Interesting notes. In the US, most AC kits come with hoses that have gauges on them. The refill process also often involves gently rocking the can back and forth as you refill and watch the pressure in the gauge. I've never had to refill the Kizashi's AC system but have done so in a few other cars. ...

Great photos. Beautiful landscape.

Ah, that makes sense. While your current wheels resemble the 2010 SLS wheels, they do look more whitish silver than I think the OE wheels were. It makes sense they are aftermarket and I'm glad you were able to get OE-looking wheels that better suited your tastes. They do look great on your white SLS...

Looks great and glad to hear you're liking the car. Getting it tinted? In seeing a photo of the actual car, I have to point out that your Kizashi appears to have the older 18 inch alloy wheels of a Model Year 2010 SLS before the Sport models were introduced in Model Year 2011. Basically, when the Ki...

Reviving this old thread to post new content from my recent trip to Japan. As many know, Japan is the home of Suzuki and the brand has a healthy presence in the nation. During my trip there, I spotted many new Suzukis but my favorite is the Jimny. While the Jimny is a vehicle sold around the world, ...

I’m glad you’re happy with the Mazda, and also that you got it when you did (before all the pricing shenanigans started). The CR-V Trailsport ended up being closer to the CX-50 Meridian than the Passport Trailsport in terms of what you get (i.e. no skid plates), so I’m glad you didn’t wait for that...

Awesome find, thanks for sharing. I want to watch the film now, lol. Although I like thrillers anyway. It was an interesting movie and worth watching, especially if you're into foreign films. The Kizashi makes several appearances in the movie, including some interior and aerial drone shots. I merel...

I mentioned this in another post but I recently returned from a visit to Japan. On the flights to and from Japan, I typically watch Japanese movies given I don't have much access otherwise when in the US. One of the movies I watched was called "Faceless" in its English title and was about ...

Sorry for the late reply. I was in Japan for the last two weeks. I bought the CX-50 Hybrid from a local dealership in OC. They included a complimentary year of service so I plan to have it serviced via them for the first year (also for any possible software updates) before taking care of maintenance...

Well @KuroNekko: can't say I'm entirely surprised by your decision. The Kizashi has always been a compromised platform, and you probably know that better than most. But I'd suggest giving it a good month or so before making any final decision about selling or giving it away. I have a feeling you mi...