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#2259 of 4030 shop manual / bra by tuckerdog1

Dec 31, 2002 (3:57 pm)

Does anybody have any suggestions for a repair manual for a 2002 Millenia S? The only thing I've been able to find online is a Chiltons that covers just about every car Mazda ever made, and ends with the 1998 models. I'm skeptical about how much info will be on the Millenia when so many different models are covered ( 323/MX3/MX6/Protege/626/Millenia/etc ). And ending with the 1998 model year, I suspect there are some differences in the 02's that would not be there. I asked my dealer about getting one of their shop manuals, but they are a tad pricey ( over $100 ), and they said not geared to the average do it yourself person.
Also, anybody have any experience with a bra on their car? I personally do not like the way they look, and have heard they can do more harm than they prevent. But there is a gravel quary about 7 miles down the freeway, and the debris those gravel trucks drop on the road is starting to beat up my front end pretty bad. So I thought a bra might become necessary. My dealer says Mazda does not even offer a bra as an option for the Millenia.
 
Thanks, Fred

#2260 of 4030 Tomekk by billyperks

Jan 02, 2003 (6:50 am)

To tell you the truth I am still in transition,just picked it up on 12/30/02.
 
Right now I think it is for the better,don't get me wrong now, the two cars are great but I think the Acura wins on the following points-
Engine 3.2 (tls) amazing power
Interior is a bit more spacious
Does a better job soaking up those pot holes
Sequential Sport shift(fun to play with- I would rather the real thing.)
I think the service is going to top that of Mazda's,they installed a set of mud guards for free and they also washed the salt and snow that was on the car.
 
Overall I think the the fit and finish of both cars are on par.
The Mazda white pearl paint is much better also the Mazda Bose is better IMHO.
 
I am going to repeat myself,if Mazda had slap that Amati name on the Millenia and did the right upgrades and marketing this car would be right up there with the lexuses, benzes, bmw's etc etc.
 
I will keep you posted on how the Acura is holding up.
 
PS- I had the "P", but I drove the "S" for about a week.

#2261 of 4030 Congratulations by fwatson

Jan 02, 2003 (7:57 am)

on the new 3.2 billyperks. I was at the veterenarians a couple of weeks ago. I exited the building with a couple that went to a new 3.2 TL sitting next to the sidewalk. I got a chance to take a fairly good look at it as I spoke with them. It really is a beautiful car and I hope you are happy with yours. They had just traded a Lincoln LS in on it and he had been very unhappy with the LS.
 
My '01 P is at 8000 miles now, and the only news to report on it is no news. Up until this point it has performed flawlessly with no problem of any kind. It has had three oil/filter changes, and I rotated the tires at 7500. If you find your Acura as satisfying as I have my MM-P, you have made a good choice. I'll be looking forward to updates from you on the Acura, as I know you have been fair with your assessment of the MM. It should make a good comparison.
 
I am sure you will find the extra power noticable, but still for my use I find nothing lacking with the MM.
 
Happy Acura New Year.
 
Edit: I got a tiny rock chip on the hood that I tried to touch up with the bottle of paint Mazda sent me. The problem is the touch-up paint is very thin (I shook the dickens out of it) and appeared it would not look good if I left it, so I wiped it off. Have the rest of you had that problem with the touch-up paint?

#2262 of 4030 Fwatson by billyperks

Jan 02, 2003 (8:49 am)

Thanks for the support- I will keep you guys posted on any faultiness with the Acura.
 
As for the stone chips-Your best bet is to leave them alone.When I had the Millenia (pearl white) I tried to hide my stone chips with the touch up paint,turned out worse when I applied the paint.
 
There are certain mishaps on a car that you just cannot avoid,what are you going to do? put a bra on? I would advise you not to - it takes away the looks of the car and in the long run it is going to scar the paint.
 
If you do a lot of highway driving, I would suggest you stay as far back from the car in front of you- I know it sounds anal but that is one way of avoiding those nasty stone chips.
 
Catch you guys later:)

#2263 of 4030 Gas Guage by sprocketboy

Jan 02, 2003 (3:21 pm)

After the first 2,000 miles in my 2000 MM S I have been very pleased. For Christmas it received a nice set of Sumitomo HTR+ ultra high-performance tires, and an unexpected brake job. Well, it has 55,000 miles and this maybe should not have been unexpected. The tires seem excellent, and suprisingly quiet. Handling has greatly improved, far better than one would expect with tires $89.
 
I have noticed that the gas guage on the Millenia is miserably pessimistic. I let it go most of the way to "E" and I still have not put in more than 11 gallons. That takes me around 280 miles, but I know that there are still 7 gallons in there. A) Does everyone else have this problem and B) is there anything mechanical that can be done. I had a 280ZX with a marvellous split guage, showing the full tank and the last quarter. Mind you, the way it went through gas this was necessary...

#2265 of 4030 Millenia Bra by sbiss

Jan 04, 2003 (5:07 am)

I am undecided about the look of the bra on my 2000 Millenia, but I purchased one for extended highway travel for front end protection. I purchased the bra from JCWhitney on the web; I think it ran around $70. Mazda did offer one back in 2000 for >$100. The Millenia accessory phamphlet shows a pic. The bra I have was made by LeBra. It is pretty easy to install with the exception of two tabs which slide between the headlights and the bumper area. One side has always been difficult to push in due to tight clearance with the weatherstripping around the headlight.

#2266 of 4030 Gas Gauge by sprocketboy by tomekk

Jan 05, 2003 (5:52 pm)

I agree the gas gauge in MM is very pessimistic.
I always drive about 300-340 miles on a tank, with the gauge pointer getting all the way to E. Even then I can only put up to 15 gallons max (after mostly city driving). I never had the guts to run it up to, say, 380 miles on a tank.
On the other hand after first pump shutoff I can still squeeze 2 gallons in - after that, the gauge moves off of F after 80 miles or so.
Tomek

#2267 of 4030 billyperks - TL by tomekk

Jan 05, 2003 (5:55 pm)

I'm just trying to gauge if the TL-S is worth the extra money... what was the difference between your P and TL-S? (I've paid 26K for my S).
Tomek

#2268 of 4030 Tomekk by billyperks

Jan 06, 2003 (7:07 am)

Remember the Millenia was a lease, my capitalized cost was around $23,000.00.
As for the TLS I paid 29,253,roughly $200.00 over invoice.But with all the Dealer holdbacks and back door transactions with Dealer and Manufacturer,they are the ones who get the long end of the stick.Hey, what can you do.
I think its worth the extra dough if you are in it for the long run- say 15 years.
With 228 miles so far the car is doing okay-no rattles, no sqeaks, solid as a rock.
Your question regarding the platform-I really dont care if they change it, all I know is, this car is well put together. Secondly, I could not wait until summer.What if they changed it to resemble the Accord,then the TLS wound'nt even be on my list.
I have to say this again-the power and acceleration is AMAZING,I feel invincible on the highway

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