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- 2018, Mazda, CX-5, Snowflake Pearl, Grand Touring
Less than 2 weeks ago, I traded my 2015 Tiguan SEL for my current CX-5.
It had 40,000 miles on the odo and never gave me a single problem other than a fickle Blue Tooth system. However, knowing German vehicles as I do, I knew it would be prudent of me to get rid of it before something went wrong. Repairs on German vehicles are more expensive on average. I have owned my MX-5 for nearly 2 years and much prefer its Blue Tooth system. I suspect my CX-5 has a great Blue Tooth system as well.
Another reason I traded was because I needed a slightly larger vehicle. However, the new Tigs are much larger now and of course I could have gotten a new one but after doing a lot of research, knew the CX-5 would be a smarter buying decision.
I purchased a 2018 Grand Touring CX-5. In order to get a similarly equipped Tig, it would have cost several thousand more than the CX-5.
Another reason for trading was the engine. Yes, the 2.0 VW Turbo is much quicker when floored because the turbo kicks in but not without turbo lag. Sometimes it is seriously laggy. That can be scary at times when you are trying to get out of a jam. Also, the gas mileage is so much better with the CX-5. Up to this point with only 600 miles on the CX-5 odo, I have found the Mazda 2.5 engine power to be quite sufficient for both highway and city driving and so much more economical.
Finally, the last reason I purchased the CX-5 over a new Tiguan is because of looks. IMHO, the VW Tig is getting long in the tooth while the CX-5 is an extremely beautiful design. The VW is just so, so. Looks are debatable and personal, of course.
Oh yes, one more thing. I absolutely love Mazda's LED head lighting. Have them in both my MX-5 and of course, my CX-5.
It had 40,000 miles on the odo and never gave me a single problem other than a fickle Blue Tooth system. However, knowing German vehicles as I do, I knew it would be prudent of me to get rid of it before something went wrong. Repairs on German vehicles are more expensive on average. I have owned my MX-5 for nearly 2 years and much prefer its Blue Tooth system. I suspect my CX-5 has a great Blue Tooth system as well.
Another reason I traded was because I needed a slightly larger vehicle. However, the new Tigs are much larger now and of course I could have gotten a new one but after doing a lot of research, knew the CX-5 would be a smarter buying decision.
I purchased a 2018 Grand Touring CX-5. In order to get a similarly equipped Tig, it would have cost several thousand more than the CX-5.
Another reason for trading was the engine. Yes, the 2.0 VW Turbo is much quicker when floored because the turbo kicks in but not without turbo lag. Sometimes it is seriously laggy. That can be scary at times when you are trying to get out of a jam. Also, the gas mileage is so much better with the CX-5. Up to this point with only 600 miles on the CX-5 odo, I have found the Mazda 2.5 engine power to be quite sufficient for both highway and city driving and so much more economical.
Finally, the last reason I purchased the CX-5 over a new Tiguan is because of looks. IMHO, the VW Tig is getting long in the tooth while the CX-5 is an extremely beautiful design. The VW is just so, so. Looks are debatable and personal, of course.
Oh yes, one more thing. I absolutely love Mazda's LED head lighting. Have them in both my MX-5 and of course, my CX-5.
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