Recent content by sm1ke

I have to agree. In addition to those QC adjustments, they also always make some quality of life adjustments or modifications for each model year, so it might be worth waiting to see what those might be. For example, one of the reasons I got my 2018 CX-9 is because they improved 3rd row...

Calling for pitchforks before you've even seen it? Sounds like you already have a bias.

I'm not familiar with the Russian specifications/requirements, but the recommended fuel should be listed in your Owner's Manual for the car. Higher octane will be safer, but may also be unnecessary.

If its more of a buzz than a whistle, it's probably vibration in the high pressure fuel line bracket. I think there was a TSB that instructed techs to apply foam tape or something similar on the bracket to eliminate the buzzing.

I would guess that many were hoping for the 70 as a Goldilocks' "just right" option as there weren't many options that fit those shopper's needs, back when they expected a shorter, lighter 90 at an attractive price. Now, they're forced to look elsewhere and make some concessions or spend the...

Glad to hear you like your wife's CX-9! I certainly love my 2018 haha. As @hw4ng3r mentioned, I would go for a 22+ to avoid the potential oil consumption issue, but if the price difference is significant enough I'd still consider the 2021. I'm not sure what your climate is like, but if you find...

Indeed, I'm learning quite a bit about the nuances of leasing.

Right, that is not the point of this thread, and doesn't help the OP with the question they're asking. Still a great way to approach buying vs. leasing/financing, but not really relevant to the topic at hand. Let's stay on track please! To clarify the topic, I've updated the title of the thread...

Hi Geoff, as you are looking to sell some items, I moved your thread to our Marketplace. Per our Marketplace selling rules, please update your post to include a picture of the items you are selling with a hand-written sign that includes the date, your Mazdas247 username, and "Mazdas247". An...

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The CX-5 is available with the 2.5L engine or the 2.5T engine. Both engines have had issues with cracks in the cylinder heads, but with different symptoms and causes. The 2.5L engine, which normally comes with cylinder deactivation, could develop a crack on the back of the cylinder head...

Yeah I'm not really sure what it would entail. Maybe not much, but I think it would probably involve all of the above. I thought it might need a LHD conversion, but pictures on Mazda Australia's website show both LHD and RHD interiors. So maybe it'll be easier than I thought!

Ok, I think now we're headed towards more off-topic talk. Let's get back to leasing vs. buying please. Thanks

If the sensor or whatever is bad, and you clear the codes, they should come back when you try to open the lift gate again. If they don't, and everything works normally again, great! If they do come back, the dealer needs to diagnose. If they sent you away and asked you to come back next week, I...

I would like them to bring it over. But I wonder how they would price it to account for the costs of getting it certified?