Where is the best place to find used Mazda CX-5s?

Just saw this thread. Honestly, relying on Marketplace with a Monday deadline is really risky. I've had issues with private sales in Denver lately where the cars were simply not as good as expected once I actually saw them in person. That sketchy seller sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, and you dont have time for a headache. Unfortunately, the pricing on a Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2021 at a franchised dealer is always going to include high fees that blow your budget. You should look for a Mazda CX-5 Touring 2019 AWD at smaller independent lots instead. They usually sit around $20k to $21k. Just be careful because some 2019 units had cylinder head issues that were quite disappointing. Make sure you check the VIN on a site like Carfax Vehicle History Report before you even drive out there today.

• man i feel your pain rushing to buy a car on a deadline is just asking for stress - learned my lesson the hard way last year when i bought a used Mazda CX-5 Touring blind because i desperately needed wheels for a new job and ended up dropping a grand on unexpected suspension repairs two weeks later - honestly i would stay away from that sketchy marketplace listing entirely since cashing out $19k on a bad title in denver is way too risky imo - have you looked at Hertz Car Sales or Enterprise down near the airport? they usually price them closer to your 22k limit and you get a tiny bit more peace of mind than some random guy on facebook... hang in there man

i learned my lesson rushing a car purchase once. i bought from a small lot and it was a disaster cuz i didnt check the frame. you might want to consider looking at non-mazda dealerships since they often price trade-ins lower to move them fast.

• make sure to check the oil color
• look for overspray on the trim rushing for monday might make you ignore red flags tho... be careful.