One thing to keep in mind is that the CX-9 was introduced as a 2007 model. So this is the 8th year of the 1st gen model. It had minor facelifts in 2010 and 2013, but that was it. My mom bought a 2012 CX-9 GT FWD new and still loves it 10 years later. It only has 110k miles on it, but it still drives like new. Btw, the FWD versions are quicker (by about 0.5sec 0-60), more efficient and more reliable than AWD. The transfer case is one of the most common failures. You mentioned the performance and I agree that it is quick. The Aisin 6-speed AT is actually driver-adaptive, so it has to learn your driving style for a while. It's much more responsive after that. And the car's greatest feature has to be the handline (it is a Mazda, after all)! Several reviews of the CX-9 mentioned how easy it was to forget that you were in an SUV because it drove like a sporty sedan.
This was one of the largest crossovers in its segment in 2015. The design hides its true size pretty well, so you won't know unless you check the dimensions.
CX-9 2012 with new facelifts which chassis is very stable to drive then CX-8, except outdated electron device and terrible broken pump inside engine leading oil milk, it is fun to own one.
I have the 2008 Touring FWD. 2nd owner. Some 166k miles. Aside from the squeaking driver door, it's a good SUV. It does not feel like I am driving a full size SUV with how "soft" the steering is. Looks small from the outside but big on the inside. The rest are maintenance plus wear and tear.
Just an FYI, the 3.7L v6 in this facelifted version of the CX-9 isn't the infamous 3.7 from the Edge, MKZ, and others with the internal water pump. Mazda wasn't happy with the change, and kept the 3.5 Duratec, but bored it out to 3.7L and changed the intake manifold for better response. So this isn't holding the grenade like the typical 3.7 Fords were.
My sister in law and her husband had one. It only had 80,000 kms and it was their tow vehicle. All of the problems they had were the ford parts. They sold it a couple months ago as they needed a new tow vehicle.
Try to look for a 90s or 2000s Mazda 626. I had one when I was 20 and IMO it represented a dark time in Mazda’s line up. It was very bland and severely underpowered. (I had a 4-cylinder which made 125 hp) Not to mention the transmission was unreliable. Interestingsly enough it had osculating air vents
That was for the 1stbyears to 2012. After 2013 japan scraped the blueprint of fords water pump and redesigned it . You wont find that issue in 2013-2014 models
It's actually a mix. Mazda redesigned the Ford 3.5L and bored it out for the face lifted CX-9 to a 3.7, and changed the intake. So, it is the Ford block per say, but it is modified, and doesn't have the 3.7L internal water pump issue.
Wouldn't trust 2015 and older Mazdas. Ford owned them and they have ruined lots of brands with their crappy quality and mechanical work. I would buy a Mazda from 2016 and up since that's when they became independent from Ford and since then they have been building reliable products
Mazda has stepped up since then but 2008-2012 the Mazda 3 was hands down the best compact japanese sedan you could buy new. They're starting to age out from being fully reliable dailies though.
I bought a used 2011 Mazda CX-7 in May. 152,000 kms, base model. The MZR 2.5 and the Toyota Aisin 5 speed fwd. I have put almost 10,000 kms on it and it is reliable.
@@kevinW826 94k isn't that many miles in the used car market. Many cars can go that much without needing major repairs. I would say if it lasts 120k miles without needing major repairs that's a good sign.
@@colechapman6976 most cars mainly American can’t make it that far. I knew what I was getting into with a used car with 152,000 kms on it. I made sure I got the service history. Fortunately it was done at three different Mazda dealerships. I’m doing the transmission fluid change tomorrow, the brakes next year along with getting the ac checked out. And I have my list of parts that I will get as they brake down. Glad it’s cheaper aftermarket than going to the dealership.
One thing to keep in mind is that the CX-9 was introduced as a 2007 model. So this is the 8th year of the 1st gen model. It had minor facelifts in 2010 and 2013, but that was it.
My mom bought a 2012 CX-9 GT FWD new and still loves it 10 years later. It only has 110k miles on it, but it still drives like new. Btw, the FWD versions are quicker (by about 0.5sec 0-60), more efficient and more reliable than AWD. The transfer case is one of the most common failures.
