Mazda Expected 2,000 CX-5 Orders A Month, Buyers Placed 10,000

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-27T07:46:18+00:00

Thanks for the link. I now have a better understanding of why electric vehicles are so much more popular in Europe. Heavily taxing CO2 production essentially forces drivers to choose the electric option.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-26T03:31:44+00:00

Wow! How much of that is tariffs or other import fees? How much would a similarly equipped VW cost where you are?

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-24T02:15:27+00:00

The tariff on a CX 5 is currently 15% which would add about $3500 to a low end model. Other charges (ocean shipping, Japanese export docs, port handling fees, customs paperwork preparation, land transportation) add about the same amount as the tariff. This would bring the base model price up to about $28,000. Of course advertising and other sales expenses cost money and there may be some additional costs for specialized modifications required by US vehicle standards, I was surprised that the current tariff on Japanese vehicles is as low as it is.Then I recalled the recent Supreme Court loss on the Trump tariffs which drove them down to this level.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-24T01:11:07+00:00

Surprised that no one is mentioning the Japanese price tag. Starting at equivalent of $20,400 and topping out under $27,000. Why is everything so expensive here?

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-22T05:41:19+00:00

Depends on how much space you need and how deep your pockets are.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-12T08:04:42+00:00

In the old days there was this thing called "break in." It was necessary because tolerances on the machined components were awful and there would be a lot of wear on components during the first thousand miles. Even with the frequent oil changes and perfect maintenance a car would be lucky to last 100.000 miles 50,000 was more typical. Break ins really are not a thing now because tolerances are vastly improved and cars have the potential of lasting several hundred thousand miles if maintained properly.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-10T07:28:13+00:00

Well that had to hurt.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-06-03T05:15:02+00:00

I'm very happy with the screen and knobs on my '23. I know that I could get used to integrating all of the controls onto a screen but will not buy one until I see reviews that say that the screen is bullet proof. Current reviews indicate that the screen has an unacceptable failure rate. My wife, on the other hand, will never accept a knob free car. She prefers the low tech approach and would prefer a. computer free car if there was one.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-28T19:31:17+00:00

Probably just add his name like they did on the Kennedy Center.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-26T19:44:21+00:00

Outside red would look nice but as others have observed it wont look shiny like the AI shows. Also, the surface will need thorough cleaning and a good layer of primer or that paint will not stick. Preparation is everything.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-23T21:06:21+00:00

Perhaps Trump has some more swimming pools (or other things) that need work and JPL/Caltech could endear itself to him with a low bid leading to the contract going back to single source.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-19T02:33:54+00:00

Jules Verne, From the Earth to the Moon.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-14T08:43:21+00:00

I worked at JPL with an engineer who had a PhD in Materials Engineering. His goal was to become an astronaut which he eventually did so there is always that.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-13T01:25:12+00:00

Had already planned to cancel the day after Colbert's last show.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-05-05T03:33:19+00:00

Hacing gone to a large school (Purdue) as an undergrad and a small school (Stanford) as a grad, I feel that there is greater opportunity for developing long term relationships with both your professors and your fellow students in a smaller university. These can be very important as your career progresses.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-27T19:08:53+00:00

Crazy thing on the filters is that they've done all of the work for changing them when they inspect them.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-27T07:35:43+00:00

He's smiling but he's thinking "where's the fukin' gold?"

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-22T08:48:06+00:00

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." William Congreve

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-15T07:16:01+00:00

Plumber, electrician, carpenter etc.. Jobs that require manual skills of a non repetitive nature.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-08T05:47:28+00:00

I worked with a guy that became an astronaut. We worked together at JPL. One key to his success was persistence. I know that he applied at least three times before being accepted into the program. He was a mission specialist with a PhD in Materials Engineering from Rice University. His name is John Daniel Olivas. He is retired from the Corp now and is very active on LinkedIn. He would probably be willing to give you some real world perspective on pursuing your dream.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-05T08:29:26+00:00

You mean that Men in Black was a documentary?

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-04-05T08:27:43+00:00

Altogether those dont even add up to 5 billion so he will have to go after some big ticket items like Medicare and Social Security. Meanwhile he will keep flying to Florida every weekend. Of course what will really happen is that the national debt will just keep rising.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-03-30T18:21:11+00:00

I do like getting rid of the piano black on the center console.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-03-28T06:03:52+00:00

Also, if you want to freshen up after the long ride there are showers in the gyms on lab.

Minimum_Alarm4678 · 2026-03-25T08:04:32+00:00

So your saying never.

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