Auto loans: silver 2019 Mazda CX-5 GS in Java

Buying the 2019 Mazda CX-5 GS

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2019 Mazda CX-5 GS for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2019 Mazda CX-5 GS, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

A buyer's checks

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

The 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

The EPA rates it at 8.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 24 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.56, and a 300 km weekend about $37.68. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the CX-5

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

When the CX-5 makes sense

Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Rent it for a week first

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Running costs

The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.56 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $125.60 at our price setting.

Narrowing it down

Compare the GS with the other trims of the same year before you decide. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Java and the CX-5

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,639 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Make a request

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.