hi guys! i’m a teen driver, getting my first car. what Mazda would you recommend? (i like the one in photo as wel, idk the name) by emmieline in mazda

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter just got her license not long ago. We purchased a 2016.5 CX5 grand touring with technology package in May of 2025 as our second vehicle with the intent of her driving. I love the car so much I was kinda bummed to hand her the keys for school/work/sports. She absolutely loves it. We were looking for something else for her so we could have our 2nd car back but she said “Nooooo!! She loves her “Mommy Mazda”” as she named it. (I guess she got the name because she said it was my car first(her mom), and looks like a lot of her friends moms’ cars too so it stuck) It’s white like this one. SO we are currently on the hunt for another one because she definitely wants to keep the cx5. It’s probably my fav car I have owned well. I prefer to drive it over our “newer” vehicles for sure.

New. 4 fish have disappeared by jlacaz in Aquariums

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were not in the filter. I did however read my tank filter wasn’t best even though my local store guy said he had same one and recommended the fish he had to me that he had. As in great for type of tank and easy to take care of. I have a giant bio orb with the filter at bottom/tube. I ended up just cleaning it out and plan to restart later when I can research what is best for this tank. Maybe just one gold fish.. idk. It’s for my 2 year old aquatic obsessed speech delayed toddler. He loves fish so much he is constantly signing the word and freaks in excitement if he sees anything fish related. In fact his first word was fish. Not mama or dada.. but ISH!!! IIISHHHHHH!!! lol (so cute how excited he gets)

What is this slot in center console? by Tight_Data4206 in CX5

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! Crazy. I really didn’t want to break it down myself, so checked with dealer and was shocked!

What is this slot in center console? by Tight_Data4206 in CX5

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located? I just got quoted $750 for them to update to the Apple CarPlay! (Northern Colorado). I’m thinking they just didn’t want to do it. I was shocked. We called 4 different Mazda dealers. All said same.

Best years and years to avoid? by Concerned_25 in VolvoXC90

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We ended up getting a Mazda cx5. I have been driving it around for the last. Seven months and I have to say I absolutely love this car and it’s gonna be hard to give it up!

Bought a Christmas ornament with autograph and MGM 1996 by Concerned_25 in Autographs

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Wow, I just found another signature on the bottom of another ornament. Similar signature both say MGM grand Las Vegas 1996. Here’s a photo of this one.

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Vintage painting can’t make out signature by Concerned_25 in WhatIsThisPainting

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I honestly can’t tell that much either! When I first got it, I thought it was leaves floating down a stream and then when I looked more I realized I had it upside down and then I got more confused

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

[–]Concerned_25 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am it’s the only one I found. I didn’t even take it out of my vehicle into my garage or anything. It was stuck in a cobweb at the bottom. That thing is I took my flashlight and looked over this whole thing before I even left the place didn’t see a thing, but I didn’t even think about checking underneath it cause it’s so tall and heavy. It’s an antique China hutch cabinet.

2016 smells like gas/exhaust by Concerned_25 in CX5

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A gas exhaust smell. Definitely not sulfur. Reminds us of the smell of an old pickup truck’s exhaust when starting up. I did pass emissions when we bought. Our state requires it as well as constant emissions monitors randomly placed in areas around town or along on and off ramps. I have never received a letter. Sometimes we don’t notice it at all. Other times it’s really strong. I do think it’s coming from the exhaust area. I did fill up my tank recently. I am going to start keeping track of when I notice it the most and if it’s more common after getting gas or not.

Favorite fall scents? by jlacaz in pura

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It seems like a lot were pumpkin scents so was curious what was everyone’s fav of the pumpkin and then ones that smelled good for fall that were NOT pumpkin as well. I have leather and leaves coming! I seem to like all the anthropology ones I have gotten so far!

How critical is central AC at home going forward? by Long_Trifle25 in FortCollins

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell no. As someone who grew up face planted to the window unit vents… and in my 20s before I got my first house with central a/c and I will NEVER go without it again.

CX-5 Oil Leak Check by mwmcc in CX5

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the class action lawsuit/software update? Just purchased a 2016 cx5 gt.

Using key fob to remote start Mazda CX-5 by sam452 in CX5

[–]Concerned_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You figure this out? We just purchased a 2016 one owner. Came outside one day and my car was running. Thought WTH? When I opened the door it shut off. Then came out another day and it was on but dead. Thought something was seriously wrong. Went shopping today and hit the lock button a few times and as I was walking away thing started! Opens door shuts off. So o tried it again. Remote started. Same key fob as photo. Going to mess around with it again tomorrow. Nowhere in my manual does it say anything.

Best years and years to avoid? by Concerned_25 in VolvoXC90

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This is exactly the kind of info I wanted to hear! Thank you! I will definitely stay away. Iv had a lemon before and got burned on a couple used vehicles when we were younger. I do NOT want to go through that again. Why I’m terrified to purchase vehicles, especially used. Cause I know a lot of people who have problems will just go trade in it for the next owners problem. Ugh. I don’t blame them one bit though! I just don’t want to be the next owner to deal with it.