This summer, our 2009 Jetta developed some electrical gremlins (sunroof would open randomly, even if the car was turned off and parked) so we decided to replace it before interest rates became too high. Figured we would buy a new car since used car prices were ridiculous.

In newer Mazdas the screen is far enough away not to be mistaken for a touch screen.

I have a ‘22 Mazda3. I actually like that there is no touchscreen though I’ve heard the new CX-50 will have a screen that will be touch but only when running AA/ACP.

How is it in cold weather? Do you have to take your gloves off to change the temp?

My 2009 Jetta had that function. My 2008 Highlander did not. That was one of the first things I tried out when testing driving my new Mazda 3. It is a great feature that hopefully is standard these days.

Seeing that we just replaced our 2008 Jetta with a 2022 Mazda3 Premium sedan last month, our next car purchase will probably be in five years when that is paid off and we have to replace our 2008 Highlander. Hopefully we will be in a house by that time and can buy something electric.

And when they resell that trade-in, they will charge the next guy for that same “Invisible VIN Printing”.

My 2008 Highlander is in good shape mechanically but I’ve been having reoccurring issues with clogs in the sunroof drains, mainly due to having to park under a pine tree. Last time I brought it to the shop they had to drill new drain holes and yet I still have damp carpets. Admittedly, the costs haven’t been too…

Please explain the reason for them on the CX-30 as that vehicle will see even less off-roading than the the actual off-roading this model will see.

I owned a 1994 Integra RS sedan. Basically a better looking Civic. People are nostalgic for the Type R and maybe the GS-R but the majority of the models that were sold were the more basic versions. I miss the four headlights.

I recently paid off a car note and now when I look at my FICO score they say a key factor affecting my score is that there is a “lack of recent installment loan information”.

Glad to see that others love this album as much as I do. Doc knocked it out of the park with Esthero and blessed Res just the same. Add the lyrics from Santi and the result is a classic album I still have on rotation. Ice King is my favorite by far.

You can wear an earring, but only one and it has to be in the left ear. Or is it the right? 

A few years ago I left my office on 125th St. in Harlem and peeled open a banana. These two young ladies noticed me and one said to the other “This n*$&a eating a banana” like it was something totally foreign to them.

Can’t get a Bimmer without halos.

Thanks! Seriously though, Anika is a couple of years older than me but a schoolmate of mine. She’s always been talented and a class act. We’re very proud of her!

Wow, you took me back with that one. Yes, I used to watch it on the low.

Racism is not a black problem, it is a white problem that only they can eliminate. It’s unfortunate that a white man kneeling may be the only reason other white people begin to pay attention to the issues but that’s the world we live in.

My friend has a theory that the more American flags you see on homes, the more racist the area. Hmmm....

I’ve had mine since the holidays and like it a lot. I don’t have to dig my phone out of my pocket unless I want to respond to a text or message in depth or answer that particular call. It’s main benefit for me is I don’t have to use my phone to update my water intake. I have a complication for it on my main screen so…