New Crossover for the house

[Laconian]

Yep. Black grand touring with the tech package. It's her car, no turbo needed.

Black or metallic grey mica?

[MrH]

Black.  That's all the wife will buy   This is her third black car.

I'm so sick of gray.

[TBR]

So VW added a heated steering wheel to the Jetta SEL premium (that's what we have) mid model year. Of course we bought one of the first ones that made it onto the lot so every damn time I drive that car in the cold I get annoyed that we don't have the heated steering wheel. Oddly, I don't really notice my hands being cold when driving the Outback (which was made before heated steering wheels were mainstream).

Short version - you'd probably end-up regretting not getting the premium package.

[93JC]

Black.  That's all the wife will buy   This is her third black car.

And you married this psychopath?

[CALL_911]

Congrats. The right decision on all fronts. The heated stuff is worth it

[MrH]

And you married this psychopath?

I don't mind black vehicles

[Laconian]

So is it in your garage now? Because I demand pictures!

[93JC]

I don't mind black vehicles

Two crazy peas in a pod!

[Lebowski]

Nice. CX-5 is a nice car.

[giant_mtb]

Two crazy peas in a pod!

Black is great if you're relatively diligent about it.  ie, Get one of those bulk passes for your local car wash.

[BimmerM3]

Black is great if you're relatively diligent about it.  ie, Get one of those bulk passes for your local car wash.

S2000 is way overdue for a wash. Looks terrible right now.

[thewizard16]

Black is great if you're relatively diligent about it.  ie, Get one of those bulk passes for your local car wash.

I like the GS but it looks dusty/slightly dirty approximately 3.2 seconds after emerging from any car wash.

[Laconian]

Pics of Shins

Come on

[giant_mtb]

I like the GS but it looks dusty/slightly dirty approximately 3.2 seconds after emerging from any car wash.

Some shade, some microfibers, and some spray detailer are your friend.

[CaminoRacer]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/best+of+show+detailer.do

I use Griot's speed shine that doesn't have wax since I have flat paint, but this Best of Show detailer should be awesome for black paint with a clear coat.

[thewizard16]

Some shade, some microfibers, and some spray detailer are your friend.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/best+of+show+detailer.do

I use Griot's speed shine that doesn't have wax since I have flat paint, but this Best of Show detailer should be awesome for black paint with a clear coat.

I park in a garage so I have shade. Haven't ever done anything like spray detailer though. Seems like it may be a necessity now.

[FoMoJo]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/best+of+show+detailer.do

I use Griot's speed shine that doesn't have wax since I have flat paint, but this Best of Show detailer should be awesome for black paint with a clear coat.

Must be time for an update on that paint.  This would be nice...

[giant_mtb]

I park in a garage so I have shade. Haven't ever done anything like spray detailer though. Seems like it may be a necessity now.

Highly recommend getting some...they're all decent, so don't fret too much about what specific product you get.  It's great when you have a week of sunshine and you can keep your black vehicle pristine by dusting it off in the garage every night.  Takes 15-20 minutes (or a bit longer if you enjoy beer breaks) to do the paint/windows, the wheels, and throw a fresh layer of tire shine on. 

[CaminoRacer]

It also helps your paint bead water for longer periods in between actual wax jobs.

[giant_mtb]

It also helps your paint bead water for longer periods in between actual wax jobs.

For sure.  A spray wax can be used the same way as a spray detailer, improving protection.

[MrH]

[Eye of the Tiger]

They have the same headlights.

[Laconian]

Sharp! Not sure how I feel about the 2D Mazder badge, though.

[HurricaneSteve]

I was told that it has something to do with the adaptive cruise control or one of the other sensors. But I too prefer the standard logo.

Sharp! Not sure how I feel about the 2D Mazder badge, though.

[MrH]

Sharp! Not sure how I feel about the 2D Mazder badge, though.

I prefer it over the radar box in the grill the Accord gets for active cruise control.  The Hyundai Genesis glass box in the middle of a chromed out grill is the worst of them all though.