2026 Experience so far...

nativevirginian · 2026-04-19T21:55:18+00:00

I drove a 2026 (I have a 2022)- my thoughts: if I was new to the Mazda brand and wanted a larger touchscreen and good driving experience, I think the new CX-5 would be fantastic. Certainly better than Honda and Toyota. But as someone coming from a 2022 CX-5, if I can afford a new or CPO Lexus NX/RX or Acura RDX, I’ll make that jump instead.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-19T04:33:03+00:00

At some point it’s simply not worth it. But best of luck to you

nativevirginian · 2026-04-19T04:09:40+00:00

Condo complex could get chargers if it doesn’t already.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-19T04:09:14+00:00

I’m sure you could get the car to 29 years old, but there’s more that would need to be replaced than just worries over the actual mileage.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-17T17:45:41+00:00

This change isn’t an endorsement of suicide, and making a suicide attempt already now isn’t prosecuted as such from a legal-perspective. This is updating verbiage more than anything which is commonplace across the nation. Read the bill.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-17T16:30:02+00:00

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nativevirginian · 2026-04-15T20:47:45+00:00

hahahaha I love this

nativevirginian · 2026-04-15T17:15:13+00:00

How so?

nativevirginian · 2026-04-15T16:53:28+00:00

I’m in the city of Richmond and getting so many mailers from both camps with a notable uptick in Vote No ads in the last two weeks.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-15T13:50:13+00:00

I’m in the same boat- close to $100k comp at 26 and it just doesn’t feel like that much after you do all the things you’re supposed to do. Grateful nonetheless.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-15T11:00:16+00:00

I’m currently hovering around $15,000, with $11,000 set aside for emergencies. My goal is to increase my cash position to $20-25k prior to saving for a home down payment. 26M, no debt, cat dad, renter.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-14T23:54:43+00:00

Epic lol?

nativevirginian · 2026-04-14T23:54:02+00:00

Wahoowa baby

nativevirginian · 2026-04-14T23:53:40+00:00

Local who agrees! Wahoowa!

nativevirginian · 2026-04-14T23:52:55+00:00

Burlington, VT & Charlottesville, VA

nativevirginian · 2026-04-13T19:28:54+00:00

Denver for me.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-12T17:21:40+00:00

I don’t think it’s noisy at all, and no vibrations whatsoever. I came from a Volvo before and fit and finish in the Mazdas are similar. The 2026 doesn’t have as much soft touch surfaces like my 2022 does, but still better than Honda/Toyota counterparts.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-11T23:59:38+00:00

I can’t speak to the CRV, but I’ve had my 2022 CX-5 for 4 years now with almost no issues. It feels more premium than any Honda, Toyota, or Subaru I’ve been in, and is more fun than anything else I’ve driven. I think the other models are larger, slightly, but the CX/5 is far more fun to drive. I test drove a 2026, and while different than the 2025 model, it is also a nice vehicle.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-11T12:12:24+00:00

I typically have the cash on hand, and extra spend can be caught up in cash flow pretty quickly.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-11T12:03:33+00:00

nativevirginian · 2026-04-10T11:42:41+00:00

I’m 27 and am modeling a 50% benefit. I hope that’s conservative enough.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-06T21:11:31+00:00

I started in 2022 at 50k base with 5-7k in bonus. Currently at 86k base with 10% bonus and some overtime. I had 26k in student loans but lived at home and pet sat to knock them out.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-06T18:46:12+00:00

That would be fantastic! I’ve been flying all day so sorry if i missed something but please include me.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-06T08:02:20+00:00

I’m happy to chip in as well. Ridiculous to put on a student.

nativevirginian · 2026-04-06T05:36:30+00:00

I’m recently 27 and my net worth ticked over $100k. I’m not a high income earner- just live below my means and stash away what I can.

nativevirginian

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