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I noticed that one owner only kept it for about a year before selling it while reviewing the history of a used Mazda. What caught me off guard was that the previous and subsequent owners each held on to the vehicle for a number of years.
There were no serious accidents, damages, or title issues reported, and the mileage increased normally during that brief ownership period. There doesn't appear to be any apparent justification for the quick sale, as the maintenance records are also consistent.
Perhaps they decided the Mazda wasn't the best fit for their needs or that their circumstances changed.
Would the long-term ownership experience suffice to reassure you, or would a brief ownership period prompt you to conduct a more thorough investigation of a used Mazda?
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There was a previous owner of my Mazda, but they sold it after only a year.
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mazda4life
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Edmonston33
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That fast sale, though.
We essentially came up with this method, and I've been doing it for a while, as have many other senior forum members.
The truth hurts, and I fear it will hurt some of my American friends.
Some people sell their brand-new cars very quickly.
It could be a combination of factors, but I think a lot of people are either too naive or have had terrible experiences with cheap car brands in the past to see a few TSBs and firmware updates as terrible problems and sell the car instead of fixing it (remember the CX-** battery issues caused by Mazda's supplier).
Most of the problems with DTC Trouble Code Settings are simply too "sensor sensitive" to set and throw a DTC or CEL, so I see it as good engineering and fixing the problem as soon as possible. 90% of all Mazda issues were software related.
The early CX-60s did have issues with the suspension (shocks) and a plethora of safety-related recalls (e.g., for failing to properly tighten bolts and nuts on the suspension or the steering rack), some of which were truly unacceptable but were eventually resolved.
In addition, the CX-60,70,80, and 90 are large, brand-new SUVs; I call them "Covid cars" because they were developed and manufactured during the COVID-19 pandemic, when every company with more than a hundred employees faced severe challenges.
Logistics, transportation, production line workers, engineers, secretaries, computer-aided design (CAD) operators, and office workers.
Every manufacturer of HVAC, radiator, alternator, Bosch, DENSO, Stanley, Kitto, instruments, paint, and steel supplies had a logistical nightmare. When the company directors expected consistent sales numbers, every manager and worker were stretched to the limit. After that, you multiply it by all the dealers and retailers in the world.
Those poor souls who worked so hard and had less than eight years left to retire were snatched away from their families by this terrible disease; similarly, the devoted Mazda employees who had worked for the company for twenty-five years or more were also lost to it. The company's succession plans were destroyed, and senior members of the production line died. It takes years and years to train someone to the level expected, so these people can't be replaced in 5 minutes. This becomes a catastrophe when multiplied by the thousands of suppliers of parts located all over the globe.
Quite a few Mazda CX-?? Problems arose due to the aforementioned factors, as Mazda was not the only product brand whose plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I am unable to recall many other brands whose plans were similarly derailed; for example, the all-new car model was reintroduced in 2022, indicating that initial planning had begun in 2018—roughly one year prior to the pandemic's global impact—and a typical gestation period of five years had passed between model idea and industrialisation.
Working with and owning the product has given me insight into why so many people are devoted to it.
The production quality of the CX-60s and early CX-90s was severely impacted by this multi-year disruption, leading to a negative owner experience.
The Japanese workers are so honest that they take customer complaints about the product's quality personally. We have a good idea of the product's potential, and I know some owners who have stuck with Mazda for decades. The fact that two generations of the MX-5 Miata have been produced in the last decade—equivalent to eight vehicles—is a testament to the brand's devoted customer base. Mazda, like Toyota, boasts some of the most devoted fans in the automotive industry.
But at this very moment, I am very worried that Mazda will disappear unless they pull a fast one.
Due to the high cost of petrol, electric vehicles have captured nearly 25% of the market in several nations with much higher petrol prices than the United States. U.S. sales are volume driven rather than profit driven, putting Mazda in a precarious position unless the company takes drastic action.
Up to 75% has happened at conventional automakers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia! There was a 75% drop in sales in August! in July, it was close to 25%, with Canada and the United States not far behind.
The conflict must end now. They keep claiming that fantastic growth is beginning, but I don't think the US administration gets it.
Hopefully, yes.
