I've been lurking and learning around here for the past couple of months. It seems there are no better ways to learn than to find an active forum on just what it is you're interested in.
I guess you could call me the guy Motor Trend referred to as being hauled kicking and screaming from his sport sedan into a crossover. Former ride was a Infiniti G35 which I sold to my son. 100% reliable and a load of fun to drive. It didn't quite fit the bill when it came to car seats and grandchildren though.
Purchased our White fwd GT in late October. So far we've been pleased. There are quirks to get used to just as there are for any new car. I've learned to lean just so in order to avoid a wack on the head when getting into the car. Once in the comfort and room are fine. The handling is not sport sedan sharp, but it's better than others we tested. My wife was accustomed to hitting the inside lock button to lock the doors as she left the car. She will just have to learn to tap the outside button. No big deal. Just a few little things. Mileage so far has been 20.5 of mixed driving. This is figured and and not the car's computer read out although it seems to be pretty close. Just a touch optimistic.
To be honest I wanted a Flex, but the wife thought they are butt ugly. We have owned Mazdas in the past. The last being a rwd 626. How many of you remember them? Good car! Traded it when my 3rd child was born. He's now the one with our old G35. I guess life is a large circle after all.
Just thought I'd pass out my thoughts and to say thanks for all the info I've picked up.
Merry Christmas to all!
I guess you could call me the guy Motor Trend referred to as being hauled kicking and screaming from his sport sedan into a crossover. Former ride was a Infiniti G35 which I sold to my son. 100% reliable and a load of fun to drive. It didn't quite fit the bill when it came to car seats and grandchildren though.
Purchased our White fwd GT in late October. So far we've been pleased. There are quirks to get used to just as there are for any new car. I've learned to lean just so in order to avoid a wack on the head when getting into the car. Once in the comfort and room are fine. The handling is not sport sedan sharp, but it's better than others we tested. My wife was accustomed to hitting the inside lock button to lock the doors as she left the car. She will just have to learn to tap the outside button. No big deal. Just a few little things. Mileage so far has been 20.5 of mixed driving. This is figured and and not the car's computer read out although it seems to be pretty close. Just a touch optimistic.
To be honest I wanted a Flex, but the wife thought they are butt ugly. We have owned Mazdas in the past. The last being a rwd 626. How many of you remember them? Good car! Traded it when my 3rd child was born. He's now the one with our old G35. I guess life is a large circle after all.
Just thought I'd pass out my thoughts and to say thanks for all the info I've picked up.
Merry Christmas to all!
