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    Trade in or sale CX-5 for new cx-9?

    Not a chance. It would be high 6's to 60 and high 14s in the 1/4. Mid 6's and mid 14's with a mild tune. This engine is not designed for flat out acceleration. The power drops off rapidly at high rpms as the tiny turbo runs out of breath. Hell, MS3's needed a tune to break into the 12's with...
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    2016 Seat Heaters

    I've got a VW (not diesel thankfully) and the CX-5. The VW heated seats will cook your backside. The Mazda on 3 is about equivalent to the VW on 1. It's pretty pathetic. If I had gone for the GT trim specifically for that feature (I really wanted auto climate control and wheels) I'd be pretty...
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    2016 LED Headlight & Taillight Retrofit to 2015 w/tech

    It's probably worth pointing out that there isn't likely any performance advantage to the LED headlights if you already have HID's. It's the trendy new tech, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if the useable output of the LED lights is actually less than the older HID's.
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    New 2016 CX-5 Questions and thoughts

    I was hoping it would be easy to retrofit the new infotainment. Looks like it would be a nightmare or even impossible since you need the console with the electronic e brake. LED tails will probably go right in though. Adaptive cruise is nice. Wish I had that.
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    Schedule 1 vs Schedule 2... opinions please

    Why would salt on the road affect engine oil? Doesn't make any sense to me.
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    Curt, Drawtite or Reese Hitch?

    Really not a fan of the euro hitches. They look very phallic.
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    2015 CX-5 AWD Off-Road Review (Everyman Driver)

    A FWD CX-5 may be able to handle trails in the desert, but if you live somewhere with frequent rain (I.E. anywhere in the east) you ARE going to get stuck in mud somewhere.
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    2015 vs 2014 and other reliability questions

    My mirror shakes slightly above 70 mph, but it isn't enough to cause an issue. It's still very easy to tell what sort of vehicle is in view.
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    Lost key

    If modern cars didn't have smart features, anybody with half a brain could replicate the key just from a photo. I'm glad John Q. Criminal can't take my fob to the drugstore to copy it.
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    Little touches to my AWD GT Tech CX-5 in Black Mica.

    i never understood doing black wheels on a black car. You lose all sense of detail. Different strokes for different folks though. . .
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    Clay Bar + Car Wax (Rail Dust)

    Huh? It isn't the dealer's fault. This happens to every vehicle. Moreso to those parked outside 24/7.
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    Just a Caution - After You Get UR CX-5 Home

    Mine were all at 52 PSI. Not really worth getting in a tizzy over. It's very easy to fix.
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    Crystal White Pearl w/ black leather impossible to find!!

    I've got that color combo. It was the only one on the lot. I can't stand tan interiors.
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    CX-5 impresses

    Wow. You actually own an HHR? I thought all of those were rentals. No wonder your wife is jealous. That's by far the worst modern car I've ever driven.
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    Seat Comfort?

    Personally, I love the seats. One of the better parts of the interior. They are very supportive compared to most other SUV's, which tend to have flatter seats with less bolstering. I've been on a couple of ~2 hour journeys in the car, and I have no complaints about seat comfort. My other car is...
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    When will Mazda acknowledge the existence of the '15 CX5?

    Why does it matter? It is the same vehicle. No changes were made except to the price. People really do find the weirdest things to complain about.
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    push button start

    I honestly didn't know it would let you lock the keys in. In fact I'm pretty certain ours won't.
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    How to use this rivet

    I recently had to change a blown speaker in my GTI. The damn thing was riveted into the plastic door panel. I wound up melting them out accidentally with the drill. I reinstalled the new speaker with hollow wall anchors. I hate rivets.
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    Redline Tuning Hood Struts.... anyone near Dexter, MI?

    I wonder if this is a good idea for this vehicle, considering that many have had issues with hood vibrations. Then again, the pressure from the struts might stop the hood from vibrating.
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    AC Eco Mode

    You'd have to be a huge sucker to pay 30k for a Dodge journey. The incentives on those things are ridiculous. Wouldn't surprise me to see somebody get 6 or 7k off sticker. Of course it is a terrible vehicle.
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