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    Machine Gray paint durability

    the environmentally friendly thing is the use of water-based paints - they lay very flat with little orange peel or ripple too but lots of manfs. (all??) use them now & they came out in the late 1990s - Mazda must have effed this up somehow
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    Machine Gray paint durability

    after the buffing horror of crystal soul red in another thread, I wanted to ask about the Gray paint that you can get on the CX5 Mazda charges an extra $300 for it, so regular Silver is cheaper, but how well will it hold up? any experiences?
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    Upset beyond belief, 3-day old 2019 Signature damaged by detailer!

    Sterg, Nu Finish NFP80 was rated best for wax for durability; not so great for gloss by Cons. Reports - they didn't test every wax or glaze on the market of course Meguairs told me their Ultimate is the most longlasting product they make
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    How to choose the right dash cam for my Mazda CX-5?

    I don't live in SFO, so let me ask again... will the mazda 360 cam do any of the functions of an aftermarket dash cam?
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    How to choose the right dash cam for my Mazda CX-5?

    will the CX5's 360 cam do any of the functions of a dash cam? I know the Tesla cams have been used to catch vandals, etc.
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    BTW, when does Mazda release info or rumors on the next MY? That might help with dealer negotiations...
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    Your 'analysis' assumes that someone can analyze handling behavior or 'feel' in a short drive on dry pavement with no bumps. Additionally, some people like to know how things work.
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    ok, what DO they have?
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    what about handling? torque-vectoring?
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    "Acquisition fee" ???
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    the 4cyl. xdrive x3
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    Anyone concerned about the upcoming recall on the 2018 CX5??

    does the turbo engine use cylinder deactivation?
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    Roof rack side rails

    Thx
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    interested in comparisons to the 4 cylinder with turbo - their low end model
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    Roof rack side rails

    Can these things be added later on? Or do you have to get them when the vehicle is manufactured? And... are they really a good way to mount holders for bikes, boxes, etc. or od yo get some clips form Yakima?
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Does Mazda (or the dealer) have some hidden fees on their 0.9% rate? It is unusually low, so I wonder how it makes sense for them...
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    CX5 - LED fog light + turn signal

    and I'll add the question of functionality to the mix... fog lights are intended for use in fog (tho many boy racers just want their idea of stylish) for fog, you want a low level light with a very very sharp beam cut-off (minimizes the glare from light reflecting off the tiny water droplets...
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    Oil Change Kits - 2.5T

    It illegl to not follow thru on a rebate offer - it is consumer fraud. File a complaint with your state's consumer protection agency.
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    wait - Mazda has 0.9 % financing??? what's the catch?
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    GT-R vs. BMW x3 comparison

    How does the X-drive on the BMW compare to the CX5's system?
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