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Really? Rude much?Then don't pass. the 2.5NA is sufficient for any normal driver .
Really? Rude much?Then don't pass. the 2.5NA is sufficient for any normal driver .
One thing I've found in situations like this where you really cant do anything is to just wait it out for an extra 10 or 20 minutes and enjoy the slow boring ride. It can actually be a bit relaxing if you want because it's so easy to drive that slow. Grab something out of the cooler, bring up some tunes on the stereo, etc. Just dont do anything stupid, drop stuff on the floor, etc. I've gotten in the high 40's mpg for stretches like that. Sometimes I think of it as sort of a rolling 'rest break'. No, I don't recommend peeing on the way. On the other hand, if I'm feeling rushed because I have to pee I'd try to figure out a way to stopyou obviously do not live in Montana where you can get behind a string of trucks going 40 mph on twisty 2 lanes that have 70mph speed limits..safest way to pass is to get around them quickly so everyone else behind you can do the same....
The mentality of driving fast on roads in the Usa that are just not engineered for it is lunacy | I agree with the laid back attitude - because after all were all headed to the same place.- in the end ..why not be safe relaxed and really enjoy the ride of life - My NA is great on long twistys and fun - but I guess ive seen many accidents that occured for no good reason - so thats why i have the bose audio - I lived thru many rice rockets and near misses - had my speed fix - now i guess im one of those Sunday drivers with a big smile - enjoy your Mazda whatever it is and be safeOne thing I've found in situations like this where you really cant do anything is to just wait it out for an extra 10 or 20 minutes and enjoy the slow boring ride. It can actually be a bit relaxing if you want because it's so easy to drive that slow. Grab something out of the cooler, bring up some tunes on the stereo, etc. Just dont do anything stupid, drop stuff on the floor, etc. I've gotten in the high 40's mpg for stretches like that. Sometimes I think of it as sort of a rolling 'rest break'. No, I don't recommend peeing on the way. On the other hand, if I'm feeling rushed because I have to pee I'd try to figure out a way to stop
Depending on how many trucks maybe passing is ok but what about trucks hauling stuff like wind turbine blades or plane fuselages. Hopefully there's a passing lane ahead and the trucks will let people pass but I've found I really don't want to put people that may be riding with me in a situation that could endanger life or limb.
40 miles at 80 mph would only take a half hour, but at 40 mph would only add another half hour. 60 mph would probably only get 15 mins, without checking a calculator. A pain in the ass if you couldn't manage to get around somewhere along there, but not worth the danger for an extra 30 mins, in my opinion, especially considering that with my luck I'd probably run into another string of trucks a few miles down the road anyway. It's just easier for me to relax and keep my stress down, then try to make up the difference when everything ahead clears up. Plus, I'm RETIREDso I don't care if I'm late
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X2, retired and drive in the right lane around 65 MPH. I USE to be THAT guy in the far left lane with the peddle to the metal. I have progressed to one of or the fastest cars on the road to one of the slowest.One thing I've found in situations like this where you really cant do anything is to just wait it out for an extra 10 or 20 minutes and enjoy the slow boring ride. It can actually be a bit relaxing if you want because it's so easy to drive that slow. Grab something out of the cooler, bring up some tunes on the stereo, etc. Just dont do anything stupid, drop stuff on the floor, etc. I've gotten in the high 40's mpg for stretches like that. Sometimes I think of it as sort of a rolling 'rest break'. No, I don't recommend peeing on the way. On the other hand, if I'm feeling rushed because I have to pee I'd try to figure out a way to stop
Depending on how many trucks maybe passing is ok but what about trucks hauling stuff like wind turbine blades or plane fuselages. Hopefully there's a passing lane ahead and the trucks will let people pass but I've found I really don't want to put people that may be riding with me in a situation that could endanger life or limb.
40 miles at 80 mph would only take a half hour, but at 40 mph would only add another half hour. 60 mph would probably only get 15 mins, without checking a calculator. A pain in the ass if you couldn't manage to get around somewhere along there, but not worth the danger for an extra 30 mins, in my opinion, especially considering that with my luck I'd probably run into another string of trucks a few miles down the road anyway. It's just easier for me to relax and keep my stress down, then try to make up the difference when everything ahead clears up. Plus, I'm RETIREDso I don't care if I'm late
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I like my non turbo just fine but I also like my turbo and in almost 6 years have had ZERO problems with it.I like my non turbo just fine. I've had plenty of cars with turbos and they have always had issues.
If owners properly care for the turbo - and drive it with warmup and cool down practice- good maint - - yes Mazdas Turbo will outshine other 4-Ts. but abuse it and look out !I like my non turbo just fine but I also like my turbo and in almost 6 years have had ZERO problems with it.
