Where is the best place to buy a used Mazda CX-5?

I'm actually really happy with my decision to go the private route when I grabbed my 2021 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5L i-Activ AWD last fall. Tbh I spent weeks comparing the drivetrain specs and looking at the reliability data for the 6-speed automatic compared to the CVTs you see in most other crossovers. For a $22k budget near Denver, you're gonna struggle to find a CPO 2020+ that isnt high mileage since prices are still kinda sticky.

• Dealer CPO: You get that 12-month/12k limited warranty and the 7-year powertrain coverage. It works well if you can swing the markup, but usually they're pricing these closer to $25k lately.
• Carvana: Id skip it. I looked at their inspection reports during my hunt and they often miss basic stuff like specific tire tread depth or actual fluid conditions.
• FB Marketplace: This is where your $22k budget actually wins. Honestly, I found a guy who kept every single service receipt for his Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5L i-Activsense and I've had zero complaints. If you find a seller who followed the 5k oil change interval instead of the 7.5k manual recommendation, you're golden. The SkyActiv-G engines are absolute tanks but they love clean oil. My CX-5 handles those mountain climbs without breaking a sweat and I'm totally satisfied with the MPG even with the AWD system.