Outback vs. CX-5 vs. Rav4
#16
The pursuit of F
So I've decided on the Mazda, and its been a frustrating experience. I've sourced 6 dealers around the province including one bozo salesman who said my offer of 5% over invoice wasn't "serious" and also that it was illegal to sell a car without a block heater. But, I've finally got a price I can live with. Now just have to choose the colour and should pick it up in 1 - 2 weeks.
Illegal to sell the car without a block heater??? LOL, No law in Canada for that.
#18
Lexus Fanatic
Well, for being weird and/or dull and boring, both the RAV-4 and Outback certainly appeal to (and please) a whole lot of owners. Their sales figures alone (and those of the competing Honda CR-V) prove that.
Having said that, though, I agree with the choice of the CX-5 if a slightly more driver-centered experience in handling/steering-response is desired....though the CX-5 may not (?) have quite the same reliability as its competition.
Last edited by mmarshall; 07-11-15 at 09:18 AM.
#20
Ordinarily I'd say go with the Outback, as it is clearly the most carlike in its road manners and the most pleasant in drive, though the CX-5 is not bad either by crossover SUV standards. But, Subaru 2.0L and 2.5L non-turbo engines have had recent (2010-2014) issues with piston-ring durability and more-than-average oil consumption. If you want to take a chance, though, that those issues have been resolved for 2015-2016, and otherwise like the Outback, give it a look.
#21
Lexus Fanatic
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Very nice. The Mazda you bought is a far superior vehicle compared to the other two. Also, I really like the looks. The RAV4 is brutal IMO.
I'm Canada Mazda offers an unlimited miles warranty for 3 years at no cost. Do you have that where you are located?
I'm Canada Mazda offers an unlimited miles warranty for 3 years at no cost. Do you have that where you are located?
#25
Instructor
Thread Starter
Yes it does.
#29
Congrats though, the. Cx-5 is really fun to drive and has a beatiful interior.
#30
Great looking car there, I like that bold face and the wheel option.
As for reliability, the 1st gen CX-5 had a problem with catastrophic engine failure. Not sure what years it affected, but resale on a used CX-5 is brutal. I doubt that you'll encounter any problems like that since the 2nd gen model uses a totally different motor, and with that one exception, Mazda does build very reliable cars.
As for reliability, the 1st gen CX-5 had a problem with catastrophic engine failure. Not sure what years it affected, but resale on a used CX-5 is brutal. I doubt that you'll encounter any problems like that since the 2nd gen model uses a totally different motor, and with that one exception, Mazda does build very reliable cars.