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re: Best bang for the buck new vehicle
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:28 pm to TechBullDawg
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:28 pm to TechBullDawg
$50, almost indestructible
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Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:28 pm to BrianKellysRealtor
quote:was it one of the turbos that drank oil? We had one of those and dumped it quick. Put the kid in a civic. They didn’t have a fix for it yet other than add oil. I know the ultimate fix would
Just traded in a 2021 mazda cx-5 carbon edition
Be a valve job and I didn’t want that on a new car.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:29 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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Father in law is a master mechanic and owns a pretty big repair shop said to never under any circumstances buy a Mazda.
Simply based on that, I'd never consider one, regardless of the price. They don't look too bad though.
I can't speak for the latest models, but I have a 2011 Mazda CX-9 about to hit 300k. It is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The only major repair I've had to do is to replace a single wheel bearing.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:30 pm to BrianKellysRealtor
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Also, AWD is not standard on CX-5's.
It is the only option on 2022 and later models. But not in 2021.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:30 pm to UtahCajun
I agree wit his father and law
Granpa told me if it aint american made dont buy it!
Aint even a place to buy a Japanese car on this side Livingston parish!
Granpa told me if it aint american made dont buy it!
Aint even a place to buy a Japanese car on this side Livingston parish!
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:31 pm to TechBullDawg
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Best bang for the buck new vehicle
Tesla Model Y.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:35 pm to mdomingue
Lots of similarities between the CX5 and the CX50. Both have same engine and transmission. But CX5 is made in Japan and in my book, that's a big part of the equation.
Close competitor is Tiguan R Line Black but it's 8k more than a Carbon.
Close competitor is Tiguan R Line Black but it's 8k more than a Carbon.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:36 pm to mdomingue
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2023-2025 have been very reliable;
Reliability isn’t determined for 5-10 years and 100k + miles, most cars don’t have any issues in the first 3 years.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:38 pm to notiger1997
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Honda Accord or Toyota Camry
^^^^ this
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:45 pm to UtahCajun
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Your FIL is one voice going against the tide on this one.
Eh, they were ranked 14th in reliability on the latest consumer reports. Not the bottom of the barrel, but not close to the top. Not a strong tide there.
This post was edited on 12/23/25 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:50 pm to Onyx Aggie
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I can't speak for the latest models, but I have a 2011 Mazda CX-9 about to hit 300k. It is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The only major repair I've had to do is to replace a single wheel bearing.
Yea I mean I'm not tryin to say that you won't ever see a Mazda last. My niece is looking for a new car and has a Mazda with almost 200k on it. I was just stating what he said and he's certainly someone I'd trust. He said to avoid the "M's" in general, Mazda, Mercedes, and Mitsubishi.
Glad yours has help up well for you
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:55 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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Eh, they were ranked 14th in reliability on the latest consumer reports. Not the bottom of the barrel, but not close to the top.
In most years Mazda usually is ranked toward the top.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:02 pm to TechBullDawg
1980-1984 RX-7 was a goat car.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:05 pm to TechBullDawg
Honda something
The ones built in Ohio are on a par with their Japanese vehicles.
Pass on Mazda, not bad but not Honda.
The ones built in Ohio are on a par with their Japanese vehicles.
Pass on Mazda, not bad but not Honda.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:07 pm to TechBullDawg
Kia Sportage for SUV, Kia k5 or Hyundai sonata for car
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:09 pm to TechBullDawg
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Made in Japan, AWD is standard, 2.5 with actual transmission.
Mazda bought the rights to the Ford transmission and have improved the mounting hardware and casting with the valve bodies. A great selling point is that it has a timing chain and not a timing belt.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:31 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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Father in law is a master mechanic and owns a pretty big repair shop said to never under any circumstances buy a Mazda.
Yeah….maybe Mazda’s in the past but not the recent CX-5’s. All ranked incredibly high with reliability & can’t beat that it’s Japanese-built. We bought one for our Daughter. proven 4cylinder engine, simple transmission, great MPG, & looks really nice.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:33 pm to soccerfüt
Honda sucks & is the most boring car make out there now. They have no balls to make anything interesting. All interiors look exactly the same across all car makes, CVT transmissions, etc.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:34 pm to TechBullDawg
Had a Mazda 626 years ago and they were very proud of their parts. Costliest repairs of any car I have ever owned.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:39 pm to TechBullDawg
Our Honda Odyssey has been a fantastic vehicle for the money.
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