New CX-5 Owner/Member

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5.0FoxRod

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD with tech pack

• Oct 19, 2018

• #1

Just picked up my new 2018 CX-5 AWD GT w(tech pack) last night to replace my company vehicle that I had to turn in due to a job role change. My 2016 Dodge Caravan(fyi-I had every model since 89 as a company vehicle), pales in comparison to this CX5. Only my 2nd Mazda, had an 83' GLC Sport in a similar colour...don't know why the dealership puts a bow on???

 

dougal

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2021 CX-9 Sig

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2021 CX-5 GT

• Oct 19, 2018

• #2

Congratulations! Looks great!

 

Turborascal

Contributor

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2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature; 2019 Mazda MX-5 30 AE, RF, #150/3000

• Oct 19, 2018

• #3

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. (first)

 

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Xeler8ing

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'18 Mazda CX-5 Akera KG i-Activ AWD 2.5L In Sonic Silver

• Oct 19, 2018

• #4

Congrats (2thumbs)

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Oct 19, 2018

• #5

Welcome!
Yea, I don't get the bow thing either. You paid for it, it's not a gift.
Likewise I don't really get "congratulations" either. You didn't earn it as a prize.
"Congratulations! You can aford a car!" Huh?

 

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CX-5um

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13' CX-5 and 16' Mazda6 both Touring w/Tech/Bose

• Oct 19, 2018

• #6

Are putting bows on cars a Canadian thing? I know in the U.S dealerships tend to put pinstripes on new cars.

 

ColoradoDriver

2014 CX-5 Touring AWD - 132k miles

Contributor

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Denver, CO

• Oct 19, 2018

• #7

CX-5um said:

Are putting bows on cars a Canadian thing? I know in the U.S dealerships tend to put pinstripes on new cars.

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Pinstripes? Yuck.

Welcome to the forum! (thumb)

 

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Xeler8ing

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'18 Mazda CX-5 Akera KG i-Activ AWD 2.5L In Sonic Silver

• Oct 19, 2018

• #8

CX-5um said:

Are putting bows on cars a Canadian thing? I know in the U.S dealerships tend to put pinstripes on new cars.

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All Oz land Mazda dealers now put bows on any new Mazda purchase

 

maz5188

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2017 CX-5 AWD GT with TECH package

• Oct 19, 2018

• #9

CX-5um said:

Are putting bows on cars a Canadian thing?

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no, dealerships in Canada do not do that...

 

7eregrine

The man, the myth, the legend

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Land of Cleve

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2016.5 CX5

• Oct 20, 2018

• #10

CX-5um said:

I know in the U.S dealerships tend to put pinstripes on new cars.

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Nor do American dealers do that.

 

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Xeler8ing

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'18 Mazda CX-5 Akera KG i-Activ AWD 2.5L In Sonic Silver

• Oct 20, 2018

• #11

7eregrine said:

Nor do American dealers do that.

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Give it time

 

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TinyTires

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CX-5 GT Premium

• Oct 20, 2018

• #12

Ive seen balloons and popcorn at dealers. I steer clear of that stuff.

 

Conrad 16.5

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2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white

• Oct 21, 2018

• #13

CX-5um said:

Are putting bows on cars a Canadian thing? I know in the U.S dealerships tend to put pinstripes on new cars.

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Don't forget about the balloons! Nothing (it seems) sells cars quite like balloons...

 

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5.0FoxRod

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD with tech pack

• Nov 28, 2018

• #14

After 3000 km's (1864 miles), I'm really impressed with my CX5. Blizzaks on steelies did not affect the ride and handling at all, fuel mileage has also been great.
BUT! Today I get a stone hit my windshield on the highway and now need a replacement aarrgh! Anybody have issues with the adaptive systems and wiper sensing equipment after a replacement? Do I need to go to the dealer for a calibration?

 

ColoradoDriver

2014 CX-5 Touring AWD - 132k miles

Contributor

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Denver, CO

• Nov 28, 2018

• #15

5.0FoxRod said:

Blizzaks on steelies did not affect the ride and handling at all

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What? I find that hard to believe. 225/65R17 Blizzak WS80s on my OEM wheels have affected my handling considerably. They are heavier than my All seasons and much softer obviously.

I took a hard corner yesterday flying and then was quickly reminded I was on my Blizzaks lol.

 

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5.0FoxRod

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD with tech pack

• Nov 28, 2018

• #16

Not sure if DMV 2's makes a difference? I do drive my CX5 like an old man (as per the wife), have a s/c'd Fox5.0 for spirited driving in the summer ...

ColoradoDriver said:

What? I find that hard to believe. 225/65R17 Blizzak WS80s on my OEM wheels have affected my handling considerably. They are heavier than my All seasons and much softer obviously.

I took a hard corner yesterday flying and then was quickly reminded I was on my Blizzaks lol.

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STE92VE

Zoom Zoom Zoom

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2014 CX-5 AWD GT w/Tech Pkg

• Nov 30, 2018

• #17

5.0FoxRod said:

After 3000 km's (1864 miles), I'm really impressed with my CX5. Blizzaks on steelies did not affect the ride and handling at all, fuel mileage has also been great.
BUT! Today I get a stone hit my windshield on the highway and now need a replacement aarrgh! Anybody have issues with the adaptive systems and wiper sensing equipment after a replacement? Do I need to go to the dealer for a calibration?

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Sorry for your troubles but yes, it is recommended to bring it to the dealer after glass replacement to have the system re-calibrated.

 

dougal

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2021 CX-9 Sig

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2021 CX-5 GT

• Nov 30, 2018

• #18

5.0FoxRod said:

After 3000 km's (1864 miles), I'm really impressed with my CX5. Blizzaks on steelies did not affect the ride and handling at all, fuel mileage has also been great.
BUT! Today I get a stone hit my windshield on the highway and now need a replacement aarrgh! Anybody have issues with the adaptive systems and wiper sensing equipment after a replacement? Do I need to go to the dealer for a calibration?

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Well thats think! I had my first windshield issue this year. I have a 2014 GT and just had a safepro guy replace the windshield. Everything works as normal.

 

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lordkosc

Member

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/prem.

• Dec 1, 2018

• #19

Just had my first rock stuck in windshield fix also, I am pretty satisfied, I was told if it would have cracked >6", gone through the window (made a hole) or spider webbed they would have replaced it.

 

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5.0FoxRod

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD with tech pack

• Dec 1, 2018

• #20

Got it done by the Auto glass shop next door to the Dealership I purchased from, OEM glass and all is good again, thanks folks...