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    Potential New Owner Question about tailgate

    I am 6'5". The hatch will not hit your garage door, however.I have whacked my head on it enough times that I had to put bright yellow "Watch Your Head" stickers on the inside of the tailgate.
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    Can a good deal be had now vs the end of the month

    One thing to consider is depreciation. In a few months your car will be a model year old.. Most cars depreciate 16 -20% in the 1st year. Is the discount enough to offset depreciation? Use this info when negotiating your deal.
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    Mazda want more CX-5 sales in the USA?. Make it a bit wider and longer

    We have 2 x CX5s. Love the cars. But at 6'5/240 I could use more room.The CX9 is not much bigger in the driver's cockpit. I hate to leave Mazda but we are looking at RDX
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    Apple Car Play Question from a senior citizen

    On a new GT-R does a cable have to be constantly connected for Apple Car Play or is this a one time install from iPhone?
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    Hatch Height needs increased length

    I have smacked my head on the hatch of my 17 GT this too many times. At 65 I have inadvertently hit my head when loading the rear area. I dont want to be found sprawled out in the Walmart parking lot some day after smacking the hatch. Does anyone know of a kit to change the struts to a longer...
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    Service Interval Issue

    That solved the issue. Thanks for your help
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    Service Interval Issue

    2017 CX-5.. I had dealer service at 7500 and 15000 miles. I just turned 19000 miles and the *service due in 500 miles* warning appeared. Only 4000 miles since my last service. I thought every 7500 miles a service was due.Is there a 20000 mile service I am not aware of? Or is this just a glitch?
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    Mazda's Cars Are Good But Its Dealers Are Still Kind of Awful

    Our local Mazda dealer is part of a mega Hyundai, KIA Acura store. Te Mazda store is almost an afterthought. We went in with the intention to purchase 2 CX-5s. Besides a lousy price, the wanted to charge a "fee" of 899.00 EACH, for the privilege of buying cars from them. We drove an hour to...
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    What features do you miss from the car you traded for the CX5?

    I miss from my Hyundai Santa Fe....Door handle area lit up at night when approaching the car....the large center console...larger fuel tank.
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    Driving long distances... is the CX5 comfortable?

    I'm a big guy (6'5") In October, we drove 500+ miles straight thru to New Orleans.On the way back we had to take back roads as the Florida Interstate (Rte. 10) was closed due to hurricane damage. Return took 14 hours, very comfortable, no issues.
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    Mazda Insiders Invitation

    I filled out the form, only to be told I was "not eligible". Maybe because I am 70 years old and the only want input from younger buyers. We bought 2 cx-5s last year, and we are thinking of trading one for a cx-9. Seniors have disposable income so I don't think ignoring this segment is smart...
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    What Other Cars Do You Have Beside Your CX-5?

    My other cars is another CX-5...We have 2 x 2017's
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    Service

    Check your dealer's website. Most have "coupon" service specials. Our dealer is $49.95 oil change (full synthetic) and tire rotation.
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    2018 Mazda CX 9 Pricing

    In the latest Motor Trend Long Term Test, a 2016, with an MSRP of $ 45,955 was worth 27.2K after a year. That is $ 1500+ per month depreciation.
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    First maintenance service

    If you go to an independent garage, make sure they know to use synthetic or synthetic blend oil.
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    Cx-5 2017 ac

    Here in Central Florida it is 90 degrees + for 6 months a year. We have 2 x 2017 CX-5s and the A/C is excellent. We have to turn it down or freeze our butts off.
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    Car & Driver 40,000 mile update/wrap-up - '16 CX-9.

    What struck me was the huge drop in depreciation. A 2016, with an MSRP of $ 45,955 was worth 27.2K after a year. That is $ 1500+ per month depreciation.
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    What did you trade-in for your '17 or '18?

    2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T.Hated that car
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    Radio goes on every time I start the car!

    The mute works. I leave it on mute, but it gets overridden when starting the car. Then Imhave to mute it again.
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    Radio goes on every time I start the car!

    I always have the radio off. However, EVERY time I start the car (2017 GT) the radio goes on !!! Does not matter whether the car is off for a few minutes or overnite. Press the start button and the radio comes on. I did not see "automatic radio on" as a feature in the brochure! Anyone else...
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