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Some old man ran into the back of my wife last week in her CX-5. My 2 year old wasn't happy. Very minimal damage, perhaps just a little more severe than the photo in the OP. I was kind of impressed by how well it held up. According to my wife, the Ford pickup was much worse. I think I'll end up...

There are other mechanical factors which could contribute to this condition. Despite means of actuation, be it mechanical or electronic, there's still a valve which controls volume of air, which controls engine speed. Though unlikely, it is possible it may become stuck, say, if the throttle body...

As far as the USDM is conserned, are there more consuners who seek premium engine options for towing, more torque, better acceleration, etc., seeking a 6 cylinder gasser, or a 4 cylinder diesel? Not sure if the VW debacle left a void or burned a bridge with US consuners. But, options are always...

Keeping it out of the sun as much as possible is good advice. But, also keeping it out from under trees and such as well. In the meantime, auto paint care products have advanced tremendiously, even in recent years. Might I suggest Autogeek web forums. You can get in over your head pretty quickly...

Wow. No kidding. Lol! I haven't seen that picture in a decade. Fantastic revival though. Lmao! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

My personal experience doesn't corroborate their study findings/rating. My 2013 CX-5 has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. However, my next vehicle won't be a Mazda. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

They are 100 percent for hoisting and/or tie down anchor points during flatbed transport. They've been on cars for years and years. It's not like they're only found on Mazdas. They are, however, explicitly for hoisting in a forward direction from the front anchor point and only rearward for...

I'm on my fourth Mazda, which will likely be my last for a while. My MS6 was exciting, despite my love/hate relationship with it. They no longer offer anything exciting. It's all a breadth above mundane. I love my CX-5 and it has been terrific. But I'm excited to leave the flimsiness behind...

I've owned 3 Mazdas in the past 10 years, all of which were reasonably reliable. My Speed6, purchased new, was the one at the dealer the most. My 2013 CX-5 and my 2015 3 have never been back to the dealer after purchase. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

My wife doesn't drive hers enough to really rack up the miles. So, sitting at 4.5 years ownership, and just about to roll over 65K miles. Never been back to the dealer after I purchased it, save for the first LOF service. Not to say that it doesn't need a visit - has an active recall or two and...

Congrats to all of you new CX-9 owners! Sharp vehicles...perhaps one of the best looking on the road right now. Hope you enjoy and thanks for sharing ownership experiences. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

My wife's is still rocking. Of course, it's a 2013 and is 4.5 years old now... I'll just put up with it for a couple or three more years until I upgrade her vehicle. Have to say, Mazdas are full of these little annoying anomalies. That said, they've been mostly reliable for me. My 2015 3 has...

That is, of course, one man's opinion. For a turbocharger, it's specific usage and implementation does indeed pose a heavy factor for its longevity or lifespan. Still, it's not unreasonable to expect them to last 150K miles. There's only so many ways to achieve stringent fuel efficiency...

One big reason I don't like the idea of carrying in a glove box is because I stow my proof of liability insurance in there as well and licensed or not, it may result in a sticky situation with some officers. Just not interested in opening myself up to vulnerability. Of course, I could just stow...

The laws will certainly be different state to state. In Texas, if an individual is licensed to possess a handgun, known as License to Carry in this state, and is carrying a firearm on or about their person, if an officer requests identification, the LTC credential must be forfeited, in addition...

Wait...what happened to gun storage? I have a bunch of different handguns I carry in a bunch of different holsters in several different positions, several of which are too uncomfortable while sitting in a driver's seat. I have one of those cheapo Uncle Mike holsters that I keep in the map...

^Great point. I guess, at least most typically, North Texas weather does not necessitate AWD as an imperative feature. I wonder what region of the country Mazdas market/ sell the best. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

I don't know anybody, least ways like a coworker or immediate relative, who owns a Mazda. But, I feel like I'm beginning to see as many Mazdas on the road as I do Subarus. I see more than I do Mitsubishis or Volvos... For me personally, I'll continue to buy them. I feel like they're only...

With your personal calculations you're relying on an inconsistent variable, that is the volume of fuel pumped before the nozzle shutoff mechanism stops the pumping. Those are most certainly not created equal between varying nozzles and fill up stations. Alternatively, the ECU formulates it's...

Lifetime efficiency in my 13 model has been steady at 28-29 MPG. Of course, road trips result in improved economy and diminished econ for heavy city travel. But, 28 for probably a 60/40 city to highway split in my wife's has made me very satisfied. In my 2015 model 3 i or s or whatever the...