Sold my cx-5
- Thread starter Vinster
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Yeah, that is one of my main complaints with the cx5. The seats are just way too damn firm. I was hoping they would break in but I am nearing 20k miles, and there hasn't been any difference.
It's all good. If you and the wife are happy with the car that is what counts. I'm certainly not a Honda hater. I have multiple Honda generators, lawn mower and ATV. There are a few things with vehicle that wouldn't work for me but who knows what the future holds. No question they will sell a lot of them.
I believe the 17 CRV is the #1 selling car in the U.S. The Camry has been overtaken!
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- Land of Cleve
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- 2016.5 CX5
What you need to understand about saving in general and for retirement is that the duration of time you save is crucial. If you put off savings for later, your savings will be much lower at retirement. Start saving *now*. You can start with money you would have been paying for unnecessary options on your vehicle. I commend you for buying a used Touring (if I remember correctly). This makes a lot of financial sense.
The other thing, is the classification of good debt vs. bad debt. The basic is fairly simple: APR lower than your savings GOOD, APR higher than your savings BAD. In addition, a car is a necessary tool but it is guaranteed to lose money as an investment. 'Investing' less in cars is better in the financial sense. Real-estate, in general (though you need to be careful), is a good investment.
So, typically real estate loans fall into the good category.
CDs are safe but not good investment because the APR is low and because your money is locked up.
IRA, HSA give you a tax benefit, 401K, if you can.
I went through the 2008 crash too with my investments. I did not sell so I had paper losses, in fact, I continued to invest and now these are paper gains.
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I have a HSA that I plan on sending money into heavily as soon as feasible.
Countries outside the U.S. get the "good" CRV versions:
1.6-liter DTEC unit capable of producing 158 HP and delivering quite healthy 350 lb-ft of torque. The transmission that is going to handle this engine will be a ZF nine-speed automatic gearbox.
The petrol engine 2.4 L i-VTEC unit producing 184 HP along with 244 lb-ft of torque attached to a six-speed manual transmission.
1.6-liter DTEC unit capable of producing 158 HP and delivering quite healthy 350 lb-ft of torque. The transmission that is going to handle this engine will be a ZF nine-speed automatic gearbox.
The petrol engine 2.4 L i-VTEC unit producing 184 HP along with 244 lb-ft of torque attached to a six-speed manual transmission.
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- 2021 CX-9 Sig
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- 2021 CX-5 GT
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- 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech
Just a small point, for accuracy. The car market in China is 1/3rd larger than the US based on 2016 vehicle registrations.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/269872/largest-automobile-markets-worldwide-based-on-new-car-registrations/
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- San Diego, CA
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- 2014 Mazda3 S GT auto, 2008 MX5 6-speed
A good auto upholsterer can soften the Mazda seats. I am tempted to have this done to my 3. My MX5 seats are definitely more comfortable.
But honestly, if my wife wanted to look at the CRV, I'd get her to try out the RAV4 Hybrid limited - quieter, much better fuel mileage, and a fantastic resale value. The CX5 easily out-handles both the CRV and RAV4, so I'd say it would be my choice if I were to buy a small SUV.
But honestly, if my wife wanted to look at the CRV, I'd get her to try out the RAV4 Hybrid limited - quieter, much better fuel mileage, and a fantastic resale value. The CX5 easily out-handles both the CRV and RAV4, so I'd say it would be my choice if I were to buy a small SUV.
