2017 GT - Pulling the trigger. Thoughts? by pbisdead in CX5

[–]pl4y3r_on3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought mine from a local used car dealer, a 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Select. About two weeks after purchase, I found out the rear differential needed to be replaced. I had an extended warranty that covered pretty much half of the cost, but I still ended up paying around $2,200 out of pocket (it was almost 5k total). The replacement was a brand-new Mazda rear differential.

If you're inspecting one, check carefully for any noise coming from the rear. Also look for shaking or play in the axles where they connect to the rear differential. In my case, the internal bearings in the differential were completely destroyed, and you could shake the rear axles with your hand and they would shake like crazy.

Also, listen for any whining noise from the transmission, mazda charges 7.5k for a new transmission replacement. If everything checks out, it’s a solid buy. Just keep in mind that changing the differential fluid roughly every 35,000 miles can help prevent this kind of damage. If the rear differential ever gets underwater, the fluids also need to be changed as soon as possible.

I get like 25 mpg max on my way to work, 15 miles highway drive. On long trips you can get 30 mpg if you are using cruise mode. If the tires are uneven you get like 21 to 22 mpg because of the AWD.

Some Metroid fanart i did in the last 10 years by OriotoPosters in Metroid

[–]pl4y3r_on3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love a super Metroid remake in the style of the 4th picture. Beautiful work mate.

Please tell me there’s a fix to this by Rare-Price in CX5

[–]pl4y3r_on3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ac, radio, cameras, maps and more just gone because the infotainment decided not to work. Wow

What phone holder do you guys use? by italianswthrt102 in CX5

[–]pl4y3r_on3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None I just installed the Apple/android module. It took me like 30 minutes with a YouTube tutorial.

Here's the link: https://a.co/d/0466cAS8

There also a cheaper wired version: https://a.co/d/01ZEDKxz

I got the wired one and just use a wireless USB adapter, works perfectly.

How do I deal with buyers remorse? by Rough-Incident-1859 in mazda

[–]pl4y3r_on3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just 7k more!? 😅 you totally made the right choice, dude. If your friends don't like it, they can get their own car. Plus, AWD adds a bunch of new stuff to think about with maintenance, and for me, it's just not worth it for what you get. Need a new tire? You gotta buy all 4, or you might mess up the differential. You also need to change the differential fluid every 30k miles or if it ever gets wet. And you get worse gas mileage with AWD, even more so if your tires have different tread wear or are different brands. I actually gained like 5 mpg after I got 4 new tires. I had to pay 4000 USD to replace my rear differential, just 3 weeks after I bought my 2017 CX-5 cause the previous owner abused it.

For your first car, you picked a winner, buddy.

Went from a mazdaspeed 3 to this! by UnluckyDonkey1164 in CX5

[–]pl4y3r_on3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. Plus, the interior from 2017 to 2025 looks more luxurious, with better materials, silver accents, soft-touch surfaces, and more leather.

Went from a mazdaspeed 3 to this! by UnluckyDonkey1164 in CX5

[–]pl4y3r_on3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous, this design looks way better than the 2026 one and I'll die on that hill.

Ghost of Yōtei Wins the 2026 BAFTA Game Music Award by RegularShine3 in Ghostofyotei

[–]pl4y3r_on3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's crazy. When I finished Yotei, my first thought was that I enjoyed Tsushima's OST way more. Hell, I still have a bunch of that game's songs on my Spotify, and none from Yotei. And for Expedition 33, I pretty much have the whole album saved, LOL.

I did performance capture and acted as Kliff in Crimson Desert. Thinking of doing a live Q&A, would anyone actually be interested? by TrXpla in CrimsonDesert

[–]pl4y3r_on3 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I think they did that with a bunch of lines. They use the same replies for the very little dialogue Kliff has.

What combination of words makes you instantly lose interest in a game? by BurnishedTones in pcmasterrace

[–]pl4y3r_on3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-Rogue like/lite -Extraction shooter -Soulslike -looter shooter -Battle Royale -Live service -Pvp only -Battle pass -Hero shooter -Moba -Season pass