2023 Mazda CX5 any concerns ?

[rfuerst911sc]

I don't want to mislead anyone on the warranty . The warranty I am getting is 4 years 48k miles bumper to bumper . And 7 year 100k miles drive train . But that clock started when the car was originally sold in October of 2023 .

So 2 years of each warranty have been used up . So really we have 2 years/48k bumper to bumper and 5 year/100k drive train . Car has 18,955 miles . I am comfortable with both warranties .

[Steve Carlton]

I think Mazda offers a “wrap” that takes everything to 7/100 to 10/125 from the in-service date. Did your dealer offer it?

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

I think Mazda offers a “wrap” that takes everything to 7/100 to 10/125 from the in-service date. Did your dealer offer it?

The dealer briefly started talking about additional warranty but I said no thanks . I may dig deeper when we go to pick up the car .

[Steve Carlton]

Looks like you can only purchase a Mazda service agreement (extended warranty) at the time of purchase. Not sure what terms and coverages are available. I look at stuff like this as how many hours of work is the warranty equivalent to? If it was $2,000 and labor rates are $200, then you've only paid for 10 hours of labor for x years, not including parts. It's like buying insurance.

https://www.mazdafinancialservices.com/us/en/vehicle-protection/vehicle-service-agreements.html

[rfuerst911sc]

^^^ Technically I purchase the vehicle when I pay for it . I am paying for it when I pick it up . I will talk to the salesman before I cut the check to see what is available and how much $ is it . I will then make a decision.

[Steve Carlton]

Yeah, the selling dealer can always re-contract you if needed (happily). I'd be curious what's available. Hard to find much online.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I wouldn’t pay an extra dollar for an extended warranty on a Mazda, they are typically very reliable cars.

[Scott Douglas]

Your soon to be yours Mazda isn't red by any chance is it?

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Your soon to be yours Mazda isn't red by any chance is it?

No it is not red . Curious why do you ask ?

[Scott Douglas]

'Cause most I see around this neck of the woods and on TV commercials are red or some shade thereof.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

'Cause most I see around this neck of the woods and on TV commercials are red or some shade thereof.

My wife gave me a list of colors she did not want . Red/burgundy was at the top of the list . This one is rhodium white which is a special order color . Black interior it's a sharp looking SUV . I would say almost Macan looking .

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

'Cause most I see around this neck of the woods and on TV commercials are red or some shade thereof.

They have a special shade they are very proud of. Soul red.

https://www.mazdausa.com/discover/soul-red-crystal

And no. Mine isn’t red either.

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

My wife gave me a list of colors she did not want . Red/burgundy was at the top of the list . This one is rhodium white which is a special order color . Black interior it's a sharp looking SUV . I would say almost Macan looking .

If you think a -5 looks like a Macan, don’t look at the -50.
I prefer the lower wider look myself…

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Alan A

They have a special shade they are very proud of. Soul red.

https://www.mazdausa.com/discover/soul-red-crystal

And no. Mine isn’t red either.

I think Soul Red is one of the better modern car colors. Especially on the ND Miata.

[Arizona_928]

The -5 is a 924. -50 is the 944.

[Brian 162]

Originally Posted by Alan A

They have a special shade they are very proud of. Soul red.

https://www.mazdausa.com/discover/soul-red-crystal

And no. Mine isn’t red either.

My wife’s CX5 has that colour. It was a $500 option.
A friend of mine that owns a body shop told me it’s difficult to match.

[911 Rod]

A friend of mine has a 10 year old one with 350K miles. No real problems.

[rfuerst911sc]

Picked it up today . Here's the " Pic or it didn't happen " mug shot .

[ramonesfreak]

Looks like Mazda went and ruined a good thing…just like VW did to the GTI..etc.. after 3 Mazdas in a row I think my wife will move on, if we can find a car with buttons next year

[rfuerst911sc]

This is our first Mazda and we are loving it . Took a little bit to get used to the electronics but all good now . According to the on board computer we are getting 29 + mpg around town . Looking forward to taking a long road trip . Still loving sport mode . Drives so much better than the Volvo XC90 we traded in . No regrets .