I opted for a set of pedal covers from Amazon. The OEM Mazda ones were crazy expensive in my opinion. The Amazon ones were around $25 & I've had them for 5 years with no issues. They also sell the same set with a matching dead pedal for almost the same price. The attached picture shows them in...
Also consider the Canadian Mazda OEM floor liners. Also made by Maxpider except slight styling difference with Mazda logo. These also fully cover the dead pedal which WeatherTech does not. I really like mine.
I've never used regular in my GTR turbo. I generally use Costco 93 octane. I'm happy with the performance and actually don't drive enough to be concerned about the mpg. 2019 GTR 16,500 miles.
They do but I was told by the Costco participating dealer that they are obligated to stick to the Costco set price. When my first CX-5 was rear ended & totaled, I contacted said dealer as well as several others via email. I was able to beat the Costco price by well over $1000.
I agree about the CX-5 vs the Outback. I have a 2019 GTR & my wife has a 2018 Outback. There is a slight tradeoff in ride vs handling in the GTR which I like. The Outback has a softer ride at the expense of handling. My wife prefers her Outback. I prefer my GTR.
Age bracket: both retired, late 60's.
Likewise time & mileage. I just dislike the OEM Toyo's. PA state inspection allows down to 2/32 but I always replace before then. I put Conti LX25 on my wife's 2018 Outback & have been very pleased with them. Probably will put them on my GTR. Either the Conti's or Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3.
I replaced my outward rear headrests with first generation JDM headrests which are lower & help with rear vision while retaining rear headrests. It also makes folding the rear seats down better as the headrests don't hit the front seats as the original ones did.
I have a 2019 CX-5 GTR, My wife has a 2018 Outback Limited & my son has a 2000 CRV Touring. My son wanted a GTR at the time but pandemic availability was almost non-existent. His Civic was totaled when his apartment parking lot flooded & he needed an immediate replacement. All three are nice...