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Five years and 54,000 kilometers front. OE rears still in service. Brian

I'm with GJ as well. Have never had the desire to suspension upgrade my '13 CX-5. Dissatisfied with the handling of my '10 MX-5 when compared to the '01 it replaced, I contacted Flyin Miata. They proposed a list of upgrades to improve the situation, but suggested implementing them singly until...

"I would trade mine in today if a 200-300 mile range electric CX5 was available."....and I would not. Imagine taking the drive from Ottawa to St. Stephen to spend Christmas with the family. The trunk has clothing and gifts. The rear seat has the 3 and 5 year-old (dog left with the neighbours)...

He didn't try to sell me anything. Just wanted to let me know that as far as they can tell, there isn't going to be one here. Brian

Well, here's a funny thing. Go the the Mazda USA main page and note the "Future Vehicle" mention of the CX-5 Diesel. Then check the Canadian main page - nada. Brian

While at the dealer getting the 60 month scheduled maintenance done on the '13 I requested a valuation be done on it. I was looking for ballpark trade-in/sell-for numbers on it, as my brother had expressed an interest in buying if from me in the event I replaced it. I thought fair the mid-point...

I'm not sure that's all true because you leave out the handling. I drive the first year AWD with 2.0 engine. Sure I complain about the lack of power, but I'm not pining for a rocket version 'cause I appreciate the fuel economy (best-in-class in 2012). I AM very likely to replace it with the...

Where you'll add urea when the diesel comes to NA. Brian

OK, so I don't own a '17 as I'm waiting for the diesel to replace my '13. Without memory seats there is a constant shifting of the driver's chair between the 6' he and 5' she. But she moves the seat so forward that even she cannot exit the chair before moving it back. Does this mean if she sets...

I believe rapeseed IS canola. Canola is a newer name, applied to the same crop for the reason noted above. My .02$ (worth even less (worthless?) in USDs) on diesel/hybrid is very strongly for diesel. Batteries perform less optimally at lower temperatures. So come February in Canada your...

No they haven't...no deep green. Brian

Not as crazy as it sounds. See link from Mercedes GLC Owners group. https://mbworld.org/forums/glc-class-x253/618907-noisy-windscreen-wipers-5.html Windshield polishing is the solution to wiper blade clatter problem. Note the cheap solution following dealer failures to correct the problem...

About the sound difference between your ears and your DB meter. Not all folks perceive sound the same way. Some are sensitive to specific frequencies that fail to annoy the bulk of the population. Where you disagree with the meter both may be correct as something is being registered by the meter...

Got my new struts installed during scheduled maintenance last week. Brian

I drive a '13 and am giving serious consideration to the '17/'18 in the fall when it comes available in diesel. I have noted with disappointment the lack of a CD player/changer even as an option in the '17 GT. I am wondering if anyone can write to whether a direct connect of an after market...

The '13 models had only one colour for headliner/pillars. The interior colour difference was purely in the seat upholstery, upper door panels, door armrests and center armrest. I liked the blue but ordered the red 'cause my preferred sand interior was not available in blue. Two point five months...

Sigh...how are your finances? How is your confidence in the reliability of your vehicle? How do you feel about risk? Answer those and act on your responses. Others' experiences may vary. Insurance is never of itself wrong just frequently not cost effective; which is why it works for insurers. I...

I already have serious interest in the diesel and would snap up one with a manual trans. My Miata is winter stored so my left leg is under exercised for half the year. Note that although the auto is not a deal breaker (I already drive a '13 CX-5 GT) I was considering replacing the current CUV...

I have the same feeling about CDs. My best 'phones are Audio Technica ATH-70 Electret Headphones and CDs thru these 'phones makes a difference you can hear. I too have a large CD collection and am still buying more. Sure I have an iPod and an iTunes account. The former allows me to have music...

You may have to wait a year to get a used one as Mazda Canada may not sell you a new one. True story. In '11 I was in the market for a new MX-5 to discover that the colour/interior I wanted was not available in Canada and so I went to the states. NY said no without explanation. NH didn't reply...