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    Looking for a 2014 CX-5 Hood Strut Kit

    Bought these on Amazon several years ago. Easy to install & still work great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KC3CJ82/
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    When to replace tires?

    Yeah, one of my son's had a sidewall blow out from dry rot a number of years ago. It did some damage to the wheel well.
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    When to replace tires?

    Likewise time & mileage. I just dislike the OEM Toyo's. PA state inspection allows down to 2/32 but I always replace before then. I put Conti LX25 on my wife's 2018 Outback & have been very pleased with them. Probably will put them on my GTR. Either the Conti's or Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3.
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    CX-5 Accessory must haves?

    I replaced my outward rear headrests with first generation JDM headrests which are lower & help with rear vision while retaining rear headrests. It also makes folding the rear seats down better as the headrests don't hit the front seats as the original ones did.
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    Choices and thoughts on a 2024 CX-5 purchase

    I have a 2019 CX-5 GTR, My wife has a 2018 Outback Limited & my son has a 2000 CRV Touring. My son wanted a GTR at the time but pandemic availability was almost non-existent. His Civic was totaled when his apartment parking lot flooded & he needed an immediate replacement. All three are nice...
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    Mazda Canada OEM Liners vs All Weather Mats for slushy snowy salty areas?

    Another vote for the OEM Canadian floor liners. 4 1/2 years and have been great.
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    Parchment vs Black leather

    The black headliner is one of the main reasons I passed on the Signature trim. The black headliner made it feel more claustrophobic to me.
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    Strange thing at Mazda dealer: Tire rotation

    One of my ex-coworkers used to mark his tires pre rotation request. He caught his Honda dealer 3 times charging for rotations they never did. He pointed out to them how he knew. They "apologized" after being caught & refunded the rotation fee. The third time he brought it to the dealerships...
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    Strange thing at Mazda dealer: Tire rotation

    Did they charge you for a rotation if they just "looked" at them?
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    Reason #1 and #2 why it's better to change your own oil Vs a dealer

    Good to know. I deal with the Young Mazda in Easton PA which also was been bought out by a larger entity. I've been apprehensive ever since. So far no problems.
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    Apple CarPlay update (2016 CX-5)

    My 2019 GTR came with CarPlay but I've done the infotainment updates myself via files offered by members on this forum. My son who has a 2016 Mazda3 had the same infotainment OS version you mentioned. In addition to the OS version needing to be updated you also need a part which replaces the USB...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Yeah, that's why I make them PRINT IT OUT & I will sit there and SLOWLY read it until I'm satisfied. After the first time some "extra" dollars appeared in the paperwork before I signed it, this is what I do. The Honda dealer tried to do that to my son on an iPad & said we'll send you a copy...
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    2019 CX-5 Brake light flashing after 2 week vacation

    Just did my original 2019 GTR battery a couple weeks ago with the Costco Interstate battery. Easy enough swap took maybe 15 minutes. When I had the vehicle serviced in late summer I was told the original battery was definitely well below original capacity. FWIW I asked the Mazda dealer what it...
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