New 2017 CX-5 Revealed
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I had the audacity!
Go "fun to drive" the CR-V.
There isn't any comparison to my eye.
Oh yea, nice shift on the CR-V. Not with my hand...!
Man that must be nice (bow)
All we can get up here in Canada through Costco is Fords...
yup, Canada is still getting a Manual Transmission, unlike the US (http://jalopnik.com/mazda-will-no-longer-sell-you-a-manual-cx-5-and-im-not-1793140532)
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Manual....it's inferior to automatics these days.
I'm just sitting here laughing, and yes my previous car that I drove for 8 years was manual.
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I'm just sitting here laughing, and yes my previous car that I drove for 8 years was manual.
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Btw, I got an email from the SD-area dealer... if you want to try out the Costco thing (can't remember if you said you have Costco membership or not), he wrote this:
I'd first off like to thank you for your online purchase request on a Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring through our Costco Auto Buying Program. We pride ourselves in being transparent and delivering excellent customer service and we have created a process that is as easy as::
-Schedule a test-drive
-Go over your vehicle preferences
-Go over Costco Pricing (Below invoice)
-Sign paperwork and be out in less than 1 hour!
If I can have a few minutes on the phone with you, I'd like to discuss the CX-5 Grand Touring you're looking for so I can provide you with the proper information. Please call me when you have a spare moment. I promise to keep it brief and to the point. Our number 619-XXX-XXXX please ask for ABC.
That is literally what we went through with the (2016) Tacoma purchase. I think we got it for something like $1,200 below invoice.
I concur.
My previous car had a DSG transmission. Its like having the world's fastest shifter making perfect fast shifts every time all the time. Not as fun but not as laboring in bumper to bumper traffic.
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
- :
- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Double clutch transmission is pretty violent in the most aggressive setting. I can feel slip all the way through third gear when I am standing on the accelerator.
That being said, I get the intangible feeling of "being one" with your car in a manual. It's very subjective. Arguing for it in a factual, empirical way just isn't a winning position these days.
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My first vehicle was a 1979 Chevy LUV (little pickup). It had ZERO automatic anything. Windows with cranks, 4-speed stick, non-power steering, door locks shaped like golf tees that you pushed and pulled. I DEFINITELY felt "at one" when driving it. I mean, I could feel the road through the steering wheel. It was an extension of me. Next vehicle was a 1992 Ranger with power steering, but still manual transmission. At first I was sad to lose the "control" and connectedness of the power steering... until the first time I maneuvered into a parking spot. Kinda got over it at that point.
Now it's a point of nostalgia anymore. Some things evolve and improve. Others just change and leave good memories. I miss manual transmissions, but not THAT much, anymore. Not owned a stick in about 2.5 years.
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I have only done 1 service - my advice to all potential buyers is pay $$$ extra but develop a relationship. Mazda dealers seem to be less interested in doing service - the one i went to was a gold cup whatever. Had no intention of using Mazda Moly and wont entertain simple small services. I never had this problem with my old Toyotas cause they just run like a rock - never any problem but the Mazda build quality is a notch lower and you will need your dealer for firmware / car issues.
I am currently hoping my 2nd service at a new dealership would be better. I will ask what i want and walk out if it does not work my way. I may even do a DIY even though the most mechanical thing i ever did was clean my mass air flow sensor on my corolla ONCE.
I am currently hoping my 2nd service at a new dealership would be better. I will ask what i want and walk out if it does not work my way. I may even do a DIY even though the most mechanical thing i ever did was clean my mass air flow sensor on my corolla ONCE.
thanks shaendra, I think I'll wait for them to hit showrooms (which should be soon since MNAO is 10 minutes from where I'm sitting) and then I'll go recon the Costco prices.
I'm still holding out for a Diesel though but I'd like to get an idea as to what the real cost difference will be between the two.
ahhhh, a trip down Memory Lane.
My first M/T Mazda was a 1986 Mazda B2000 with power NOTHING. I loved that truck.
The only manual in my garage now is my '05 RX-8 which I would never ever have considered getting in anything but a Manual Transmission but a daily driver Crossover, I'll take an automatic all day, every day and twice on Sunday.
(especially in SoCal traffic)
I'm still holding out for a Diesel though but I'd like to get an idea as to what the real cost difference will be between the two.
ahhhh, a trip down Memory Lane.
My first M/T Mazda was a 1986 Mazda B2000 with power NOTHING. I loved that truck.
The only manual in my garage now is my '05 RX-8 which I would never ever have considered getting in anything but a Manual Transmission but a daily driver Crossover, I'll take an automatic all day, every day and twice on Sunday.
(especially in SoCal traffic)Another TFLcar video from the San Diego press event yesterday:
Not as informative as the stream of the press briefing in my opinion, but a few tidbits about AA/Carplay "coming," and in response to a question about why don't they put the CX-9 4-cyl turbo engine into the CX-5, Mazda reps only respond that "it fits."
Sounds like test drive reviews are embargoed until Monday, so we should get to read a lot of them on that day.
Not as informative as the stream of the press briefing in my opinion, but a few tidbits about AA/Carplay "coming," and in response to a question about why don't they put the CX-9 4-cyl turbo engine into the CX-5, Mazda reps only respond that "it fits."
Sounds like test drive reviews are embargoed until Monday, so we should get to read a lot of them on that day.
As a potential 2017 buyer, that turbo comments certainly makes me pause. i.e. it wouldn't surprise me if the 2018 version has a version of the turbo.
Both good points. Either way I have to remind myself that there will always be better engines/tech in the future. Part of buying cars.
THIS.
We develop technology SO quickly these days that you can't really 'future proof' your purchases anymore because as soon as you buy that new car or cell phone, you know there's a better one already in the works.
Heck, if not we'd all be holding out for the SkyActiv 2 motors. And then Turbo engines. And then SkyActiv3...
Does it suit my needs today? Will I still be happy with it down the line?
If so, proceed.
