Recent content by formulate

Are you saying the dealer took 3 hours to install a hitch? Removing, or at least partially dropping, exhaust is pretty standard fare when installing trailer hitches too. I'm not saying they lied to you, but they probably stretched the truth somewhat to make you feel like you were getting a...

So last night I took a longer test drive in the Mazda5 and damned if I don't have enough leg room. I think the first time I drove it I was so focused on finding something with decent rear leg room that I didn't really pay attention to my driving position. If the driver's seat rails were just...

I'm not terribly concerned about trade-in, plus the increased trade-in value would be offset by the higher purchase price of the CR-V anyways. Can't really wait for the CX-5, plus I suspect the back seats will be a bit tight anyways. Yes, it's disappointing that there are more fuel efficient...

Thanks for the feedback guys. My wife's going to go test drive one today. FWIW, we're cross-shopping against the new CR-V. Anyone else do similar?

Hi all. After our 2002's Forester ate its transmission last week we're suddenly in the market for a new family car. I've driven a 2012 Mazda5 Sport 6MT around the block but didn't get a chance to really get a feel for it. Size wise it's about perfect for us (two adults, two small kids). We're...