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  1. mreg376

    Disappointments / missing things in your CX-5?

    To participate in a discussion is not whining. Unless you're the first person driving a vehicle to find that it is absolutely perfect.
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    Disappointments / missing things in your CX-5?

    In the Jeep it's not the number of speeds that is the problem, but rather the design of the ZF transmissions. I had one in my Jeep Cherokee, and it was a horror.
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    Side rail installation

    Very, ummm, nice looking video. And informative too! :)
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    Side rail installation

    Getting a CX-5 Sig (if I can find one). The ones I've seen have no side rails. Are dealers generally competent enough to install OEM side rails? Can it be done by me, assuming I have basic mechanical skills? Are third-party side rails better? Thanks for any info.
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    New competitor: 2021 Toyota Venza

    No optional V6. In the US at least, one powertrain only -- hybrid.
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    Replace the inserts, not the entire wipers

    I don't agree, unless you're in a weather environment where you have to change wipers constantly. I have given up on changing the inserts only, as I have found that over time the actual wiper blades lose tension and the ability to keep the rubber evenly on the windshield. I have found that the...
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    Poll Did you choose the CX-5 over a German SUV?

    That's your contribution to this thread?
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    GT-R (turbo) vs. Hybrid CR-V ??

    Yes, I noticed that. And I've found Alex to one of the most informative and accurate reviewers on YouTube.
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    Factory ordering accessories (Reposted In Acc)

    Btw, this guy is a mechanical engineer who makes excellent videos on all aspects of car-related engineering subjects. Worth watching on a regular basis.
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    Lease Ending for My 2017 CX5 GT

    Umm, I can see not wanting to PAY for the turbo, but how can anyone who drives a car "not care" for a more powerful engine?
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    Factory ordering accessories

    Haha yes. The answers to those pitches must always be no! My current lease is up in July, so I guess I'll start the process in May. Thanks again.
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    Factory ordering accessories

    Thanks for the info! Can you give me a little insight about the ordering process? How long it took, was the dealer happy to do it, were you able to get any discounts, etc? Thanks again.
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    Factory ordering accessories

    Is there a list somewhere of which accessories can be or must be installed at the factory (or port)? I'm not a fan of dealer installs of anything (although this will be my first Mazda and first experience with Mazda dealers), and would like to know what accessories can be ordered with a factory...
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    Factory ordering accessories (Reposted In Acc)

    Sorry -- moved to accessories forum...
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    Insurance Ripoffs

    This is a ridiculous thread. There are MANY variables to an insurance rate, including the COVERAGE purchased, the drivers' credit ratings, the drivers' driving records, the geographic location, etc. This original post is worth nothing, and the replies even less.
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    2017~2024 Condesation rear lamp in new CX 5

    Why they would think it is the lamp or wire harness is beyond me. They're idiots. It's obvious that the lamp housing/module is not sealed properly. Make them replace the entire module.
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    Are you waiting for a third-generation CX-5?

    And the Rav4 Hybrid also has some cold-starting issues.
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    2020 Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings of CX-5 and a few competitors

    I also thought CR's analysis showing reduced reliability right after a vehicle was redesigned was interesting, and quite plausible.
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    2017~2024 Noisy CX-5 GT

    I had the same experience when I recently test drove a 2019 Sig. I made the mistake of saying so in a post, and was attacked as a troll by certain members of this forum. So be aware...
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    Test drove 2019 CX-5. Disappointed

    Actually I never saw the point of folding the mirrors, either automatically or manually, and I live in tight-spaced NYC. When the mirrors are in their normal position other cars and bikes have to steer clear of them, which actually protects the sides of your vehicle. If the mirrors are folded...
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