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My previous car didn't even have ABS, much less traction control, it was also maybe 300lbs lighter. So now reading all of this and seeing the faded rear brakes with my own eyes I am beginning to understand more. Thanks.

Agreed Mike, I guess it was my gut reaction when I saw how much more the rear brakes wore down than the fronts. I'll just do OEM replacement and adjust my thinking for this car.

Actually no, I wanted to try something new and there was a good price for Yokohama ENVigor All-Season on Amazon, So I bought a set of 4 for just under $500 and shipping was free. Its raining in South Florida this weekend, I'll post up a review in a week or so.

Since I'm the OP on this one I just wanted to update the thread. I changed out tires today at 55,545 miles. Could they have lasted longer: yes, I think a sedate driver could have kept the OEM tires an easy 60,000 (highway)miles. I, however, drive aggressively and am sure my driving style is...

55,545 miles. Finally changing my tires and the mechanics are pointing out worn down rear brake pads and slightly off color discs (rear only). Plausible; I saw it with my own eyes. EDIT: I've also read a few threads here that highlight the fact that the rear brakes are prone to premature wear...

Very true.

Well, looks like I might have to trade in my CX5 afterall! Seriously, am I the only one excited about this? I mean, especially since we can't have the Mazda6 wagon here in the united states, I've been hoping to get that 2.5L with a manual somehow. I'd probably buy this over a mazdaspeed3 for...

Well I got the car back, car feels peppy again, but I think that's more to do with the oil change than the injector cleaning. The rep was a good sport about my declining some of the services, but it just goes to show that if you are inattentive they will take advantage of you.

I suckered up for the fuel injector service though. Only because I didn't research it beforehand and am unfamiliar with the intricacies of Direct Injection engines (bang) EDIT: Gio, they were suggestions, I had the option to decline.

^ lol!

aaand they just called saying that the battery is "bad" and needs to be replaced. How much to replace? $100. ORLY? Although the car sat in airport parking for 10 days (2 weeks ago), that's not enough to kill the battery, and I have been driving just fine since then. I'll replace the battery with...

In hind sight I think it must have been $100+ and the poor service guy didn't have enough coffee this morning (but then again neither did I) lol. Still, throttle body cleaning is nothing more than spraying the part with a cleaning spray. I'll do that myself if the throttle ever feels sticky...

Edit: Ranting thread ahead... So I'm at 41k miles and the dealer wanted to charge me for a "throttle body cleaning" and I either misheard him or he misspoke because I heard $1000. Either he misread his prices by adding a zero or he thought I was a gullible halfwit. Having worked on cars in my...

I have a 1600psi electric pressure washer. As long as you are using the correct nozzle setting/attachment to spread the jet of water (fan-like pattern) instead of a concentrated stream, then you will be safe. Still, you should always wash areas with chipped paint by hand instead.

meh. lemme know when they have Dyno results of a Skyactive 2.0L

It can be done. Subaru BRZ has a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and the aftermarket is catching up with superchargers and turbocharger kits. Where there is a will, there is a way. Problem is, there is insufficient demand for Skyactiv modifying. I hope the Mazda3 community pushes hard for it so we...

Just placed my order for this.

I do this too, but since I bought my wife a bike too, I think I have to spring for the proper bike rack now.

thanks for the feedback

Might sound like a noob question, but just curious to gauge others' experience. How long did your OEM tires last before you had to replace them? I have the 17" wheels that came with my sport and about 31,000 miles on the original tires. Edit: I drive highway most of the time and never off-road...