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    Now with the CX-70 "revealed", what is everyone buying?

    My Rivian R2 reservation will hold me over if Mazda can’t pull through.
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    CX-70 will have same exterior dimensions as CX-90

    idk how the marketing department doesn’t get fired for having two identical vehicles with different names. Blows my mind.
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    CX-70 will have same exterior dimensions as CX-90

    I’m guessing a CX90 but with a flat behind and sportier roof line.
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    CX-70 will have same exterior dimensions as CX-90

    Not having any spy shots or camouflaged shots makes me the most nervous. CX90 we at least saw glimpses leading up to the reveal, but nothing with this one. Which again makes me wonder if it’s so similar to the CX90 there was nothing to hide in the first place.
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    CX-70 will have same exterior dimensions as CX-90

    I was really hopeful for a CX-60ish vehicle with the CX-90 powertrains. I have zero desire for a full size SUV. For me this means settle for another CX-5 or switch brands.
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    I changed my oil for the first time ever on a car. Was tired of my local dealer using low quality oil and Mazda value parts. Can’t say I was surprised to find the access panel missing its screws and barely hanging on while the drain plug was stripped too. They were clearly using a pliers or a...
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    Where to buy Mazda parts online?

    FWIW…I placed an order with them on Saturday for a drain plug and some hardware…it’s getting delivered tomorrow.
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    2013~2016 How do my CX-5 spark plugs look?

    I invested in a torque wrench not just for this but other projects around the house too. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the feedback!
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    Redline CX-5 Hood Struts

    Anyone have recommendations for a 2016 since redline doesn’t make a set for that gen?
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    2013~2016 How do my CX-5 spark plugs look?

    Just did my first spark plug change on a vehicle and gotta say the CX-5 was super easy. Thanks to all the great info on the forum. So, how do my plugs look for 78k miles on them (2016 GT)? I used Mazda PE5R-18-110A plugs for replacement.
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Services/maintenance required?

    I literally just bought plugs over the weekend for $125 with free shipping. You can even buy yourself a torque wrench and save money for what they are charging you. https://mazdaparts.org/mazda-skyactiv-spark-plugs.html
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    2016 CX-5 Paint on hood not shiny

    I second Frosty’s advice. I finally got around to my 2016 CPO I got in 2018 and gave it the full paint polish treatment myself. Being black paint and seeing every swirl mark from the first owner drove me bonkers for years. A legit paint correction here in CT for a single stage polish is anywhere...
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    Fuel Mileage (2015 CX-5)

    In my 2016…My recent trip from CT to Maine resulted in around 31 MPG, which included several days of driving around Acadia National Park. This is using the MPG readout that I reset at the pump before taking off. Best I’ve ever seen.
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    Mazda CX-50 announced

    https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39163289/2023-mazda-cx-50-price/ The CX-50 has a similar trim structure as the CX-5, with 2.5 S models coming with the same naturally aspirated 187-hp 2.5-liter inline-four engine that we're familiar with from other Mazda models. Select ($29,425), Preferred...
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