Bought a car today
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 01:30 last edited by
Well, I bought it Friday, picked it up today.
Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo. Top trim, has every feature you could imagine. 250hp.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 01:37 last edited by
Gratz!
What factors influenced your choice (the CX5 vs RAV-4, or others)?
(I had a 1984 Mazda 626, which I liked)
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Well, I bought it Friday, picked it up today.
Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo. Top trim, has every feature you could imagine. 250hp.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 01:45 last edited by
I’ve driven them a few weeks. Think you will like.
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Gratz!
What factors influenced your choice (the CX5 vs RAV-4, or others)?
(I had a 1984 Mazda 626, which I liked)
wrote on 4 May 2021, 01:49 last edited by@george-k said in Bought a car today:
Gratz!
What factors influenced your choice (the CX5 vs RAV-4, or others)?
(I had a 1984 Mazda 626, which I liked)
It just blew the competition out of the water in terms of power and features. Even the more expensive brands didn't touch it in this size class. I like the looks of it, especially the top trim with the 20" wheels. And just under 40k out the door.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 01:49 last edited by
Excellent! How long until your son starts driving?
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 02:26 last edited by
Congratulations on the nice new car. Drive safely.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 03:09 last edited by
Nice ride.
Enjoy!
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@brenda He turns 12 next month, and I think 16 is the age here.
I can see him taking this to college and I'll get a really pricey 2 seater and Rachel will roll her eyes. lol
wrote on 4 May 2021, 03:40 last edited by@jon-nyc said in Bought a car today:
@brenda He turns 12 next month, and I think 16 is the age here.
I can see him taking this to college and I'll get a really pricey 2 seater and Rachel will roll her eyes. lol
That's where my thoughts were headed, when your son would use it. That sounds about right, college time.
The only part I missed was the eye roll from Rachel.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 04:07 last edited by
Congratulations!
Few things compare to getting a new car, getting past the looking-at-everything-on-4-wheels, beating back salespeople, getting to understand which options you need and then which options you want. Only thing my new car did not have was 360-degree camera. That would be a cool feature.OK. Sit back, soak up that new car smell, put that puppy into sports mode and punch it!
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 05:21 last edited by
That's a great car, luxury and sporty. Hope you get a lot of joy with it.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 11:29 last edited by
Why the 20" wheels? Won't that make for a rougher ride?
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 11:53 last edited by
Actually they’re 19.
It rides much smoother than the honda
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 12:13 last edited by
Did you get the "GT Premium Package" which has the heads-up display?
I have one in my car and love it.
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 12:47 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Bought a car today:
It rides much smoother than the honda
Just curious which Honda you compared it to.
The CR-V?
What would the comparably equipped Honda cost according to your research?Actually, you might have spreadsheet comparing all the options you seriously considered. Mind sharing that spreadsheet?
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 14:37 last edited by
Awesome! That vehicle was on out shortlist, but not in that price range.
The Subaru Crosstrek won the day for us. Super cheap. lol
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wrote on 4 May 2021, 14:54 last edited by
Looks like a grey market import to me that wasn't seasoned for destination.
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wrote on 5 May 2021, 00:59 last edited by
Congratulations @jon-nyc