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[Zee09]

I hit 500 miles today so I have 100 miles left of break in but we all know that's not true...

The Accord took about 5000 miles for everything to settle in and to get max mpgs...

Japanese rides I had in the past seemed to settle in at 3000 miles.

The cvt on this Mitsubishi didn't have the early herky jerky feeling like my 24 sport had.

 

[KCJeep]

I hit 500 miles today so I have 100 miles left of break in but we all know that's not true...

The Accord took about 5000 miles for everything to settle in and to get max mpgs...

Japanese rides I had in the past seemed to settle in at 3000 miles.

The cvt on this Mitsubishi didn't have the early herky jerky feeling like my 24 sport had.

My BIL’s Subie Crosstrek has had a hesitation then lurch from stop since new. Dealer told him it was normal. Not. I’ve driven other Subies and while I wasn’t a fan they didn’t do that.

He’s still driving it, 70 plus k now. It’s been reliable but the dealer has tried to soak him on maintenance a couple times.

I’m no Subie fan but I recommended a Forester to my elderly father. It should keep him out of trouble, but I think he’s moved on to Buicks. As much as he drives that would be fine too.

 

[Zee09]

My BIL’s Subie Crosstrek has had a hesitation then lurch from stop since new. Dealer told him it was normal. Not. I’ve driven other Subies and while I wasn’t a fan they didn’t do that.

He’s still driving it, 70 plus k now. It’s been reliable but the dealer has tried to soak him on maintenance a couple times.

I’m no Subie fan but I recommended a Forester to my elderly father. It should keep him out of trouble, but I think he’s moved on to Buicks. As much as he drives that would be fine too.

Many claim that Subaru is the biggest rip off as far as dealer services. Outrageous attempts to run the bill up.

 

[Zee09]

Just saw a VW Atlas over $60k
SEL R Line..... they start at $39k
2026

 

[Owen Lucas]

Just saw a VW Atlas over $60k
SEL R Line..... they start at $39k
2026

It'll be back down to $45k in 2 years with average mileage.

 

[mcm0455]

Mazda seats are not comfortable for long drives. I sold my 2020 CX-5 Signature for that reason. I looked at the 2026, but the same. Beautiful car, lousy seats.

I sold my 21 CX-9 in less than a year because the center console severely intruded on my right leg space. Didn't notice it on the 30 minute test drive.

 

[Zee09]

I sold my 21 CX-9 in less than a year because the center console severely intruded on my right leg space. Didn't notice it on the 30 minute test drive.

I didn't go back to a Maverick because of the drivers seat... the bottom was too short and really painful on the hamstrings..Everything else was stellar

 

[KCJeep]

I didn't go back to a Maverick because of the drivers seat... the bottom was too short and really painful on the hamstrings..Everything else was stellar

Only the ignorant, indigent or desperate drive Fords. You are too good for one.

 

[KCJeep]

I didn't go back to a Maverick because of the drivers seat... the bottom was too short and really painful on the hamstrings..Everything else was stellar

If I wasn’t in the Mustang for the long haul the Maverick would be at the top of my shopping list.

 

[Zee09]

Only the ignorant, indigent or desperate drive Fords. You are too good for one.

It's not that I had two of them
The Maverick was the bomb but actually expensive now

 

[KCJeep]

It's not that I had two of them
The Maverick was the bomb but actually expensive now

Yeah there was no way the bargain prices were going to hold long. But it accomplished its purpose.

Much like trying to find a base model of about anything, good luck.

 

[Pablo]

Only the ignorant, indigent or desperate drive Fords. You are too good for one.

Careful

 

[Zee09]

Mitsubishi is following the old Honda program...
Non severe service oil change
Oil every 7500 miles or 1 year on 1.5 turbo
Filter 15000 or 1 year

 

[Zee09]

I picked up two of these as spares for $5... I remember The Car Care Nut thinking these were oil funnels and saying he hoped the maker wasn't suggesting it will be an oil burner...lol

He didn't know what they were for...