Anybody here has a Pearl White model?
Want to hear some feedback on taking care of the paint and cleanliness.

Never had a white car before.

Seems there is auto lock feature after exiting the car. That is handy.

Just wonder- does the car need run in? Ie cant rev the engine on. First 1000 km?

My one is Snow White. Coating is a must, knn ceramic pro appointment is fully booked need wait for another month only got slot available.

the round white spot is a sticker used to mark the paint chipped area. It can be very small. Not like what you see a big white pimples

and with facelift that following CX5 design language.

Yup.. Now T brand is begging for customers also ppl don't want. Ppl very easy to please. Just don't extreme short-change them. Mazda on that path. They are just lucky this time around that the core looks and driving dynamics are quite good, plus tax free window. If not, they would probably be heading down that path too.

Yeah, I too didn't pay up until I confirmed actual stock available.. Felt it with my hands... So understandable you haven't paid yet. Wiser not to until car confirmed. Easier to just revoke loan signed and refund booking fee.. I don't have any chip issues yet. Been careful to steer far far away from potential atone kickers along the highways. Even let cars come in between. But all these is just new car sayang phase, couple months or years down the line. I'd still care but not as much.

I understand there's a slim chance of a repaint recall.. So I'm willing to push and sign for such.. Just as I did for the CRV's EPS issue. Hopefully, this too works and results in the recall. I don't expect it to happen anytime soon though.

Yeah.. couple SRCs some more.. But they didn't look damaged and fairly certain they were all independently tied down securely.. Much more damage on the other car..turtled.. So hopefully the transported cars are intact.

Yeah.. Read about such. I've seen the headlamp issue on a friend's car and thought it's probably because of the additional heat in that area.. 5 years and remove with no harm to original paint? Still okay I guess.

Yep.. There is.. Kicks in at above 20km/h speeds. When parked, opening the driver's door unlocks all other doors. Else, other doors are still able to be opened individually from the inside.. I.e. Drop off a passenger, single door will unlock without driver intervention. Drive off and the auto lock kicks in again. Handy.

Needing a run in is subjective. I'm doing it anyways just incase and for peace of mind. So far so good. Can Rev and vary speeds.. Just don't overdo it.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 23 2018, 01:58 AM

Way I mean isn auto lock after we park , exit and move away from the car.
No need to press the key, or the button at the door.

Oh that. Yep. "Walk away auto-lock". Car beeps once to notify all doors closed properly and key outside. Beeps again and indicator lights flashes once to indicate all doors are locked.

I got my car here in the First week of June. SA told me that my batch was the last one. Next bath coming in July

Yup,
You can disable the Walk Away Lock and also change the Auto Relock Time from 30s, 60s or 90s

Mazda having roadshow at 1u. Saw a 2.0 on display. Fast come and get 🤣

I saw a cx9 in a showroom store just now. Weird....

CX-9 is the “taikor” of all CX Series....

Tested both CX5 2 GLS & CRV 1.5 TC-P (highest model) at Mazda Showroom.Both having pro and con:
CX5 - Very High NHV but less space for passenger. Only can fit two adults n one infant.

CRV - very huge leg and booth space but very bad NVH compare to City that I owned now. Very bouncy

Basically I'm on the fence. Which one to go for. Below questions might helps me to make decision.

1) Where to go for GL or GLS.
2) what is the average service cost after 3YR free maint. end?
2) Any other issues besides the lower arm bush issue and paint peel off on SRC color?

P/s: i like the blue color than src!

This post has been edited by RagingCandy: Jun 24 2018, 07:06 PM

If you want practicality, with large boot space, rear seats space and intent to carry 4-5 adults, get the CR-V.
But if you after driving dynamic, hard to beat CX-5 with other similarly priced SUV.

Touché....can’t agree more.

But then this is Malaysia, everyone wants bang-for-buck and free gift mentality. Wonder why some would pay more for spaces they don’t even need. Better buy mpv lo really missing the point sometimes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ 😁😁

1) GLS for sure but the waiting list is really long for the model, if lucky can get it before SST
2) normal service about 350-400+.. (someone got post in CX5 FB group)
3)lower armbush issue should be solved by now as it happens only the earlier batch (before may 2018, according to SA ), so far there are no issue on the paint in MY yet...

Both cr-v and cx-5 got its pro and con, choose according to ur needs

Comes into CX-5 owners and lovers thread.. Expects to be encouraged to get the CRV.. Of course no.. .. Here, no need to think so much. You'll love one more. Go with that one. I love the CX-5 more despite being a Honda vtec power fanboy. No regrets.

GLS
If can budget 1k... All servicing will be a piece of cake. Whatever's left after servicing? Keep and roll over till next. I gathered similar tactics cuz almost went German.
You'll find driving at 120 to be boring..

the vtec soul is missing now.
The rev limiter limit at 6.5k for civic/crv turbo while the old B16A engine B20A have the vtec kick in way after that.

This post has been edited by kevinlim001: Jun 25 2018, 09:04 AM

Dark Blue is the bomb ! Just that its contrast with dirt and dust hence you’d spend more time wiping ur car. Depens on ur OCD lvl

Go for GLS. No second thought

Well, for CRV vs CX5 argument - there is no clear cut winner. Some even says its not a fair comparison. Both has pro & cons it really depens on ur personal preferences. Actually, CX5 was my second choice but eventually I chose CX5 due to my preferences which is the premium look & driving leisure. And i owned a Honda City before, so its time to try something else