MazdaMan79
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- 2014 CX-5 Touring FWD 2.5 Tech Pkg
After grueling research, i bought a 2014 CX-5. I liked the car, but was mostly tired of car shopping. Here's my experience so far. It runs funny in the cold. I avg 23.9 mpg, not great, mostly city, and i do tend to get on the gas. I suspect mazda has manipulated the gas gauge because the 1st half tank will last much longer than the 2nd half...almost like they made a desperate attempt to give the impression its a real gas saver. The voice command is worthless. There's a real lack of interior lights. This includes center console, window/lock switches, & glove compartment. There is a sad excuse for a cargo light with a manual switch. Furthermore, there is no indicating light on the shifter base for what gear ur in. The posts on the fragile windshield have me worried, especially since i have the tech pkg. Which brings me to the auto wipers, this wasnt a selling point, but i dont think they work. Another feature that wasnt a selling point was the scbs. Havent tested this, but if it actually works, could be worth whatever it cost me. If it malfunctions, could cost me my life. It is fun to drive, and even with all its faults, i have no doubt the other cars i looked at had just as many, if not more.