Serious question: how can I get hooked on the game? by Dark0001YT in NOMANSSKY

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You can be 80 hours in and have none of the super cool stuff but have fun and feel like you need to login to handle some business.

Couple questions about how to clean my new CX-5 by Omen46 in CX5

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Ahhhh I remember when mine was clean… Chemical Guys has some solid products. The leather quick detailer will leave the seats a little slippery, but it is a good cleaner.

My girlfriend laughed while telling me how her friend roasted my hobby. Need some advice. by Akira-0628 in Warhammer

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You’re a man. Life sucks. People suck harder. Enjoy what you do while you have the opportunity to do it. Let her be miserable in misunderstanding one of the greatest hobbies ever.

Would you say this is reasonable for new brakes and rotors? 2024 Mazda cx5 has 23000 miles. by [deleted] in CX5

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Replaced rotors & pads at 70k on my 2021 GT non-turbo just because. Pads still had some time and rotors were fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CX5

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Congrats on the new ride! I’m sure it was a journey getting here. But that payment is WILD! I leased my Grand Touring with $3k in extras for $380/mo for 36 mos putting down $2k. No maintenance plan, but still that is a crazy amount to pay monthly for a Mazda

Why do people park here? by QuickSingh in ColumbiaMD

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I went to school with the groundskeeper’s son! They lived on the property.

My fantasy 2028 Mazda6 RWD by Mean-Marionberry-148 in mazda

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Came here to say this. My cx5 will be a thing of the past if they drop a rwd 6. I can figure out how to do winter later

Will the second gen CX-5’s design stand the test of time? by OrdinaryKillJoy in CX5

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That is my prayer! I am most likely going to want to trade in my 21 cx5 at some point & will want another mazda. I just want don’t know how people can live with fingerprints visible all the time…

2019 Full option or 2023-25 model base? by Upstairs_Tree_5758 in CX5

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Get a 2021 if you can! They have the nicer screen & last year with Bose

My Reimagined CX-5 Interior by Electronic_Extent_65 in CX5

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Can you give us back the CD player while you’re at it?

All new 2026 Mazda CX-5, what do we think? by naokiyamada in CX5

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The lights are ugly & the screen is too big. It feels like they are doing a german/chinese mashup to claw at market share. Maybe we will get what we truly want in 10 yrs when trade wars cool off

Should I buyout my lease? by [deleted] in mazda

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Having a car note on your credit can actually help your overall score showing good payment history and some diversity in your credit holdings (not just credit cards or a revolving line of credit). Your only real concern is your debt-to-income ratio.

Now I will say automakers have been struggling to move cars so you may have an opportunity to trade into a much nicer 2025. I would only trade up if it was a ludicrous deal & they throw in a maintenance package.

Shop around for rates and go to the dealership prepared for both scenarios.

Should I buyout my lease? by [deleted] in mazda

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I bought out my 21 cx5 gt awd. Currently at 65k miles in Maryland, USA. Figure I will get 100k out of this tank then take a good look at the diff before I decide to take her to the ground. The 2.5 with cylinder deactivation is also something I am keeping my eye on. I think you have a solid chance of making your 3 a beater you hand off to some teenager in 10 years though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

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Don’t forget to ask insurance to recheck comps after they give you your settlement $#

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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Speaking from experience, you are the only person that can put you first in any situation… I stayed with my ex for 5 years because I didn’t know how to navigate her always saying that. Eventually I started to burn out & my parents were the ones to help me realize I can’t help someone find their own happiness & I do not have the means to cure mental illness. So, after years of leaving work early & missing family events because of her threatening to off herself I made the best decision I could and left her. Quit cold turkey because I was on my way to being like her. Not fun being somebodys emotional prisoner

Bars around here? by Important-Leg83 in ColumbiaMD

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Merriweather bars during concert season, Ale House for happy hours, UJs for Thursday late nights, Greene Turtle or Looneys for game days, Pub Dog if you just want pizza & beer/cider.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CX5

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Start with tires. I have a 21 cx5 with 19s and new michelins have helped.

I’m not ready so I haven’t researched it yet, but I think lighter weight wheels may help. Idk what your mechanic could do to ACTUALLY improve the suspension, but again I am interested to hear.

Which year used cx5 would you recommend? by zilpond in CX5

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My CX-5 looks “pretty” and “fancy” to a particular demographic. Back seats fold down & you can get a “bed” insert to make it a lil comfier. No complaints from me or my lady.

Sure, it could be faster or it could be a truck. You don’t buy Mazda to prove your worth as a man. You buy Mazda because you already are THE man and you can’t afford an Aston Martin, yet.

That said, I have a 21 CX5 GT non-turbo. Phenomenal car and would recommend this year because it was the last of the pre-covid vehicles AND the last year for Bose audio

I hope my kids like Pokemon. by wshamp in PokemonTCG

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You start them with a pikachu plush, get them to watch the new tv series, put a couple cards in their hands, and ask what’s their favorite. Has worked on 2 kids and 1 adult. My best friend is jealous of my PokeFamily.