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    Seats uncomfortable

    Seats are perfect. Best fitting car I've had in a while!
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    Why I chose the Honda CRV over the Mazda CX5

    I fully expected to buy the CR-V. Went to the Mazda dealership first, where they photocopied my license, gave me the keys and said, "Away you go" and was able to give it a good test. Then I went to the Honda dealership; didn't like the looks much on closer inspection, and I didn't like the...
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    Canadian gas usage

    7.4L/100km in Chilliwack BC Mostly short journeys.
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    Which OEM accessory did you get?

    Roof rails, all-weather mats, cargo cover (already tinted but you can still see through it), touch up pen. Now I'm looking into protecting the hood with 3M...the dealership has a guy come in and do it...
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    Roof rack

    Intriguing. There is a low whooshing sound from the roof rack as you drive. I thought it was the tyres until my wife pointed out that it only started once the roof rack was installed! :D
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    You choose what color?

    The sky blue and I am 45+ although I can't see what age has to do with colour.... For me the choice was based on two things: 1. Every SUV out there seems to be either white, silver or black. Very common colours! 2. My last two cars were from Toyota and had a similar colour of blue. After 5...
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    Roof rack

    The silver looks fine so I'll leave well alone Thanks for the help, guys!
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    Roof rack

    Ah OK. Thanks. They seem to be made of plastic.
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    Roof rack

    Dealership just added a roof rack to the car (ordered a while ago). Roof rack is silver while the car is blue. Is this right? Does the roof rack also come in blue?
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    What about the 2013 Ford Escape?

    The biggest difference is when you drive either car off the lot. The Mazda will have a better residual value.
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    Winter Treads

    $1741 (including HST) at https://shop.kaltire.com/tires/
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    Ok, Gas Mileage SUCKS!

    7.3 L/100km here
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    New Mazda-branded extended service plan - Mazda Extended Confidence

    I got the Extended Warranty only because it's a new-ish engine, new-ish chassis etc.
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    I didn't get the coating added when I bought it. I did it with two Toyotas previously, and they still had to be waxed regularly. I waxed it not long after I bought the CX-5 and it looks great!
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    How many Brits? Fancy a cuppa?

    How about an expat Brit living in Canada? Does that count? :D
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