Strongly considering a 2026 CX- 5
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Get a 2025, still have a few new around me.
Hopefully the 26’s will be great, but any new design needs a few years.
2025’s have 8 years of production development behind them.
I never buy a first year.
Bought a 25 just because they are proven.
Did the same with my truck, 2019 Frontier, made since 2005. 2005-2010 Nissan had serious radiator and chain guide issues.
New motor and trans in 2020 Frontiers have seen many connecting rod failures, and programming problems issues.
Don’t be a beta tester.
Hopefully the 26’s will be great, but any new design needs a few years.
2025’s have 8 years of production development behind them.
I never buy a first year.
Bought a 25 just because they are proven.
Did the same with my truck, 2019 Frontier, made since 2005. 2005-2010 Nissan had serious radiator and chain guide issues.
New motor and trans in 2020 Frontiers have seen many connecting rod failures, and programming problems issues.
Don’t be a beta tester.
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[QUOTE=Old Greybeard;244042]
Don’t be a beta tester.[/QUOTE]
Age of some members tends to show when reading some responses...
Back in the day you could say perhaps a dice roll on buying a new model but not anymore nothing like the 1950s-1980's.rolmao.
You do realize that your information is not only antiquated but unrealistic. Auto manufactures like Mazda developed the models at least 2+ years before they are released. Sooooo lots of testing in the lab and real world operating. They don't always report nor are they required to make available that information testing information.
There are no guarantees even after a year or several years of sales and road use by the consumer that some unforeseen real manufacturing issues may not appear. There are safety recalls start at the end of last year on many platforms that effected model production years dating 5 or more years ago.
In other thought process when you purchase a new vehcle at any time you are always a BETA TESTER.
If everyone waited to buy a new vehicle several years after it was released the automotive manufacturers would slowly go out of business. This would have a domino effect filtering all the way down into the world transpiration economy. Thankfully it is only a minute number of individuals that have the thought wait and see attitude.
Don’t be a beta tester.[/QUOTE]
Age of some members tends to show when reading some responses...
Back in the day you could say perhaps a dice roll on buying a new model but not anymore nothing like the 1950s-1980's.rolmao.
You do realize that your information is not only antiquated but unrealistic. Auto manufactures like Mazda developed the models at least 2+ years before they are released. Sooooo lots of testing in the lab and real world operating. They don't always report nor are they required to make available that information testing information.
There are no guarantees even after a year or several years of sales and road use by the consumer that some unforeseen real manufacturing issues may not appear. There are safety recalls start at the end of last year on many platforms that effected model production years dating 5 or more years ago.
In other thought process when you purchase a new vehcle at any time you are always a BETA TESTER.
If everyone waited to buy a new vehicle several years after it was released the automotive manufacturers would slowly go out of business. This would have a domino effect filtering all the way down into the world transpiration economy. Thankfully it is only a minute number of individuals that have the thought wait and see attitude.
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Dude, they are reporting about cars they are actually driving. They are in the magazine's fleet of long term cars. They aren't leaving anything out, they are reporting about their real world experience of driving a 26 CX-5....
And once again, I can post whatever I want. I don't need your permission to do so...
And once again, I can post whatever I want. I don't need your permission to do so...
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[QUOTE=Callisto;244043]
Don’t care. Thats their problem. Fortunately there are enough people who get excited about having the newest thing that they rush out and spend.
Same people who buy the newest phone as soon as it comes out.
I worked hard for my money, and believe in spending wisely.
Do what you want. As will I.
Another great example, Ford Focus 2012-2018 dct trans. Massive failures. Engineers knew it, Ford brought it out anyway. Destroyed the reputation of a great car.
Don’t be a beta tester.[/QUOTE]
Age of some members tends to show when reading some responses...
Back in the day you could say perhaps a dice roll on buying a new model but not anymore nothing like the 1950s-1980's.rolmao.
You do realize that your information is not only antiquated but unrealistic. Auto manufactures like Mazda developed the models at least 2+ years before they are released. Sooooo lots of testing in the lab and real world operating. They don't always report nor are they required to make available that information testing information.
There are no guarantees even after a year or several years of sales and road use by the consumer that some unforeseen real manufacturing issues may not appear. There are safety recalls start at the end of last year on many platforms that effected model production years dating 5 or more years ago.
