Bought a new 2023 Mazda CX-5

[linuxology]

This is the first brand new car I ever purchased. I said I would never buy a brand new car, but I never experienced a used car market like the one I have faced over the last few years. I held out as long as I could waiting on a deal to come around. Problem is one never came, so decided to buy a new vehicle. 2023 Mazda CX-5. Hoping she lasts a long time and think it is a better value new compared to a lot of other offerings.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Beautiful Mazda. You will love it! Great choice!

 

[drtyler]

Nice ride; I hope you enjoy it. The blue looks great!

 

[I<3oil]

Fantastic purchase.

 

[PimTac]

Congrats. Which trim level is it?

 

[Ws6]

Cx5 is a segment leader in many ways. Its what Toyota used to be + fun.

 

[linuxology]

Congrats. Which trim level is it?

I got the base level. It's the 2.5 S with cloth seats and no longer available in 2024. I didn't need any more bells and whistles and felt it was less electronic gizmos and items to break.

 

[incognito_2u]

Mazda definitely has some very creative design engineers. The lines on all their vehicles are beautiful!

 

[gregk24]

You truly made an excellent choice. Congrats!

 

[AZjeff]

You should really like your Mazda, great choice and color!

Daughter bought a 2015 CX-5 new and it's been excellent, a set of tires and one battery so far. I get a kick out of the Zoom-Zoom persona Mazda cultivated. We had a 2014 RAV4 and if you were blindfolded and drove both normally as 99% of people do you wouldn't tell them apart. Maybe the CX-5 is a closet autocross killer but I never pushed her car to find the zoom. Who flogs a cute ute?

 

[Oillover]

If I had to purchase an SUV, this would be my first (and probably only) choice.

I'm really liking those smaller 17's.
Cheaper to purchase replacements and a better ride!

 

[CharBaby]

Well done!
What color interior?
I can't tell from the pic but is there a sun/moon roof?
And I am glad that the wheels aren't black!

 

[fantastic]

Nice Mazda! Keep it until the wheels fall off then trade it in you won't lose.

 

[Danno]

About as bulletproof as they come these days.
Nice color choice.
I find the driver's seat comfort lacking on base CX-5s, but comfort is always an individual thing.

 

[linuxology]

About as bulletproof as they come these days.
Nice color choice.
I find the driver's seat comfort lacking on base CX-5s, but comfort is always an individual thing.

The cloth seats seem fine to me, but I also have a 2009 Mazda 5 Sport. I don't own any luxury vehicles, so ignorance is bliss I suppose.

What color interior?
I can't tell from the pic but is there a sun/moon roof?
And I am glad that the wheels aren't black!

Black cloth. No sunroof.

 

[Danno]

The cloth seats seem fine to me.

It's more the adjustability of the seats, I like the seat bottom tilted up a bit more in front than what the manual seats give you.

 

[alarmguy]

Good luck with it, Mazda's are awesome. Wife's car is a 2012 - 3 Skyactive engine, still has not needed a repair on anything. At this point in time she now works from home so its become a dead on reliable around town second car for us. It's still a blast to drive.

 

[bobdoo]

I'm loving my 2016, and trying to get the wife into one from her old Outback. It's the best car I've owned, including a bunch of Hondas, and an Audi that I regret buying to this day.

 

[wemay]

Great ride and Congrats. Wishing you long reliable service from the Mazda.

 

[Bud]

I test drove the CX-5 along with a bunch of others when I decided to get my Subaru. It was a close pick between the two. The Mazda is a great car, love that color. I think the Mazda has the best red and blue colors. I am sure you will enjoy it.