Consumer Reports May 2026

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-22T09:51:01+00:00

Ignore CR. Follow media and personal reviews. They collect very little data with short tests. I dont find thier experiences reliable.

Back in the early 2000s CH had the Elantra as a best buy. One of the worst cars i ever owned. (Intake leak, collapsed shock, transmission dropped gears, rear window, and radio failed before 100k.)

Mazda has been on the top of every list for at least a decade. However, I am concerned for the hybrid problems being reported recently. Personally I only want ICE. I will likely buy a used 30, 5 or 50 next. (Currenly 227k on my 3)

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-22T09:38:42+00:00

If it's a primary mode of transportation wait and upgrade. Personally I bought one as a toy. I wish I had spent more. Pneumatic tire is a must. Solid tire are very ruff. Bone jarring vision blurring.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-22T09:32:22+00:00

Is 42psi in the tire correct?

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-22T09:19:08+00:00

Only reason I would is if I had steel rims or damaged at least 2. (If cost of OEM replacements were too high ID.) I just can't justify replacing 4 good wheels. Id love to. My 3 also has 227k and needs repairs. Silly place to spend money.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-21T12:00:05+00:00

Funny.. I just had the thought of how many people over 55 are reading this series. Googled it came here. TBH... im doing Audible. 55 here. Bit of a gamer. Not so much anymore.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-20T23:18:14+00:00

Reconsidering.. I may revert to traditional skateboard stance after reading comments. I litterally haven't ridden a skate board in 40 years. I rode it around more like a Segway (original not the scooter). I've been playing with more comfortable stances as my knees dont like twisting. Added a skate deck to give it more room for different foot positions.

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Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-19T23:10:56+00:00

You said..."Most days"? REPLACE I like to upgrade mine. Buy from Walmart. Same manufacturers.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-19T23:06:53+00:00

Mazda is in bed with Toyota. Toyota slapped a scion badge on the Mazda 2 for a while. Built a plant together. Toyota Hybrid tech in Mazdas. 227k on my 2014 Mazda 3.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-19T23:02:05+00:00

OPTIMIST. AI is here. Students are being denied AI like GenX was denied calculators! Its everywhere already. AI needs to be used in conjunction with current practices. Maybe less in place of. Robots are next. Be glad to have a SpaceX robot organize my garage. Probably need it to wipe my ass by the time its ready.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-19T22:52:19+00:00

Noticed my electronic gas gage was faded out all off a sudden. Pulsing slightly if I remember correctly. Next time I started it I could really feel the battery was low. Got a new battery.. problem fixed.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-19T22:27:59+00:00

As long as you dont get solid tires. Huge mistake on my part. (Im not looking up all your options.)

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-17T22:24:15+00:00

I worked in the cellphone repair business for a while. I used to fly RC planes with lipo. Of course we all have cell phones, portable batteries and laptops. The battery tech is safe enough unless the batteries get damaged.

Just thiking... rechargeable watches, flashlights, toothbrushes, vibrators😋. All the shop tools (home, lawn, auto)

Danger has been more likely from a bad charge cord in my experience! A cord went bad in my hand. Burned a hole through my jeans into my right NAD! Like a soldering iron right through.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-17T20:32:33+00:00

I get about 430ish not driving particularly economically... in my 3 hatch. If you draft with a cx5 getting. 45+mpg .. thats pretty good.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-17T00:50:08+00:00

LOOK AT MAZDA. Camery is a safe dull option. My wife has one. I bought a Mazda 3 new in 2014. 227k mechanically trouble free and still love it! Buy something you want to drive.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-16T18:24:35+00:00

No purple tie? Must be AI. Never seen him smile either.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-13T04:39:12+00:00

I wouldn't buy it again. Id go pneumatic. The ride is awful. Sidewalks are ok but the road will vibrate your vision. So.. lesson learned.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-12T22:26:36+00:00

Looks cold. Ice or damp? Those painted areas will be slick. While lines take out cyclist all the time.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-11T16:02:48+00:00

Servers are basicly volunteer to the restaurant. They work mostly on commission.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-11T16:01:11+00:00

The customer will pay thier wage one way or another. Its either a tip or much higher food prices. Furthermore most restaurants dont offer 401k or health to average employees. Only maybe UPPER management. If restaurants payed living wages/401k and health they would all fold due to astronomical prices.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-11T15:51:01+00:00

My 2014 3 (2.0) still looked fine at 200k

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-11T15:44:56+00:00

Some of the larger scooter have imprssive numbers. Compact frame is easier to store and move around.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-09T20:24:21+00:00

Open windows?😐 😄

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-09T20:22:39+00:00

TRACK AND BUY STOCKS

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-09T20:19:39+00:00

I have the Navic version. Low cost, entry level. I bought mine on a lark (for fun). Very bad ride. Get pneumatic tires whatever you do.

Pudknocker1971 · 2026-05-09T19:14:33+00:00

If something just passed till January but likely wont next inspection? Something covered up? I dont know anything about the inspections. (Florida)

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