In other thought process when you purchase a new vehcle at any time you are always a BETA TESTER.
If everyone waited to buy a new vehicle several years after it was released the automotive manufacturers would slowly go out of business. This would have a domino effect filtering all the way down into the world transpiration economy. Thankfully it is only a minute number of individuals that have the thought wait and see attitude.
Age of some members tends to show when reading some responses...
Back in the day you could say perhaps a dice roll on buying a new model but not anymore nothing like the 1950s-1980's.rolmao.
You do realize that your information is not only antiquated but unrealistic. Auto manufactures like Mazda developed the models at least 2+ years before they are released. Sooooo lots of testing in the lab and real world operating. They don't always report nor are they required to make available that information testing information.
There are no guarantees even after a year or several years of sales and road use by the consumer that some unforeseen real manufacturing issues may not appear. There are safety recalls start at the end of last year on many platforms that effected model production years dating 5 or more years ago.
In other thought process when you purchase a new vehcle at any time you are always a BETA TESTER.
If everyone waited to buy a new vehicle several years after it was released the automotive manufacturers would slowly go out of business. This would have a domino effect filtering all the way down into the world transpiration economy. Thankfully it is only a minute number of individuals that have the thought wait and see attitude.
Same people who buy the newest phone as soon as it comes out.
I worked hard for my money, and believe in spending wisely.
Do what you want. As will I.
Another great example, Ford Focus 2012-2018 dct trans. Massive failures. Engineers knew it, Ford brought it out anyway. Destroyed the reputation of a great car.
Last edited by Old Greybeard; Yesterday at 03:47 PM.
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[QUOTE=Old Greybeard;244046]
Please don't feed the troll.
Don’t care. Thats their problem. Fortunately there are enough people who get excited about having the newest thing that they rush out and spend.
Same people who buy the newest phone as soon as it comes out.
I worked hard for my money, and believe in spending wisely.
Do what you want. As will I.
Same people who buy the newest phone as soon as it comes out.
I worked hard for my money, and believe in spending wisely.
Do what you want. As will I.
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[QUOTE=Old Greybeard;244048]I was not referring to you, I was referring to Callisto. I have him on ignore, but unfortunately, I see his drivel when others quote him. He does this for attention, don't give him what he wants (i.e. feed the troll).
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let’s journey now off topic…. [QUOTE=Old Greybeard;244048]
Hard to stay on topic when you post interesting entertainment type responses like this one you just posted. lol
Hmmm seems we have been on this same path on your other threads responses and the more you post the more we all learn more about you and what you really don’t know or understand.
See yours is an opinion where as mine is more fact verified or at least more tangible information to support it and most is experienced acquired being in the actual automotive industry. As for growing up really dude you have no idea my age .
For other members there is an area in forums that a member can actually see if a member is actually using the ignore feature or “not” !
Hmmm seems we have been on this same path on your other threads responses and the more you post the more we all learn more about you and what you really don’t know or understand.
See yours is an opinion where as mine is more fact verified or at least more tangible information to support it and most is experienced acquired being in the actual automotive industry. As for growing up really dude you have no idea my age .
For other members there is an area in forums that a member can actually see if a member is actually using the ignore feature or “not” !
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All I'm gonna say is that I'd go for a Certified Pre-Owned 2021-2025 CX-5. You get a super low mileage car and get a ton of money knocked off the price. It's funny seeing the issues with the 2026 models where people's guage clusters and screens go black and have to be updated physically at a dealer.
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Welcome to the forum.
To answer your question here is what 2026 owners are currently reporting.
Predictability score is 73/100 (which is normal for a first-year model/new design).
I would either wait or as others have suggested check out a left over 2025.
That said the 2026 comes with a full warranty and if it is what you like you are covered.
To answer your question here is what 2026 owners are currently reporting.
Predictability score is 73/100 (which is normal for a first-year model/new design).
- Software/telematics glitches are the most common early issues.
- Infotainment system improvements come with trade-offs in physical control convenience.
- Fuel economy is competitive but not class-leading.
- Mechanical reliability appears consistent with historical Mazda patterns, but first-year models may have minor early production issues.
- No recalls have been reported, which is a positive indicator for manufacturing quality
I would either wait or as others have suggested check out a left over 2025.
That said the 2026 comes with a full warranty and if it is what you like you are covered.