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Transmission Issue with Liberty GT 2010 AT
Alexmed2002 replied to aertey's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
There were also issues with the torque converters too, so that's another thing to check. -
If you drive the CX-5 you'll feel a difference in the steering that comes from the brakes being slightly used on some of the turns, but I do wish the brakes lasted longer as my girlfriend's car needed all four pads + rotors and the brake fluid done at 38.5k miles. I got my car certified with 24k miles and they already had to put new pads on the front and now at 36k miles I'm gonna need to do my rear pads + rotors and brake fluid. I suspect that since I have the Turbo model it contributes to quicker wear. I've gotten all of my OEM accessories from BAM Auto Parts for a lot less than directly from Mazda's website.
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Don't forget that the CX-5 is made in Japan so the quality is superb versus the CX-50 that is american made and considered to be a lot cheaper with its interior. It's actually smaller in terms of head room compared to the CX-5. I'm 5'11 and when I sat in the CX-50 my head was pretty much touching the top when I was sitting comfortably in one. The only "complaint" I have with the CX-5 is that the OEM tires you get only last like 35k-40k miles and the brakes don't last as long since the car uses them very slightly on turns to maintain a smooth feel to the steering wheel. Other than that it's been great since the Mazda dealer near me does a special where they do a full synthetic oil change + tire rotation for around $90.
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I think that the CX-5 might be your best bet. Matches everything your asking for and while it's not equipped with the biggest volume in the cargo area for the class, it certainly is plenty if you utilize it correctly. We have three of them in the family and they can take a lot of wear and tear. My girlfriend literally stuffed an entire room worth of stuff and drove from MA to Florida and still got great gas mileage. I have a CX-5 Turbo and that thing is a blast to drive, and I still get like 21 MPG while driving around town in the winter. It drives so much better and is more unique than a bland Toyota or Honda which are more like utilities and being made cheaper now.
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It could the resistor for the blower motor, or the blower motor itself on its way out. Best way to check is by looking underneath the glovebox.
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Clear Coat Delamination
Alexmed2002 replied to ToolTime's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
That's how I'd go about the issue as well lmao. -
Clear Coat Delamination
Alexmed2002 replied to ToolTime's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
When I had my Legacy there was one time where I was power washing it and a huge chunk of paint came off the rear quarter fender. I learned just how bad the paint was after that... -
Bad Battery Or Alternator?
Alexmed2002 replied to brawlking's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Definitely sounds like the alternator for sure. At that point with the age of your battery, I would consider changing it along with the alternator to be on the safe side. -
Catalytic converter Legacy 2013, options
Alexmed2002 replied to bandapear's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
What year and mileage do you have on your car? -
+1 on the 13-14 springs. They really nailed them during those years.
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Driver's side window switch
Alexmed2002 replied to Falcor's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
This is what I'd do if Amazon isn't good. -
Driver's side window switch
Alexmed2002 replied to Falcor's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I would do the amazon one and if it doesn't work, just return it. -
What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
Alexmed2002 replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
It's honestly the best way to go. Granted my car still has 3 years left of payments but it was best for my situation. I plan on getting a used truck for cheap in the future to run along side my primary vehicle. -
Nitrode Spark Plugs
Alexmed2002 replied to Andy Bromfield's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I agree. I keep seeing more and more people have issues with plugs from eBay & Amazon throughout multiple forums. -
Sounds like a real possibilty. I guess you could try to get a used turn signal stock or new one if the price is good.