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The 2014 Mazda CX-5 range of configurations is currently priced from $5,999.
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The 2014 Mazda CX-5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda CX-5 2014 prices range from $9,130 for the basic trim level SUV Maxx (4x2) to $18,590 for the top of the range SUV Akera (4x4).
A second-hand engine from a wreck is often a good an option, but only if you can find one that has been tested and comes with a warranty, otherwise you could be replacing your worn engine with an even more worn one. But with a diagnosis estimate of $5000 (and any actual repairs on top of that) I reckon a different workshop would be your best option. Frankly that seems (on the surface) a ridiculous figure and suggests that the workshop in question either doesn’t want your business or is assuming you’re a sucker.
Low oil pressure can be caused by various problems, and a good workshop should be able to check it out and give you a definitive answer on whether it could be fixed or the whole engine replaced. The good news is that the CX-5 is a popular model, so a replacement engine shouldn’t be too hard to track down.
The CX-5 is a well regarded vehicle in the trade with a good reputation for going the distance and remaining reliable. However, that’s a lot of kilometres for any vehicle.
Which means, you must approach this one purely on its individual merits. That starts with the service history. Unless you can find a complete, detailed record that proves the car has been absolutely maintained correctly, you could be taking a huge punt. You’d also want to learn as much as you can about who owned it and how it was driven. For instance, 300,000km of gentle highway running is a lot different to the same distance in city traffic or towing a trailer around.
Even then, it would want to be really cheap as you might easily find it’s getting very close to the end of its useful life. That said, a well maintained, carefully driven CX-5 can cover this sort of mileage, so maybe this one has some life left in it. Maybe.
It doesn’t need a special battery; a good quality one will do the job.
Mazda CX-5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Akera (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.7L/100km
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Akera (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.4L/100km
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Maxx (4x2)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
6.4L/100km
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