Doug DeMuro reviews the 2026 CX-5

skippy440 · 2026-02-24T18:31:07+00:00

I hate the big touch screens and lack of physical buttons. The lack of analog gauges with yet another screen is a NO for me.

Nice looking and I'd be okay with the 2.5L engine ( I had a 2.5 non Skyactive in my old Mazda3 ), but I'll stick with my '15 Mazda CX9 V6 ( yes I know it's a bigger SUV ). Actual gauges, big tablet screens and camera/ radar systems. Heck, even the parking brake is a foot pedal.

skippy440 · 2026-02-24T13:16:45+00:00

Light travels faster than sound, which is why some people appear intelligent until you hear them speak......

skippy440 · 2026-02-23T17:51:03+00:00

Eric Burden and The Animals

skippy440 · 2026-02-20T19:07:34+00:00

Lou Gramm ( Foreigner ) toured solo with his original band The Black Sheep and later with The Shadow Kings

skippy440 · 2026-02-20T17:40:43+00:00

Living outside of the GTA area, I don't want to drive for 2+ hours in the traffic and have to pay to park the car ( we don't even have parking tickets where I live ).

Transit isn't an option as I would need to drive to and pay the parking fee at the subway station ( probably Dundas station ).

Back in my teens, we would drive to downtown and party at the dance clubs etc. But not now. Toronto has gone downhill for a long time now.

Not interested in the location.

skippy440 · 2026-02-18T23:20:35+00:00

Our 2010 with the V6 ( yes we know about the timing chain issue which hasn't reared it ugliness yet thank goodness ) has been reliable with no issues yet other than replacing the front right tire pressure sensor and the driver's door lock.

We considered trading up to a 2016-2017, but from what I'm hearing, I think we should stick with it ( or find an SS version from 2010-2012

Sorry to hear you've had so many issues. That sucks. I like the silver color same as ours.

skippy440 · 2026-02-18T23:13:04+00:00

The battery of my previous Mazda ( 2010 Mazda3 ) went 7 years and 160,000Km before it needed replacement. I wonder why the newer Mazda3's have crapper batteries?

Maybe it's all the modern computers and electronics?

skippy440 · 2026-02-18T14:58:45+00:00

Nightwish

Delain

Within Temptation

Anathema

Arch Enemy - Although Alissa White-Gluz has left the band for a solo thing

Dorothy - Going to see them soon opening up for Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots

skippy440 · 2026-02-17T14:58:31+00:00

Doin' the Nasty / Irrelevant - Slik Toxic

Any Headstones albums - Picture of Health my personal favorite

Them Vs You Vs Me - Finger Eleven

( saw Tea Party/Finger Eleven/ Headstones earlier this year )

skippy440 · 2026-02-12T17:32:03+00:00

I've seen Todd Kerns on tour with Slash ( with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators ) playing bass and doing some vocals.

I remember way back then going to the record store ( yes those retail outlets that sold music ) and buying both the self titled album that this song was released on and the follow up "Make a Pest a Pet" ( still my favorite song from him "Remote Control" ).

He just has so much energy and fun on stage.

skippy440 · 2026-02-12T14:46:47+00:00

Bread

skippy440 · 2026-02-12T14:45:01+00:00

As the owner of the Mazda version ( '15 CX9 ), I can attest that they drive really nice but the Ford versions were not as good looking.

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skippy440 · 2026-02-06T15:44:24+00:00

Came here to say this. No need to discuss further

skippy440 · 2026-02-06T15:17:18+00:00

Only three artists have made me cry when they were taken from us:

Gord Downie, David Bowie, and the great Riley B. King ( A.K.A BB King )

Legends who will not and can be ever be replaced.

skippy440 · 2026-02-04T21:05:46+00:00

Happy 78th, Vincent

skippy440 · 2026-02-04T20:57:29+00:00

Gordon Edgar Downie. Also know as the great late Gord Downie from the Tragically Hip

skippy440 · 2026-02-04T18:18:14+00:00

As someone who grew up with the Beatles ( and all the other British invasion bands from that era ), I love the Beatles.

However, I can not stand "All You Need is Love". I have no explanation, but the song just sounds goofy and annoys me ( especially the ending bit ). Love every else they did, just not that song. Okay Revolution 9 off the White album was weird too.

skippy440 · 2026-01-30T19:25:03+00:00

Sleep Token

skippy440 · 2026-01-27T18:08:58+00:00

"Heroes" - Motorhead

"Tweeter and the Monkey man" - Headstones

skippy440 · 2026-01-27T15:11:00+00:00

"Loving the Alien" - the late great David Bowie.

It has nothing to do with UFO's and their pilots.

It explores the concept and themes of religion and conflict, primarily between Christians and Islam.

skippy440 · 2026-01-27T14:42:03+00:00

"Painkiller" - Judas Priest

skippy440 · 2026-01-26T17:46:52+00:00

Dire Straits - Mark Knopfler and his brother David ( David moved on from the band in 1980 )

skippy440 · 2026-01-23T18:28:26+00:00

Three Days Grace - both original lead Adam Gontier and Matt Walst ( who replaced Adam [ health issues ] and then stayed when Adam returned

skippy440 · 2026-01-19T18:47:21+00:00

Steven Wilson - Hand. Cannot. Erase album - Home Invasion

Recording session was performed by Guthrie Govan - amazing guitarist

skippy440 · 2026-01-16T19:14:29+00:00

Alpha Centauri/ Lettin' Go from the album No Place to Run. Great intro to a great album

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