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    Which 2024 CX-5 Trim level to buy today?

    Motor Trend has always been a publication where ad dollars buy good reviews. Nissan Rogue 1st? Are you kidding. Look at the reasons they dinged the CX-5: " Cozy second row (nearly the exact same size as the others) No touchscreen (who cares) Poor driver aids (not correct) " Versus the...
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    Which 2024 CX-5 Trim level to buy today?

    Also worth noting numerous auto critics have stated the CX-5 drives better than either the RAV4 or CR-V. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a32161895/2020-compact-crossover-comparison/ Your experience with the car matters along with the resale value.
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    Which 2024 CX-5 Trim level to buy today?

    As far as resale value goes it depends on the trim. I would say jadmt is correct regarding KBB Values of the top trims; comparing the most expensive trim of each 2021 model with 20K miles, standard equipment, and excellent condition, KBB values are almost the same even though the CX-5 Sig starts...
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    Disable daytime running lights?

    This is the key, it says "within 2s" but you need to do it with no delay between steps 1, 2, and 3.
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    Winter Tire Size for 2023 CX-5 Turbo?

    Just providing the spec. I have no doubt it will fit with the lower offset, assuming the hub bore and bolt pattern are correct, or hub adapters can be used. The actual price would help in determining if it really is a good deal or worth getting something else.
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    Winter Tire Size for 2023 CX-5 Turbo?

    OEM offset on Gen 2 is 45mm.
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    Should you buy a Turbo CX-5?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2SuF9wxBjs More moving parts and fittings = Same reliability. Got it.
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    Should you buy a Turbo CX-5?

    A turbocharged engine still has more moving parts, connecting parts, and points of potential failure than the same engine without a turbo, right?
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    2.5L NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil Leaking

    Not to excuse a bad design which we can see that it is, not going to do that but I much prefer 5W-30. 5W-30 just works better than 0W-20 at high pressures and temperatures, and the Skyactiv engine is a high compression engine. I'll spread the gospel whenever I can. Get rid of that lightweight...
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    2.5L NA Cracked Cylinder Head with Oil Leaking

    I feel like I've read this post before... ;)
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    Need Help Programming Key Fob 2023 Mazda CX-5

    I would call a number of highly rated dealers and see if any are reasonably priced that will program your fob. It'll be overpriced no matter what, but you might be able to find a reasonably priced location. Search results on Youtube and Google seem to lead nowhere but dealer. Of course, car...
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    Clear Gas! Worth the $$$ or not?

    LOL, Toyota has 10,000 mile oil change intervals so they only have to pay for two oil changes with their "Toyotacare"!
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    Do newer CX-5 seats fit in the KE?

    LKQ is your friend. ;) https://www.lkqcorp.com/ https://www.lkqonline.com/ https://www.lkqonline.com/2019-mazda-cx-5-front-seat/-h3FnnKcmnm https://www.lkqonline.com/2019-mazda-cx-5-front-seat/-h3FnnKcmnm/-i~362989779 $215, that's more like it. There are shipping costs but can be avoided by...
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    Do newer CX-5 seats fit in the KE?

    I think the cloth seats are the most comfortable, but they don't have a metal heating element grid which makes the seat stiffer as in the other two, just the seat frame, airbag assembly in the side of the seat, some nice foam and the cloth covering.
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    Do newer CX-5 seats fit in the KE?

    That is not a real leather seat. They want $600 for a fake leather seat??? https://www.ebay.com/itm/225491594135?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    Do newer CX-5 seats fit in the KE?

    Just FYI, I find the fake suede seats (but not the cloth or leather) seats super uncomfortable. They have a ton of built in lumbar that you can't adjust in, only outward. Might want to get some seat time at your local dealer. The cloth seats are very comfortable (for me) and the leather seats...
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    Mazda CX-5…Our last resort?

    There used to be 3 types of seats prior to the '24 model, cloth, leatherette, or leather, but now with the elimination of the base AWD trim there are only 2 (in the US): leatherette or leather. I have the cloth seats and find them comfortable, but found the leatherette very uncomfortable with...
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