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re: Should I buy a GMC Terrain or a Mazda CX-50?
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:08 am to dallastiger55
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:08 am to dallastiger55
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90% of the time if you’re deciding between a GM and Mazda product, you go with Mazda
I've owned both GM and Mazda products over the years... I'm not sure where that 10% would actually come into play where you'd go with a GM.
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Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:42 am to notiger1997
Buy a Toyota if you plan on keeping it for decades.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:45 am to notiger1997
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I wouldn’t have though my with all vehicles combined that they would have that much “inventory”.
We bought ours in St. Tammany parish, Paretti, and their available inventory included vehicles at their other store. FYI.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 8:51 am to Jizzy08
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My wife has a CX-5 she bought in 2016 which still runs great. Have zero complaints about this car. Fun to drive, never had a mechanical issue, great gas mileage and enough space for everyday use.
My daughter drives this car. Same year and model. Never a single mechanical issue.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:08 am to notiger1997
The CX-50 is an all around better vehicle than the Terrain. It's cheaper, more powerful, more reliable, more refined, etc.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:18 am to Bjorn Cyborg
You will be hard pressed to find a more reliable platform than the Mazda 2.5L Skyactive-G motor and drivetrain. It's a platform that's spent the last 13 years getting tweaked and optimized. Direct injection so it will sound a bit different almost like a sewing machine at startup and idle. Cabin noise is a bit more than other cars/vehicles. Carbon buildup can be an issue on direct injection motors so it's good to get the motor warm and run it hard on occasion.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:27 am to BDPops85
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an HRV is a lifted Civic. Y
The Civic and the HRV have different engines, different wheelbases, different tracks. You can get an HRV in AWD. I’m not sure where you are getting your information. An HRV is definitely not a lifted Civic.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:29 am to notiger1997
Terrain surprisingly good, and the newer engine they have has been very reliable when maintained. Not the case for previous generations of that car. My parents recently got one and it seems nice, but the pricing is weird - I'd only consider the Elevation AWD model. I would not go more expensive than that for this size class, but I would not consider a 2 wheel drive model since those have a CVT; the 4 wheel drive models have an 8 speed automatic. GMC will have the best infotainment, which makes sense consider the massive size of the parent company. But I think this is likely the most expensive option.
Mazda CX-50 is a great option IMO. But the infotainment on Mazda is weird and may not be ideal. Pointing this out because that can be a major problem for a car, and most issues reported under warranty among all brands today are infotainment related. Same with the GMC - you have to be careful with options or you risk going into the larger class size like CR-V or Forrester.
I rented a Hyundai Tuscon recently on a work trip and it was surprisingly good. It rode well, the infotainment was VERY intuitive, and I thought the car was very pleasant to drive. I think it's similar to the Sportage but not sure.
IMO the Korean models would be the top choice if they were cheaper than the Mazda or GMC, and they probably are. They have a longer warranty, the styling is generally pretty good, and the massive size of those companies means deeper pockets and better investment into the UI.
Mazda CX-50 is a great option IMO. But the infotainment on Mazda is weird and may not be ideal. Pointing this out because that can be a major problem for a car, and most issues reported under warranty among all brands today are infotainment related. Same with the GMC - you have to be careful with options or you risk going into the larger class size like CR-V or Forrester.
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Might consider Kia Sportage.
I rented a Hyundai Tuscon recently on a work trip and it was surprisingly good. It rode well, the infotainment was VERY intuitive, and I thought the car was very pleasant to drive. I think it's similar to the Sportage but not sure.
IMO the Korean models would be the top choice if they were cheaper than the Mazda or GMC, and they probably are. They have a longer warranty, the styling is generally pretty good, and the massive size of those companies means deeper pockets and better investment into the UI.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 9:35 am
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:34 am to CHEDBALLZ
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Hyundai Tuscon
IMO a very good "under the radar" car. Probably one of the best in its class considering the extended powertrain warranty.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:35 am to DeoreDX
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You will be hard pressed to find a more reliable platform than the Mazda 2.5L Skyactive-G motor and drivetrain. It's a platform that's spent the last 13 years getting tweaked and optimized.
