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Howdy, I'm a longtime Mazda fan and have posted here quite a bit off-and-on. After putting off a decision on my next car for as long as I could, I finally pulled the trigger on a 2021 RDX A-Spec SH-AWD. I test drove the CX-5 an CX-9 one last time the week before buying and it affirmed that...

Just announced yesterday. The original Venza was a forgettable wagon thing that was discontinued years ago, but they brought it back as a proper mid-size crossover. I usually rag on Toyota's awful aesthetics, but the new Venza looks quite sharp. The rear profile, in particular, reminds me of...

What a mess they have compared to the CX-5: An engine block recall A gas tank defect affecting 75% of owners, according to a poll on RAV4World. Privacy concerns regarding their Safety Connect feature Charging people a monthly subscription for a remote start app that doesn't work Various...

Just read this article, where Mazda ranks #1 in service in Australia. Combine that with the fact that CX-5 is Australia*s best-selling SUV, they must be doing something right down under. I realize the markets are different, but still. You don*t have to look beyond their awful marketing...

Im not a fan of HUDs. On the 2017-2018 CX-5s, do the signs show up on the dash instrumentation? I tried cycling thru the menu on a test drive but didnt see it.

I'm lining up test drives for a new compact crossover and the CX-5 turbo is at the top of my list, but the new Tiguan caught my eye when I noticed that the dealerships in my area (DC) advertise an up front discount of 15% off MSRP, meaning I can get a maxed out 2019 for under $35k. I never...

I saw the thread about the frameless mirror. What about some of the other Signature features, like the ambient lighting, wood trim, etc.?

Ive been holding out hope for a turbo engine in 2019, but assuming thats not in the cards, are there any other reasons to hold out for a 2019? Perhaps a lesser feature or ironing out any notable kinks? I know the ACP situation, so lets avoid that topic. :)

Yeah, yeah, I realize it's better just to buy a Pioneer or something and go that route. But I'm just curious if anyone's tried to get a deal on the factory nav after purchasing the car.

The dealership quoted me $200 to install the homelink mirror. Has anyone tried installing it themselves? Would it be cheaper if I took it to a car stereo place to have it done? Thanks!

Sorry, but I can't stand the basic plastic Scosche kit that's available. I emailed Scosche telling them that it doesn't match the car -- and they said they don't plan to produce a piano black one. So (eekfu) them. Has anyone found a different dash kit company who produces a piano black kit...

Hey all, I'm disappointed in the performance of the stock non-HID headlights. I don't want to mess with buying an HID upgrade kit, but I'm thinking some aftermarket bulb replacements might help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

No thanks to the selfish members who have done this already and failed to provide comprehensive details despite the high level of interest, I installed LED mirror turn signals this weekend. Here's how I did it... Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate Supplies: Flathead screwdriver Torx...

I plan on purchasing the turn signal mirrors, but I'm torn between the two options: 1) Buy from from www.thespeedline.com, where they'll paint them for $35 based on your car's Mazda color code. Pros: I have the Touring edition, so this gives me the opportunity to have color-matched mirrors...

In case anyone is curious, I emailed the folks here for information about the stainless steel door scuff plates that are now available in the US. They sent me a PDF of the installation procedure. Good news: Apparently you just adhere them to the current black plastic scuff plate! I plan on...

Are there any slim DVD players out there that come with a window mount similar to the portable GPS systems??? I've seen plenty of headrest DVD players, but that's not exactly what I'm looking for.

Has anyone ever seen the Mazda navigation drive replaced by an aftermarket remote-mount GPS system? I'm positive that modifications would need to be made in order to integrate it with a Mazda factory touchscreen headunit, but I wonder if anyone has ever been successful. Thanks!

I have the oppourtunity to buy the OEM navigation head unit for my CX-7 on the cheap (basically, this part). However, I've been told that I'd need two additional parts to make the navigation system work: 1) The GPS receiver, and 2) The navigation drive. So I ask these two questions: 1)...

Is anyone aware of a mod for the OEM navigation system to play DVDs??? I've been told stuff like that is common, but I haven't seen a mod for the CX-7 yet.

Does anyone know if AuxMod will work with the OEM CX-7 tech package?