My 2014 Mazda3 will be 10 next spring and I was thinking of getting a CX-5 (since it is still made in Japan). However, the 2.5L engine now comes with cylinder deactivation, and I have to wonder if that is going to greatly shorten longevity. The only way to avoid cylinder deactivation is to get the turbocharged version, which I don't mind paying extra for, but I do have to wonder how reliable the turbo engines will be as well. Any experiences and advice are appreciated, thank you!
Well in that case I would go for the turbo without cylinder deactivation. Terrible's been around quite sometimes long as you change your oil every 5000 mi and useful synthetic oil
Thanks, Scotty! I'm religious about changing oil every 5,000 miles and use AMSOIL. Also change tranny fluid (no, I don't use Bud Light) every 30,000, brake fluid every year, coolant according to what Mazda says.