Recent content by respy78

Just ordered a new set to replace my OE 17" Yokos. My odometer reads ~ 35K mi, but I had Blizzaks on for ~4K mi this past winter, so they've lasted ~31K mi here in Ohio (mostly Interstate & rural state route driving).

I'm 4'10", and I have the '13 CX-5 Touring w/ 17" wheels. I have no problem reaching the handle on the right side of the liftgate. I don't know if the larger wheels on the GT would make a difference (if you're considering the GT).

Earlier in the evening I took my CX-5 to the dealership from which I bought it in Dover, OH for it's 2nd oil change and tire rotation @ 14,796 mi (I had the 1st in August @ 7,306 mi). Although the receipt in August clearly indicated the use of Mazda's 0w-20 GF w/ moly as I had requested, the...

http://www.tflcar.com/2012/09/top-4-brand-new-small-awd-crossovers-driven-tested-reviewed/ These guys spliced reviews of the CRV, Escape, Subie Crosstrek, and CX-5 and ranked them. Enjoy!

So I had (and continue to have) the same problem. The first few times, I thought something was wrong with the car. I'm only 4'11'', and after about a week I realized that my leg was pressing against the electronic seat adjustment when I dismounted the car and causing it to recline. Now I can...

In terms of gallon, my low fuel indicator lights when I have used ~ 12.5 G of a 15.3 G tank.

Are you looking at the current mpg rather than the average mpg?

As long as we're talking '13 Escape reviews, I though I'd post this link to the TFL review on Youtube . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr-9w3Apchs I like these guys, and they compare the CX-5 @ 5:53.

CR is great for those who prioritize spending $ as carefully as possible over driving experience.

MPH--Our signs are in miles (w/ just a few exceptions). Kph would take an adjustment for our US brains, like using a different currency.

My CX-5 is black. For months I was convinced that my next new car would be the 2012 Subaru Impreza. The CX-5 was the dark horse that won the race. Hence, Dark Horse on fuelly.

Thanks for all the great points! I still haven't decided, but I guess I don't need to decide today. I wasn't aware that it locked input while the car was in motion!!

Although I supposedly have a 15.3 gal tank, my low fuel light illuminates after I've used about 12 gallons. I don't push it, so I refuel after about 350 miles. 400 would not be out of the question if I were a gambler.

Thanks! I hadn't considered that.

I just received a 10% accessories coupon in the mail. I have my eye on a cargo tray, all weather mats & the nav. My mom has a garmin w/ lifetime maps which I've used & really like. Amazon has similar models for about $150.00. As much as I'm annoyed by the wires & mounting the device each...