You mentioned the performance and I agree that it is quick. The Aisin 6-speed AT is actually driver-adaptive, so it has to learn your driving style for a while. It's much more responsive after that.
And the car's greatest feature has to be the handline (it is a Mazda, after all)! Several reviews of the CX-9 mentioned how easy it was to forget that you were in an SUV because it drove like a sporty sedan.
This was one of the largest crossovers in its segment in 2015. The design hides its true size pretty well, so you won't know unless you check the dimensions.
CX-9 2012 with new facelifts which chassis is very stable to drive then CX-8, except outdated electron device and terrible broken pump inside engine leading oil milk, it is fun to own one.
I saw a video of a transit with the same 3.7l v6 and it had 400,000 miles on it and still pulled strong.
I have the 2008 Touring FWD. 2nd owner. Some 166k miles. Aside from the squeaking driver door, it's a good SUV. It does not feel like I am driving a full size SUV with how "soft" the steering is. Looks small from the outside but big on the inside. The rest are maintenance plus wear and tear.
Just an FYI, the 3.7L v6 in this facelifted version of the CX-9 isn't the infamous 3.7 from the Edge, MKZ, and others with the internal water pump.
Mazda wasn't happy with the change, and kept the 3.5 Duratec, but bored it out to 3.7L and changed the intake manifold for better response. So this isn't holding the grenade like the typical 3.7 Fords were.
My sister in law and her husband had one. It only had 80,000 kms and it was their tow vehicle. All of the problems they had were the ford parts. They sold it a couple months ago as they needed a new tow vehicle.
since you love Mazdas, i hope you can drive an E-2000 and BT-50 someday.
Good review as always, can't wait to see the review of my 200k CX-5
Try to look for a 90s or 2000s Mazda 626. I had one when I was 20 and IMO it represented a dark time in Mazda’s line up. It was very bland and severely underpowered. (I had a 4-cylinder which made 125 hp) Not to mention the transmission was unreliable. Interestingsly enough it had osculating air vents
Unfortunately these have the ford 3.7 v6 with the internal water pump. When the pump goes, usually the engine is done.
That was for the 1stbyears to 2012. After 2013 japan scraped the blueprint of fords water pump and redesigned it . You wont find that issue in 2013-2014 models
@@guillermoortiz1492 from what I’m seeing they look the same
It's actually a mix. Mazda redesigned the Ford 3.5L and bored it out for the face lifted CX-9 to a 3.7, and changed the intake.
So, it is the Ford block per say, but it is modified, and doesn't have the 3.7L internal water pump issue.
@@guillermoortiz1492from2010 and up the upgrade they water pump. just need a good coolants and is good to go
I love Mazda as well and wish could afford the cx90 but am looking to buy 2015 or 2016 model CX9 thinking
Happy Tuesday!
Did you ever do a 2002 Mazda Tribute? My old neighbors had a white 08 cx9 loved that car
Wouldn't trust 2015 and older Mazdas. Ford owned them and they have ruined lots of brands with their crappy quality and mechanical work. I would buy a Mazda from 2016 and up since that's when they became independent from Ford and since then they have been building reliable products
Mazda has stepped up since then but 2008-2012 the Mazda 3 was hands down the best compact japanese sedan you could buy new. They're starting to age out from being fully reliable dailies though.
I bought a used 2011 Mazda CX-7 in May. 152,000 kms, base model. The MZR 2.5 and the Toyota Aisin 5 speed fwd. I have put almost 10,000 kms on it and it is reliable.
@@kevinW826 94k isn't that many miles in the used car market. Many cars can go that much without needing major repairs. I would say if it lasts 120k miles without needing major repairs that's a good sign.
@@colechapman6976 most cars mainly American can’t make it that far. I knew what I was getting into with a used car with 152,000 kms on it.
I made sure I got the service history. Fortunately it was done at three different Mazda dealerships.
I’m doing the transmission fluid change tomorrow, the brakes next year along with getting the ac checked out. And I have my list of parts that I will get as they brake down.
Glad it’s cheaper aftermarket than going to the dealership.
This car look good in real
Yes but iihs rated it poor
0:10 CADILX sold on the old busy bee parking lot as is.
It did as bad as nissan quest in iihs test
1st
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 and a 2012 Audi A4 wagon the CX-9 is SO outdated. The Audi A4 wagon is a MUCH better car!