I'm waiting for that. Some tunes have them at 260whp/360wtq or so, at this point.
Anything better than a CX5 out there, yet?
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edyvw
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It is always telling how someone knows exactly what models have an issue and which ones do not in the dealership.yep, other than the oil/lube lane the others are begging for work.....there just that good...
edyvw
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You did not define anything. You could find all that on your own.
In the end, you ended up pretending to be interested in a vehicle by a company that manufactures oil dipstick of different lengths in the same engine and same vehicle model. You will not buy GV70, and we will have the "privilege of" having a similar thread in a month or two.
With only 70,000 miles, I say keep it at least a couple more years. It's barely broken in.
I really like my 2019 CX 5 GT-Reserve with the turbo engine. I have only put 10,000 miles on it in two years though so can't really comment on long term reliability, but I have confidence that it will be a good one to keep for a while.
At 250 HP it has plenty of get up and go, but as an old motorhead I'd sure like it if it had about 50 more HP. It makes all of its torque below 4000 RPM so it has lots of grunt where it needs it.
It is quiet and comfortable, gets 27 MPG on the freeway at 70 MPH which is not best in class but since I'm not putting 1000 miles a month on it is good enough. I live in the mountains and it handles surprisingly well for a 4000 lb high center of gravity SUV.
My biggest complaint is this: Due to the suspension design, you cannot use tire chains or even cables on the stock factory 19" wheels and tires without them rubbing on the struts.
I live on a VERY steep street and even with AWD, if there is any snow on the road or icy conditions I can't get going up the hill and stopping on a downhill slope is treacherous. I only get snow a few times a year but am seriously considering buying a set of dedicated wheels and snow tires. I think that is kind of lame of Mazda not to allow the use of chains in conditions that warrant them. I'd sure like to be able to install a set in the comfort of my garage and remove them as soon as they are not needed.
I really like my 2019 CX 5 GT-Reserve with the turbo engine. I have only put 10,000 miles on it in two years though so can't really comment on long term reliability, but I have confidence that it will be a good one to keep for a while.
At 250 HP it has plenty of get up and go, but as an old motorhead I'd sure like it if it had about 50 more HP. It makes all of its torque below 4000 RPM so it has lots of grunt where it needs it.
It is quiet and comfortable, gets 27 MPG on the freeway at 70 MPH which is not best in class but since I'm not putting 1000 miles a month on it is good enough. I live in the mountains and it handles surprisingly well for a 4000 lb high center of gravity SUV.
My biggest complaint is this: Due to the suspension design, you cannot use tire chains or even cables on the stock factory 19" wheels and tires without them rubbing on the struts.
I live on a VERY steep street and even with AWD, if there is any snow on the road or icy conditions I can't get going up the hill and stopping on a downhill slope is treacherous. I only get snow a few times a year but am seriously considering buying a set of dedicated wheels and snow tires. I think that is kind of lame of Mazda not to allow the use of chains in conditions that warrant them. I'd sure like to be able to install a set in the comfort of my garage and remove them as soon as they are not needed.
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And the feeling of utter fear when you see one coming up in your rear view mirror haha!!
edyvw
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"Snow tires" is the wrong designation. The correct designation is winter tires. They are designed for multiple conditions during winter, not just snow.
Get winter tires, and go smallest, narrowest size possible on different wheels.
The Trailblazer RS is $33K loaded and gets 30mpg combined from a turbo 3-cylinder. It is really slow, though.
The Blazer RS is $50K loaded and gets 25mpg combined from a 3.6L V6. It also goes 0-60 in the same time as the CX-5 turbo. Incentives and discounts will get the price of a Blazer RS down to around $43K.
Sounds like you are happy with your Mazda. Might as well drive it to 100,000 miles and then see what is on the market at that point.
I'm happy with it, Id like more power if the only barrier to it is a bit of cost up front.
X2 m35i just made the list.
Why?
The mini is slow. X2M fast.(comparatively)Has a torsen diff up front and similar awd to my cx5. I'm curious if they are reliable.
I've owned all sorts of stuff. I don't equate people with vehicles, really. I used to when I was a younger person, but so many of my friends own oddball stuff that has zero reflection on who they are, that I kindof realized I was being absurd and got over it.
The one thing I did learn, is always buy the loaded out model, or very close to it, whatever I get. Never am happy when I don't.
With $45k in my budget I probably wouldn't be looking at Mazda's, but it's a free world. Sound's as if you are happy with yours. Coming to the board for affirmation or congratulations on your prescient foresight is kind of lame. Be thankful you have the wherewithal to have such a quandary on your plate.
That's the truth. I work hard for things though, so it's honestly somewhat hard to be thankful for it, when I am the one that did it. Paid a heavy price to be where I am in life, again, making it hard to be "grateful". But I do take your point and agree.
The GV70 seems the best suggestion, and I plan to check out the RAV4 Prime. With as much as I drive, it could save money long term easily.
Nick1994
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Whoa whoa whoa, didn't you have a Fiat 124 Spyder?
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