The answer is simple: STATUS rules minds.
I was just wondering if the redesigned 2020 Honda CRV had surpassed the CX5...
As an owner of a 2019 BMW X3, I can say I am impressed with the CX-5 and it handles better than my X3 and has more "stuff". I am working out a deal to trade my X3 for a CX-5 diesel.
Just curious as to why you want to do this? At the time, I justified the CX-5 over the Q5 and X3 based on value. Since you already own an X3, that justification has already passed. Also, the diesel?
I read that the diesel was kind of a let down. Barely an increase in power for not much savings in fuel economy.
It's no secret that you dont get as much comfort features with the CX5, not to mention the poor infotainment system.
An otherwise excellent presentation is offset by Honda*s frustrating infotainment system. Base LX models come with a 5.0-inch color radio screen, but all other models get a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio; navigation is optional, as is a nine-speaker audio system. Honda reintroduced a rotary volume knob last year and we appreciate that, but a lack of other controls, slow infotainment responses, and the absence of an auxiliary input can*t be forgiven.
I worked for a guy who was addicted to the self-abuse that Jaguar ownership afforded.
If his car was in the parking lot, I'd ask if his mechanic was on vacation.
In 2019 I will have rented (for 24 hours, each) a 2019 McLaren 570S, a 2016 BMW i8 and next week, a 2017 Jaguar F-Sport convertible.
As an owner of a 2019 BMW X3, I can say I am impressed with the CX-5 and it handles better than my X3 and has more "stuff". I am working out a deal to trade my X3 for a CX-5 diesel.
Good luck with that, the dealer is going to mug you, stab you, poison you, drown you, shoot you and then set you on fire on the trade-in valuation
I feel silly still reading and watching reviews of a car I've already purchased, but I can't help myself.
With rare exception, the industry still gushes over these cars.
As an owner of a 2019 BMW X3, I can say I am impressed with the CX-5 and it handles better than my X3 and has more "stuff". I am working out a deal to trade my X3 for a CX-5 diesel.
My Mazda dealer I go to has the CX-5 Diesel for $8500 OFF! (friday)
I had an uncle who would lease and swap every 3 years. He's leased a Datsun 240Z and a Mazda RX7 among many others.
I'm doing something similar but quite a bit more frequently.
In 2019 I will have rented (for 24 hours, each) a 2019 McLaren 570S, a 2016 BMW i8 and next week, a 2017 Jaguar F-Sport convertible. Like my uncle, I don't have to worry about any reliability "challenges", yet I should be able to try out many cars that I would love to drive but not necessarily buy.