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buliwyf - Congrats on new Camry, w/o "the work of the devil", lol. Thanks for followup/test drive report too.

"No comment" on the professionals at Motor Trend, lol. But for those that seek a professional opinion to recognize a dull/numb and less engaging driving experience so common with CVT's (including the Forester and CRV), here's what the professionals at Car and Driver said about the CRV...

Yes, true about the high volume Prius, it's proven that both a CVT and hybrid batteries can be made to be bulletproof. I've driven the latest Prius for a week, dull driving experience, but not horrible. CT Lexus (based on Prius) masked the droning CVT qualities better and was actually...

Yes, we know all that and I expect more automakers to fess up. Fuelly to the rescue, thanks. Short answer to "what is this fuel economy advantage", was comparing the EPA numbers of normally aspirated 2.5L AWD CX-5 to the normally aspirated 2.5L AWD version of Forester. That is the Forester...

Here are more CVT facts to be ignored (without looking): . Nissans CEO (Ghosn) has mentioned their Jatco CVTs as "particularly prone to recalls" . VW settled class action lawsuit on failed CVTs used in 2001-2006 Audis

Yes the combined sales including Hybrids were significant, much more so than CNG. Both had subpar CVTs, 2001-2005, now well documented. Call it what you want but it's a good example of CvT because of the higher volume Hybrid sales. In the case of 2001-2005 Honda CVTs , they are more likely to...

Yes, so problematic that Honda extended warranty for this problem on all CVTs 2001-2005. (CNGs and hybrids), proof that Honda was aware of the widespread problem. And many owners experienced premature failures in/out of warranty. I had a 2002 CNG Civic with that crappy CVT. The next series...

The proof is actual CNG owners like me that experienced the crappy CvT. The proof is the actual CNG communitity of owners with similar experiences. The proof is from owners of high volume inde shop servicing Honda/Acuras here. You just highlighted the point I made earlier, CR reports are not...

History doesn't tell the whole story with new designs, and the latest Subie CVT design may prove itself to have excellent reliability in a couple years, that's what I would expect for a new design in a 2014/2015 model. Although CR reliability reports are the best available via mainstream...

In 2+years of ownership, can't say I noticed such a problem.

GLA250 went on sale earlier in October and based on platform of fwd/AWD CLA.

Agreed, which is why I did not comment on Motor Trend journalists, hardly highly regarded professionals. Yes, blanket statements about planetary ATs don't apply, above I was specific about the better modern 6/7/8/9 speed ATs, versus CVTs driven.

When it comes to Motor Trend, I won't waste my time commenting, I'll leave it as "no comment". Yes, a CVT can have decent feel, I drove a nearly new Lexus CT and it felt decent. But the best of the modern 6/7/8/9 speed automatics feel better. The CVT has potential for slightly better...

Cmon, lol, yeah Subie 6 is no V-config by any stretch. No thanks on the CVT, mainly for driveablility reasons versus a modern 6/7/8/9 speed auto tranny. Mazda made the right choice, just like the premium brands do. CVTs are fine for hybrids. Even Honda (also) still needs to prove its...

Yes, I think the "privacy glass" or rear tint on Tourings and GT's is about 25%. One of the posters here had a tint shop measure it and that's what he reported. But I think OP's CX-5 is a Sport model with no rear privacy glass. But most modern vehicles have some tint from factory today...

Recluse spider house is currently in foreclosure process. Is infested spider CX-5 in default?

Or a used Wrangler, usually plenty of inventory probably because of the gas mileage.

Yes, per Mazda, standard on all versions of CX-5: Anti-lock Brake System w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist

Ok, and if I remember correctly the price increase from 2013 -> 2014 (for GT's) was about $1100, that's the year with most significant change being the engine change to 2.5L.

Was there a price increase (2014->2015)?