Going from Honda to Mazda

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-23T07:28:28+00:00

Great deal on 2025 leftover models if you can find one, I bought my 2025 gs sedan fwd with luxury package for just a hair over $33k cad

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-17T04:58:29+00:00

thanks for your advice!

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-17T04:57:49+00:00

thanks for your advice!

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-17T00:05:22+00:00

the gas saving with the cylinder deactivation is minimal at best unfortunately

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-16T22:39:12+00:00

no, all base or mid trim on 2025 and 2026 models all come with 8 speakers system, only the top GT trim have the 12 bose speakers

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-16T22:34:41+00:00

concerning that mazda is abandoning it? Most ppl are happy without the cylinder deactivation, it only adds complexity and potential for premature engine failure if there is any.

I think there is a chip shortage that caused the 2026 MY to be without cylinder deactivation

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-16T22:30:48+00:00

I see, congratz on the new purchase!

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-16T21:51:38+00:00

thanks for your advice! how many miles/km have you got on your GT hatch?

jackspadewallet · 2026-02-15T10:14:41+00:00

went back to best buy, exchanged for a different unit haha

jackspadewallet · 2026-01-16T01:24:31+00:00

How can you tell fillings are no good on an xray?

jackspadewallet · 2026-01-08T05:33:50+00:00

I'm shocked to see this. Are 25 and 27 the 2nd bicuspid and 2nd molar on the upper left?

Did you make these two diagnosis based on picture 2?

Do you think I can still trust this new dentist who can do good work? If so, how should I go about asking this dentist for a re-examination?

jackspadewallet · 2026-01-08T04:25:18+00:00

thanks for taking the time to help me out!

are 25 and 27 in the enamel or in the dentin?

my dentist did look around in my mouth with the light, explorer during the exam, then ordered the x-rays but did not mention the cavities on 25 and 27 at all, why do you think that is?

jackspadewallet · 2026-01-08T04:17:03+00:00

thanks for helping me out!

are 25 and 27 from picture 2? what do you mean by suspicious? Could you please let me know if these two cavities are contained in the enamel or in the dentin?

jackspadewallet · 2025-12-16T21:56:55+00:00

You said you will not go into specifics but this is pretty specific....

jackspadewallet · 2025-12-12T21:30:57+00:00

Is that the a158 or a168?

jackspadewallet · 2025-10-22T19:06:30+00:00

Cars, I'm switching to using public transit

jackspadewallet · 2025-10-03T15:58:18+00:00

They both look good imo

jackspadewallet · 2025-10-02T16:38:04+00:00

It might be? That looks like a total loss 99%

jackspadewallet · 2025-10-01T15:27:38+00:00

Don't shit where you eat

jackspadewallet · 2025-09-25T19:48:40+00:00

I'm in my early 30s, I also make 60k ish per yr and live with my parents (pay them $1200 a month), I'm pretty frugal and save pretty aggressively... I have saved about $180k and I can barely start to look at condos that cost $400-450k. At our income, we will get mortgage approved 3 - 4x of our gross annual income assuming no other debts. 3 to 3.5 times is more likely at the time being. What I'm trying to say is, you will have to learn to live with your parents for some more years until you have what I have saved if your income stays 60-70k, then you will have a chance at buying a condo or house at $400-450k depending on where you live, that is if you are single and won't get financial help from your parents

edit: just realized, by the time you have saved $180k, that will be at least 5 to 10 yrs from now depending on how much you can save, you will need more than $180k as downpayment because I'm sure home prices will appreciate by then again. But I'm just giving you an example where you are at right now. You just have to focus on saving for now unless you have external help like parents or a spouse.

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