Hey just got our CX50 turbo. It meets our needs as a one car family, both are retired and will get us out for light camping. ( I’ve my moto in a pinch). Being a bit old school and a DIY motorhead in some ways, wish there was more info available about this vehicle, meaning the engine. Even though this car isnt a clean sheet, I suspect many tweaks were made engine wise. Seems like a big act of some kind is the only way to get a service manual, something I’ve never experienced With cars and motorcycle. Always had a service manual. There are differences I’ve noticed from the previous gen turbo motor, seems this has a twin scroll turbo in addition. ( mine is labeled a Garret A/RO.46. I like to know how things run and do my own maintainance, I don’t believe the owners manual even provides jacking points. I’ve settled on the oil I’ll run and gas, and decided against any OCC modification, given the complexity of the turbo CCV system and Mazda’s mechanisms to mitigate IVD issues. My meager pre purchase research confirms Mazda has given us a reliable long term piece here If maintained well. Gotta wait for the trailer harness they are revising, otherwise good to go. Maybe if we spend enough time “ off road” I’ll spring for an 17-18 in wheel/ tire combo I can swap out with the 20’s as needed. We’ll see. I rarely buy new cars, and usually keep them for 10 plus years, but must say this car checks all the right boxes for us. Super sporty driver, AWD and drive modes, way competent off road chops, great Rally cross looks, functional tech,( just right, not too much) amazing interior, quiet, great seating and cargo cap., among others. Just checking in looking fwd to being a member here and learning some stuff. Have a great day.
