Recent content by thugzy

Honestly, in the same price point, there is nothing that interests me other than the CX-9..... Pilot, Highlander, Santa Fe, Pathfinder, Acadia...Meh... all cushy turds. If I was to move to another SUV it would be a GL400 Merc, but were talking double the CX-9 price. I have had a flawless...

Maybe I should have mentioned that I need to tow over 5000lbs.... 2018 F150 Lariat SCREW 3.5 Ecoboost should do the trick :D

So I have sold my CX-9 and leaving this community. I have had my CX-9 for a full year and put 26,000kms on it. It has been a pleasure to own. Nothing major went wrong. Just the usual annoyances that are known. 1) Crashing MMI (Needed software update) 2) Service Due indicator intermittently...

Id like to be kept in the loop as well... Mine has been making a pinging noise with 91 and worse with 87..... Dealer keeps saying its the variable valve flap in the exhaust manifold...

40% city / 60% highway... averaging 9L/100kms or 26MPG on 91 fuel. 17,000kms I do get higher fuel consumption with 87... around 11L/100kms. Also using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 if it means anything The key is to know when the Turbo starts to build boost and try not to be in it. When driving...

I have had Nexen all seasons and winters in the past and they have been excellent. Korean made and is like one of the underdog brands. They are as good as Kumhos at a lower price point.

Sport mode does nothing else but hold the lower gear. There is no difference when applying full throttle

Torque is what is most important especially from a stop, but peak HP is also as important for passing at highway speeds. Here in Toronto the typical speeds on 400 series highways is 120km/h.... most people will pass between 100km/h up to 130,140, and also especially on the on ramps... this is...

I feel a big difference between 87 and 91..... I hate using 87 just due to some inconsistent turbo pressure when accelerating I noted it here https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123860062-16-17-0-60-Unleaded-vs-Premium The first 3 months with it I didn't notice much difference...

I find the pillar trim to be poorly resistant to scratches. There are so many swirl marks on mine. When I compare the finish to my 4 year old GLK350, my Merc hardly has any swirls

Use 91 over 87 fuel..... I notice less responsiveness and inconsistent Turbo boost pressure with 87. With 91 there Is less lag

I have, and can tell you that 91 octane makes a huge difference in drivability over 87. My observations when using 91: The engine is smoother there is less turbo lag the throttle response is faster the turbo spools up faster and consistently there torque down low is stronger the engine hp is...

Its the turbo that is spooled up and the wastegate releasing some of that pressure. I notice it as well when I am driving over 120km/h...then when you add more throttle, the noise gets slightly louder.... The nice sound of a Turbo

ZoomZoomRider....I forgot to mention... when getting rustproof.... DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO DRILL HOLES! Use the existing holes that are available only cheers

I have had success with handwashes and application of either Zaino or Klasse every 6 months cheers