Recent content by Spock

How much over the 'agreed upon price' did you pay? Telling us it was $5,000 over MSRP does not tell us anything, especially if you agreed to $4,900 over MSRP.

I am in the same situation as you! I have a 2017 A8L, and need something more practical for grocery runs and such. The A8L is a limousine and it does that job well, but it is not versatile enough to be the only car in the household. It can't even carry its own replacement winter tires, when it...

I can't tell you how relieved we are to hear that!! Phew! 🤣

Hell, I got a ticket for not having a front license plate, when I was parked on the street in Park Ridge, IL. Dealing with the city was such a pain, that I have used front plates ever since that incident.

I like the aftermarket one better (second pic, in black). It matches the lower body cladding better, too. I had the silver version on my CX-5, and it did not really provide any protection at all.

The solutions offered by Mazda for the 3G issue are more than reasonable. They are treating their customers well, and should be rewarded with our loyalty. Audi had a similar issue with their 2020 models and Google Earth/Maps, where they completely abandoned their customers. Imagine getting a...

I just ordered a 2022 CX-5 Signature in Red for MSRP + $2K market adjustment, in Chicago. No dealer add-ons or bogus fees. Returned to the dealership after two years, due to positive experience with my last transaction. Got ~$4K more than expected on my 2017 A8L. Delivery expected early Feb...

Most of my driving is commuting and short trip errands. I am seeing 21 mpg every time I fill up, no matter what kind of driving I do (2017 GT AWD 6500 miles).

..... and, I saved a ton of money on my CX-5 insurance with Geico!

If you are using AA and have your phone plugged into the USB port, you don*t need the Bluetooth connection at all. Un-pairing your phone from the car*s Bluetooth should force music to be routed through the USB connection. Whether this improved sound quality will result in an audible difference...

My Mazda dealer in Libertyville is charging approximately $500 (incl. taxes) for ACP installation. The lowest quote I got was $450 (incl. taxes) from the dealer in Schaumburg. The parts cost only $200. I believe they charge higher than normal labor rates for this installation ($107 - $135 per...

I have and recommend the Mazda-branded All-Weather mats. Excellent coverage for protection from mud and snow. They are more expensive than the 3D maxspider mats, but look much nicer, with the silver Mazda logo. These mats are available from a Mazda dealer in Canada. This dealer offers 10 - 20%...

Thanks for the recommendation. I have emailed Lustr for a quote, and will update my post when I get some numbers. The prices on their website seem to be in line with the quote I received from my local installer.

I am planning to put a ceramic coating on my White 2017 CX-5 GT. I need recommendations from fellow Mazda owners on the best coating and the best installers in the NW suburbs. The installer closest to me is quoting about $1100 for Opti Coat Pro and about $1500 for the Opti Coat Pro+. Both...