So, why do car owners sell their vehicles so quickly?
We essentially came up with this method, and I've been doing it for a while, as have many other senior forum members.
The truth hurts, and I fear it will hurt some of my American friends.
Some people sell their brand-new cars very quickly.
It could be a combination of factors, but I think a lot of people are either too naive or have had terrible experiences with cheap car brands in the past to see a few TSBs and firmware updates as terrible problems and sell the car instead of fixing it (remember the CX-** battery issues caused by Mazda's supplier).
Most of the problems with DTC Trouble Code Settings are simply too "sensor sensitive" to set and throw a DTC or CEL, so I see it as good engineering and fixing the problem as soon as possible. 90% of all Mazda issues were software related.
The early CX-60s did have issues with the suspension (shocks) and a plethora of safety-related recalls (e.g., for failing to properly tighten bolts and nuts on the suspension or the steering rack), some of which were truly unacceptable but were eventually resolved.
In addition, the CX-60,70,80, and 90 are large, brand-new SUVs; I call them "Covid cars" because they were developed and manufactured during the COVID-19 pandemic, when every company with more than a hundred employees faced severe challenges.
Logistics, transportation, production line workers, engineers, secretaries, computer-aided design (CAD) operators, and office workers.
Every manufacturer of HVAC, radiator, alternator, Bosch, DENSO, Stanley, Kitto, instruments, paint, and steel supplies had a logistical nightmare. When the company directors expected consistent sales numbers, every manager and worker were stretched to the limit. After that, you multiply it by all the dealers and retailers in the world.
Those poor souls who worked so hard and had less than eight years left to retire were snatched away from their families by this terrible disease; similarly, the devoted Mazda employees who had worked for the company for twenty-five years or more were also lost to it. The company's succession plans were destroyed, and senior members of the production line died. It takes years and years to train someone to the level expected, so these people can't be replaced in 5 minutes. This becomes a catastrophe when multiplied by the thousands of suppliers of parts located all over the globe.
Quite a few Mazda CX-?? Problems arose due to the aforementioned factors, as Mazda was not the only product brand whose plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I am unable to recall many other brands whose plans were similarly derailed; for example, the all-new car model was reintroduced in 2022, indicating that initial planning had begun in 2018—roughly one year prior to the pandemic's global impact—and a typical gestation period of five years had passed between model idea and industrialisation.
Working with and owning the product has given me insight into why so many people are devoted to it.
The production quality of the CX-60s and early CX-90s was severely impacted by this multi-year disruption, leading to a negative owner experience.
The Japanese workers are so honest that they take customer complaints about the product's quality personally. We have a good idea of the product's potential, and I know some owners who have stuck with Mazda for decades. The fact that two generations of the MX-5 Miata have been produced in the last decade—equivalent to eight vehicles—is a testament to the brand's devoted customer base. Mazda, like Toyota, boasts some of the most devoted fans in the automotive industry.
But at this very moment, I am very worried that Mazda will disappear unless they pull a fast one.
Due to the high cost of petrol, electric vehicles have captured nearly 25% of the market in several nations with much higher petrol prices than the United States. U.S. sales are volume driven rather than profit driven, putting Mazda in a precarious position unless the company takes drastic action.
Up to 75% has happened at conventional automakers in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia! There was a 75% drop in sales in August! in July, it was close to 25%, with Canada and the United States not far behind.
The conflict must end now. They keep claiming that fantastic growth is beginning, but I don't think the US administration gets it.
Hopefully, yes.
So, why do car owners sell their vehicles so quickly?
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Labusthetormentor
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I had a used Toyota Sequoia for thirteen years before I retired and traded it in for a brand new 2023 MX5. I drove that for eleven months before trading it for a brand new 2024 CX50. I drove that for two years and two months before trading it in for a brand new 2026 CX70. I've only had that one month under my belt. Even though I no longer require a large vehicle for work-related duties, I do require one for recreational purposes, so my plans to downsize after retirement were thwarted.
I would assume that they have already addressed any concerns that have arisen in your case, given that the initial one-year ownership was followed by a longer-term ownership. I would feel more assured moving forward as well, because maintenance appears to have been consistent throughout the entire history.
