Skyboogie Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I think it's a notch above it's class and can hold it's own against similar base model premium crossovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob12345 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 You just bought one and now you want us to tell you that you did well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yes. I seek your validation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Not available in Thailand until November at the earliest I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Honda HRV better value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayapip Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, mark5335 said: Not available in Thailand until November at the earliest I hear. On sale and in Showrooms now ??https://www.mazda.co.th/cars/mazda-cx-5-2016/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, al007 said: Honda HRV better value It's much smaller. The CR-V is the appropriate comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Skyboogie said: It's much smaller. The CR-V is the appropriate comparison. Only a little smaller, looked at both (I am 6ft 2in ) and bought the HRV, very happy, fuel consumption unreally good Price wise the CRV is more comparable to the C5 At around 500,000 less than the CRV and C5 I opted for the HRV; for two people the HRV is not so much smaller than the CRV /C5 I very much like the electric drivers seat, nice for small adjustments when driving, I wish we had the electric seat adjustment for the passengers seat, for when wife is driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharae Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Skyboogie said: I think it's a notch above it's class and can hold it's own against similar base model premium crossovers. Agreed. Why would you buy an X3 now they are assembled in the USA and build quality is so poor. BMW = Big Money Waster. I'm thinking of disposing of my HR-V when this new model arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, tharae said: . I'm thinking of disposing of my HR-V when this new model arrives. There is little doubt the C5 is better than the HRV But is it better value, my opinion no How much do you think it would cost to change, my guesstimate is 800,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 On sale and in Showrooms now ??https://www.mazda.co.th/cars/mazda-cx-5-2016/ Your link is for the model that was released in Thailand early last year and is the current model for sale in the Thai market. Whereas the model that Skyboogie refers to was released in US/Australia earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharae Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, al007 said: There is little doubt the C5 is better than the HRV But is it better value, my opinion no How much do you think it would cost to change, my guesstimate is 800,000 Bit difficult to assess whether or not the HR-V is better value at this point since the new CX-5 hasn't arrived yet and I haven't seen pricing. So I'll hold judgement until then. The HR-V is good value though, except for the CVT trans. Not a fan of that. Any more than a 500k changeover would become less attractive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 My wife said she would never have sex with me again if I bought her an HR-V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Bit difficult to assess whether or not the HR-V is better value at this point since the new CX-5 hasn't arrived yet and I haven't seen pricing. So I'll hold judgement until then. The HR-V is good value though, except for the CVT trans. Not a fan of that. Any more than a 500k changeover would become less attractive to me.At current Thai prices the entry level CX5 is 1.2MB whereas the entry level HR-V is 933K baht so HR-V is definitely the more affordable of the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharae Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Skyboogie said: My wife said she would never have sex with me again if I bought her an HR-V. Say it slowly HR-V, not HI-V. Otherwise, buy her a Mazda 2 hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 minute ago, mark5335 said: At current Thai prices the entry level CX5 is 1.2MB whereas the entry level HR-V is 933K baht so HR-V is definitely the more affordable of the 2. For the base?!! Whoa. I got this loaded top spec GT for 1.1m (32,446 USD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno2 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Bought my CX5 in june 2014. love it. had ZERO go wrong with it so far (wheres the wood) except to replace the battery after 2 years, same as every car in Thailand. The CX5 in Australia costs 850,00 baht, the same spec, built in the same place, CX5 in Thailand cost approx. 1.3 million baht, that's the only thing that stops me getting a new one. i'll make this one last until Thailand adopts the ASEAN pricing and does away with its crazy tarrifs. hope you enjoy your new CX5 as much as I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno2 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Skyboogie said: For the base?!! Whoa. I got this loaded top spec GT for 1.1m (32,446 USD). don't think so........https://www.mazda.co.th/cars/mazda-cx-5-2016/specs-prices/engine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, Skyboogie said: My wife said she would never have sex with me again if I bought her an HR-V. Problem with the leg room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, mark5335 said: Not available in Thailand until November at the earliest I hear. I'm still waiting for the Mazda 6 to come to Thailand. But not holding my breath.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrahamzvi Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, al007 said: Honda HRV better value We have just bought the Honda HRV, after looking at the CX5. I must admit the HRV is a very nice car, it's a bit slow in acceleration (1.8LT. engine) and lacks GPS. Compared to the CX5, it's very good value considering the price difference (about BHT250K).However, depending what one really wants a car for, one can't really compare. Both are good, nice and reasonably priced vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juehoe Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Bought my CX5 in june 2014. love it. had ZERO go wrong with it so far (wheres the wood) except to replace the battery after 2 years, same as every car in Thailand. The CX5 in Australia costs 850,00 baht, the same spec, built in the same place, CX5 in Thailand cost approx. 1.3 million baht, that's the only thing that stops me getting a new one. i'll make this one last until Thailand adopts the ASEAN pricing and does away with its crazy tarrifs. hope you enjoy your new CX5 as much as I haveWe also own and love the CX-5 (Diesel) since it's introduction in Thailand. We upgraded to the face lifted models last year. The main reason was the better active safety features.We will probably change to the new model. We have a good connection with our Mazda dealer (Petchaburi) and the bank and we were always able to make a good deal.Mazda prioritise alway the driving dynamics over space. So the CX-3 has less space than its rivals (Honda HR-V). The the same is with the CX-5 the CR-V.The new CR-V get a little bigger indeed and has now a 7-seat option, like the Nissan X-Trail.It depends, which features are more important to you. I personally prefer style and driving dynamics over space - and the new CX-5 looks great. There are rumours, that Mazda will also introduce a new 7-seater for the global market below the CX-9. The new CX-8 seems to be reserved for Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'm still waiting for the Mazda 6 to come to Thailand. But not holding my breath....Yeah the Mazda 6 is a nice ride. My father has one in Australia (imported from Japan I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirekicker Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, al007 said: Honda HRV better value The Honda HRV is hopelessly outdated like so many other Honda models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyaffairs Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Skyboogie said: My wife said she would never have sex with me again if I bought her an HR-V. Maybe she thought you said HIV....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahkit Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skyboogie said: For the base?!! Whoa. I got this loaded top spec GT for 1.1m (32,446 USD). You bought a left-hand drive version in Thailand or are you just taking the US price and applying the going exchange rate? Edited June 23, 2017 by nahkit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just now, nahkit said: You bought a left-hand drive version in Thailand? I bought it online in Murica. We are leaving Thailand soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 As above. nice looking but the steering wheel is where my wife sits , this could be an accident on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, tirekicker said: The Honda HRV is hopelessly outdated like so many other Honda models. Maybe just a provoking post by a " tirekicker" In any case not my opinion from a former Mercedes driver, a highly technical car with unbelievable fuel consumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Skyboogie said: My wife said she would never have sex with me again if I bought her an HR-V. Is that a good thing or a bad thing ? just asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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