Help Me Decide: CX-5 vs. CR-V

[bluegrass]

Wouldn't a micro fibre duster solve this potential issue (uhm)

You must have a really terrible memory. You were the first person to respond to the post that mentioned this "sticky" dash issue.

He said...
"Top dash rubber is "sticky", tearing up a microfiber cloth and leaving fuzz everywhere when wiping."

Another poster followed up with...
"The dashtop isn't "sticky" per se, but it does attract dust like crazy and I also have yet to find the right kind of cloth to clean it well."

Then, just a few minutes ago, someone mentioned this a few posts up...
"The only problem with the dashboard is that it's a bit sticky so when I hit it with a paper towel, it leaves towel flakes."

So apparently the answer to your question is NO.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

Bluegrass- I use 303 on the soft dash once every 3-4 months. No real sticky problems. A swiffer cleans up most dust/stuff in a jiffy.

 

[Xeler8ing]

You must have a really terrible memory. You were the first person to respond to the post that mentioned this "sticky" dash issue.

He said...
"Top dash rubber is "sticky", tearing up a microfiber cloth and leaving fuzz everywhere when wiping."

Another poster followed up with...
"The dashtop isn't "sticky" per se, but it does attract dust like crazy and I also have yet to find the right kind of cloth to clean it well."

Then, just a few minutes ago, someone mentioned this a few posts up...
"The only problem with the dashboard is that it's a bit sticky so when I hit it with a paper towel, it leaves towel flakes."

So apparently the answer to your question is NO.

Sorry, considering the amount of posts here not to mention 13 pages in this thread, hard to remember sometimes

Good luck with what ever you choose or do

 

[bluegrass]

Bluegrass- I use 303 on the soft dash once every 3-4 months. No real sticky problems. A swiffer cleans up most dust/stuff in a jiffy.

Thank you for the tip.

But looks like you have a 2016 model, which has a different dash material than the "sticky" rubber-like dash in the 2017.

 

[joe6864]

Thank you for the tip.

But looks like you have a 2016 model, which has a different dash material than the "sticky" rubber-like dash in the 2017.

I have a 2017 and don't have a problem with it. I use a "swiffer" duster wand thing and it picks up dust from everywhere with no problems.

 

[joe6864]

+Factory installed dead-pedal on all trims

Okay folks, we can all pack up and go home. Mango has finally proven that the CR-V is the better vehicle for absolutely everyone now. I'll let Mazda know they might as well shut down production.

 

[mangoconchile]

- Reliability: This is a big one for me. However, it's not clear that the CR-V has a big advantage here. I would like more data for these specific vehicles.

The truth is both of these cars are too 'new' to have any kind of long-term reliability data for them. I haven't even seen anyone here with a CX-5 that has over 100k miles on it. What I do know is every day I still see plenty of 15+ year old Honda's on the road. Can you say the same thing for Mazda? Most 15+ year old Mazda's are probably sitting in junkyards.


I drive my cars a lot(have over 8k miles already since buying my CRV in Feb.), which is why I bought a Honda due to their long-term reliability as I also plan on driving it for 10+ years. I'm hoping to get 250k miles out of it if possible.

 

[mangoconchile]

Okay folks, we can all pack up and go home. Mango has finally proven that the CR-V is the better vehicle for absolutely everyone now. I'll let Mazda know they might as well shut down production.

Haha, I threw that bit in there after seeing all of the complaints regarding the lack of a dead pedal in the CX-5.

 

[Ziggity]

The truth is both of these cars are too 'new' to have any kind of long-term reliability data for them. I haven't even seen anyone here with a CX-5 that has over 100k miles on it. What I do know is every day I still see plenty of 15+ year old Honda's on the road. Can you say the same thing for Mazda? Most 15+ year old Mazda's are probably sitting in junkyards.


I drive my cars a lot(have over 8k miles already since buying my CRV in Feb.), which is why I bought a Honda due to their long-term reliability as I also plan on driving it for 10+ years. I'm hoping to get 250k miles out of it if possible.

Apparently, I just googled, Miatas/MX-5s are renound for high mileage reliability. And there was a RAV4 in the mix, but not a sign of a CR-V.

Do you look into anything before spouting these gems?! lol

 

[Seminole]

The truth is both of these cars are too 'new' to have any kind of long-term reliability data for them. I haven't even seen anyone here with a CX-5 that has over 100k miles on it. What I do know is every day I still see plenty of 15+ year old Honda's on the road. Can you say the same thing for Mazda? Most 15+ year old Mazda's are probably sitting in junkyards.

The powertrain of the CX-5 has been the same for the most part since 2013 (2014 model year) and from what I've seen has been rock solid. I think you can deduce some likelihood of long term reliability for the CX-5 from that. The CR-V powertrain, at least the 1.5, is much newer and some issues such as carbon buildup might take years to show themselves. However it should be fine as well.

I live in the South so rust isn't an issue here but there are plenty of old Mazdas around. My wife had a 2006 Civic that was falling apart by the time it was 8 years old. That was a low point for Honda I think as those generation Civics had significant problems with paint peeling and fading. She has a MKC now and it's supposed to be the least reliable car in it's class but it's been very solid. As with any car/brand people are always going to have different experiences.

 

[shaendra]

Someone mentioned an F Pace earlier up the thread. Look what I parked next to this morning.

In the words of Spinal Tap: "It couldn't be any more black."

Nice.

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[7eregrine]

I've never l seen a black I didn't like...until today. That's hideous.

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[shaendra]

I've never l seen a black I didn't like...until today. That's hideous.

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Lol. I wonder if they nicknamed their car Matt(e).

 

[ALafya]

If was to buy now, I'd probably get the CR-V mostly because it gets better fuel economy, it has Android Auto and because it is a safer, more prudent buy, e.g. in terms of resale value. I've seen a few CR-Vs and a friend has one and it looks decent, significantly better than a few years ago.

However, looking at fuelly for 1.5T, it seems the CR-V is barely matching its city millage on average. It is still better than the 2016 CX-5 by 1.5 MPG.
I'm a bit disappointed by the 2017s for their increased weight, glaring lack of Android Auto and no improvement with fuel economy.
Of course, I'd drive a CR-V first, to see how I like its CVT. I am pretty sure it is a very good unit and that it won't be a detractor.

However, I am keeping my CX-5 for another 3 to 4 years and then reevaluate the market. What I'd really like is an AWD wagon. Mazda 6 AWD wagon would be awesome. It has low center of gravity, weighs less, gets better handling and better fuel economy, all that with typically more cargo volume and better back seat comfort.
For me, a CUV was a compromise. I am still thinking of compromising the other direction, with a sedan which has less cargo utility, but all the other advantages.

 

[NelsonLewis]

I've never l seen a black I didn't like...until today. That's hideous.

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I agree. Looks like they forgot to paint the thing. Wonder what the name of the paint is, Primer Black?

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

No kidding.. IMO.. that is bad... looks like a primer coat

 

[banjos-n-beer]

I've seen a lot of Toyotas and Scions that look like primer grey. Yuck.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Lol. I wonder if they nicknamed their car Matt(e).

I've seen matte on a Mazda3 but so far no CX-5 thank goodness!

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I've seen matte on a Mazda3 but so far no CX-5 thank goodness!

There is a Swede here with matte black

 

[Xeler8ing]

There is a Swede here with matte black

Does it look OK (scratch)

I don't like Matte cars but others do and that is OK with me