It actually goes back further than that. The basic architecture of the Skyactive is the old Ford Duratec architecture that when Ford owned Mazda in the 90's they had Mazda partner with Porsche engineering to develop this line of engines. The Duratec that is most related to the Skyactive was the Mazda L series that they brought out in 2001.
When Ford and Mazda split, Mazda went through and removed all of the cost cutting measures from Ford and reengineered the platform for higher compression and efficiency. They had some issues with the heads creacking on the 16-20 Turbo models, but that has long been addressed. Other than carbon buildup, which every DI engine deals with, that was really the only serious issue they've had in the full run on this platform.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 9:38 am
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:35 am to DeoreDX
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You will be hard pressed to find a more reliable platform than the Mazda 2.5L Skyactive-G motor and drivetrain. It's a platform that's spent the last 13 years getting tweaked and optimized. Direct injection so it will sound a bit different almost like a sewing machine at startup and idle. Cabin noise is a bit more than other cars/vehicles. Carbon buildup can be an issue on direct injection motors so it's good to get the motor warm and run it hard on occasion.
MINIs are direct injection, I've owned three. Seafoam treatment works fine for cleaning it up.
Posted on 1/6/26 at 9:44 am to Saint Alfonzo
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MINIs are direct injection, I've owned three. Seafoam treatment works fine for cleaning it up.
Anything you pour in the gas tank likely won't work to clean the back of the intake valves on a DI engine. Would work for a port injection though or if the engine has both port and direct injection.
A lot of these DI Mazda, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes, and VW engines seem to need a service after about 100,000 miles or so to clean the back of the intake valves. More frequently if they are turbocharged and they are not getting regular oil changes. Even more frequently once the car gets older and the piston rings start to wear.
The GM, Nissan, Toyota, and Ford DI engines (even the turbo ones) seem to not need that service as often and I'm not 100% sure why. I guess they have some kind of crankcase ventilation setup that catches some of that residue that sneaks past the piston rings.
I don't think this is enough to change my mind about a purchase though. The service to clean the back of the valves isn't too big of a deal to undertake every 5-6 years. More of an annoyance than a big expense. They spray a cleaner in the intake and blast grinded up walnuts (or some similar synthetic substance) on the back of the valves, then vac it and the gunk all up. Car runs like new afterward.
This post was edited on 1/6/26 at 9:47 am
Posted on 1/6/26 at 10:22 am to dewster
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Anything you pour in the gas tank likely won't work to clean the back of the intake valves on a DI engine. Would work for a port injection though or if the engine has both port and direct injection.
You spray directly into the engine intake, pour what's left in the gas tank. You can also do walnut shell blasting.
Posted on 2/5/26 at 2:27 pm to Dog Tree
Any other questions?
Yes, the third-generation North American Honda HR-V (2023 model year and newer) is based on the 11th-generation Honda Civic platform, not the subcompact Fit platform used previously. This switch resulted in a larger, more comfortable subcompact SUV with a longer wheelbase and more refined driving dynamics, often sharing interior design elements with the Civic.
Platform Shift: The 2023+ HR-V utilizes the Honda Architecture (HA) platform shared with the 11th-gen Civic.
Dimensions & Size: It is significantly larger than the pre-2023 model, offering increased passenger space, rear legroom, and a 104.5-inch wheelbase.
Performance: The US version is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine similar to the base Civic.
Yes, the third-generation North American Honda HR-V (2023 model year and newer) is based on the 11th-generation Honda Civic platform, not the subcompact Fit platform used previously. This switch resulted in a larger, more comfortable subcompact SUV with a longer wheelbase and more refined driving dynamics, often sharing interior design elements with the Civic.
Platform Shift: The 2023+ HR-V utilizes the Honda Architecture (HA) platform shared with the 11th-gen Civic.
Dimensions & Size: It is significantly larger than the pre-2023 model, offering increased passenger space, rear legroom, and a 104.5-inch wheelbase.
Performance: The US version is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine similar to the base Civic.
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