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#1007 of 1355 Re: Window Tinting [kivo] by archibald Jul 17, 2006 (10:34 am)
Replying to: kivo (Jul 17, 2006 5:44 am) Mazda does not tint the windows but it is offered by most all dealerships. The reason is that different states have different laws reguarding tinting as well as different preferrences by buyers.
#1008 of 1355 Window tinting by fowler3 Jul 17, 2006 (5:01 pm)
Mazda registered the MZ5 as a car in the USA. So it does not come with factory tinting like vans and SUVs. Factory tinting is colored glass and does not have the UV filtering tint film offers. Also, film tends to hold shattered glass shards better in an accident.   Factory tinting is not desireable for many with visual problems and night driving. It prevents them from seeing what is behind when they back up, seeing overtaking vehicles, and general visibility.   fowler3
#1009 of 1355 Re: Motorweek [audia8q] by jaxs1 Jul 17, 2006 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: audia8q (Apr 03, 2006 11:59 am) Their mileage must be an error. Someone probably put more gas in than they kept track of. There is no way they really got 31mpg in "mixed" driving when most Mazda5 owners struggle to get that even in exclusively highway driving. Replies to this message: fowler3 (Jul 18, 2006 4:44 pm) wuster (Jul 18, 2006 5:33 pm) jaxs1 (Jul 18, 2006 8:28 pm) fowler3 (Jul 19, 2006 7:47 pm)
#1010 of 1355 Chat night by pf_flyer HOST Jul 18, 2006 (3:22 am)
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#1011 of 1355 Re: Air pulse??? [wingnut7] by nissmazlover Jul 18, 2006 (8:15 am)
Replying to: wingnut7 (Jun 18, 2006 4:02 pm) Yes, we noticed this recently when driving to the beach a couple of weeks ago. I had all the windows and sunroof closed, with the a/c on, and one of my sons opened the rear left window all the way and we heard the same noise and pulsing you are referring to. It was definitely weird and shock worthy, but I just took it as a "physics thing". Do you think that it's a design flaw? I wouldn't think so. Wouldn't this happen in any car? Replies to this message: stagilmore (Jul 18, 2006 9:04 am)
#1012 of 1355 Re: Air pulse??? [nissmazlover] by stagilmore Jul 18, 2006 (9:04 am)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Jul 18, 2006 8:15 am) I have had 4 new cars in the last 5 years. They have ALL pulsed when one of the back windows is open. It stops when you open the front window just a crack. As cars become more aerodynamic, this seems to get worse! By the way...no more new cars after this one! I'm keeping my M5 until the wheels fall off!
#1013 of 1355 Re: Motorweek [jaxs1] by fowler3 Jul 18, 2006 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Jul 17, 2006 7:51 pm) audia8q: Autoweek may have rounded it off. I would think the Mazda5 would be able to get 30mpg or a little better, but only after it is well broken in. Current models are still going through that process. It also depends on driving style, speeds driven, and weather conditions: hot/humid, windy, wet roads, etc.   My example: I have a 2001 Protegé which has an EPA rating of 25 city - 31 highway. The longest trip I have taken, 430 miles, I got 36mpg and I was trying for the highest economy possible by keeping the RPMs at or below 3000 and the speed not higher than 60mph. Above that speed most cars will get less mpg than possible.   Note that I was carrying no passengers.   If the Mazda5 is rated at 26mpg it should be able to get at least 30mpg, the same ratio, after they have 5000 miles on the Odo. But do not expect that at 70mph or higher.   The best way to test fuel economy is to fill up at the same gas station, set the nozzle for auto-shutoff, do not overfill. Write down the mileage and gallons. Return to the same station and use the same pump. Repeat the fill up. Do this several times and average.   Fun to drive comes at a price -- at the pump.   fowler3 Replies to this message: wuster (Jul 18, 2006 5:33 pm) jaxs1 (Jul 18, 2006 8:28 pm) fowler3 (Jul 19, 2006 7:47 pm)
#1014 of 1355 Re: Motorweek [fowler3] by wuster Jul 18, 2006 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: fowler3 (Jul 18, 2006 4:44 pm) Agreed!   For some reason, 70mph seems to the magic # for the Mazda. If I stay at or below 70mph, I can get the EPA highway mileage with no problem. But once I venture above 70mph, my gas mileage suffers.   The same thing happened with the Mazda3 I owned. If I kept it under 70 mph, I can easily get 30-31 mpg (EPA rating is 29 mpg). But when I frolic above 75mph, I get 25-26 mpg.   You should also check your tires' air pressure. You'd be surprised how big of a difference a couple of lbs of air makes. Replies to this message: jaxs1 (Jul 18, 2006 8:28 pm) fowler3 (Jul 19, 2006 7:47 pm)
#1015 of 1355 Re: Motorweek [wuster] by jaxs1 Jul 18, 2006 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: wuster (Jul 18, 2006 5:33 pm) Motorweek claimed 31 in MIXED driving meaning even after doing some city stop and go driving, it still averaged 31. That sounds pretty unlikely and doesn't match what owners are reporting in the real world. Motorweeek must have made an error in their calculations. I imagine someone added fuel somewhere and didn't document it or else a math error on their part.

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