Mazda Cx-5 advice

PaulWW said:
LOL!!! Morning. You seem almost as excited as I am!

OTP submitted to the bank, everything has checked out perfectly. A few minor things highlighted but nothing major so a deal is in the works.
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Enjoy make sure if buyign mazda dealer that fit the android auto and apple car play module, if it does not have it.
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Enjoy make sure if buyign mazda dealer that fit the android auto and apple car play module, if it does not have it.
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Thanks for the heads up. Thankfully it can be retrofitted and the charging pad. So all good
 
PaulWW said:
Thanks for the heads up. Thankfully it can be retrofitted and the charging pad. So all good
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Indeed, only manufacturer that does it at decent price, think audi allows it also if willing to give your kidney lol
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Indeed, only manufacturer that does it at decent price, think audi allows it also if willing to give your kidney lol
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Hence the Mazda taking preference over the audi for me. Much better all round value proposition.
 
PaulWW said:
Thanks, buit not really my first choice, had a Megane deisle previoulsy... what a go kart, but not the finest vehicle I have owned. Add to that the significant other is rather anti French cars.... yes I know!!!! Happy wife happy life,,,
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She doesn't like French cars? Print the divorce papers!
 
PaulWW said:
Morning Folks,

I am seriously looking into getting a Cx-5 2.2 diesel awd akera awd am looking for some insight into these please.

Any owners here who can give me some ownership insights?

I am seeing a fair bit of chirp about "oil level high" warnings and am struggling to get concrete feedback, so if any owners can privode insight that would be appreciated.

I am going to speak to the service manager at my closest dealership today but would appreciate real life ownership insights.
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I had the CX-5 2.0 (1 year) and the CX-5 2.5 (3 years)

My 2c:

Pros
The car is insanely well built inside. I still to do this day have not sat in a BMW, Volvo, Audi or Merc that was as easy to use and felt like it was built for the driver.
The controls are intuitive and reliability - although i didn't own them long was fine. I don't expect the diesel to be any different.
I took the 2.5 AWD offroad a few times and it was fine. It held its own well but the suspension is firm.
They handle very well for an SUV.

Cons
Coming from a twin-turbocharged 2.0 car, the 2.0 and the 2.5 both felt a bit lethargic (Diesel should be better)
Fuel consumption was high (you won't have this on the diesel)
The transmission sometimes used to hunt a lot. But with a firmly pressed accelerator it helped it find its place :)

No other con really, I liked driving it. I think its a great car.
 
neoprema said:
I had the CX-5 2.0 (1 year) and the CX-5 2.5 (3 years)

My 2c:

Pros
The car is insanely well built inside. I still to do this day have not sat in a BMW, Volvo, Audi or Merc that was as easy to use and felt like it was built for the driver.
The controls are intuitive and reliability - although i didn't own them long was fine. I don't expect the diesel to be any different.
I took the 2.5 AWD offroad a few times and it was fine. It held its own well but the suspension is firm.
They handle very well for an SUV.

Cons
Coming from a twin-turbocharged 2.0 car, the 2.0 and the 2.5 both felt a bit lethargic (Diesel should be better)
Fuel consumption was high (you won't have this on the diesel)
The transmission sometimes used to hunt a lot. But with a firmly pressed accelerator it helped it find its place :)

No other con really, I liked driving it. I think its a great car.
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Thank you. I am coming from a 320d which I love. But the cx5 2.2de just feels so planted and sure on the road, so let's see
 
PaulWW said:
Thank you. I am coming from a 320d which I love. But the cx5 2.2de just feels so planted and sure on the road, so let's see
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I can tell you now, the 2.2 will NOT be faster than the 320. BMW engines are something else.

However, it will be more comfortable by a mile, higher which is nice, and they handle well. Not to mention the ability to actually go over bad roads without worrying you're going to leave a bumper behind. Also depending how much you spec'd the 320, the CX-5 will probably be higher spec'd too. IT comes with a ton of extras standard.
 
neoprema said:
I can tell you now, the 2.2 will NOT be faster than the 320. BMW engines are something else.

However, it will be more comfortable by a mile, higher which is nice, and they handle well. Not to mention the ability to actually go over bad roads without worrying you're going to leave a bumper behind.
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I was spoilt with the bm, it is going to my significant other so still close at hand. But we need the space and the suv ride height is a bonus. At least it will handle the Eastern Cape roads better than the bm. Sick of buckling rims when doing trios there! Really looking forward to it
 
PaulWW said:
I was spoilt with the bm, it is going to my significant other so still close at hand. But we need the space and the suv ride height is a bonus. At least it will handle the Eastern Cape roads better than the bm. Sick of buckling rims when doing trios there! Really looking forward to it
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Yep, space, comfort and the back-seat access is definitely > on the CX-5 vs the BM.

You also looked at the Haval? I can't comment on it but for me Japanese trumps Chinese cars at least for now. The Chinese are catching up fast though...
 
neoprema said:
Yep, space, comfort and the back-seat access is definitely > on the CX-5 vs the BM.

You also looked at the Haval? I can't comment on it but for me Japanese trumps Chinese cars at least for now. The Chinese are catching up fast though...
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They are but not the same to be honest.
 
neoprema said:
Yep, space, comfort and the back-seat access is definitely > on the CX-5 vs the BM.

You also looked at the Haval? I can't comment on it but for me Japanese trumps Chinese cars at least for now. The Chinese are catching up fast though...
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Haval will drink your wallet at petrol tank, that stuff really not efficient at all.
 
Gtx Gaming said:
Haval will drink your wallet at petrol tank, that stuff really not efficient at all.
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That is what kept me away from them to be honest. I am used to 17/18km to the litre... so diesel it has to be. Do too many long road trips to be worried about petrol consumption.
 
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