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    Pinging noise on cx5 diesel

    You would be correct, the inject calibration does nothing to help the problem. Good luck finding the solution, the feedback from Mazda Europe is that this noise is normal and they will do nothing to try and resolve it.
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    My Euro CX-5 GT-M

    I live near Zrich, probably the most boring city in the world. CX5 cost $43'000, insurance (23 years driving, no claims) $1600, yearly service $500-$700 Health insurance for myself, wife and 2.5 year old daughter (non smoking) $9000 (state, not private and no dental included, I need to drive...
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    Speed?

    Ok, still not sure what you mean, the perception that Autobahns have no speed limit correct though. @Chris, sure, I live right next to LSZF so get a flight in a friends DA20 Katana every so often, very popular aircraft here! Otherwise, some Gliding when back in Scotland, and so far I have...
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    Speed?

    Modding in German is quite common, it's a very good forum, plenty speak English too (maybe you speak German?). 100mph is about the typical cruise speed for a many on the Autobahn, 50% of the traffic will pass you at this speed, the CX diesel handles it with ease, the roads are designed for...
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    Speed?

    Are you suggesting that in Germany it is rare to find an Autobahn without a speed limit?
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    What surprised you about the CX-5 after you bought it?

    And it comes down to racing on icy roads to see the comparison, which was the original point...far away from what the CX5 was designed for. It's like arguing a 458 is better than an Aventador because it has a bigger trunk. Your comments are true, I'm not saying otherwise, but the your comments...
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    What surprised you about the CX-5 after you bought it?

    If you are pushing wide, it's because you are going too fast for the conditions, your tires are crap or you aren't skilled enough in winter driving, not because you have a 2.5L and can't produce as much grip in a corner. Sure there are advantages to having a lighter front end, but they are...
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    Wife hit a deer - 2016 CX-5

    Can you not use your insurance, that's what its there for. I had damaged repaired after hitting a fox, was no hassle at all.
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    But it's not all about revs, you need the torque to hold the revs or a body with less drag. It's like going up a steep hill at 40mph in 6th with your foot flat down, the revs are low, but the economy would be worst than if you were in 3rd. Hence if you put 7 or 8 gears in, you would have your...
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    The gearing is fine, I just notice a difference from the 150ps and I don't really see why they changed it. Acceleration is absolutely fine, it pulls well from 50mph in 5th or 6th. I really have never thought it needed a 7th gear, I cruise at over 70mph a lot, I set my cruise for 129 kph which...
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    Welcome! I have owned the 150ps and now own the 175ps. Don't buy the 175ps because you want the higher power only, buy it if you want something that comes with that version ie. bigger alloys, leather etc. I find the engines are near enough identical, the gearing on the 175ps is much...
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    Are Manual 2016's still offered???

    Would love to have tried the 2.5L in MT. Car search is very simple here. 255 CX-5 for sale, 238 are AWD 71 MT 184 AT 119 petrol 34 are 2.5L 85 are 2.0L 136 diesels 48 150ps 87 175ps Within 200 miles of there are 45 with MT
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    Consumer reports talks AWD

    AWD can make a difference when starting from a stand still in snow, it can be quicker off the mark vs a FWD with winter tires and could get our out of a tricky spot if the rear tires have a bit better purchase on the surface than the front. Problem with FWD is if you don't get going in your...
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    Pinging noise on cx5 diesel

    Fingers crossed for you! My car is nowhere near as loud as it used to be. Either it has fixed itself, or it takes much longer for the noise to appear than before due to the colder weather. Normally I need to drive a good 20 mins and then I hear it. Yesterday it was still quiet after about 25...
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    You should also consider the new HRV and the DS4 Crossback. Avoid the auto HRV though. The Crossback will have a nice turbo 1.6 petrol if you want to get away from diesel, it's auto only though but that might suit you. I can already configure the DS4 Crossback online, not sure if it's...
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    Compare CX3 with CX5

    Surely the difference in size is the main consideration? Have you tried the seats and heard the sound system, I have not had an issue with either. The CX3 does look very smart and would be high on my list if it was the size of vehicle I was looking for, or you should get a Mazda 3. I need the...
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    Soon to be first time Mazda owner

    Sounds like a smart choice, sure you will be very happy!
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    Soon to be first time Mazda owner

    I have driven all versions, owned the 150ps diesel for 3 years and now own the 175ps diesel for 6 months. I have test driven the 2.0 manual and the 2.5 Auto. The 2.0 was fun, needed revs to get any performance but that didn't matter so much, was still fun for an SUV. The 2.5 was not good imo...
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    Wheel decision

    Having driven a few cars with various weights of wheels, switching alloys at winter etc, I have never felt that big a difference in acceleration. But then again, my last three cars have had over 250 ft lbs torque, the CX5 having 310, so I think this goes some way to take away the effect. I...
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    The X-Perienc model is AWD, it has the slightly higher ride height too. This is the estate version, I don't think there is a AWD hatchback. I guess it is also a UK model but sometime we have a bigger selection (like with the CX5 too). Interesting comment on the gearing, maybe they changed it...
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