bigsis said:Just a heads up for any small business owners:

The GVWR on the CX-9 is over 6000 lbs. That means you can write off up to $25,000.

I plan to buy one on Dec 31st, drive to the bank and claim 100% business use, thus getting the full $25,000 tax deduction. I will basically save $9000 in taxes for buying this vehicle. If the $9000 off MSRP is still valid, I might be at $18,000 off MSRP for this vehicle. $18,000 off the Motor Trend truck of the year, that would be a very HOT deal.
are you a small business owner ? what are the 'requirements' for SBO?

Does anyone know which dealer still have special in Houston/Austin area? Thanks.
errickson said:You betcha --- at least here in Houston they are. I saw at least 3 (when I went to p/u my plates over the wknd) similar to the one I bought that could be had for ~ $17K + ttl...

Username372 said:errickson said:I know this is a CX-9 titled thread, but wanted to add I purchased (last night) a 2008 CX-7 / 2wd / base sport for $17,300 + ttl. Added the 10yr/100K mile "total care" plan for $1350. Just ordered several accessories from Med Center Mazda online for 23% off / free ship / no tax.

So basically got a new 2008 CX-7 with a sticker of $25K for $18K driveout. That's the same price range as a Toyota Corolla with a few options! And this aint no Corolla! (zoom-zoom)

Wow - great deal. Congrats. Are the mazda incentives still going on?

bigsis said:Just a heads up for any small business owners:

The GVWR on the CX-9 is over 6000 lbs. That means you can write off up to $25,000.

I plan to buy one on Dec 31st, drive to the bank and claim 100% business use, thus getting the full $25,000 tax deduction. I will basically save $9000 in taxes for buying this vehicle. If the $9000 off MSRP is still valid, I might be at $18,000 off MSRP for this vehicle. $18,000 off the Motor Trend truck of the year, that would be a very HOT deal.

I had the same thing in mind when we bought our CX-9 1.5 months ago although we needed a new family vehicle regardless. I talked with our business accountant and was told that in order to take the SUV deduction you also need to depreciate the vehicle over 5 years and if you don't keep it or can't show proper business use over the 5 years there are penalties and the original tax benefit would need to be repaid.

We got a white CX-9 GT with nav at $9500 off MSRP. Great price on a great vehicle!

nhokt said:bigsis said:Just a heads up for any small business owners:

The GVWR on the CX-9 is over 6000 lbs. That means you can write off up to $25,000.

I plan to buy one on Dec 31st, drive to the bank and claim 100% business use, thus getting the full $25,000 tax deduction. I will basically save $9000 in taxes for buying this vehicle. If the $9000 off MSRP is still valid, I might be at $18,000 off MSRP for this vehicle. $18,000 off the Motor Trend truck of the year, that would be a very HOT deal.

I had the same thing in mind when we bought our CX-9 1.5 months ago although we needed a new family vehicle regardless. I talked with our business accountant and was told that in order to take the SUV deduction you also need to depreciate the vehicle over 5 years and if you don't keep it or can't show proper business use over the 5 years there are penalties and the original tax benefit would need to be repaid.

We got a white CX-9 GT with nav at $9500 off MSRP. Great price on a great vehicle!

If you sell the vehicle the before 5 years, the IRS will "recapture" a portion of the tax credit based on how long you had the car. You can't buy it Dec 31, write off $25G, take the tax credit then sell it on Jan 1 and make $9,000. They will recapture that amount. I assume if only keep it for 2.5 years, your recapture would be $4500. After 5 years, it is completely depreciated. Also, you must use the vehicle more 50% of the time for business.

I know the thread is old but. what are the current incentives and deals on CX-9. Now that its already 2009 and I saw the CX9 when I went to service my 3. One of the guys there said the 2010 models are coming etc. so wondering if now there are deals on 08 or 09's?