That's a pretty low target. The current engine does that with a tune!If owners properly care for the turbo - and drive it with warmup and cool down practice- good maint - - yes Mazdas Turbo will outshine other 4-Ts. but abuse it and look out !
I would only consider a hp upgrade if Mazda dropped a proper na 6 into the cx5 - A straight 6 na is one of the most reliable engine configurations ever -if you need to move up from an inline dohc 4 for more power of course -
Now youve got a seriouly powerful reliable engine - but it poses frame / drive/ transmission re-engineering so they would need to go v-6 na - easy 275 hp log puller- i do enjoy driving the turbo however
From the read, you are enjoying the power of your turbo!Interesting thread. I have a 2020 signature. I had saved up cash to buy a non turbo CX-5 but after trying to sell my current vehicle of the time, a Renault Duster without any buyers I decided to just trade it in and get the Signature, Great decision! Love the turbo for passing on mountain road and on flat land highway. While I've had a slew of suspention repairs due to travel on unpaved roads the engine with about 76000 kilometers on it has been perfect. I've had one other turbo car with surprisingly about the same zero to sixty acceleration, It was a 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo (Mitsubishi engine). As an aside an incredible bargain at the time, about $12,000. Car had four wheel dic brakes, 190 HP and was good for 148 mph (I chickened out at 120 fearing the Highway Patrol). Anyway the car made it to 160,000 miles with nary an engine or turbo issue though at that point there was blue smoke from the exhaust. I hope against hope that my Signature can give me the same service life.
Normal = boring
It's not the total power...but the power to weight ratio that figures into this. And of course, the way it handles...#1 best selling sports car in the world - Mazda Miata -181 hp -
My other vehicle, diesel, has an hour meter.
I think the thread title is a bit inflammatory for starters - as saying one VS the other is a call out --- So looking at the subject as OBJECTIVELY as possible-- Its one " better " than the other ? ...maybe - depends on ones needs or wants and reliability history //// - Turbo - faster - yes , more HP/ Torque- yes , More expensive - yes ( about +$10K with same trim options ) , Turbo More expensive to insure and maintain ? - yes oil services if missed or extended can cause considerable damage since the turbo is cooled by engine oil . Im not going to say definitively that one lasts longer than the other as the way its driven and maintained are paramount and relevant to that answer- This is tricky because based on evidence -Turbos have historically yielded head gasket , and turbo oil leak issues , not because they are inferiorly engineered- but due to poor owner oversight and driving habits -- thus most mechanics report that Turbos have higher cost engine repairs sooner than NAs - If the little old lady from Pasadena drives the turbo it may go 500,000 miles - If its a rent a car , maybe 100K ? . Gas mileage= Na is clearly the winner -- So it appears that with Turbos - its not so much what you do as its what you dont do - Not fully warming up or cooling down will cause issues -- If you choose a turbo and ignore these things its likely going to bit you later - at days end -- They are Mazdas !I can relate with my NA 6. It was always adequate and even quick in certain conditions, such as when rolling in low speed at second gear with the torque converter unlocked. Punch it, and the 2.5, FWD combo is able to pass cars with more power.
It's "lacking" at 80km/h+, but that doesn't matter, at least not to me. I would rather take my time and get better fuel economy.
Gee I didn't think the thread title was implying one is better than the other.I think the thread title is a bit inflammatory for starters - as saying one VS the other is a call out --- So looking at the subject as OBJECTIVELY as possible-- Its one " better " than the other ? ...maybe - depends on ones needs or wants and reliability history //// - Turbo - faster - yes , more HP/ Torque- yes , More expensive - yes ( about +$10K with same trim options ) , Turbo More expensive to insure and maintain ? - yes oil services if missed or extended can cause considerable damage since the turbo is cooled by engine oil . Im not going to say definitively that one lasts longer than the other as the way its driven and maintained are paramount and relevant to that answer- This is tricky because based on evidence -Turbos have historically yielded head gasket , and turbo oil leak issues , not because they are inferiorly engineered- but due to poor owner oversight and driving habits -- thus most mechanics report that Turbos have higher cost engine repairs sooner than NAs - If the little old lady from Pasadena drives the turbo it may go 500,000 miles - If its a rent a car , maybe 100K ? . Gas mileage= Na is clearly the winner -- So it appears that with Turbos - its not so much what you do as its what you dont do - Not fully warming up or cooling down will cause issues -- If you choose a turbo and ignore these things its likely going to bit you later - at days end -- They are Mazdas !