Recent content by DG_1234

If the difference is 30,000 more miles to save $7,000 I vote buy new.

I figure 95% of the USA's population does have sales tax. And for a CX-5 purchase the difference in sales tax rates probably amounts to between $100 and $500. So for threads about pricing I am fine using OTD. I understand if others prefer detailed lists of options, accessories, fees, taxes etc...

For holding what items? I've got a small nylon zipper bag that holds a couple of spray bottles and a few microfiber towels, but that bag stays in place without a cargo net.

I was writing a check for the agreed upon OTD price and did not ask what the additional $550 was supposedly for, but just told the finance person sitting across her desk from me that I was paying what myself and the sales person had agreed to as my OTD price.

We bought a Miata last year and when it came time to sign closing papers and write a check the finance person tried to add $550 to the agreed upon out the door price. This was a bait and switch attempt but I insisted on the agreed upon price and they honored it, so we bought the car.

I think out the door price makes the best sense for new vehicle pricing discussions. I understand that USA States, Counties, Cities etc... have different tax rates, but including those factors, other fees etc... just makes pricing comparison discussions confusing. OTD pricing may not be a...

Why did you write "under $33 thousand" ? The photo you provided reads you paid $36,425 .

Thanks for the information. I watched the guy as he was using the wrench. He counted off each of the 5 bolts, and I did hear the wrench make a clicking noise. Prior to him doing the work his supervisior had told him to set the wrench at 100.

Sorry, I've never used a torque wrench. The employee at the oil change shop used a power tool to remove the bolts/tires. He finished the installation using a manual torque wrench to tighten the bolts. When using a manual wrench how does one know which ft-lb number is accomplished ?

Tire pressure is good, I usually keep them at about 37 psi. At 15 to 20 mph the wheels roll freely in neutral (N) and when in drive (D) there is a bit of resistance.

How do you know it is "2%"? Is there something written from Mazda specifying 2%?

My son's 16 FWD has a comfortable, easy rolling drive when accelerating. My 19 AWD , when accelerating, has a bit of resistance rather than easy rolling drive. Each week I am driving both the 16 and the 19 so the difference is noticeable. The 19 AWD does handle tighter and firmer than the 16...

I bought the 2019 CX-5 AWD new and on the drive home realized the ride was very different from the 2016 CX-5 FWD. At its first oil change-tire rotation I asked the service advisor about the difference in ride between AWD and FWD. He replied that the rear wheels are powered about 40% (or maybe he...

Well, his belief would clarify why there is a drive-feel difference between FWD and AWD. I think Mazda's marketing of AWD proclaims rear wheel power only engages when needed, but I have not read anything more specific than that (from Mazda).

You've given me something to check. However wouldn't the brake pads have premature wear ?