Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One year ago I bought my 2024 Mazda CX-5, the second car and first new car I've ever owned. Here is how my ownership experience has been.

Table of Contents:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:52 - Reliability / have there been any issues?
0:06:35 - Things I love
0:14:36 - Things I wish were different
0:19:54 - Name
0:22:55 - Rust protection
0:24:56 - Bad luck (environmental damage)
0:33:34 - Accessories I've added
0:40:53 - Fuel mileage to date
0:44:00 - Update Re: bad sales experience
0:51:07 - Dealership service experience
0:59:18 - Winter Tires
1:09:44 - Consumer Reports 2024 car reliability results
1:13:23 - Flocus update
1:15:33 - Conclusion
1:17:53 - Outro

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