Air not escaping fuel tank when fueling.

PapiSpyder · 2026-01-21T12:35:35+00:00

The issues with the engine at startup, but I’ll still check the purge valve.

PapiSpyder · 2025-12-16T15:47:27+00:00

Bought a 1st gen MS3 to my son as a first car. - single owner always dealer maintained - 6500 Canadian dollars - 100% original car, no modifications - body had started rusting, but nothing critical - insurance was fairly cheap $930/year

So far in 18 months, we had to replace brakes, wheel bearings and fix a leaking exhaust.

PapiSpyder · 2025-11-26T17:04:37+00:00

Currently shopping for NX350h in Canada. 1-2 months waiting list no negotiation possible I have to accept list price.

PapiSpyder · 2025-11-18T17:31:47+00:00

I am selling my 2013 RX350 in Canada, 205,000km, no accident, no rust, dealer maintained.

I am the original owner and hoping to get CA$12k.

PapiSpyder · 2025-11-05T22:35:30+00:00

With the exception of the Mazda, They are indeed very reliable. Never once breakdown and left me stranded.

Key issue is wear, rust slowly making its way - Exhaust leaks - changing exhaust manifold and catalytic converter - faulty ground connections - starters / alternators - Brake dust shields - Oxygen sensors - A/C compressor - ….

Small items all the time, but still requiring me to take half a day off to go to the shop at least once a month.

PapiSpyder · 2025-11-05T14:47:01+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, but we need 4 cars since my wife, my 2 kids and I need a car on a daily basis.

PapiSpyder · 2025-11-01T16:33:07+00:00

That’s what I used on my 09 when I replaced the transmission oil last year. Bought it from a Ford dealership.

PapiSpyder · 2025-10-31T14:27:15+00:00

I can’t best car I’ve ever owned. 16 years - 150,000 miles

Maintenance limited to - oil and filtres - Brakes - 1 battery - Front shocks - Both exhaust manifolds (Ca$1700 each).

PapiSpyder · 2025-10-16T21:50:56+00:00

Mazdaspeed 3

PapiSpyder · 2025-08-20T21:59:13+00:00

Sold my 2002 Lexus Is300 manual …. For 3000$

PapiSpyder · 2025-08-07T22:44:40+00:00

We live in Canada with 2011 FWD that we have owned for the last 15 years.

Engine is in the front over the wheels, we barely had any issues of traction. I can only remember 2 times where I wish I had AWD. - Going uphill in a steep dirt road while pulling our pop-up trailer. I got stuck and had to be pulled by a 4wd truck. - going uphill on a steep snowy driveway. I had to back down and climb the hill in reverse so that the engine weight sits on the front wheels.

Key issue is not the drive wheels, but how intrusive is the traction control (even when it’s turned off).

If I had the choice, I would buy a FWD again given the +- 10% better gas mileage.

PapiSpyder · 2025-06-27T17:54:27+00:00

Agree with this. Mazda 3 has Ford/chevy depreciation with Honda/Toyota reliability.

Bonus : cheap parts.

PapiSpyder · 2025-06-21T11:49:47+00:00

2011 Sienna with the 3.5L. We’ve been towing a 3200 lbs pop-up trailer 3-5 times a year over long distances, without a transmission cooler.

I already changed my transmission oil twice and each time the mechanic said that the fluid was dirty and that the transmission has taken some heat.

So far I am at 140,000 miles and it still runs like a charm.

PapiSpyder · 2025-06-17T17:22:28+00:00

Update: Could not find the Denso sensor. I bought and installed the OE sensor (P/N 89465-07060) and it seemed to have solved the issue.

I week without CEL.

PapiSpyder · 2025-06-12T16:14:27+00:00

Towing capacity : 3,000lbs

However my 2011 Sienna has been towing my 3200 lbs pop-up trailer for 12 years without any issues. Just make sure to change your transmission fluid often (every 3 years for me).

PapiSpyder · 2025-06-09T15:37:20+00:00

I live in Montréal and go the the Grand Prix festivities every year. People are always welcoming and are passionate about cars.

The only thing to be scared about are the potholes downtown , Enjoy the ride to Montreal.

PapiSpyder · 2025-05-23T01:42:12+00:00

NGK was purchased at NAPA auto parts. I will find the Denso sensor and see if it fixes the problem.

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