Recent content by GTA-CX9

The new 4 runner has been revealed. While it seems like the polar opposite of the CX70 (and realistically it is), there is a part of me that sees a 4 runner as an option. Reason being both have something to stand out, the Mazda has the big engine and the RWD architecture, the 4 runner has the...

For sure. I don't even know if they are that fast, it's really just the presence. That era is a good one. A lot of us lived those days staring at 300 zx's, Jaguar XJ6s, and even the affordable ones like the Mazda MX6. Back then cars had style. (Old man yelling at clouds warning...)

That would be neat to see, someone pulling a 911 out of a trailer behind a Cayenne. Dreams, dreams. Only way to improve it, make it a Singer 911!!!

Interesting. Here in Canada, the MDX S is 88k, the x5 89k. Now, i didn't look into what might be missing in that starting price for the BMW, and I know ticking BMW boxes can be painful, but it does seems a bit much of an ask from Acura. I've read great things about the Type S, but still. The...

Driving around a circle to get the g number has never been a great way to judge handling IMO, but I suppose quantifying something such as weight transfer, steering communication, steering weight and quickness to turn isn't really possible so it's the best we have. The telluride is an...

I don't know if the mirrors were by design, but i noticed recently there is a lot more black trim bits on the 70, esp in the front. I prefer it.

I agree, I should have explained it better, maybe speed in a smooth manner is a better way of putting it. Some reviews say it does that, at higher speeds at least, but quite a few say at low speeds it's twitchy. If this was a butter smooth experience through the rev range and at most daily...

When I bought my CX9, I was kind of sold on it but just out of due diligence I did for a moment consider the CX5. I tried my baby seat in it, forward facing. Was a quick little exercise. So I understand they could use a more spacious 5 seater, but I feel they overshot.

That 12k expectation, whether it was plan A or B, does show they know this isn't a differentiated product. It's an add on with 12k predicted, and what's so odd is there's nothing wrong with the idea of adding on, just market it as so. The transmission is their own, I wonder why they did that...

What's hilarious is there is nothing contentious about saying the X5 is better than the Mazdas, in fact when it comes to sporty SUVs the X5 is the one I've seen most often referred to as the best on the market. There is no shame in an SUV falling short of an X5...its not a knock on the Mazdas...

This is just it. I haven't driven these cars, own neither and are far from a fan boy. I've been quite critical of the 90. But the Grand highlander, with all it's accolades and frankly rave reviews, it is often mentioned as not keeping up when it comes to driving dynamics. That's not a knock...

Yes, right, it's just here. Not the rest of the automotive world that has reacted with surprise at what the 70 is. Just us.:unsure:

I have found a dealer about 45 min away that's great, compared to the one 5 min away. I don't think i will switch, but I won't lie it's tempting and if I had an issue where it might matter, I'd drive. Will do occasional stuff there to make sure I'm not a complete stranger. Did buy from the one 5...

Looked at the build it feature on the Cdn website, I will say there are small visual differences between the CX70 and 90. Seems (if the renderings are accurate) less chrome on the 70 Signature ICE models. And also lower corners of the bumpers have more black inserts. Overall I actually think...

The other thing is, TBH, Mazda reliability is why I got rid of my CX9. So it didn't help me to go with a trusted Japanese brand anyway. Naturally it's about odds, but at the same time I am not about to drive most toyotas just bc they last. And even if one wanted to discount the leak issue being...