I've owned both a 16 and own a 17 now. The 17 is definitely the better vehicle. Much quieter on the highway, the interior is better and the ride is more luxury. The 16 had more "zoom zoom" to it but I prefer the 17 much more.
Local Mazda dealership has a 2019 Mazda CX5 Diesel Signature but nobody will buy it. They have had it for a long time and it just sits there and the dealer said no interest in it. They said the diesels are a leper or maybe more like COVID-19. Nobody wants to touch them.
$42k is the asking price
There are 3 screws that looks like they will allow access to the interior reflector. I can try and remove the screws and see if the back plate can be removed.
Well, I am selling the stock OEM tail lights. If someone wants to give it a shot and modify them to install a LED bulb. This would be for you...
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/index.php?threads/2017-2019-mazda-cx5-tail-lamp-assembly-sport-touring.123870647/
A high-volume Mazda dealership can special order you a vehicle to your liking. I did that back in 2015 and had the factory in Japan build the vehicle like I wanted. They added the accessories I wanted, color, etc. and about 3 months later, the vehicle arrived from Japan. Only a high-volume Mazda...
KB8A-51-3F0B & KB8A-51-3G0B
OEM Mazda lights
Positions: Right & Left
ON LIFT GATE, W/O SIGNATURE ILLUMINATION
This will fit 2017- 2019 Sport & Touring CX5's. It has the white LED reverse lights. OEM equipment in good condition. New they sell for $190.00
Asking $55.00 for the set.
Yes, another bonus. The tailgate lights light up when you hit the brake lights. This is a daytime pic with NO headlights on, brakes applied. You can see them lit up with the brake pedal being depressed.
Well, the parts came in early and I knocked it out today.
The good news is the Mazda OEM LED GT lights are plug & play with the Sport/Touring versions. The Sport & Touring (non lit) have the same plug but the Touring of course only powers the reverse lights. This shows how lame Mazda was...