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[Cactuskid]

Hi all,

Finally Test drove a 2015 CX-5 touring today, have had 2 Miatas in the past.

So happens 3 weeks ago some Idiot slammed into my 2014 Subaru forester and it is this week getting Totaled! so been shopping small suvs, CX-5 was Just what I expected from Mazda as far as performance, handling, mileage. SO glad they now have a more powerful engine. I would not have considered the 2.0L.
The one I will get has the stock Infotainment center, Its not that bad IMO I paired phone, played music and spotify all easy...and I thought it sounded OK, I am sure there is better in this area BUT no car is perfect.

cannot wait to get Insurance payoff so I get get it . (nana)

 

[Woodys2718]

Just curious, why have you decided not to get another Forester?

 

[Cactuskid]

After 1 year 17K miles "test drive" with the Forester XT premium Turbo.

1) Requires PREMIUM gas and mileage not as good.

2) Driver seat is worst I have had in decades, others on Forester forum have even sold the car due to this expect a sore butt on long rides and is SHORT bottom seat also
One of the first things I looked for in the CX-5 was seat comfort WAY BETTER

3) Interior is outdated, Headunit I think worse than the CX-5's

4) CX-5 Steering feel is night and days better than Forester.

5) overall maintenance costs are more than CX-5, I also DID talk with dealer about getting a 2015 non-turbo premium which is closest $$ to CX-5 they would not bargain enough with me.


Now if true all-wheel drive was all you wanted FORGET getting any MAZDA go with Forester...Subaru has this better than any other in this catagory

 

[Woodys2718]

Thanks for the update and welcome.

 

[dougal]

If you can, wait for the 2016 model. The 2016 seems to fix a lot of the little things, like the head unit!, that were problems with the car.

 

[Cactuskid]

well I got a great deal at years end, and NEED A CAR.. maybe we can buy a 2016 headunit and swap it next yr?