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    Increasing front row legroom

    Go to a dealer for Braun or VMI wheelchair-accessible vans. (Luckily for you they're all over Florida.) They belong to a trade organization called NMEDA, who oversees modifications to vehicles, and they will generate a form you sign off on describing the modifications done, and they're recorded...
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    "Mazda5 to be phased out for U.S. in 2015." - Automotive News

    When I read the articles I looked for a new Sport MT and found they're mostly gone within 200 miles of me. So I asked a friend in the wholesale business about a spotless '12 he just got with 43k on it and a squeaky-clean carfax (religiously dealer serviced). We didn't talk price but he gave it...
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    Post pics of your Mazda5

    Check the tag on the sign; it's on a military reservation. Looks like an unpainted replacement panel.
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    Saying hello from a potential buyer of the Mazda5

    This is the best deal around, period: http://www.waynemazda.com/new/Mazda/2014-Mazda-Mazda5-Wayne-5f2192350a0a00e0001ab0e3a58fa9ec.htm I'm going down there to get mine.
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    New member here! 13 Mazda 5

    Greetings. Beg to differ...the stickshift thing makes it very special.(rei)
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    2014 Mazda 5 SkyActiv launched in Malaysia

    http://autobuzz.my/2014/05/2014-mazda5-skyactiv-launched-in-malaysia-priced-at-rm153k-video/ So maybe there is hope that we'll see new engines in North America. FYI RM153,019 is about $47,400 USD.
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    Koni STR.T opinions

    I have had STR.Ts on our B5 Passat ('98-'05) for a bit over a year (10k miles) and am very happy with them. Like philrab said they have a stiffer rebound valving than they do for impact, which has worked well for me. The car was fitted when almost new with an Eibach Pro-System kit which had...
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    Found an automotive type bolt under my new 2014.5 CX-5 GS

    The thread lock compound looks to be undisturbed and the coating on the whole fastener shows no abrasion from being used. IMHO someone dropped it when assembling your car and a) it either got lost in one of the many spots that could trap it or b) they didn't bother to look for it and just...
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    500 miles out of warranty check engine light

    This would be covered under the 5-year, 60,000 mile powertrain warranty.
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    Forester or outback or CX-5?

    I've been interested in a MT CX-5 since they came out. I also work for a Subaru dealer and have put about 2000 miles on a base 6MT Forester and a Premium CVT. I have a long commute on hilly backcountry roads with very few traffic lights or stop signs, and have found it difficult or impossible...
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    Anyone paint the plastic wheel wells yet?

    Another possibility is to use a contrasting film (or paint). Volvo has offered a variety of contrasting colors for the factory body kit on the C30, particularly in Europe.
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    Anyone paint the plastic wheel wells yet?

    My guess is that it has been wrapped with vinyl. Looks bad but the LED "fairy lights" are distracting enough to make the mismatch a bit less obvious. While it could have been sprayed, I don't think anyone would remove and properly prep the plastic and then use a rattle can that didn't match...
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    What I wish my cx5 had

    This, and a factory sunroof with the manual trans. Oh, and a realistic towing limit not dictated by the legal dept. in the US. The petrol 2.0 FWD model (same as our sport) is rated by Mazda UK at 1800 Kg with brakes, which is 3960 lbs. We've had a half-dozen VWs and Audis plus a Mini in our...
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    CX-5 Lowering Springs

    H & R and Neuspeed (although they only do VW/Audi, Mini, and Honda parts) also have at least 2 choices. H & R has a "Touring" (1.2-1.4" drop) and a "Sport" (1.5-2" drop) spring as well as their Cup Kits which pair the springs with shocks and struts specifically valves and with shortened case...
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    Motor Trend compares SUVs

    It did from my perspective. In almost 30 years I've never bought a car without three pedals, so for me the choice is between the base CX-5 and the base Tiguan. I'm replacing a '99 Passat that has never had a single problem (which may be a surprise to many) in 80k miles (I had a company car for...
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