- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Winter Olympics
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Mazda CX-5...Any of you have experience owning a Mazda?
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:30 am
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:30 am
In the market to buy a new car and yesterday looked at a Mazda CX-5, and it’s a good looking car, especially the interior.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Any thoughts appreciated.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 10:25 am
21
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:34 am to doublecutter
My wife has the 2025 cx-90 and loves it.
I thought it was higher quality than the Toyota and subaru we looked at.
I thought it was higher quality than the Toyota and subaru we looked at.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:49 am
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:36 am to doublecutter
People I know who drive them really like them. Reliability is higher than average.
The new 2026 just got a big interior redesign. The one complaint I always heard was that the infotainment screen was small and clunky, but they fixed that issue with a much larger touchscreen in the 2026 model.
However, there are no physical buttons for HVAC; everything is activated through the large touchscreen
The new 2026 just got a big interior redesign. The one complaint I always heard was that the infotainment screen was small and clunky, but they fixed that issue with a much larger touchscreen in the 2026 model.
However, there are no physical buttons for HVAC; everything is activated through the large touchscreen
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:37 am to doublecutter
I bought a brand new Mazda 3 back in 2006 and owned it for about 15 years. It was a great car and never gave me any problems. I only traded it in because my wife wanted a new car so I inherited the car she was driving.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:39 am
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:43 am to doublecutter
My wife has a 2020 Mazda 6 with a turbo that moves well with good mileage. The pluses include a non-CVT transmission, timing chain as opposed to a belt and only 1 warranty issue with the windshield washer pump. The CX-5 may have similar build specs.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 7:45 am
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:48 am to Macfly
my nephew has one and likes it. I had a 2010 3 hatch and it was great.
my '24 cx-30.....not so much.
my '24 cx-30.....not so much.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:48 am to doublecutter
I don’t own, nor want a Mazda, but their Soul Red Crystal paint color is beautiful.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 7:54 am to doublecutter
We own a 19 CX-9. It's a good vehicle I'd say. Only thing I don't care for is the front suspension. Everything else is quality IMO
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:00 am to doublecutter
CX-5 and CX-50 are both good cars. I think the CX-50 looks a little better. But both are lookers.
Mazda’s are awesome but they have a habit of designing footwells that are a little narrower than I like. My right knee always press against the center stack and console when driving and it can be uncomfortable for long trips. That’s mostly a CX-90 frustration. I still like that car too.
Mazda’s are awesome but they have a habit of designing footwells that are a little narrower than I like. My right knee always press against the center stack and console when driving and it can be uncomfortable for long trips. That’s mostly a CX-90 frustration. I still like that car too.
This post was edited on 2/21/26 at 8:03 am
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:01 am to doublecutter
I’m on my 4th Mazda since high school
When I get a new vehicle it will be the CX-5
When I get a new vehicle it will be the CX-5
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:02 am to doublecutter
Everyone I know with a Mazda loves theirs. No reliability issues as of late (since Mazda divorced from Ford).
The only complaints I've heard were related to the local Mazda dealership here, but not the vehicles themselves.
The only complaints I've heard were related to the local Mazda dealership here, but not the vehicles themselves.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:05 am to doublecutter
My wife has a 2013 Mazda CX-9, it’s time for an upgrade but it’s been an awesome vehicle. Does anyone have any experience with the new CX-90?
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:19 am to doublecutter
I know Jeremy Clarkson drove one through the Middle East and it held up.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:20 am to doublecutter
Have you considered an ice cream truck?
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:51 am to doublecutter
Love my CX-9. Zoom! Zoom! 2017, have had no issues.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 8:54 am to doublecutter
For the most part, a great car. Haven't had too many issues, the Parreti dealership in Metairie is great if you're in New Orleans, drives smoothly, and gets good gas mileage.
The cons are it takes longer than you would think to accelerate and DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, get the built-in navigation. The stupid navigation continually malfunctions for me to the point where it's giving my car massive issues (with the robot voice coming on unprompted and all sorts of technological issues surrounding their navigation system).
The cons are it takes longer than you would think to accelerate and DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, get the built-in navigation. The stupid navigation continually malfunctions for me to the point where it's giving my car massive issues (with the robot voice coming on unprompted and all sorts of technological issues surrounding their navigation system).
Posted on 2/21/26 at 9:02 am to pelicansfan123
The best car nobody considers
Posted on 2/21/26 at 9:10 am to Jmcc64
quote:
my '24 cx-30.....not so much.
Can you please expound upon this? I’m in the market for one of these for my daughter.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 9:45 am to doublecutter
Found a used 2016 Mazda6 for my son that I was really impressed with. Also got a deal in because it’s a manual. After the initial week of fear that he was going to wreck it…he’s now proficient with a manual which is a life skill.
Very tight vehicle.
Very tight vehicle.
Posted on 2/21/26 at 10:05 am to doublecutter
Mazda 6 is the best car I've ever owned. Not a ton of miles (160k), 10 years old. Not one thing has gone wrong with it. Not even a bulb. I's a manual transmission.
I'll probably replace it with a CX-30 or Cx5 when the time comes....especially if they still have the six speed auto an naturally aspirated 2.5...they've been making that combo for a decade and it's stone reliable.
If you're looking at the brand new CX-5 they just redid it...I never like a first year revision, but if the powertrain didn't change you should be fine.
I've had a lot of cars and none have been completely defect free. This one has been. It was made in Japan...maybe that made a difference.
I'll probably replace it with a CX-30 or Cx5 when the time comes....especially if they still have the six speed auto an naturally aspirated 2.5...they've been making that combo for a decade and it's stone reliable.
If you're looking at the brand new CX-5 they just redid it...I never like a first year revision, but if the powertrain didn't change you should be fine.
I've had a lot of cars and none have been completely defect free. This one has been. It was made in Japan...maybe that made a difference.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News