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I was unaware that there is a club. I joined August 21. Your chances of gettign a dues contribution are likely zero. Brian

The CX-5 is 'similar' to others like the CR-V and Escape in size and perhaps in handling. There's a CX-5 in my yard 'cause fuel economy separates it from the herd. In fact, had the fuel economy been the same as the Escape I would still be driving the Volvo and waiting for the diesel. In...

I tried this today, and it REALLY DOES work!! Brian

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I'm no expert. I have always bought Lexol products for leather saddles from a local tack shop. Using these products the leather on my 1999 Volvo looked nearly new when I sold her last week. This had solid leather seats. My '01 Miata had the original perforated leather in very poor shape when I...

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I can assure you from experience that there is no relationship between Cdn Mazda pricing and proximity to the US border. Last year I attempted to save 10k$ thru buying a new MX-5 in the US and importing it to Canada. I could not get a US border dealer to respond to an email request. A dealer in...

At the time I ordered (May 28) my Ottawa dealer claimed that due to shortages, he was allowed only 20% of his allocation in GT versions. IF this is true, then at any dealer where the demand for GTs is high, an extended wait would in fact be reasonable. At order time I was told to expect a 12-14...

39530$ GT w/tech package, paint pen, carpet mats, winter trays, cargo tray, cargo cover, front/rear mud guards, rear bumper protector, trailer hitch w/wiring harness, registration/plates (Ontario). Brian

About the Escape foot activated lift gate. I can't speak for all spouses, but mine is not much of an acrobat, to the point where if it required doing the hokey pokey to get the gate to open I would likely find her lying behing the vehicle covered in whatever her hands had been full of at the...

As for accessories, the rear mud guards are substantial and appear effective; the front less so. The carpeted floor mats are typical Mazda (not a compliment). The form-fit winter interior trays appear flimsy, but are the same quality as those in my '99 Volvo which have seen many winters. The...

The purchase was done via internet bid request including complete description of the make/model/colour/options/accessories to all four city dealers with the lowest bid accepted. Visited that dealer May 28 to place order and remit deposit. Did not speak with the dealer again until last Thursday...

Trailer hitch, wiring adapter, rear bumper guard, touch-up pen, front/rear mud guards, cargo cover, cargo tray, carpet mats, winter trays, tech package. Brian

In my Canadian case 17 days from Vancouver to Ottawa. Arrived local yesterday. Will pick it up Tuesday next. Brian

I have always used Rust Check, applied yearly just after Remembrance Day. Does it work? My 13.5 y/o Volvo S70 has no visible rust while spending each winter in Ottawa. I keep my cars longer than average - until there exists no trade-in value. For me it is worth it and I will have my CX-5...

Have you tried turning back the screen brightness just a tad. My memory of elsewhere-reading (as I haven't yet taken delivery of my own) is that the auto mode is defeated if screen brightness is on maximum. Brian

Ottawa.

Actually, my '99 Volvo sedan has one. There is a rear fog light switch in the dash which when activated takes one of the rear brake light bulbs (the car has 4) and turns it constantly on. This makes the car sooner to see when being overtaken from the rear in fog by other vehicles. I think it's a...

Bunch a whiners! Ordered mine May 28 and expecting delivery in 12 - 14 weeks. That's late August or early September. Brian

Well, it's always hard to tell what constitutes good wear for a winter tire as you have to both account for the distance driven seasonally, and the weather conditions; a cold snowy winter will be gentler to your tread. I am a Michelin man (well I suppose given my physique I'm a Michelinman), and...