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    Best Alternative to CX-5

    https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/cars-with-apple-carplay Also Toyota: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/15/16892804/toyota-lexus-apple-carplay-2019-models-avalon-naims-detroit-2018
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    Best Alternative to CX-5

    nissan: murano mitsubishi: Mirage, Outlander honda: cr-v, pilot I personally have huge issues with Hyundai and refuse to even promote them.
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    Seriously, I could just cry. Idiot rear-ended my 8-month-old CX-5 yesterday

    Its extremely sad to see this with OP's car, I do hope insurance will come through. Looks like entire lift gate, bumper, and side fenders perhaps. Hope damage did not creep up to the roof section. Trade-in / resale values will definitely take a hit. I think OP was driving sensibly. Otherwise...
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    Seriously, I could just cry. Idiot rear-ended my 8-month-old CX-5 yesterday

    Guys - not sure of your respective driving/commuting/etc. but this is WAY too common especially in urban heavily congested areas. I drive daily to NY City from NJ and back. Here's the kicker: within NY City, things do look chaotic but there's a rhythm once someone figures it out such rear ends...
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    Where to mount voltmeter?

    I had this in my previous car due to exact same reasons as yours and it worked really well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JR1JPM/?tag=m20b7-20
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    What do you recommend: "Lubricate all locks, hinges, etc"

    I want to know what's recommended for the task "Lubricate all locks, hinges, etc." in terms of product to use? Few tell me - under no circumstances use WD-40. I checked and found in a new car, there seems to be some white gooey material when I pulled 1 door handle. Seems to be lithium grease...
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    2017 Paddle Shifters

    There's a complete how-to here under how-to section.
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    Questions for my next Service Appointment

    In my area (trust me very pricey .. NY prices) dealer quotes $130. Drain and fill. $300 for complete flush but you have to leave car overnight and comes with ATF new filter and new pan gasket, pans dropped and cleaned. They will NOT do it at all unless your car crosses the 60k mark. I tried to...
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    What is the optimum tire pressure?

    Yes, I do roll up and have them check it, once bi monthly. I have Nitrogen in those tires. I have them check it and fill it with Nitrogen if required. The long story is during winter months, the 15 min. wait is fine. During summer, its insufficient they also confirmed to me. But asking...
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    What is the optimum tire pressure?

    Exactly my point. I have 29,000 miles and checked 2 weeks back shows remaining wear: 60%. Went to Costco for tire rotation/balancing and they also confirmed same value.
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    What is the optimum tire pressure?

    Out here everyone goes to Costco, so do I. All their technicians are trained by Michelin. They won't even ALLOW anyone to heckle them to put even 1 psi above what manufacturer recommends. Period. They won't put ANY wheel except the sizes that came with the car - options. I'd go with their...
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    Map Cost?

    That's because you don't drive above speed limits..........:) This might help : http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/navigation-settings?language=en-NA
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    HD radio stations

    If your car is under warranty have it checked. Ask them to check out the antenna. In my area and everywhere I drive to - HD is super strong.
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    Map Cost?

    Mazda's implementation OR NavTeq for camera is rather foolish. Here's why - near my area I have a highway and from which a ramp leads into a T-crossing where there's a speed camera. The crossing itself is almost underneath the highway. Guess what - the darn system beeps to slow down when I am on...
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    Remote starter, engine stops when door is opened. Normal?

    Post a photo of the key fob. Pretty certain its not Mazda. No one said it: but OEM remote have 1 big advantage. It can start the rear defroster which also turns on the heated side mirrors if so equipped. Finally if you have BT can car is mapped remote starting it using OEM does not enable it...
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    Using this for 6 months as front parking sensors (2016 CX-5)

    This was 1 point which I was also thinking but since I needed it desperately still bought it. This is what after using it for so long realized. In 90% cases as I approach something its usually always in front of me (nearabouts) and then moves to either corner as I turn my car. I am covered...
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    Ceramic Nano Coating or PPF

    That's a very detailed and good explanation. Yes - I meant the prosumer version - 3 to 5 years. I have too many friends having it, all done in various well reviewed professional detailing shops and few self executed. Here's my honest feedback - no matter how good it is with water and dirt at the...
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    2017+ CX-5 Rear Fog Lights?

    EU - mandatory to have rear fog lights. If in US - dont bother. My friend's car had it and was constantly honked when in traffic light and folks behind thought he's about to reverse into them!! It's very uncommon here and people aren't used to it.
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    Orange TPMS Monitor

    Frankly I wouldn't want some display cluttering my dashboard especially when the information is sought perhaps once weekly if not more rare. There's bluetooth enabled TPMS sensors at approximately $50 for 4 and can send the data to smartphone via bluetooth.
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    Using this for 6 months as front parking sensors (2016 CX-5)

    Let me explain. When setting it up 1st. time you need to calibrate. Takes a wee bit of time. The display shows similar lines like CX-5 reverse camera guide lines. Propagating outwards in semi-circular lines (like the Wifi symbol in iPhone). There are 2 sensors - so 2 propagating sets of lines...
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