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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    Put some cool purple LED accent lights inside. Trying to get a good pic & will post when I get it right.
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    Sombody hurt my baby!!

    Woah! That is no little oopsi-dent! I would have said a few bad words coming out to see something like that... Thanks for the suggestion Ste92ve, looks like they're not in my area. I'll check around for something similar.
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    Sombody hurt my baby!!

    As new vehicle owners we all dread that inevitable event of the first dent/chip/scratch/blemish. That first little booboo that can't be easily fixed at home & yet isn't big enough to pay somebody else to fix. The later ones aren't that bad, but the first wound on your brand new baby always...
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    Anyone tried Non-Custom Seat Covers for your CX-5?

    pics added. Notes on the backseat; the covers for the headrests were a little big, but I usually keep those in the trunk anyway. I also un-clipped the middle seatbelt since it's extremely rare that I'd be hauling enough people to use it; but the cover does allow for it
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    Anyone tried Non-Custom Seat Covers for your CX-5?

    I found a set on eBay from seller oscovers8 that were listed as "semi-custom" fit that worked out pretty well especially since the CX5 wasn't listed as a compatible vehicle. The listing gave good measurements so I went ahead and bought the set for front & back. The front seats are a little...
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    6MT Endangered?

    Interesting. I never would have given up my Protege5 if the CX 5 didn't have an MT option. And I would have gone for a touring MT if it was available.
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    Spotted

    After 3 months of owning my Silver Sport (MT) within the last week I pulled up behind a red one in Berkeley & today after my visit to the Oakland Zoo I came out to see another silver one (with no plates yet) parked right next to me!
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    2nd Color Choice

    When I first started shopping for the CX5 I was totally in love with Sky Blue and then was crushed when it wasn't offered with the manual. So I got my manual but 2nd choice color of metallic silver. Funny thing is that with my last Mazda I really wanted the silver but that one was sold before...
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    Issues with Closing Liftgate

    I was having trouble with this too when I first got mine. What works for me is to close it most of the way by pulling down on the cutout. When the hatch is down to about the same position it's in when you first pop it open with the electric latch, give it a final firm push-in on the Mazda...
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    Things we love about our CX-5's

    MPG (that's the reason I first started looking at it) 6-speed manual transmission Safety ratings USB port that connects to the radio is hidden in the center armrest. Radio & info controls mounted on the steering wheel (this is totally new for me) I love that my CX5 is close in interior size as...
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    Any Complaints (hopefully all minor)

    I've had my CX5 Sport (manual) for 2 weeks now, and here's my $0.02. Yes, my driver's side mirror vibrates a little. It doesn't upset me or interfere with seeing what is going on beside my vehicle in any way. I only noticed the hood vibration because I was looking for it after reading other...
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Whoops! I paid MSRP (not invoice) of $21,490. And that was from the dealer in Dublin, CA.
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    What did you pay for your CX-5?

    Current selling price for CX-5 purchased mine on 6/17 in Northern CA. Liquid silver sport, manual transmission. $21,490 invoice (w/destination fee) with rear bumper guard, cargo mat, floor mats, and wheel locks at no extra charge. Paid about $650 additional for cargo cover & had dealer...
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    What car did you trade in for your CX-5?

    Traded in my 2003 Protege5 (manual). I bought it used in 2006 & loved that car. I was all ready to just run it into the ground. But with the CX5 I can be higher up (yay!) with better gas mileage. It was too good of a deal to pass up especially since I'm in the position to comfortably afford...
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    Transmission: Manual vs. Auto with Manual Mode

    And I ended up with the manual! A liquid silver one showed up in my area about mid-week & I drove it home today. Once I saw that color in the sunlight I knew I didn't even need to drive the manual. That same dealership also got in a Metro Gray manual at the same time & it was sold while I was...
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    Transmission: Manual vs. Auto with Manual Mode

    For my last 2 cars I've had a manual transmission & I've sworn that I'm a stick-shifter for life. But now with the CX-5 I'm torn I still want all the control of a manual; but gosh-darnit I just don't want a gray, black, or silver vehicle. I'd take the silver if I had to, but I really want...
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    Waiting for a CX5

    I'm still waiting as well. Started seriously looking early-May & around here they're all automatic when I want the manual. All the dealerships keep telling me "any day now" they're expecting some manuals to come in, but nothing has shown up yet. *sigh*
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    Haunted door locks!

    I have an '03 Protege5 with power locks. Over the past few days while driving all the locks have unlocked & sometimes re-locked all by themselves. I didn't "accidentally" hit any of the buttons on the door or the remote on my keychain. There is not rhyme or reason to when this happens...
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