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  1. dougal

    New Mazda Concept! Iconic SP

    Looks fantastic. The great thing is the weight - at only ~1500 kg. Stuff like this is why I love Mazda. When the world is moving towards big, hulking SUV type cars, Mazda shows this.
  2. dougal

    Year 2 CX-90 changes?

    I saw that as well. The installation seems VERY simple as compared to the CX-9.
  3. dougal

    Year 2 CX-90 changes?

    For some reason, I think it was from the surveys. Most people asked for captain chairs and the majority were using it as a 4 seater with extra room. I think Mazda really listens to those surveys.
  4. dougal

    Sales of CX-5 vs CX-50 in US

    Agree with others, not sure what to make of those videos. And in reality, the CX-30 and CX-5 are two very different vehicles with different weight balances and such. Saying the difference in behavior during these tests is due to one thing is not logical - actually it is illogical.
  5. dougal

    CX-90 Reviews are out

    Yeah, they did that stupid comparison between the CX90 and the X-5 and GLE, which are both really two row SUVs. Personally I can't believe how much faith people put in these "influencers".
  6. dougal

    CX-90 Reviews are out

    Car and driver is all over the place. Supposedly, in their newest magazine (Apple News+) , they do a 5-car comparison against the usual competitors and the CX-90 wins.
  7. dougal

    CX-70 delayed to next year

    When I drove the 280 hp car versus the 340 hp car, I felt no difference. Same with the PHEV. Zero difference in power. I personally think they should scrap the 280 and just have the 340 HP car that gets 319 with regular gas and 340 with premium gas.
  8. dougal

    CX-90 Premier Tow Package

    I am interested in this question as well as I use a hitch rack for my bike.
  9. dougal

    CX-90 Driver Personalization System

    My dealer told me it was going to snow tomorrow; in South Carolina.
  10. dougal

    CX-90 (when to buy) after the Hype

    Honestly, if you like the drive of the RX300, Mazda is not your company. Polar opposites.
  11. dougal

    CX-90 (when to buy) after the Hype

    The CX-90 is bigger, faster and more fuel efficient - by substantial margins - than your 2017 rx350. And the 2017 rx350 is, honestly a terrible driving car that nobody who likes driving should buy. If you don't like the Mazda, the base Acura Type S is a great deal - $68K, with great handling...
  12. dougal

    CX-5 Turbo is the best AWD SUV for the money

    I primarily drive our CX-9 and my wife drives the CX-5. I started with a 2014 CX-5 and forgot how great of a vehicle the CX-5 is. Just the right size with plenty of power and great handling. Whatever Mazda does going forward, they can't stray too far from what the CX-5 is. That car is as much...
  13. dougal

    Is the CX-60 a dud?

    Not sure if these are paid or not but these seemed very positive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asV2JZQr-nA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Ib1oTwh1c&t=9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCiiZoFfycQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjA94EJGjTo I am actually in the USA but did join the UK...
  14. dougal

    Is the CX-60 a dud?

    The reviews from Australia for the 2024 model seem much more positive. Hopefully they have gotten things sorted.
  15. dougal

    2021 CX-9 Burning oil

    7500 miles now. Before, I would need a quart at about 3500-4000 miles- longer drives would drop this closer to 3000 and I would change the oil at 4000 or at max 5000 miles (often, after adding a quart). Now, I can make it to 7500 without any noticeable change in oil level, even with long 10+...
  16. dougal

    2021 CX-9 Burning oil

    Actually, both my 2021 CX-9 and CX-5 stopped burning measurable oil at about 50K miles. I did not get the fix done and am not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing.
  17. dougal

    2021 CX-9 Burning oil

    The 6 speed us so 2005. They should have used a regular zf 8speed with a torque convertor right off the shelf. The mild hybrid turbo inline 6 is wonderful. Great performance and excellent fuel economy. Blows the Turbo 4 and v6 in the old CX-9 out of the water.
  18. dougal

    Year 2 CX-90 changes?

    Massaging seats. All luxury cars have them. The top of the line CX-90 needs to have them.
  19. dougal

    New CX-90 Signature owner

    Congratulations on your new car! Those 0-60 times and fuel economy numbers are impressive and I think they will get better as the engine breaks in. What I like about the CX-90 is ability to get great gas mileage with the performance that is enough to make you smile and handling that is 100%...
  20. dougal

    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    I will say, it might be the time between when the OEM tires were new and now, but boy, after-market tires are a huge improvement over stock. The road handling, the noise, and performance blow the stock stuff out of the water. The new tires are so smooth it is like a new car.
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