RobertinMD
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- 2011 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD
Sorry, long post... Looking into the CX-5 because it seems to fit the bill to a tee for what I need and want. Really like the way it looks and all the great things that come with its Mazda creds but in a smaller package. Important because unlike our previous place's single-door 2-car garage, our new house's garage has a "column" between two garage doors - so, it's a tighter and narrower space to work with (not to mention the big pillars everywhere and smallish spaces at the parking garage at work [didn't use to drive in; started after we moved to the new place]).
Only have two more payments left on my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but think I might go ahead and enjoy no payments for just a few months then pull the trigger on a smaller SUV. It only has a little over 60K so I should do pretty good with its trade-in value.
Based on my research, my short list would include the CX-5 and maybe the VW Tiguan (which I've read is due for a MY 2017 refresh - yes, I've read all about VW's emissions cheating fiasco on some of their TDI diesels). I think the CX-3 is too small, and I swore off CVTs (i.e. CR-V, Rouge, et al) based on comments I've been reading.
Does anyone know from an official communication that there will actually be a CX-5 MY 2017 refresh? I've read some speculation but nothing official. Someone said to look for an announcement during the L.A. auto show later this month. Also saw posts speculating 2016 models will get big discounts ahead of the supposed new 2017s, but even so, wouldn't it be hard to get the exact configuration combination you want (colors, technology packages & other options, etc.)? Thanks for any and all thoughts!
Only have two more payments left on my 2011 CX-9 GT AWD but think I might go ahead and enjoy no payments for just a few months then pull the trigger on a smaller SUV. It only has a little over 60K so I should do pretty good with its trade-in value.
Based on my research, my short list would include the CX-5 and maybe the VW Tiguan (which I've read is due for a MY 2017 refresh - yes, I've read all about VW's emissions cheating fiasco on some of their TDI diesels). I think the CX-3 is too small, and I swore off CVTs (i.e. CR-V, Rouge, et al) based on comments I've been reading.
Does anyone know from an official communication that there will actually be a CX-5 MY 2017 refresh? I've read some speculation but nothing official. Someone said to look for an announcement during the L.A. auto show later this month. Also saw posts speculating 2016 models will get big discounts ahead of the supposed new 2017s, but even so, wouldn't it be hard to get the exact configuration combination you want (colors, technology packages & other options, etc.)? Thanks for any and all thoughts!