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    Snow chains

    I bought peerless chains per recommendation here. A coworker of mine bought https://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Chains/Mazda/CX-5/2019/TH01594247.html?VehicleID=20191347329 I've heard people having issues with some cable chains rubbing against struts. I prefer cable chains normally but went with...
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    2017~2025 Frequent staining Signature interior

    Ok. I guess it*s just the leather. I think the color of the leather makes the stains more visible.
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    2017~2025 Frequent staining Signature interior

    No just microfiber auto detailing towel from Costco.
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    2017~2025 Frequent staining Signature interior

    I will give aerospace 303 a try.
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    2017~2025 Frequent staining Signature interior

    I keep seeing whitish looking stains all over the seat and leather parts of the door panel. I suspect they're hand lotion stains from the Mrs. To my surprise, it took some effort to scrub them out using Chemical Guys leather cleaner/conditioner. I scrubbed so hard that the dye started rubbing...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    What is $1500 off for? Otd below msrp is pretty nice especially if u*re in ca.
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    Dealer Extras

    We are all talking about the same thing. The conversation is just meandering a bit.
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    Dealer Extras

    Last 20 years, I*ve owned a Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Honda, Mercedes, and then Mazda again. It*s the only one I bought twice.
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    Dealer Extras

    U kidding me? I love my signature. Most of all, my wife loves the signature. I love the ventilated seats and wiper de-icers. (cabpatch) she loves the heated steering wheel.
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Check the inventory rates online. If you see that the same dealer has multiple colors of the same trim, then just wait. I jumped the gun a bit because I loved the car and wanted to winterize it for the boarding season. I waited for 1 1/2 months and lost out on my fave color. I ended up buying...
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    Dealer Extras

    I was told this by multiple sales guys. They were adamant that I should come back for dealer service because that*s where they make money. I tried to use this as a negotiating leverage with a dealer that*s 2 miles away. I told them to give me a good price because I always dealer service for the...
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    Dealer Extras

    I*m not against financing. I financed 100% because the rate was so good. It*s the stuff they try to sell u once u get to finance. Warranty, service contract, insurance, alarm, anti theft, etc. about 20years ago, a Mazda finance person tried to sell me anti corrosion undercoating in the Bay Area...
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    Dealer Extras

    I believe Mazda is paying JPMC for the special rate. My understanding is that dealers will sell at a few hundred above cost because they make money on registration-related service fees (close to $600 for me) and all the extras they sell you (extended warranty, pre-paid service, various...
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    Dealer Extras

    I was listening to NPR today and heard that dealers try to make their profit on the finance side since everyone knows what everyone else is paying. People are financing for longer terms with more add ons. My gut feeling is that odds are against the buyer saving money on these items. I say just...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Are you getting internet or showroom quotes? Showroom quotes were significantly higher. In most cases, they were unwilling to even discuss matching internet quotes. I was able to shop around quotes over the internet for a couple of days and was able to get additional $600 off. I was originally...
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    Front Mud/Splas Guards

    BTW, have you noticed increased tire noise with the splash guards? Can't tell if I'm imagining it or not. I might take them off after the winter to see if it's real.
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    Front Mud/Splas Guards

    I bought mine like 13 years ago when I was into repairing crashed motorcycles. Still worked great.
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    Repaired a broken plastic tab with jb weld.
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    2017~2025 Fitting chains/cable chains for 2019 cx-5 signature

    Those chains worked out great. Thank you.
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    Front Mud/Splas Guards

    It looks like I just had a defective fender trim piece. I took it off to repair the cracked plastic and the other clips popped off no problem. Regardless, you don*t really need to remove the trim. You can tap the wingnut into place using a flathead. And if u break one like I did, jb weld works...
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