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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 05:17 AM
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Hey guys,

I bought a 2018 CX-5 GT last year and was appalled at many of the "missing" amenities one usually gets even in pedestrian little sedans and hatchbacks. For this reason, I'm taking it upon myself to "mod" my CX5 and upgrade it to be the way I'd expect an SUV in this class to be. Here's a video I did on one of those upgrades:

 
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 06:12 AM
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Each to their own. Not a fan of adding chrome.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 09:56 AM
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Chrome trim, and the desired amount thereof, is a very controversial subject on most auto forums. Those look like quality pieces that fit well and you did a great job with the video, but don’t expect an outpouring of positive feedback.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 06:03 PM
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Black is the new chrome ... So chrome is kinda retro .
 
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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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As fewer and fewer cars have chrome, it becomes better looking on the ones that have it. As long as it is well done, not excessive, and what you like, go for it. Heck - even if it is excessive, if it is what you like - go for it.

I like the chrome trim on the edge of the Mazda 6 trunk and think it would add to the appearance of the Mazda 3.

The trim on the bottom of your Mazda looks great.
 
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