CR-V engine problems

[FoMoJo]

It would be good to see Mazda make something in the mold of the Austin Healey 3000, as they make the MX-5 in the spirit of the Lotus Elan.
An attainable roadster - 275-300 HP - bit of a bruiser but not too flamboyant

I always felt that the Miata was more of a modern day MGB.  The Lotus, especially the Elan, was a cut above.

[MrH]

I'm starting to lose some hair in the back of my head, so... fixed roofs are fine, thanks

Just wait until it's all gone.  You'll want a convertible again!

[CaminoRacer]

Just wait until it's all gone.  You'll want a convertible again!

The wind can't mess up your hair if you don't have any!

[r0tor]

Discovery uses a knob to switch gears.  Wouldn't want to get them confused.

It needs a shifter

[FoMoJo]

It needs a shifter

Being old and less inclined to change, I thought I'd be adverse to having a shift knob rather than a shift lever.  However, it makes the console area much cleaner and less cluttered looking. 



As soon as you push the start button, the little knob raises up.

I just like the way it looks.

[CaminoRacer]

I think I prefer the Bolt electronic shifter, which is similar to BMW's. Keeps me from confusing it with the other round knobs.

[Laconian]

You couldn't have a kid in the passenger seat with one of those knobs. Your transmission would be FUBAR in no time from shifting into reverse while at speed.

[Lebowski]

You couldn't have a kid in the passenger seat with one of those knobs. Your transmission would be FUBAR in no time from shifting into reverse while at speed.

You can't have a kid in the front passenger seat until they are 36 years old and 220lbs anyway.

[Laconian]

You can't have a kid in the front passenger seat until they are 36 years old and 220lbs anyway.

[FoMoJo]

You couldn't have a kid in the passenger seat with one of those knobs. Your transmission would be FUBAR in no time from shifting into reverse while at speed.

Maybe.  It's bad enough with my wife in the passenger seat.  The lever looking device just behind the shift knob, far right in the image, activates/deactivates the electric emergency brake.  My wife thought it was to open a storage compartment underneath and tried to "open it" when we were driving.  It works very effectively.

[Laconian]

Maybe.  It's bad enough with my wife in the passenger seat.  The lever looking device just behind the shift knob, far right in the image, activates/deactivates the electric emergency brake.  My wife thought it was to open a storage compartment underneath and tried to "open it" when we were driving.  It works very effectively.

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[AutobahnSHO]

Maybe.  It's bad enough with my wife in the passenger seat.  The lever looking device just behind the shift knob, far right in the image, activates/deactivates the electric emergency brake.  My wife thought it was to open a storage compartment underneath and tried to "open it" when we were driving.  It works very effectively.

I've seen lots of those where the e-parking-brake switch is by the passenger like the window switches in my Miata! What horrible design!

[veeman]

I've seen lots of those where the e-parking-brake switch is by the passenger like the window switches in my Miata! What horrible design!

Yeah that design is terrible.  It looks like a lever to open the storage cubby between the seats. 

[FoMoJo]

Yeah that design is terrible.  It looks like a lever to open the storage cubby between the seats. 

It does have the little (P) symbol on it.  Some people don't notice it I guess.

[Morris Minor]

I've been approved by my bank for a 2.89% APR. This is 40 bps higher that the loan we took out from them in January 2018 on the Honda. This is odd, given that my credit rating is as high as you can get, and interest rates are supposedly lower than they were two years ago.

[veeman]

I think Mazda is currently offering 0.9% APR for up to 5 years financing on all 2021 models. 

[Morris Minor]

I think Mazda is currently offering 0.9% APR for up to 5 years financing on all 2021 models. 

Thanks, they are, will take a laptop along: I've made a spreadsheet to run scenarios: amortization, trade-in, taxes etc.
Spreadsheets help me keep a clear head. I love numbers.

[veeman]

Thanks, they are, will take a laptop along: I've made a spreadsheet to run scenarios: amortization, trade-in, taxes etc.
Spreadsheets help me keep a clear head. I love numbers.

A customer who takes out a laptop while trying to buy a car at a dealership is probably a good sign to the salesperson to just offer a good deal from the get-go 

[Laconian]

Thanks, they are, will take a laptop along: I've made a spreadsheet to run scenarios: amortization, trade-in, taxes etc.
Spreadsheets help me keep a clear head. I love numbers.

You're no match for the Four Square. The salesman's going to make you his bitch.

[CaminoRacer]

RIP Morris and his laptop. He never stood a chance against the Four Boxes.

[Laconian]

"Hey guys, look at my low, low monthly payment"

"How long is the loan for?"

"NINETY YEARS"

[SJ_GTI]

"Hey guys, look at my low, low monthly payment"

"How long is the loan for?"

"NINETY YEARS"

[Speed_Racer]

I learned yesterday that they do 240 month loans on RVs. At 5+% APR! 

[AutobahnSHO]

I learned yesterday that they do 240 month loans on RVs. At 5+% APR! 

I browse them a lot, you can buy the big bus styles which are more expensive than my house.

Really the vast majority of RVs, jet skis, boats, motorcycles, quads, etc... are toy purchases and make zero financial sense.

But what are finances for but to have fun? (without losing the necessities of life because of bankruptcy)

[Morris Minor]

You're no match for the Four Square. The salesman's going to make you his bitch.

https://youtu.be/B2LLB9CGfLs

[veeman]

https://youtu.be/B2LLB9CGfLs

Oh man...that is so good

[Laconian]

I was expecting a line like "oh, my boss isn't happy with me, but..."

Still great.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I learned yesterday that they do 240 month loans on RVs. At 5+% APR! 

But RV prices have shot throught the roof since Covid. Now is not the time to buy.

[Morris Minor]

CX-5 AWD Grand Touring Reserve that comes with the turbo 2.5. And I like the cooled seats.

[FoMoJo]

CX-5 AWD Grand Touring Reserve that comes with the turbo 2.5. And I like the cooled seats.

Very sharp.  Love their red.  The 2.5 turbo must have a lot of grunt.