New 2025 CX-5 Owner

picked up a '25 cx-5 preferred NA with no i-stop or cylinder deactivation back in late 2024...buying criteria below along with added accessories...similarly i value gas mileage and reliability over speed so i didn't need a turbo...not saying the turbo is unreliable but i see it as an extra potential failure point that is unnecessary for my needs...i also wanted to the 17 inch wheels for a little more cushion vs low profile tires as well as typically cheaper tires

needs:
check - reliability
check 40/20/40 - 60/40 folding second row
check - pleather/leather or seat covers (because dogs)
check 15' - be able to fit in the garage have about 18’ of space would like to have 2’-3’ of that to walk around the front or back
check awd - awd or fwd
check - not a cvt transmission if i can avoid it (toyota's planetary style cvt is fine though)
check - timing chain, not belt
probably not - would like 30+ mpg
check 17s - smaller wheels with more tire
check add on - splash guards
check add on - all weather floor mats and trunk tray
check - no lights in bumpers
no - aux input
equalish - more cargo space than my legacy (more cargo floor area, not necessarily height, hence the want for a wagon)
check - no engine autostop without a button control with memory
check - no cylinder deactivation
check - no turbo

wants:
check - dual driver memory settings
not sure - dual bluetooth phone connections
can add on - window rain guards
check - CarPlay
can add on - 2nd row seat back protection (rubberized)
check - heated seats
nope - cooled seats
check - backup camera

added:
-phone holder...frankensteined 2 different ones together...car mount https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned) + phone cradle https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-infotainment screen protector... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-hood struts... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-all weather floor mats and cargo tray (upper position)...Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners | Husky Liners & Husky Liners Weatherbeater Cargo Liner | Husky Liners
-arm rest cover (that boosts height?) (i believe it is soft and not hard plastic but not positive) because dogs... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-mud flaps... "https://www.mymazdapart.com/accessories/Mazda_2025_CX-5/Exterior-Protection.html"
-seat covers for passenger seat and rear seat because dogs & a kid... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned) & https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-silicone key covers... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-seat back protection... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
-fumoto quick drain oil plug... https://www.fumotousa.com/cars-pickups-mazda-2024-cx-5-2-5l-l4
-lower grill guards... https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
 
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