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    To WeatherTech or Not To WeatherTech?

    Put in Maxpider today. Bought from Amazon. They fit fine on my 2015. Fronts only. Full report after winter.
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    Need advice - planning to buy a new CX-5

    Looks like I was wrong. It appears the FWD at 2.5 is not available on the Sport, which is the only model I was interested in. Higher models appear to have FWD available. Wonder why.
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    Need advice - planning to buy a new CX-5

    This may come down to the engine size you want. I believe if you select the 2.5 engine you will have to take AWD with an auto transmission. I just bought a Sport with 2.5 engine and had to get AWD.
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    Thank you all, moving on

    Thank you Secondtyme. I purchased a Sport, AWD, 2.5 engine, Auto. It has all we need. Just starting, but so far so good. When I learn not to reach for keys to turn off the engine I'll feel better.
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    New guy from the Mazda 5 forum

    We decided to move over to the CX-5 from a Mazda 5. Just getting acquainted with the CX-5 so I'm sure I'll have a few questions. Purchased a Sport AWD, Auto, 2.5 engine. No extras since the Sport has all we need. Hopes it serves me as well as my 2010 Mazda 5.
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    Thank you all, moving on

    It's been a pleasure being on the 5 forum. I have now bought a Mazda CX-5. I want to thank you all for your help, suggestions etc.. The 5 has been great, but we felt we wanted a little more ....mass. In our early 70's and the CX-5 is probably the last vehicle for us. This forum has been very...
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    New owner of a Soul Red 2015 CX-5 Touring...random questions/thoughts

    To me the only way to see how far you can on a tank is to fill up and drive until you run out of gas, then check miles driven. Your method just seems inaccurate to me.
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    Sport 2.5 AWD Hard to find

    Well I was wrong. My salesman called and said he could get one, so we re going to talk prices later this week. I have been using the build your car at Mazda USA and it never found one, but they do exist in my area. So maybe there is a CX-5 in my future.
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    Sport 2.5 AWD Hard to find

    Here's a link to the Mazda spec page. If you study it you will see the Sport AWD comes with a 2.5 engine. http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsSpecs&vehicleCode=CX5
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    Sport 2.5 AWD Hard to find

    I test drove a Sport with a 2.5 engine last week. Very nice. The only option it had was Bluetooth. I like the car and it had all I needed, but I can do without the Bluetooth. Two days after that car was off of inventory. Not one word from the salesman even though I expressed interest in a basic...
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    New looker, AWD question

    With AWD is there a driveshaft to the rear wheels like cars of old? A differential, rear axle etc. ? Just wondering if there is a potential for down the road mechanical problems due to lack of, let's say BEEF. Strong enough? I've read AWD only happens when needed, true? Hope to test drive soon...
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    Mazda5 2012-14 Floor Mats fit 2006-2010?

    Thanks for the great photos Hank3. Looking forward to the fit report.
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    "Mazda5 to be phased out for U.S. in 2015." - Automotive News

    Has this story about the phase out of the 5 in 2015 been reported anywhere else?
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    Mazda 5 TS 2.0d

    Different car but white smoke turned out to be a bad head gasket. The smoke was steam due to cooling liquid getting into cylinder.
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    Mazda 2.3L compared to 2.5L engine

    I have a 2010 Mazda 5 Sport auto, 2.3L, 153 HP @ 6500 rpm, torque 148 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm engine. A new 2014 5 has 157 HP @ 6000rpm, torque 163 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm. My question is will I likely see a difference in driving between these two cars. Most of what I'm looking for is improved on ramp...
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    Mazda5 No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports!

    Does this outcome effect insurance rates on the 5 ?
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    2015 Mazda 5

    I have a 2010 Mazda 5 and have been looking at the CX 5 forum because I may be interested in one. I found this thread interesting. It's nice to get comparison info. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123841992-Road-Trip-2014 More food for thought. Marty
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    Which rear shocks for the Mazda5

    Thought I'd let you know how this turned out. I was going to do this myself in the spring. I decided to try to get Mazda to fix my shocks. I wrote a letter to my dealer explaining how I felt and asked them to contact Mazda for a repair, even though I'm out of warrantee. The dealer service...
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    Which rear shocks for the Mazda5

    Thank you all for the suggestions. Don't want an El Dorado ride, just a shock that can go beyond 20000 mi. ARRP model of the KYB seems to be the best choice for me. Saw the how to install thread and I think my son and I can do this. As always good response here from members. Marty
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    Which rear shocks for the Mazda5

    Today I went to my dealer for an oil filter special. I was told I had a leaking rear shock. They gave me a price of $324 for the pair. I told them if my Mazda shocks failed at 19700 mi, why would I buy another Mazda shock from them. I'll push these for awhile. I feel no problems. No heavy...
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