NelsonLewis
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- 16.5 CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech BRMica
Well, now that I think about it, and the fact the BRZ is brought into the mix and can be considered somewhat of a competitor, then yes, Miata all day...
A grand-touring RF costs around $33-34, what are you talking about?
Which is fine, but just...why Can't Mazda get it ALL right, at the same time? Like they did with the new Miata. Now THAT they did right. Everything is good about it. Sure there may be a quirk here and there, but it's priced right, optioned right, now has power and handling togather, and man...they just NAILED that. Why does the CX5 have to be a slide-rule deal where "Weellll...we gave you thissss, so we had to make it bad in thattt area...."
Hiley Mazda is closest to me. Seems like a nice dealer here in DFW. Most Mazda dealers I have been to were nice, incompetent but nice overall.
Back to the CX5, I think the GT reserve is a good value, should match most features from the competition and more, drives well and faster than everything in its class. I'm willing to trade power for MPG too.
Only wish Mazda put better and slightly wider tires on, oh and thicker paint too.
Wider tires is an easy fix . That is something I did on our Cx9 as I couldn't stand how thin they looked from the rear.....and also getting a wheel with a better offset to push them out a little helps if looking for a package deal.
Now, onto the Cx5. We are interested in getting a Signature Cx5. I just got a call from our dealership that they finally have them in stock. I went last weekend to check out the Cx5, and it is very nice. They didn't have the 2.5 T at that point in stock, so I drove a Cx9 with the 2.5T. It probably had base 87 fuel, so I wasn't getting the full potential, but still I wasn't overly impressed. I thought the T would have some more kick to it. I think our 2011 Cx9 had more power and better power band than the 2019 cx9 with the 2.5T.
Now, the cx5 is a bit smaller than the cx9, so I am going to head to the dealership again this weekend and drive one with the 2.5T and see how it goes. I really think the price is right on the Sig, as you get just about every option needed, including a sensor in the front bumper for tight garage parking!
Anyone else go from the v6 Cx9 to the 2.5T Cx9 or Cx5 yet, and feel that the v6 felt better?
Now, onto the Cx5. We are interested in getting a Signature Cx5. I just got a call from our dealership that they finally have them in stock. I went last weekend to check out the Cx5, and it is very nice. They didn't have the 2.5 T at that point in stock, so I drove a Cx9 with the 2.5T. It probably had base 87 fuel, so I wasn't getting the full potential, but still I wasn't overly impressed. I thought the T would have some more kick to it. I think our 2011 Cx9 had more power and better power band than the 2019 cx9 with the 2.5T.
The difference in using 87 vs 91-93 isn't really noticeable unless you're trying to pass/overtake someone on a freeway or at higher speeds. The powerband in the CX-5 should be better just from the 530+ lb difference in curb weight. Also, engaging the Sport mode on my CX-9 holds the gears a little longer, making it much more responsive when I accelerate. Make sure you give Sport mode a try on the CX-5 as well.
Here's one possible reason: it may not be "a lot less potent". We'll find out soon enough.Without premium fuel, the CX5T is a lot less potent, why buy it to run 87?
The difference in using 87 vs 91-93 isn't really noticeable unless you're trying to pass/overtake someone on a freeway or at higher speeds.
I had a '11 CX-9 GT with the 3.7 liter V6 and always felt that it was slow off the line and lacked passing power ... most likely due to the throttle and transmission programming.
To get the performance I wanted; I often "gave it plenty of gas" and my fuel economy figures reflected my impatience.
By comparison, at light throttle my '16 CX-9 GT with the 2.5 turbo felt faster off the line and had ample passing power when pushed.
I currently have the '17 CX-5 in my signature.
I recently test drove a '19 GT Reserve with the 2.5 turbo and was impressed with its smooth and ample power delivery.
My dealership received its first 2 Signatures this morning while I was having my Miata serviced ... unfortunately NOT my SRC that is still awaiting port processing in San Diego. (shrug)
Here's one possible reason: it may not be "a lot less potent". We'll find out soon enough.
Now a Mazdaspeed CX-5 with the 2.5t and a serious wheels/suspension/handling package and much more aggressive styling? That seems like a no-brainer to me.
- Mark
To those who think the Miata has risen in price too much..... take the original (and wildly popular with long waiting lists) Miata's $14K base price in 1990 and convert to 2018 $ and you get about $26K. Guess what the base price is of a new 2019 Miata? About $26K. And you're getting a hell of a lot more car with tons more features (especially safety) and over 50% more power. And the weight has only gone up slightly. Miata's are great deals. Sure you can option them up to $35K, but you don't need to have a heck of a sports car. Given the low sales volume, I don't know how Mazda manages to sell them for what they do. I think they were hoping they'd get the sales volume up quite a bit with the Fiat deal, but I don't think Fiat is doing very well with their turbo version.
I'd own one today if I was willing to fold my 6'-2" 66-yo body into one. Sadly, I'm not.
It will never happen with the shift in consumer preference to SUVs, but I've always wished Mazda would build a 2- or 4-door coupe/sedan version of the Miata. Being RWD, it would be nicely differentiated from the FWD/AWD competition. I spiritual successor to the BMW 2002 and Datsun 510's if you will. A much lighter/simpler/cheaper/more-reliable RWD competitor to the A3 or 230i.
Now a Mazdaspeed CX-5 with the 2.5t and a serious wheels/suspension/handling package and much more aggressive styling? That seems like a no-brainer to me.
- Mark
More aggressive styling? [emoji33] be If the front lip was any sharper it'd be an actual blade!
I think they were hoping they'd get the sales volume up quite a bit with the Fiat deal, but I don't think Fiat is doing very well with their turbo version.
After driving my 2.5T Sig, I don't think they need to do anything with handling/suspension. I think it was over engineered in the regular 2.5 and there's nothing about it that's deficient in the 2.5T. It handles like a dream in any driving situation I've yet to encounter. (ex: GVC)
Tires/wheels - maybe. The Toyo A36 reviews seem kind of mediocre. A 3 season performance tire might be nice.
Yes, I'd love to see more aggressive styling. Mazda already has it. They just need to bring it to the US, add the 2.5T and Signature trim. It's their CX-4.