This thread makes me wonder if the Signature trim (US spec) is the top selling trim now...overtaking GT models.
This thread makes me wonder if the Signature trim (US spec) is the top selling trim now...overtaking GT models.
I'd say the two Turbo models (GTR & Sig) are neck and neck. Dealers appears to have minimal inventory of each sitting on their lots. I got lucky with my gray GTR as I told the dealer any color except black or white.
I notice at my dealer, they get them in and they go pretty quickly. The usually get 4-5 in and in less than week, they are down to one or zero. They always seem to have 7-10 GT-R's in stock and even more GTs, which are priced only %500-$1000 less than the GT-R.
Just looking at my local dealer and they are down to 1 signature and 5 GTRs. Just last week, they had 5 signatures and 10 GTr's.
My cousin scoffed at a 40k CX-5 until I told him the top selling CX-5's were GT models. I then told him 40k is pricing for entry level lux SUVs from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi via bare bone minimal lease specials to get 30k a year millionaires into their dealerships.
...another point of reference - not apples to apples, but...
I had a 370 HP Corvette (3200 lbs) for 13 years. Before that I had a 350 HP (classic) Corvette for 22 years. I was used to having a decent amount of power. The oly time I was able to utilize the power to 70% of its capability was when a group of Corvette owners took to the outskirts of southern California for "runs", every few months or so.
I was very hesitant to buy anything with less horsepower but I can now say that the extra cost is not worth it to me when 99% of driving is done in a fairly densely-populated area. Yes, there are (very few) times when I wish I had more horsepower but I have come to realize that real joy is attained through excellent handling and a great interior. I did test-drive the 250 HP Mazda 6 and was more impressed by its interior than its acceleration, which is a step above that generated by my Mazda3.
In summation, my preference is a lighter vehicle with great handling and interior. Acceleration performance is no longer priority 1. I think you'll feel the same after driving a Mazda.
Same. I had an awd turbo Mitsubishi Eclipse that had a lot of power. I had it a long time and loved it but my next car was a Santa Fe. The higher seating position and utility was appreciated more than the acceleration and I never got another sports car. It might be an age of the driver thing too, not sure. What is funny is instead of getting excited about 0-60 speed, I get excited about seeing the high mpg and try to drive to beat my record high lol.
This thread makes me wonder if the Signature trim (US spec) is the top selling trim now...overtaking GT models.
Unless dealerships are selling 95% of their Sig inventory while it*s still on the ship, I don*t think they*re delivering the Sig fast enough to allow it to be the top selling trim.
Can*t wait to see the sales figures though. The lower trims are gonna get a boost from finally having CP/AA from the factory too.
instead of getting excited about 0-60 speed, I get excited about seeing the high mpg and try to drive to beat my record high lol.
11 Turbo Models in stock at the local dealer here (6 Siggies and 5 GTR), our of a total of 28 3019 CX-5 in stock (11 GT as well) and they*re not moving. They*ve sold 1 of the 2 black ones they got in a couple months ago and that*s it, and have a white GTR they haven*t even took the shipping plastic off of yet. The GTs are marked down $1500 for everyone, and the Turbo Models are not, and granted this is a high priced dealership, so who knows...
Our local dealer shows 7 Sig's and 7 GTR's in their inventory. However, all are just on the way. They have 0 on hand. Does your local dealer actually have them sitting on the lot?
11 Turbo Models in stock at the local dealer here (6 Siggies and 5 GTR), out of a total of 28 2019 CX-5 in stock (11 GT as well) and they*re not moving. They*ve sold 1 of the 2 black ones they got in a couple months ago and that*s it, and have a white GTR they haven*t even took the shipping plastic off of yet. The GTs are marked down $1500 for everyone, and the Turbo Models are not, and granted this is a high priced dealership, so who knows...
What dealer we talking about? Bradshaw Mazda has 28 CX-5's with 5 GT-Rs and 1 Signature. Most of the dealers up there tend to have just the Touring and Sport models.
Also, why do dealers in South Carolina buy black cars with black interiors. It is hot as heck down here and black on black cars don't help! And they never seem to sell.