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by DKaz
Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:22 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: 2012 Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
Replies: 17
Views: 12506

Re: 2012 Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

I should make this list for 2020 and 2021 vehicles. The list is going to be depressingly short.
by DKaz
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Dkaz’s rides
Replies: 32
Views: 9877

Re: Dkaz’s rides

I do what I can do on my own: suspension, brakes, spark plugs, etc. Things like clutches, belts, bearings, etc. I rely on a mechanic on but I do have a couple of indie mechanics I like and trust. I always intend on keeping things for a long time but I end up going through cars and motorcycles like u...
by DKaz
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Well I found the Focus replacement...
Replies: 86
Views: 23953

Re: Well I found the Focus replacement...

Sweet ride! I’ve had a soft spot for these ever since I rented one with the fuel gulping V6. I’m always on the lookout for one of these in SEL trim with the analogue clock and of course a standard transmission. Found one but really expensive... https://nanaimo.craigslist.org/ctd/d/richmond-southwest...
by DKaz
Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Dkaz’s rides
Replies: 32
Views: 9877

Re: Dkaz’s rides

It's been a little quiet here lately unlike my suspension system, I figured I should contribute something. It's sad that after a short lived revival around the start of the last recession, the manual transmission is dying at an even quicker pace. Yea I'll just replace it all, well eventually. There'...
by DKaz
Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Dkaz’s rides
Replies: 32
Views: 9877

Re: Dkaz’s rides

I put about 2,200 lb of cinder block in my old Mazda 5 lol. I've been averaging 27.5 MPG on my current 5 vs. 25 MPG on my old 2007. They did something in 08 to squeeze an extra 2 or 3 MPG out of the engine and while I was skeptical at first, the numbers are showing it. Not far off from the wife's Ma...
by DKaz
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Dkaz’s rides
Replies: 32
Views: 9877

Re: Dkaz’s rides

Hi, I’m back. Still have the Mazda 3 which is my wife’s, coming on 8 years with 176k km (110k mi) on it. Have had a number of second cars and motorcycles along the way, sometimes both at the same time. Three other minivans, a 1/2 ton SUV, a manual hatchback, 3 scooters, 3 motorcycles, Now I’m back t...
by DKaz
Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: six's 2015 Chevrolet SS Sedan 6MT
Replies: 109
Views: 45180

Re: six's 2015 Chevrolet SS Sedan 6MT

Very nice looking CAI.

Still have and love your SS? It’s still one of my favourite cars although your MPG makes me want to cry lol.
by DKaz
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: No more stick-shift Acuras
Replies: 22
Views: 5177

Re: No more stick-shift Acuras

Would buy another manual were the price right and if it had power windows. Roll up windows are pretty much almost extinct. Not a single compact car has roll up windows anymore. Even in the subcompact class, the last subcompact to have rollup windows -- the Toyota Yaris -- has standard power windows...
by DKaz
Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: No more stick-shift Acuras
Replies: 22
Views: 5177

Re: No more stick-shift Acuras

Sad. Prior to the ILX, Canada had the EL from 1996 to 2005, then the CSX from 2006 til 2011. All sold very well with a good manual take rate upwards of 20%. Then the ILX came along which was no longer Canadian exclusive. For some reason sales started tanking midway through the CSX's generation. The ...
by DKaz
Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: six's 2015 Chevrolet SS Sedan 6MT
Replies: 109
Views: 45180

Re: six's [Future] 2015 Chevrolet SS Sedan 6MT

six wrote:Production date: 3/16/15 :)
Is that start of production or completion of production??

Wow. Just wow. Beautiful car, can't wait to see photos and videos galore of your sweet new ride.
by DKaz
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Tony's KLR 650
Replies: 25
Views: 9335

Re: Tony's KLR 650

Nice bike, Ahtoxa!
by DKaz
Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: 2014 Toyota Corolla
Replies: 18
Views: 4839

Re: 2014 Toyota Corolla

I test drove one for a bit. CVT is like any other automatic, I'd rather get a stick shift. Very nice interior, lots of room in the back, but I the seats I found a bit lacking much like my old 2008. I drove it in the city so didn't get to test its handling. It should remain a top 3 seller.
by DKaz
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: 2015 Honda Fit announced
Replies: 45
Views: 8674

Re: 2015 Honda Fit announced

I've been lurking until someone complained about having 6 cogs. Oh no he did-n't!

What's wrong with needing to downshift to pass people? We drive manuals, not autos.
by DKaz
Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Should You Buy a Car With a Manual Transmission?
Replies: 12
Views: 5820

Re: Should You Buy a Car With a Manual Transmission?

Good reason to buy a brand new car with manual, even though it is financially wiser to buy 1-4 year old used.
by DKaz
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: Should You Buy a Car With a Manual Transmission?
Replies: 12
Views: 5820

Re: Should You Buy a Car With a Manual Transmission?

I wonder if the fact that more Americans drive to work per capita and their commutes are longer as well. Europeans tend to bike or take transit to work so their cars are reserved for evenings and weekends when driving manual is a lot more enjoyable. At least that's the perception. I don't think driv...