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This is likely not the time you would be thinking of it, but as I was at my tire shop for the MX-5 yesterday anyway, I asked about winter rubber/steel rims for my CX-5 GT due for late August delivery. Here in the Great White North I have always driven three seasons on all-season and full winter...

In Ontario GT/w tech pkg, winter trays, carpet mats, cargo tray, cargo cover, f/r mud guards, touch up pen, rear bumper guard, trailer hitch, wiring adapter, freight, A/C levy, tire levy, predelivery - 34888.34 and with taxes 39424.39. Delivery expected late August. Brian

If looking to upgrade your interior to leather, you might also consider leatherseats.com, the source for my last leather seat upgrade. If there is an advantage, it is that doing your own install does not void the warranty, and they sell you the rings and tools needed to do the job at home. I...

This really is a crap shoot. The standard wisdom is that any insurance policy pays out less to the subscribers than they pay in; that's the only way insurers make money. Easy to say so long as you are not the one facing an expensive out-of-warranty repair. The Consumer Reports wisdom is that if...

Rushfan: Thanks for the link. The site does show that the install is "peel 'n press", but that you do need to take care. More tedious that technical. They also so some interesting wood tone options. Brian

I do truly love how that looks!! My reds/sand interior isn't due for another 13 weeks, but I want what you've done. Does the maker supply other woods? How long an install was it? Is this so simple that even I can do it? Is it a straight press on or are there pieces of interior that have to be...

Water: To be clear ('cause I don't think I was) the total savings was over the drive away MSRP cost including tax savings realized by a reduced retail price. The bottom line number did not have a breakdown of prices charged for individual accessories. Based on the "Build and Price" on the Mazda...

Firstly, according to this thread, you CAN get a better deal (at least in Toronto) through negotiation with a dealer. This is not the money-best route to go; but I am a terrible negotiator. To work this, you need to call all of the dealers in your city (four in Ottawa) to get e-mail contact...

I signed a purchase agreement today. The drive away price (less license) is 39424.39 for a red GT with sand interior. Included in this total is Tech Package, winter liners, carpet mats, cargo tray, cargo cover, mud guards front and rear, rear bumper guard, trailer hitch and harness and touch-up...

I saw the sand interior today. Difficult to describe in person - and it looks better in person than photos would suggest. It is light like that found in the CX-7, but the tone leans more to beige than to dove gray. I ordered a red GT with sand interior today, after having viewed the interior. Brian

I will be doing the same tomorrow. Dealer told me the time is 10 - 12 weeks. Brian

In Ottawa, e-mailed bid request to all four city Mazda dealers this past Tuesday with assurance I would accept bids until end-of-business yesterday, review on weekend, and purchase from best offer Monday. Request included specific GT interior/exterior colour combination, as well as required...

Replacing a 1999 Volvo S70 (purchased new). It was scheduled for replacement in 2009. Bought a sloop in 2002 and found a sedan no longer handy when taking things to/from boat for a weekend or during seasonal preparation for launch/haulout; and so decided replacement would be a small SUV. Every...

Yes, but sales at 50% of US ain't bad when population is at 10% of US. Brian

Nova: If you're located in Nova Scotia I would appreciate the details of the purchase and the name of the vendor, as that is a super deal for a GT with Tech in Canada and I would like to beat my own dealer over the head with this information during my purchase negotiations. Brian

See this link: http://autos.ca.msn.com/reviews/2013/2013-ford-escape-first-drive?page=3 "2013 Ford Escape SE/SEL Price: $26,899-$33,799 Type of vehicle: FWD or AWD compact crossover Engine: 1.6/2.0-litre, DOHC, 16-valve, I-4 turbocharged Power/Torque: 178 hp/177 lb.-ft. / 240 hp/270 lb.-ft...

Weathertech missed the point? You track snow into your car. You use the heater. The snow melts. The tray is now awash in water. You can let it remain retained by the mat and have it evapourate, increase the interior humidity, and eventually have it form frost on the interior windows...