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    New owner of a Soul Red 2015 CX-5 Touring...random questions/thoughts

    Maybe. Here it is. Anyone have any idea what this is, or if it's removable? 1) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DMDxsayy42SF9VS3BmbU9vekJ6dnZFM1hlV0xmZ3J3bVZN/view?usp=sharing 2) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DMDxsayy42LUdWRzNjMUNsT0x6eWxZdXdvYno2RDI0WWVv/view?usp=sharing
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    New owner of a Soul Red 2015 CX-5 Touring...random questions/thoughts

    Hey all, I traded in my 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback for a 2015 Touring CX-5 (w/ Bose/Moonroof) last Friday. We just had our first snowtorm in Northern Colorado today, and so far I'm happy with the CX-5 in snow even though I haven't yet picked up snow tires. Some random thoughts: 1) Mileage: I...
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    Winter tires

    Hey all! I am the new owner of a 2015 Mazda CX-5 Touring model as of about 5 days ago! I'm living in Colorado this year, and I'm looking for a snow tire that will get me to ski slopes and work without problems. I am commuting over 300 miles a week for my job, so a snow tire that will last a...
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    For those of you who might be interested in something a little smaller than CX-5...

    Is it safe to assume from what we know so far that the CX-3 will have less space than a Mazda 3 Hatchback? Or at the very most, the same amount of space?
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    Clear Bra Paint Protection...or not?

    It seems like most places don't routinely put the clear bra on the bumper. Is that because the bumper is made out of plastic, and therefore not going to be impacted by rock chips the same way the metal hood might be? Does it make sense to get the bumper done?
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    Clear Bra Paint Protection...or not?

    Thanks for the replies all! Sekmor, can I drive the car through a car wash with the protection on?
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    Clear Bra Paint Protection...or not?

    Hey folks, So I'm about to pull the trigger on a new CX-5. This being my first new car, I want to think through how to protect the car from damage. So should I invest in a clear bra? The dealer will do it for almost $400, but this only covers the lower section of the front hood, side mirrors...
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Thanks! Is the warranty on the clear bra through any Mazda dealer, or through the specific dealer? I ask because I'll be moving a lot, and I would hope I'd be able to get service on the clear bra at whatever Mazda dealer I wanted.
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Thanks, all. I'll definitely get snow tires. So I'll pick up my CX-5 this week. I have a few questions for you all: 1) The price the dealer quoted me at for a 2015 Touring Soul Red CX-5 with the Bose/moonroof package was $26736, almost two grand lower than the MSRP ($28475). They are going...
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Well clearly it's not an either AWD or snow tire decision, I can do both, which I'm sure would be the safest bet.
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Thanks for the replies all. I understand snow tires will help with traction a lot. I am going off of driving up to the mountains in my friends Forester with standard tires on snow/ice covered roads and encountering no skidding etc. I am thinking of snow tires, but here's my problem with that...
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Thanks. So I think I'm confident enough that the AWD system on the CX-5 works well in getting moving at slow speeds in snow. I can imagine one situation where AWD at higher speeds would be helpful: trucking along at 50 or 60 mph on a snow packed highway on the way to go skiing. Wouldn't AWD...
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    For those of you who might be interested in something a little smaller than CX-5...

    I am just about to pull the trigger on a new CX-5, and knowing this makes me nervous and wonder if I should wait to purchase until we know about the CX-3! I have a 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback, and would potentially be interested in the CX-3 if it has AWD and significant ground clearance a la the...
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    Just put a deposit down on a Touring...HELP! Questions about AWD!

    Hey all, I currently have a 2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback, which I love especially because it's so peppy and fun to drive. I live in Colorado now, and want a car that can handle snow with ease and is more suitable for outdoor activities such as getting to campsites on backcountry roads etc. So I've...
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    Front bumper clips

    I have exactly the same problem. Can someone help me with this? Should I use gorilla glue or something? I'm not about to buy a new bumper....
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