Test drove a '19 GT-R and Signature today

[7eregrine]

Cool. That's the review I wanted to read. I hope I don't LOVE it. I still like my car. [emoji16]

 

[shadonoz]

The shape of the hood, the height of the cowl, and seat brackets also all have an effect on how the driver perceives his seating position.

 

[Monterra]

I test drove a new 2019 Signature today - have to say, it didn't knock my socks off like I thought it would. Yes, the car had plenty of power and definitely more spirited than my 2016 GT, but the total driving experience wasn't enough to make me want to trade up for the 2019. The leather seats were more comfortable, and the ventilated seats were the bomb! I read somewhere that the 2019 was about 1/2 inch lower than the previous gen, but I felt like I was sitting up higher (seat was in lowest position). It definitely had all the bells and whistles, but I think I'll keep my 2016 GT for now. PS - this car was just off the truck, so new that nothing had been programmed, and the covers were still on the wheels, plastic wrap on car, lol

This is pretty much what I expect too- but yeah those damn vented seats..I want those puppies, but not in the new seat design or soft padding so much!
If my '14 shat the bed tomorrow I still think I'm looking (hard) for a cherry cpo 16/16.5 gt.. Nice that they added the turbo but just bolting on more power with nothing other than a few extra niceties just ain't cutting for me(I think)

 

[banjos-n-beer]

Do as you wish. Leather home furniture makes more sense than in a vehicle if you don't have rug rats. There are vast differences is leather quality in home furniture while in vehicles you mostly see three levels-crappy, OK (most) and superior in cars we don't buy in this forum much... meaning very high end cars. Leather is durable while at the same time has many limitations such as moisture, stains and heat. Most car leather is a quality grade similar to a bargain piece of furniture and has a "painted" type of overcoated finish. Unlikely you'll see oil tanned or aniline dyed in a car as an e.g..
My Ford F-150 is the one model (XLT Sport) that has a very hard finished nylon, cloth seat cover that will outlast any leather ever put in any car.
leather asks to be maintained or it will fail sooner. It dislike fat people getting in and out of urban, short trip cars. In a convertible/sports car it's possible to ruin the interior forever with one rainstorm.

3 dogs and two cats make it a no go in the house anyway, despite my dislike.

 

[CeeeJay]

Test drove a Grand Touring Reserve yesterday at a Puget Sound area dealership. My first time driving a CX-5. I was very impressed with the ride quality and handling. I very much like the overall look of the car and build quality; NVH seems well tamed. Didnt get an opportunity to really test the engine as it was rush hour on the highway. Power did seem more than adequate. Had the most bizarre experience with the salesman. He was very vocal about the Signature trim not being worth the cost. Also actively discouraged me from purchasing right away. Said I should wait a few months to buy as there arent many incentives available. Ive never encountered a salesman not wanting to upsell or make a sale right away.

Before I bought my GTR, I emailed every Mazda dealership from Everett to Vancouver, Wa. The ones closest to me wouldn't budge on price because they said it just came out but one was able to give me $2500 below MSRP. There's always one that'll give you a good deal before the end of the month to meet their quotas.

 

[davefr]

Picked up my Sig last night. Love it. It handles like it's on rails and the 2.5T has gobs of torque with no lag!!

Dealer did a swap 200 miles away to get me my first color choice. (Silver). I'm not a fan of roof rails but they didn't charge me and they don't look bad on a silver car.

Images aren't too good since it's a rainy day.

 

[dougal]

Picked up my Sig last night. Love it. It handles like it's on rails and the 2.5T has gobs of torque with no lag!!

Dealer did a swap 200 miles away to get me my first color choice. (Silver). I'm not a fan of roof rails but they didn't charge me and they don't look bad on a silver car.

Images aren't too good since it's a rainy day.

Looks fantastic! What does the black headliner look like? Just black instead of beige? Or is it a different material.

 

[dougal]

Kinda surprised to see this... I had a '84 Cordia Turbo that didn't have any water cooling for turbo so aware of the cool-down procedure on that. I thought that went away with water cooling. I haven't looked in the CX-9 owner's manual to see if it is the same... and I apologize if this was discussed long ago. I just thought this was an issue of decades ago.

Page 3-54 of '19 CX-5 owner's manual

"Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
CAUTION
- After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, trailer towing for a long time, idle the
engine at least 30 seconds before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be
damaged.
- Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage the
turbocharger.
- To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced just
after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance."


EDIT: When towing, use of gasoline with a octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. (3-55)

That is not uncommon. My brother does the same thing with his BMW.

 

[NelsonLewis]

Simple fix, turbo timer, but they would freak most people out if they were factory installed...

Idk how many times I*ve gotten, *Sir, I think you accidentally left your car running.* Lol

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

Does any manufacturer do auxiliary electric coolant pumps that run after shutoff?

Or is this a turbo bearing oil coking scenario that things are still spinning and requires lubrication before shutdown?

EDIT: My turbo knowledge is pretty minimal other than having a car with one when I was a kid.

 

[CX-5um]

Pretty common knowledge to set idle a bit or get turbo timer. At least back in the day it was.

 

[davefr]

It's also pretty important to use synthetic oil in a turbocharged car. (the oil is for forgiving to high temps)

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I'm heading back to the woodshed ..... my turbo reliability/longevity/service concerns have been triggered. If we reach a point where there are no special considerations for having a turbo and it is extremely rare to hear of failure I will entertain.

Brother just lost a turbo in a Ford so that didn't help.

 

[dougal]

I'm heading back to the woodshed ..... my turbo reliability/longevity/service concerns have been triggered. If we reach a point where there are no special considerations for having a turbo and it is extremely rare to hear of failure I will entertain.

Brother just lost a turbo in a Ford so that didn't help.

Honesty, I doubt many CX-9 owners are actually doing a 60 second cool down and I have not heard about a single CX-9 turbo failure. I would not worry about this at all.

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

Honesty, I doubt many CX-9 owners are actually doing a 60 second cool down and I have not heard about a single CX-9 turbo failure. I would not worry about this at all.

I do wonder if this isn't a 100K+ mileage issue

 

[svhofxho]

Just sit in the car and do a count down to 60 seconds.

Honesty, I doubt many CX-9 owners are actually doing a 60 second cool down and I have not heard about a single CX-9 turbo failure. I would not worry about this at all.

 

[davefr]

Looks fantastic! What does the black headliner look like? Just black instead of beige? Or is it a different material.

Its like a tightly woven upholstery fabric bonded to a panel. It looks nice but I haven't paid too much attention to it.

 

[7eregrine]

Just sit in the car and do a count down to 60 seconds.

You don't need a 60 second cool down. Only if you've been wailing on it. Just take the last half mile / mile a bit easier. [emoji1]

 

[jmhumr]

I'm heading back to the woodshed ..... my turbo reliability/longevity/service concerns have been triggered. If we reach a point where there are no special considerations for having a turbo and it is extremely rare to hear of failure I will entertain.

Brother just lost a turbo in a Ford so that didn't help.

I think weve reached that point - owners manuals are full of ultra-cautious recommendations. Turbos are ubiquitous these days and Im certain a negligible amount of the owners actually follow the instructions above.

 

[CX-5um]

Honesty, I doubt many CX-9 owners are actually doing a 60 second cool down and I have not heard about a single CX-9 turbo failure. I would not worry about this at all.

Get to work 59 seconds faster in the turbo model. Waits 60 seconds to cool turbo down lol.

All you have to do is drive it normal for the last mile or so while the non-turbo models passes by you LOL.