don’t generally like cross overs because they are more car than utility vs a body on frame suv which is more utility over all else. I believe the CX5 is more tight fitting and smaller than something like a 4Runner or Tahoe which I would be more likely to accept. Although, a 4Runner (mine included) makes for a terrible daily driver. I personally put the emphasis on the utility above all else. Yes, the CX5 and 9 are indeed lovely inside.
01-18-19, 11:18 AM
#34
Pole Position
Had to take my LX into Lexus for some warranty work and was talking to the service advisor who recently joined Lexus service after spending 10 years selling at Mazda. Asked him for his input as my mom is shopping around for a CUV and he raved about the CX5 and CX9. Made me even more excited to go check them out in person to see what they're all about - I love the exterior styling and the interior looks absolutely beautiful. Mazda may be the best value going right now - mid level price point for upper-end luxury design and feel.
01-18-19, 11:34 AM
#35
Lexus Fanatic
I just don't see the point in this day and age to drive around in a rough, huge body on frame SUV if you don't need that. Crossovers like this are so much easier to live with day to day, economical, better space packaging. Plus, compared to a Tahoe spec'ed similarly this CX-9 is $35,000 less. You could buy a loaded CX-9 and a loaded CX-5 for the cost of a loaded Tahoe.
Its one thing if you need the utility of the Tahoe...but if you don't why pay way more for the drawbacks?
Its one thing if you need the utility of the Tahoe...but if you don't why pay way more for the drawbacks?
01-18-19, 11:36 AM
#36
Thansk for asking. I don’t generally like cross overs because they are more car than utility vs a body on frame suv which is more utility over all else. I believe the CX5 is more tight fitting and smaller than something like a 4Runner or Tahoe which I would be more likely to accept. Although, a 4Runner (mine included) makes for a terrible daily driver. I personally put the emphasis on the utility above all else. Yes, the CX5 and 9 are indeed lovely inside.
Had to take my LX into Lexus for some warranty work and was talking to the service advisor who recently joined Lexus service after spending 10 years selling at Mazda. Asked him for his input as my mom is shopping around for a CUV and he raved about the CX5 and CX9. Made me even more excited to go check them out in person to see what they're all about - I love the exterior styling and the interior looks absolutely beautiful. Mazda may be the best value going right now - mid level price point for upper-end luxury design and feel.
01-18-19, 12:09 PM
#38
For the CX-9, all trims come with the same engine: 2.5L Turbo, 310 ft-lb torque, 227hp on 87, 250hp on 93. This is the same engine that is used in the higher trim (GT Reserve and Signature) 2018 Mazda 6, and the same engine in the higher trim 2019 CX-5.
01-18-19, 02:36 PM
#39
Lexus Champion
01-18-19, 10:48 PM
#40
We looked and drove everything at any price including the CX9. My wife gave the go ahead to buy one. I nixed it because I felt the rear was cramped due to the sloping tailgate. Actually the whole car seemed less spacious than what we wanted. It was our 2nd choice which was pretty impressive. We ended up buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee that we absolutely love even after 30,000 miles. Move forward to last week when I added a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Ultimate to our garage. This car is awesome and priced really good. I went and looked at the CX5 Turbo but didn’t like the small center screen or the heated steering wheel that only heated up on the sides. Also they wanted full sticker for them if you could even get one. I got 6k off the new Santa Fe with the best warranty in the business. Anyway the CX9 is a terrific car for the money.
Last edited by Kennyr44; 01-19-19 at 08:23 AM.
01-19-19, 07:30 AM
#41
Lexus Fanatic
True about the size. There's always a tradeoff for style vs interior space.
Did I read correctly that you compared an MX-5 to a Santa Fe? The MX-5 is the Miata lol
Did I read correctly that you compared an MX-5 to a Santa Fe? The MX-5 is the Miata lol
01-19-19, 08:20 AM
#43
CX5 Turbo. Sorry. I could have gone smaller for this second car if I wanted. Just so happens the Santa Fe is as spacious as the Jeep. The CX9 is 4 inches longer for the 3rd seat, more expensive than the Hyundai and has less of a warranty so that was ruled out again this time. Really this new Santa Fe stands out for features, warranty, price etc. I still think the Grand Cherokee is a better vehicle but 9k more with the same equipment plus I dont want to own two of the same cars. The Jeeps dont have brake hold though which I’m addicted to. My friend paid 50k for his new RDX with less warranty and doesn’t think it’s much better than my Santa Fe I paid 34K for.
01-19-19, 10:38 AM
#44
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 7,864
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are you the same JPL that's on mazdas247?
Mazda is definitely overlooked by many, and I'm sure its because they're a much, much smaller company compared to others. They have a smaller dealer network, which might be part of the reason they don't move as many vehicles as others. I'm sure the previous Ford partnership didn't help matters either. But they have shown consistent growth, and hopefully their partnership with Toyota will change a few more minds.
Honestly, I was sold on the CX-9 the second I test drove it. It looks good in photos, but the drive is something you have to experience to appreciate, especially at this price point. This car punches high for it's class.
Mazda is definitely overlooked by many, and I'm sure its because they're a much, much smaller company compared to others. They have a smaller dealer network, which might be part of the reason they don't move as many vehicles as others. I'm sure the previous Ford partnership didn't help matters either. But they have shown consistent growth, and hopefully their partnership with Toyota will change a few more minds.
Honestly, I was sold on the CX-9 the second I test drove it. It looks good in photos, but the drive is something you have to experience to appreciate, especially at this price point. This car punches high for it's class.
Didn't make the connection with your screen name.
Every time I get in the CX-9 and drive (or just look at it) I know I got the right vehicle. While not as cavernous as the boxy competition, I'm never wanting for more space. I've already done a road trip from MA to FL and back and brought a ton of stuff. 3 full size suit cases, 3 carry on size cases, two full size strollers, large cooler, and many other little items with 4 people and could still see out the back window. Was actually quite amazed.
The extra space in others is only realized if you go all out with loading them to the ceiling. How often do people use all 85 cu ft of space? Seems to me getting an uglier less dynamic vehicle to fill it that way almost never doesn't make sense. I could always throw a roof top carrier on top if I ever needed it.
01-19-19, 12:36 PM
#45
Lexus Fanatic
CX5 Turbo. Sorry. I could have gone smaller for this second car if I wanted. Just so happens the Santa Fe is as spacious as the Jeep. The CX9 is 4 inches longer for the 3rd seat, more expensive than the Hyundai and has less of a warranty so that was ruled out again this time. Really this new Santa Fe stands out for features, warranty, price etc. I still think the Grand Cherokee is a better vehicle but 9k more with the same equipment plus I dont want to own two of the same cars. The Jeeps dont have brake hold though which I’m addicted to. My friend paid 50k for his new RDX with less warranty and doesn’t think it’s much better than my Santa Fe I paid 34K for.