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  1. PaulZooms

    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Nice presentation! Everything you need to know.
  2. PaulZooms

    Apple CarPlay not included

    You have to install updated infotainment software. I forget the needed version for wired CarPlay support, but someone here can probably provide it. After the update, the cable and plug area can be installed
  3. PaulZooms

    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Yes, from wherever the offer is best. For older cars under $10k, I’ll sell them myself on Craig’s List for even more than the best dealer offer.
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    I never discuss my trade in with the dealer until AFTER I’ve established a satisfactory deal. That way I know what I’m really paying. Then I have them appraise my trade in to see what they are really offering for it. I also get other offers for the old ride to keep the dealer honest. If they...
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    Trying to decide between 2016.5 CX-5 GT or a 2017 Touring?

    If driver assistance features are important to you, the 16.5 Adaptive Cruise does not work below ~16 mph. The 17 has full range adaptive cruise. Neither has acceptable lane centering functionality.
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    Baby’s got new shoes! Put on a set of Continental Cross Contact LX25’s today. The previous set, Conti True Contacts, were great tires but wore down to 4/32nds in 38k miles. With the credit from 80k mile warranty, and $110 rebate from Continental, got a real sweet deal on the new set at...
  7. PaulZooms

    Goodbye CX-5

    Good choice. I also would like a 450h+, but it is sooo overpriced and hard to get. The 350h is a more practical and cost-effective choice.
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    What to expect at 100K miles? 2013 CX-5

    I had Brakes Plus do my rears about 60k miles. Pads only for $235 on sale IIRC. Not a squeak.
  9. PaulZooms

    Is LKAS improved on the CX-90?

    At least they offer the feature on one model now. Perhaps it will be added to lower trims in future years. I just don’t get why they limit such an important feature IMHO to the top of the line trim. Other brands include lane centering in all but the lowest stripper trim. The lack of it on all...
  10. PaulZooms

    Is LKAS improved on the CX-90?

    Does it now do lane centering like almost every other brand, or does it still react late to line approach causing the ping pong effect?
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    Which tire would you choose?

    I wouldn’t buy tires from a dealer, period. I did once and learned the hard way. The 60k warrantied tires were down below 4/32nds at 40k miles. The dealer said ‘oh, well, contact the manufacturer to see what they’ll do.’ No thanks, life is too short to wrangle that bum steer. Since then, I buy...
  12. PaulZooms

    2017 CX-5 Faint Whine Noise over speakers

    I had a similar issue on a RAV4. Sounded exactly the same. The solution was to get a shielded USB to lightning cable. Totally eliminated the annoying whine.
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    Looking at buying used 2016 CX-5 Touring

    Don’t believe the haters overblown bs. My 16.5 GT is pushing 70k miles. We recently had our first repair- replacement of the power seat wire harness for < $100. We recently completed several ‘mid-life’ services adding up to ~$1k: Transmission flush and fill, fuel injector cleaning and rear...
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    2013~2016: CX-5 Power Seat Slide Adjuster Motor…Small Cable Part #?

    The drivers seat motor started screeching last week. Yesterday the cable (TK81-88-0D1) was replaced and it resolved the issue. $22 for the part, $51 for the labor and $9 for shop supplies. Mazda Extended Confidence service plan covered all but the supplies. First claim since Factory warranty...
  15. PaulZooms

    CX-5 Half Year Updates?

    2016.5 did.
  16. PaulZooms

    What are your expectations for the CX-70?

    I’m hoping for: - a design as sharp looking as the CX-90, - a width between the CX-60 & -90, and - a foot or so longer than the -60. - PHEV pricing $5k less than the -90, - with a few more miles of all-electric range - and light interior color choices like parchment or that nice brown on the...
  17. PaulZooms

    Beast in the Snow

    Ah, a fellow tire connoisseur! I manage the rubber for the 6-car family fleet. Newest experiment is putting Michelin CrossClimate2 tires on my Daughter’s Ioniq 5 AWD.
  18. PaulZooms

    CX-60 Low Battery Risk (12v)

    My e-bike has 5 ah!
  19. PaulZooms

    2013~2016: i-Activ AWD CX-5 Impressed me in Northern MN

    My CX-5 with DM-V2’s is an absolute tank in snow & ice.
  20. PaulZooms

    2016 CX-5 Sport Infotainment resets time and preset radio stations randomly

    Also, test the battery. Head unit is probably very sensitive to voltage drops. How old is the battery? Might be worth spending some $ to eliminate that as cause. I’m on my second replacement battery on my 16.6 GT.
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