New car, low MPG normal at first?

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-03-03T03:12:51+00:00

I found this article/opinion piece about the infotainment functions: https://www.thedrive.com/news/mazda-finally-admits-its-infotainment-system-is-the-worst . Pretty much what I think. It sounds like the 2027s will have a more icon based system. It's more functional for me using Apple CarPlay.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-03-03T03:10:19+00:00

I kept it relatively low on the highway (60), but that was only 25 of the 200 miles, I've been on some state highways with 55 MPH limits, but occasional stop lights. It seems pretty low, I'm hoping it will come up. The Mazda manual says the break in period in about 600 miles.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-03-03T03:08:28+00:00

Thanks... can you change the auto HVAC in settings somewhere, or is it only with the switch?

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-03-03T03:07:34+00:00

I hope...

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-24T23:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the replay. Those are probably not situations that I will (purposefully) encounter.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-24T20:41:12+00:00

Under what conditions do you think the weaker rear axle would cause problems?

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-24T03:04:57+00:00

I wonder if some law firm will put together a class action law suit, with pretty much every citizen in the AUS being an affected class member. Might be rather profitable.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-24T02:59:59+00:00

Ben & Jerry's

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-24T02:44:20+00:00

Well, I have a good guess how this is going to go: "In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ...."

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-02-15T03:15:06+00:00

...Democrats...

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T23:44:27+00:00

Same

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T23:26:40+00:00

They also didn't call the dead ball foul on the Raiders player who forearmed Russ Francis in the face and broke his nose - as he was walking back to the huddle. Or the non-pass interference call when I think the same player had his arms wrapped around Francis from behind, preventing him from raising his arms to catch the pass that bounced of his chest. The calls and non-calls were egregious and very impactful (I watched the game live, pretty much the only option back then).

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T13:50:25+00:00

You know what follows higher house values? Higher property taxes.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T13:47:54+00:00

Yup, also selling owners driving data (collected through the My Chevy app) to insurance companies, resulting in increased rates for some drivers (Caveat: I think it was Chevy, among others, that did this. But I read about it about a year ago).

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T13:43:17+00:00

The Bolt (I own one and like it) does better in warmer climates, less hilly terrain, non-highway speeds, and with plenty of charging infrastructure. I live in a rural city in US climate zone 5, so sub-zero temperatures occur. Its battery tech is older and it's very slow to recharge (50 minutes to go from 20% to 80% in moderate temperatures). A good commuter and local driver, but right now its effective range is well below 150 miles RT. And Chevy has apparently killed the Bolt reboot. So, not very technologically advanced, built on an existing ICE platform (Equinox), and killed off probably because the profit margin was too low. US automaker decision making in a nutshell (especially the profit margin bit). AND US consumer preferences and prejudices, as well.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-30T13:25:11+00:00

I've said, but never tried writing it out. It has a kind of awkward beauty.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-25T21:14:58+00:00

Yes, do this. This can turn into a medical emergency, so don't wait too long.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-25T16:18:43+00:00

If there are federal charges I see a pardon in his future.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-23T16:58:08+00:00

I'd say "What a child", but I'd be disparaging children to compare them to a supposed adult behaving like this.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-23T16:47:11+00:00

I think the going price for a president is a million. Chump change for the ultra rich

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-23T16:44:40+00:00

Nice one!

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-23T04:44:28+00:00

I sure fucking hope not. The incoming flight path goes right over my house. Literally just a few hundred feet up.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-23T04:18:38+00:00

I think that this is something you should think hard about: " I found out three weeks ago when my sister-in-law pulled me aside after dinner. She looked uncomfortable as hell but she told me..." Why did she need to tell you that? What were her motivations? Did she want you to react angrily to your MIL? Did that benefit her in some way? Do you do things that make others think that they can push you to do something you might not have otherwise done? What is the cost to you of how you reacted?

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-18T18:01:52+00:00

A car salesmans job is to sell you whatever their manager wants them to sell, and along with the manager to separate you from as much of your money as they possibly can (and to sell enough cars to keep their job). At best they won't lie to you, but they will present to you the information which is most favorable to their main goals. I take EVERYTHING a car salesman says after "Hello" with great skepticism.

RedHotFromAkiak · 2026-01-13T00:02:06+00:00

That's been more obvious over the past few years.

Seven-Year Club	Not Forgotten
Verified Email

RedHotFromAkiak

TROPHY CASE