What Accessories To Get?

[bacon1987]

Hi,

I just bought a 2014 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD (Black Mica) 8 days ago. I love it, I previously had a 2012 Mazda3 Hatch manual that I loved too, but I need more room. I bought the Grand Touring and did not get the tech package because I would end up paying more over time due to financing than I would if I bought the extras and installed them myself or had the dealership install them. Also they only had the tech package available on in white, I didn't want a white car.

With that being said I want to get the following things for my car, but I don't know which order I should do them in, as in what do you guys think are the most beneficial right away. I also want to know if some of the upgrades, in your experiences, are worth it. I plan on going OEM on all upgrades, here they are in no particular order:

Remote Start (Black Car w/ Black Leather in Texas Summers Yikes)
Navigation (No Cellphone Coverage in West Texas Roaming Charges Yikes)
Advanced Keyless Entry (Love Push Button Start I Already Have Wish I Could Keep Keys in Pocket/Bag Always)
Bi-Xenon HID Headlights With Auto-Leveling (I Live in Deer Country & I Don't Want a Bambi Paint Job All Over My Hood)
Auto-Dimming Mirror With Homelink (Hate My Clunky Garage Door Opener)

What do you guys think? Where can I get these parts the cheapest, and are self installs do-able for a rookie?

I am interested in hearing your opinions, I plan on doing this all over the course of 6-9 months.

 

[Fleeecy]

Hi, congrats on your purchase!

You'll have a hard time with these 2 upgrades from your list, if you want to stay OEM :

- Advanced keyless entry
- HID

Remote start, navigation and the Homelink mirror are all dealer installed accessories. The Nav module is a simple plugin item; the mirror is a bit more involved. The remote start should probably be installed by your dealer.

 

[TreyP]

Remote start is not bad if you are comfortable working on cars. Here is a how to for reference.

 

[bacon1987]

Hi, congrats on your purchase!

You'll have a hard time with these 2 upgrades from your list, if you want to stay OEM :

- Advanced keyless entry
- HID

Remote start, navigation and the Homelink mirror are all dealer installed accessories. The Nav module is a simple plugin item; the mirror is a bit more involved. The remote start should probably be installed by your dealer.

Why is that? Are they not offered after purchase at Mazda Dealerships?

 

[bacon1987]

Thanks Trey, awesome walk through btw!

 

[runtohell121]

Why is that? Are they not offered after purchase at Mazda Dealerships?

It's not offered as accessories. It was only offered at the time of purchase as a tech package.

 

[howlin4you]

Auto-Dimming Mirror With Homelink (Hate My Clunky Garage Door Opener)

If your only reason for the mirror is the ability to lose your garage door opener then consider a https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned). I have one on both cars and my motorcycle, they work great. Installation is pretty simple and once its set up just two flashes of your high beams opens/closes the garage door.

 

[robertmazda]

Think carefully before you get the OEM Nav system. Lots of messages here by people that really hate it. Why not get a portable that is way cheaper & much easier to upgrade over time?