Because my stress levels cannot take another commute in the CX-5

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
03/19/2019 at 07:23 • Filed to: None

The old brute is back on daily duty until further notice.

DISCUSSION (34)

nerd_racing > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 07:27

What’s wrong with the CX5? Genuinely curious, I have a highish miles one.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 07:31

i suggest a new job closer to home then.

something within walking/cycling distance

random001 > nerd_racing
03/19/2019 at 07:35

Sounds like the stress is in protecting the CX-5 from that mess.

random001 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 07:36

This is my nightmare. Come to Dayton.

Also, your back door is open, and your check engine light is on. Additionally, your overdrive has been shut off, and you are not moving.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > pip bip - choose Corrour
03/19/2019 at 07:43

The CEL is just a perma CEL, relating to the O/D off light, which is on.

I’ll suffer through the 10mpg.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > nerd_racing
03/19/2019 at 07:48

It’s a current gen, but everything about it is borderline almost okay. The seat ALMOST scoots far enough back for my “super long” 30" inseam legs. The engine is almost competent, but it’s either full throttle or no acceleration. The noise it emits is horrible, every time I have to get on the highway the engine screams for dear life. I hear all of this, because of Mazdas torture fetish of not installing sound deadening. Due to that, the road noise makes this 4Runner on mud terrains as quiet as a Rolls Royce. The infotainment is garbage, and the center USB and 12V work intermittently.

But worst of all, is their dad, pathetic attempts at making it sporty. It’s an understeering, uncomfortable mess. It has less grip than anything I’ve ever driven, barring a 2wd Tacoma.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > random001
03/19/2019 at 07:51

The traffic isn’t that bad, I'm just at a light.

random001 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 07:55

I won’t fall for your trickery....

Arrivederci > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 08:10

...and the Slowrunner will still be running long after the CX5 is in a salvage yard.

TysMagic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 08:20

I would have to say you’re the odd man out when it comes to the CX-5. You’re the first I’ve heard say it’s not good/as good as it should be. We love our current gen.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > random001
03/19/2019 at 08:21

It’s not great, but most of the issues revolve around drivers taking off by flooring it, then immediately tapping the brakes.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TysMagic
03/19/2019 at 08:22

Because no one on the internet would insult muh precious Mazda. It’s truly bad. I would rather drive our old Aveo.

TysMagic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 08:23

but the real hard hitting question: would you drive an auto miata over it?

random001 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 08:34

Ah yes, the old binary driving method!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 08:36

Woo boi, you is maaaaaaaad today!

Sovande > pip bip - choose Corrour
03/19/2019 at 08:43

Yeah, just quit your job and get one closer and more convenient. Problem solved.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Sovande
03/19/2019 at 08:45

worked for me

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TysMagic
03/19/2019 at 09:15

Yes, because the Miata is the reason journalists talk up otherwise shitty cars. If the CX-5 didn't sell, there would be no Miata.

bob and john > TysMagic
03/19/2019 at 09:35

I’m not that far behind him. I havent driven one fair, but I’ve been in them. and frankly, I was real disapointed in the interior . I’d expect that kind of shit quality from a ford or a chevy. Not a jap OEM

Milky > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 09:36

Hates cars that gets too much praise, buys GTI, it goes in the shop for a month.

There is some irony in here.

nerd_racing > bob and john
03/19/2019 at 09:51

You gotta remember when gen 1 CX5s came out, Ford had a controlling share in Mazda, so you really have to temper expectations. Newer Mazda is another story.

nerd_racing > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 09:53

My 2014 has been great road noise wise. The infotainment on this one is miles better than what my 2015 Mazda 3 had (very similar to current generation infotainment that sucks so badly). I guess it’s apples to oranges from gen 1 to gen 2.

TysMagic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 10:07

Crossovers are popular, the average person wants them. The CX-5 is a great option for low to mid level trim crossover . We shall agree to disagree it seems.

bob and john > nerd_racing
03/19/2019 at 10:14

yea, the one I was in was a 2017, sooo. really not helping their case.

vicali > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 11:22

Kinja'd!!!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TysMagic
03/19/2019 at 11:35

It would be great if they A. Gave it more room up front. B. Gave up on the “sportiness.” C. Give it more power for the base engine.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Milky
03/19/2019 at 11:38

They praise the CX-5 because of it’s sportiness(which it doesn’t have), which makes it genuinely bad at being what it is. If you want the “racecar grounded to the ground” feel, with none of the fun factor, this is the car for you. They built this car for Camry people who base sportiness off of discomfort.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > vicali
03/19/2019 at 11:39

If all goes as planned it will just be this week. The CX-5 will sit under a tree in the yard until then.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > nerd_racing
03/19/2019 at 11:55

Newer Mazda is the Hyundai story, looks really nice, but isn’t great to touch. But at least those are comfortable and honest about what they are.

whatisthatsound > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/19/2019 at 14:40

What trim? Because the leather in the GT is pretty dang supple. Granted the cars I own are actually uncomfortable so when I drive our Mazda it's wonderful.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whatisthatsound
03/19/2019 at 14:44

Touring.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whatisthatsound
03/19/2019 at 22:22

And the seats are fine, the position is not.

whatisthatsound > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/20/2019 at 08:56

Hmm granted everyone is different, I got rid of my Golf R because my legs would actually go numb on 2 hour drives. But hey that’s the spice of life. I had my wife drive every C UV in the market from a CRV to a macan and the only one she liked was the cx5, and I was just happy she liked it. We just got a cx9 but that’s because of light towing duties for the broken idiot car.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > whatisthatsound
03/20/2019 at 10:40

My knees are too bent to be comfortable.