Car financing: beige 2022 Mazda CX-5 GS in Farmbrook

Buying the 2022 Mazda CX-5 GS

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2022 Mazda CX-5 GS for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2022 Mazda CX-5 GS, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Under the hood

The engine is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with four-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Four-wheel drive helps on rough ground and deep snow; on dry roads it behaves like any other vehicle.

Fuel use is rated 9.0 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 27 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $139.50 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

What to expect from the CX-5

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Try before you buy

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Narrowing it down

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. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

The cost of driving it

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel.

Farmbrook and the CX-5

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Farmbrook is about 509 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Ready when you are

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.