US Diesel's big splash introduction

Xeler8ing said:
Are you referring to me (uhm) If so then apologies I missed it.

The reason that I didn't go for the diesel is it doesn't make financial sense for me:

  • Don't do enough kilometres to justify the extra upfront cost
  • Because I don't do enough kilometres, it is quite possible that I would have Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) issues. You need to get the temperature high enough for the DPF to do it's job. Everyone knows that diesel engine is primarily suited to longer distance driving than every day inner city and suburbs driving
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Yes I was..jokingly (sorta)- but makes sense..you didn't even test one then?
 
Monterra said:
Agreed in this case..but still waiting on any comparable modern diesel that you've driven and what your findings were..
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The best person to give you feedback is Anchorman although he has previous version of the diesel not the 140KW/450NM
 
I think Mazda should comp me one for keeping the conversation/defense going for this freaking long!!
 
Monterra said:
I think Mazda should comp me one for keeping the conversation/defense going for this freaking long!!
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Mazda HQ seeing your comments

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Monterra said:
Agreed in this case..but still waiting on any comparable modern diesel that you've driven and what your findings were..
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Well, considering I stated *who*s to say we haven*t*, I have...Also considering that I live really close to and have the chance to help test BMWs at the Performance Center like I*ve said before, and they are also built here, I*ve driven the X models with the diesel, along with its competitors, including your glorious boat,the MB...

I*m sure it won*t be good enough for you, however, I*m honestly tired of talking about it at this point.
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NelsonLewis said:
Well, considering I stated *who*s to say we haven*t*, I have...Also considering that I live really close to and have the chance to help test BMWs at the Performance Center like I*ve said before, and they are also built here, I*ve driven the X models with the diesel, along with its competitors, including your glorious boat,the MB...

I*m sure it won*t be good enough for you, however, I*m honestly tired of talking about it at this point.
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Bit confused- but whatever I don't read every post here or recall you saying that(sorry) but yeah BMWs 4cyl diesels- at least the ones we've gotten have pretty much sucked both in terms of output and refinement..335/535d on the other hand- different animals-but $$$$. I do think MB makes a fine 4cyl diesel..just didn't like the vehicle it was in or the price so much..re the GLK250. Maybe avoid the diesel thread if you're tired of talking about it and have no interest in it?? Just a thought- nothing personal and don't mean to be a d but I'm getting tired of defending particularly to people that have no genuine interest in it...and yet
 
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Monterra said:
Bit confused- whatever I don't read every post here or recall you saying that(sorry) but yeah BMWs 4cyl diesels- at least the ones we've gotten have pretty much sucked both in terms of output and refinement..335/535d on the other hand- different animals-but $$$$. I do think MB makes a fine 4cyl diesel..just didn't like the vehicle it was in or the price so much..re the GLK250.
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I actually agree about the MB diesel, and the price point, etc.

The 335/535D are here on site at the test center. You*re right, they*re beast mode with the 450+ lbs of torque and low 5 second 0-60 times. Just not as fun on the track, or suited for my driving style. I take too many short trips and gas is the cheapest in all of America here. Plus, I like to tune and tinker with cars, and I*m no diesel expert other than turbo power when it comes to that...They have their time and place, no doubt, just not convinced it*s in a CX-5 though, and definitely not if the real world numbers end up matching what was put out recently. Surely we can agree to that...
 
Monterra said:
"All of these problems are cured by spending an extra $3,000 to upgrade to Mazda*s excellent, class-benchmark diesel engine. The 2.2-litre twin-turbo has been around a while, and it was already our favourite diesel in a family SUV before these updates, and 420Nm was already a lot * but the new upgrade to 450Nm puts the icing on the cake. The diesel CX-5 is everything the petrol CX-5 is not: it is supremely torquey, effortless to drive, quiet, unexpectedly refined and very fuel efficient. That*s our biggest piece of advice: get the diesel. It is money well spent. You*ll make some (probably not all) of it back in fuel savings, but you*ll enjoy the driving experience much more during your ownership of the car. Plus, the price reductions for 2018 mean you can get the CX-5 diesel in decently-equipped Maxx Sport form for $39,990 * which is a great deal."

Why did you cheap out X?
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Where did you get this quote? I've looked, and maybe missed it given the many post. I'm looking for a USA model CX-5 D, and if it has Apple Carplay and/or ventilated seats. (Pickey, I know.) I just like the feel of the diesel torque curve in my current diesel.
 
onno said:
Where did you get this quote? I've looked, and maybe missed it given the many post. I'm looking for a USA model CX-5 D, and if it has Apple Carplay and/or ventilated seats. (Pickey, I know.) I just like the feel of the diesel torque curve in my current diesel.
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Oh yes...like your trifecta odds..double down provided you're not in a time crunch;)
 
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