I would assume that they have already addressed any concerns that have arisen in your case, given that the initial one-year ownership was followed by a longer-term ownership. I would feel more assured moving forward as well, because maintenance appears to have been consistent throughout the entire history.
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Edmonston33
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I agree, I think most of the problems with the CX-60 to 90 range have been fixed. The only thing that still worries me is the 8-speed gearbox; it's reliable and has excellent engineering, but what owners see as a defect, Mazda says is normal (see TSB), and I have to agree with them.
Contrary to the Mazda, which uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is silent or barely audible when shifting gears, these transmissions are CVTs, which are terrible and have serious reliability problems in the long run due to stretched rubber bands.
Having driven the CX-60 for a short period of time (over the course of a weekend), I can attest that the gear changing is superb in both this vehicle and the CX-90.
I am aware of one CX-60 3.3 Diesel (a first-run model from late 2022) in which the gearbox had essentially disintegrated, so I guess we wouldn't be seeing a lot of failures at the moment if it were a reliability issue.
A brand-new 2026 CX-30 with six-speed gearbox Even after 14 years on the market, my 6-speed gearbox makes a little squeaking or grinding sound when shifting gears while applying full throttle. However, when I lightly depress the accelerator, the transition is silky smooth. I have no reason to be concerned about this issue because the CX-60-90 demos I rode were similarly silky smooth when I lightly depressed the accelerator.
You-Tube Motoring bloggers are all professional engineers, but the so-called media were harsh with Mazda over this "trans issue".
There will not be a CX-70 model year in 2027; I'm taking this as confirmation that sales in North America have ended.
Why? Because it looks too much like the CX-90 but has fewer seats. When Mazda announced all these CX-models, I expected a shakeup because some wouldn't make it.
Contrary to the Mazda, which uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is silent or barely audible when shifting gears, these transmissions are CVTs, which are terrible and have serious reliability problems in the long run due to stretched rubber bands.
Having driven the CX-60 for a short period of time (over the course of a weekend), I can attest that the gear changing is superb in both this vehicle and the CX-90.
I am aware of one CX-60 3.3 Diesel (a first-run model from late 2022) in which the gearbox had essentially disintegrated, so I guess we wouldn't be seeing a lot of failures at the moment if it were a reliability issue.
A brand-new 2026 CX-30 with six-speed gearbox Even after 14 years on the market, my 6-speed gearbox makes a little squeaking or grinding sound when shifting gears while applying full throttle. However, when I lightly depress the accelerator, the transition is silky smooth. I have no reason to be concerned about this issue because the CX-60-90 demos I rode were similarly silky smooth when I lightly depressed the accelerator.
You-Tube Motoring bloggers are all professional engineers, but the so-called media were harsh with Mazda over this "trans issue".
There will not be a CX-70 model year in 2027; I'm taking this as confirmation that sales in North America have ended.
Why? Because it looks too much like the CX-90 but has fewer seats. When Mazda announced all these CX-models, I expected a shakeup because some wouldn't make it.
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Diveintothebluee
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We decided to upgrade from our 20-year-old manual-transmission Toyota Corolla to a brand-new, one-year-old Nissan Sentra because we're getting on in years and because I needed a new knee and wanted an automatic gearbox. We traded it in for a used Honda CRV after just 1.5 years of ownership primarily because the seat was lower than the old Corolla and it was difficult for us to get in and out. Nothing "wrong" was going on with the Sentra.
I wouldn't be concerned if the records are clean. Do not lose out on great deals because you are overly speculative. Nobody has thought about the possibility that the owner was just having a bad day or that this might be a private matter. Some people I know did that, including my parents. Depending on the occasion, they would take a new or used car for a spin before returning home in a completely different vehicle. Seeing the vehicles they bring into the driveway was a constant source of fascination.
In 2025, I acquired a pre-owned 2021 Nissan Murano from its previous owner; it had 8000 original miles. It had 18,000 original miles when I sold it a year later in 2026 (because she wanted a smaller car). No problems with the vehicle, no mishaps. A brand-new 2026 MazdaCX90 S Premium Plus was all I wanted. At times, individuals merely desire a change of scenery.
