Recent content by tqking619

BB, I was in the same position as you 4 months ago. I was a loyal Honda owner for 27 years as I went from '86 CRX to '96 Integra to '03 Accord. I narrowed my choice down to the Accord vs 6 as well and test drove both of them. The Honda wasn't bad and I liked the interior more outside of the...

I've seen it mentioned several times on ***************...you are definitely not alone. Here's one thread: http://forum.***************/mazda-6-3rd-generation-2013-present/262854-weatherstripping-rear-doors.html

Looks like the 2014 Mazda3 has made it to the US...a couple of dealers here in San Diego claim to have one in stock! https://twitter.com/TemeculaMazda/status/370339954674515968/photo/1...

I would think that their main motivation for having a stripped down manual Sport is so that they can advertise a "starting at" price that is low. From a consumer's point of view, it allows those that can't afford all the bells and whistles a chance to own what appears to be a luxury model.

I have this dilemma myself...still have a few months before I get serious about making a purchase though so I'll just continue to gather info on both and then do the test drive. It seems that the 6 has less issues with rattles, hood/mirror vibration, cracked windshields, etc based on what I'm...

Do iPhones charge via the USB connection?

Does anyone know if the Costco auto buying program allows dealers to offer a below invoice price but then add sneaky dealer fees?

Consumer Reports has taken delivery of a 2014 CX-5 Touring AWD...we'll be getting some more write-ups from them soon. http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/2013/02/2014-mazda-cx-5-returns-to-our-track-with-more-skyactiv-power.html

I just wrote to them as well...maybe being a potential buyer of the CX-5 might carry a bit more weight? I also asked them about the cup holders and the dash rattles.

Does the EPA test the vehicles themselves or do they just take the automakers word for it? Seems that if they were truly independently tested, we wouldn't see the errors for American companies. Seems suspicious.