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    How many miles do you have?

    Purchased April 15th...almost 9,000 miles.
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    A day on the Beach with our new CX5.

    How did it handle on the beach? I saw a post from another CX-5 owner that said it gets too "hot" or something to that effect, and you have to wait for it to cool off before you can get back to AWD functionality.
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    My first accident with my CX-5 (vs 2004 Sonata)

    Hollis: I had someone back into my car while it was parked (and they didn't bother to leave a note). My damage was slightly less than yours...My hood had one small "buckle" in it but the rest of my damage looked very similar to yours. I can tell you that the repairs on my vehicle were $1,000...
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    Anyone coming from a CR-V? How do you think road noise and ride compare?

    Your post is kind of insulting frankly. I never said I needed access to my purse...what I loved about the lack of console on the CR-V was that I could put my purse there on the floor and if I had to stop short I didn't have to worry about my stuff flying out everywhere. It's already happened...
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    CX-5 Side Window Deflectors Installed (photos)

    I agree with HandA that the moonroof deflector is a huge improvement on wind noise and much more enjoyable to drive with it open now. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the side window deflectors. I wasn't expecting them to add noise to the drive at higher speeds but they definitely do...
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    Fabric VS Leather in New Zealand

    Actually I too ended up with leather to get the other features I wanted, and I hate it. It's my first car with leather and it is definitely my last. Like you I have been looking into seat covers but I've heard the neoprene causes swamp ass so I personally ruled it out for me. I got some...
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    white cx5?

    I ended up with a white GT with black interior...my car prior was a silver color (2004 Honda CR-V). I love the white when it's clean, but it doesn't stay clean for more than 3 or 4 days tops. I kind of miss the ability to go weeks without washing the silver car and not really noticing that...
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    What car did you trade in for your CX-5?

    '04 Honda CR-V EX with 126k miles. I actually think I could have kept her going for at least 2 more years as I had done a good job with maintenance, but I had 2 substantial things go...and I was worried it was just the beginning. Saddly I still miss my CR-V, mainly because I loved all the...
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    How 'bout them windshields...

    I had a bird hit my windshield...top right hand corner by the pillar...I'm not sure if the metal or the glass took the brunt of it but thank god I'm not seeing a cracked windshield from that. There were feathers on the metal so I guess maybe that took the brunt of it. Though I'm certain there...
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    Advice Needed: Trunk Light Stolen

    People really suck sometimes. Someone hit me in a parking lot and didn't leave a note. Unfortunately it took me about 2 days to even notice the damage and by then my state said they wouldn't take a police report once you leave the scene of the accident. There were 2 possible places the damage...
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    Chrome on front end damaged

    The last time I had an insurance claim was when I still owed money on the car. As it happens I don't owe on this but wouldn't they assume with it being so new that they would have to pay the repair shop directly?
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    Chrome on front end damaged

    SayNoToPistons: And so you are right! Adjuster showed me. That's a relief...seems this car can take a slow front-end hit with more cosmetic damage than anything. Quote came in at $860.
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    Chrome on front end damaged

    Well thanks everyone but sadly the damage appears to be more significant than I originally thought. Like probably 1,000. I think the whole bumper and the bottom "spoiler" need replacing. I didn't inspect it closely enough. I just hope the radiator didn't take a hit. I had that happen before on...
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    Chrome on front end damaged

    So it looks like part 5 is what I need. Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly do all the numbers represent? Just part identifyers? Wow...$116 for a piece of plastic. Any thoughts on labor? I don't have the tools or courage to try to take my car apart even if it's just snaps. And thank...
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    Chrome on front end damaged

    This is probably a long shot without having pictures to show you, but something happened to my vehicle over the weekend. I suspect someone pulled into or backed into my 2014 CX-5 GT. The end result is the plastic "chrome" is cracked in about 3 places....this is the chrome accenting the grill...
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    Spotted

    I've seen 2 different ones pulling out of work at the same time I leave.
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    Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

    I turned it on for a bit but got frustrated when I'd go out to the garage to get something out of the car and it was locked. I've gotten used to using the buttons on the door now. I must admit I do love how easy it is to lock it. Being a woman I keep my keys in my purse and it's nice not...
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    Drive through car washes "wheel cleaner" - is it safe?

    Thank you for the reply! I feel better.
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    Drive through car washes "wheel cleaner" - is it safe?

    I hope this isn't a stupid question, and I hope you aren't too horrified to learn that I will take my CX-5 through a drive through car wash... Having read the manual and it specifically stating the wheels are treated and solvents shouldn't be used on them or it will remove the protective...
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    How loud is it inside the cabin?

    My personal experience is that ROAD noise is similar to what I had in my 2004 CR-V...I identify road noise as the sound of my tires on the road. However the overall cabin insulation/outside noise is substantially better in the CX-5. The CX-5 definitely feels more insulated from the sounds of...
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