Do you know anyone who's bought one and how it's going (uhm)
2018 Aussie Mazda CX-5
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Do you know anyone who's bought one and how it's going (uhm)
Nope. I wish I did.
Oh well
Maybe I might be the first person here to get one judging by all the comments here and in the previous threads....
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
I was not trying to bash the '18 - I really wanted one as i believe they probably fixed a lot of things that may not have been discovered yet in the '17 or things that have are prone to fail, that many haven't seen yet.
Only driven the 2017 for one day and i found the HUD excellent. Its standard on the sport model.
After almost 1 year of being on the road, most issues should have come become evident by now.
Yes but in 40K some issues would become evident if any.
I remember reading about piston slap problems in GM LS1 V8's that hadn't done that may kms back late 1990's / early 2000s.
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
Right, and so parts enhancements would likely be incorporated into the '18 model to fix defects found in the '17.
I had a first model year Jeep grand cherokee and my wiper assembly broke after a few years - snow and ice build up caused the underlying plastic scaffolding mechanism that supported the cams and connecting rods to break. The new part was significantly beefed up where mine had broken.
The '17 in the USA just got on the road in April so i imagine there are some parts that may not be visible, but have been enhanced and put into the '18 model. I was going to avoid the '17 model for this reason, but the end of year pricing offered me a deal i couldn't refuse.
But I expect there will be some parts that fail after 2 years that will be enhanced for when the 2019 model comes out, that no one can foresee today.
The 2017 in essence is basically the same as the 2012-2016 (Gen 1) save for a few added tech and noise insulation. The engine is identical so is the suspension and gearbox.
So if the later Gen 1 has been going fine, it should be safe to say the 2017 should be fine too.
But as you said, it is hard to foresee.
I also agree that the 2018 might have some better/reinforced/improved components. One is from reading other threads, the replacement of the camera module for SCBS/SBS
Also if you are happy with getting the 2017 then that is all that matters
Nothing anyone says really matters.Personally, I am looking to the 2018
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The 2017 in essence is basically the same as the 2012-2016 (Gen 1) save for a few added tech and noise insulation. The engine is identical so is the suspension and gearbox.
So if the later Gen 1 has been going fine, it should be safe to say the 2017 should be fine too.
But as you said, it is hard to foresee.
I also agree that the 2018 might have some better/reinforced/improved components. One is from reading other threads, the replacement of the camera module for SCBS/SBS
Also if you are happy with getting the 2017 then that is all that matters
Personally, I am looking to the 2018
It is not the same suspension. The 17 has hydraulic bushings on suspension arm, softer bump and body roll compliance, and direct rigid mount of the steering rack.
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
The 2017 in essence is basically the same as the 2012-2016 (Gen 1) save for a few added tech and noise insulation. The engine is identical so is the suspension and gearbox.
So if the later Gen 1 has been going fine, it should be safe to say the 2017 should be fine too.
But as you said, it is hard to foresee.
I also agree that the 2018 might have some better/reinforced/improved components. One is from reading other threads, the replacement of the camera module for SCBS/SBS
Also if you are happy with getting the 2017 then that is all that matters
Personally, I am looking to the 2018
I don't think the cars (pre '17 and '17 on) are the same or close at all. Even Mazda touts thousands of new parts. Lots of small changes, and to me, it is a new model.
I think the '18 will silently fix many things that most users have not yet run into on the '17 and the '19 will fix even more discovered defects.
Personally I wanted to hold out for an '18 - but I wanted to maximize the trade value of the vehicle i had, and not put any money into it. So i opted to take my chances on a first model year. I have a 3 year warranty, and if thinks are wrong, i can always trade on a '19 or '20 in the future.
I am loving my '17 so far. No regrets.
Ok my bad but the general layout/essence is still the same as the model itself was only 5 years old and that's too soon for an all new model
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It's not an all new model as the underpinnings are the same as well as the engine. More like a half model update. But yes the changes are numerous enough.
19 and 20 will have all new SkyActiv X engine first generation so I will wait a bit if I need to update then.
If you enjoy it then that's all that matters. Congratulations
Fair enough. I stand corrected
The base set up is the same except for certain updates in 2015 etc
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