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Behold, the essence. What I mean is that changing the suspension might be incredibly risky and expensive with little noticeable benefit. A little adjustment to the wheels might be done for next to nothing and with little actual danger.

The ancient adage goes something like, "A hiding to nothing," meaning that you'll spend a lot of money with no return and much more hidden fees.

What do you mean by "hiding to nothing"? The breaker and whatever else sells them may be someone to enquire, I suppose. The only thing I would do differently is to hope that they are buckled or cracked.

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On many occasions, the sale of ridiculously large wheels and tires has resulted in substantial savings compared to the cost of shipping them. However, before purchasing, be sure to inspect the tread depth and date stamp of the tires. Changing the entire suspension system is a waste of time, particularly on older vehicles.

When transporting tires and wheels, use Paisley Freight.

Wheels are rather easy to send, so you may enquire as to if the seller is willing to wrap and courier them to you for your expense if that's all you're seeing on eBay. Similarly, if the object in question is a tire, you may find couriers that will transport it for a reasonable price; however, it will be more challenging to pack due to the materials required, such as a large black garbage bag, cardboard to shield the rim faces and an abundance of brown packing tape. It has been a long time since I last used that method to purchase or sell wheels and tires, but I seem to recall that it only cost around £40. I transported a set of four wheels from East Kent to north of Newcastle for that amount!

I don't have much experience with the W204, but I went from the Elegance to the Sport version of the CLK (which has the same suspension as the W203) and it went well. I replaced the springs, shocks, and spacer pads everywhere. There was a difference in bolt size between the front ARB and drop links (Elegance M8 vs. Sport M10, I think). For me, it was a matter of opening the ARB's holes with a 10 mm drill; nevertheless, you may discover that you require a new ARB, bushes, springs, shocks, etc.

I was wondering if the W204 C-class ang/sport estate could accommodate the Elegance suspension. The 18-inch wheels are just too difficult for my taste. I was hoping to acquire springs and shocks (or at least the springs) from a nearby factor or something, but the only places I can get 17-inch wheels are miles away on eBay and require just a pick-up. I get that it's a sport model and meant to be that way, but the jarring and banging on our perfectly smooth roads is driving me crazy.

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As long as you maintain the 6,000-mile service and change the oil and filter regularly, your vehicle will run like new.

Thank you! On the way home, I couldn't help but crack a smile. I had to out-couch some cowboys to get this one. With 68k and a service history that spans the whole universe, I'm crossing my fingers that she'll be a keeper. I am crossing my fingers for a clan-safe purchase because there is no chain noise... in the next twelve months, I will budget for a whole chain kit, coolant, and an oil change for my car.

That automobile was a great purchase.

I finally got a car that I can appreciate after upgrading my 25-year-old Yariz. I enjoy tinkering, where feasible, and am delighted to do it myself. I am also happy to acknowledge when I am overwhelmed.

The crimson inside is very lovely, you know. My wife always gets her way, and this time she rejected my request for a CX-70 in Polymetal Grey with red upholstery in favour of a CX-90.

I intend to buy a brand new 2025 CX-70 PHEV GT in Canada with a 10.25" screen after doing some research on the subject. The 2025 has been sitting on the dealer's lot for a long, so they're offering me a fantastic bargain on it. Since most automobiles have black interiors, I wanted one with red seats. It has them. The feedback is appreciated.

There isn't a single flaw when owners consider the whole infotainment system, including the placement and operation of the dials and knobs. Mazda did a great job with the design and planning. So far, the 30-to 60-second delay that occurs when my iPhone wirelessly syncs and activates Carplay is my only complaint. However, it's possible that this is more of an iPhone problem than a Mazda one.

The next step is to commit it to memory, which I already knew it would do.

It is doable, and when I remember to do it, it works well.

Without a doubt, the control dial is magnificent.Nearly all of the time, I utilise it. Actually, I have no idea when I last interacted with a screen. I know you can only use the touchscreen in Carplay, but I use the dial every single time I'm driving. Mastering the "corner buttons" adjacent to the dial will allow you to swiftly access NAV, Carplay, Favourites, Car Settings, and Home. If you go down in Home and want to view more, the only drawback is that you have to go back up to the main Home page. Maybe you can use the corner button to do this....That sounds like something I should give a shot.

When using Google Maps for "typing," the knob isn't accessible, but voice input is reliable.

We use the knob on our CX-90 far more often than the touchscreen, even though it includes a touchscreen. If forced to, I could do without the touchscreen interface. I can't remember ever using the touchscreen to enter an address into the maps, and I also never used the knob. Unless I'm using my voice, I usually just enter in the address on my phone's screen. It's far more handy than staring at an infotainment panel on a stationary device.

There is just the 10.25" non-touchscreen available for the 2025 CX-90 PHEV in Canada. I was fiddling with the dial throughout the test drive and really rather like using it, despite the fact that many youtube videos bemoan its use. Do you wish you had gotten the bigger 12.3" screen instead of the non-touchscreen? If so, what are your regrets? I could shell out more cash for the 2026, but would it be worthwhile if it was the sole significant change? I want to use AndroidAuto pretty much exclusively; is it possible to input an address into Google Maps while the vehicle is in motion using the dial? As far as I can tell, the Mazda Navigation system does not allow you to enter an address while the vehicle is in motion.

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