Well I recently retired early and I decided I needed a more efficient car after I hit the deer and the bimmer was dead. I test drove a bunch of cars and I really feel in love with the 2019+ mazda3 hatchback. I didn't feel like I was going to a cheaper car. Slower? Yes, but not cheaper. In fact I really started to like Mazdas focus on The driver's experience. So I started to search for a Mazda3... After a while I started to realize I was only a few grand away from a new car because of the car shortage. Really a suv is a better fit for my lifestyle anyway so I decided to refocus and go test drive more rides.Hi @PracticallyOffRoading welcome to the forum! Congrats on getting your CX-50 this week! Keep us updated on how it goes.
What convinced you to check out the CX-50 after being a fan of German cars? Were you looking at anything else other than the CX-50?
Lovely simply lovely 💓 an ironically those are the two color choices I'm still clashing between. I think the machine Gray looks more upscale but a more common color in the car world there's a pair to the polymetal looks a bit more rugged and a more unique color. The struggle is so real 😔 I hope you two enjoy your rides!View attachment 456
Mine is the Polymetal and my wife chose the Machine gray. 😅 We're insane for getting the same car aren't we? Hahaha
We drove the subi 2022 lineup. They are plenty nice but they have a cheaper materials feel imo. I also think their styling is dated. It's like 1992's version of what 2022 would be. The guy I worked with hated his Forrester. He always complained about it. It was never anything particular, just 'oh I hate my car blah blah blah'.. I think he just didn't like how it drove.Has anyone on this site driven any of the Subaru SUV's?
I drove a 2014 crosstrek. It was okay at first but became rather boring to drive. Throttle response was terrible and downright dangerous at times. The CVT mated to the 2.0 boxer engine wasnt too bad since the paddle shifters helped deliver some high RPM when you really needed it. There just wasn’t a lot of power there. Road noise was unbearable over 60mph. The sheet metal and paint seemed really thin. Interior finishes were cheap.Congrats! I have the Turbo PP Polymetal and just love it. I had a Audi Q7. I do, however, like the high seating position of many SUV's, unlike the 50. My wife loves sedans and feels like she's driving a sedan with the 50. Each time I sit down in the drivers seat, I try and move the seat up. So, I'll have to adjust to sitting much lower. But, I love the zoom-zoom and handling in the 50. BTW. I see so many Subaru's on the road these days! I mean, they're everywhere. Has anyone on this site driven any of the Subaru SUV's?
Enjoy your 50's!!
Yes, Subaru made my top 3 list. I drove a Outback ST (turbo), quite nice, pretty loaded, you can't go wrong with that, but the CX-50 won me over. The look and quality, especially the interior, is outstanding. Funny how people mention the 50 being low. I had a Camry XSE and this is a step up in riding (seating) height.Congrats! I have the Turbo PP Polymetal and just love it. I had a Audi Q7. I do, however, like the high seating position of many SUV's, unlike the 50. My wife loves sedans and feels like she's driving a sedan with the 50. Each time I sit down in the drivers seat, I try and move the seat up. So, I'll have to adjust to sitting much lower. But, I love the zoom-zoom and handling in the 50. BTW. I see so many Subaru's on the road these days! I mean, they're everywhere. Has anyone on this site driven any of the Subaru SUV's?
Enjoy your 50's!!
I’m curious about your paint flaws. Orange peel?Coming from a Audi S3 im pretty impressed with my turbo plus premium. Switching tires to the continental performance AS made a huge difference in cornering and grip. So i get some fun in the corners while enjoying my ventilated seats and plush elevated ride with so much room and with a quiet interior that includes a B+A- sound system..buttons too!
Pro's: fun to drive, lots of space, good visibility, good sound system, good infotainment, fun engine ( use 91/93 its not much more), comfort
Cons: some build quality( paint flaws, plastic fenders having etching or discoloration, minor panel alignments, window trim irregularities)
But i see everything so most wouldn't be bothered with my cons.
Past cars: 1977 vw bus, 1977 vw rabbit, honda civic 1985, honda civic 1995, 2003 vw gti, 2006 Tacoma, 2 STI's 2009 hatch / 2015 sedan, 2016 Audi S3, CX 50
Just a few what look like rock chips but they are not from rocks. Ones right in the middle of the hood..again barely noticeable but its there. Then on my rear drivers side door there is maybe a dime size rough spot..weird. They might be able to polish it out but we'll see. It had a blackish smudge to it in which the black came out but still has that roughness to it.I’m curious about your paint flaws. Orange peel?
