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#1274 of 1355 Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Mar 18, 2008 (6:55 am)
It's Tuesday so that means it's Mazda chat time again! Stop in tonight and meet and greet some of your fellow CarSpace members. We'll talk anything and everything Mazda, automotive, and just plain have a good time.   The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#1275 of 1355 Re: It has been brought up in the past but... [coolmazda5] by batmick Mar 20, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Mar 14, 2008 11:11 am) Yes, I guess the OEM rack is the only option. Bummer, I really like the parallel rails from the Euro-version of the M5. I get some options on both the Thule and Yakima fit engines but then again I also found conflicting information about whether or not you can trust those results. Apparently they do make adapter clips to use their fixpoint racks with the M5's mounts but maybe I can try it out before I buy somewhere. Plus, all together both Thule and Yakima base racks will come to about the same price as the OEM. As for the box, I am hoping for a good deal on Craigslist. There have been several good ones listed for around $100. Once I have a rack and know the actual dimensions I'll strike. Replies to this message: hapster (Apr 16, 2008 4:25 pm) maltb (Apr 17, 2008 9:17 am)
#1276 of 1355 Re: It has been brought up in the past but... [batmick] by hapster Apr 16, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: batmick (Mar 20, 2008 3:40 pm) TO ALL WHO CARE TO KNOW: Re Mazda 5 roof rack O.E.M. is not only opt. Thule now offers an optional roof bar system (Podium Foot Pack-NO.460 & Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT fit kit NO.3069 ) as this is the system I purchased today 04/16/08 It's available on line, or at many retailers (Sports Rack/ R.E.I./ Olympic Outdoor Center ect.) Buy waiting for Thule to offer a mainstream system I chose square tube bars (factory setup has aero euro kind bars) to enable the use of all my Thule stuff. P.S. the system mentioned above was about $200.00 less than MAZDA!!!! Good Luck Replies to this message: maltb (Apr 17, 2008 9:17 am)
#1277 of 1355 Re: It has been brought up in the past but... [hapster] by maltb Apr 17, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: hapster (Apr 16, 2008 4:25 pm) Hmmm, let's take a look at this.   Thule 460 - $149 Thule 3069 - $55 Thule LB50 - $59 ------------------------- $263   Mazda (all in one made by Thule) $360   Unless my math is bad that's $97 less, not $200   BTW, the Mazda bars are square tube and the feet do not have contact with the paint.   Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that you can now mount wider load bars, but I gotta give you grief for making that your first post.
#1278 of 1355 Used 2007 Sport by drbrop Apr 25, 2008 (5:14 am)
We are interested in buying a used 2007 Sport Automatic. After reading many posts about the new features on the 2008, particularly the added A/C vents, I am concerned that the kids in the second row will "bake" in the 2007. Those of you who've experienced both, is there a discernable difference in climate control with the 2008?   I think I can get into the 2007 for around $14K, so there is a large cost incentive to buy used, as usual.   Thanks Replies to this message: daharon (Apr 25, 2008 5:47 am) athenasius (Jun 15, 2008 8:30 pm)
#1279 of 1355 Re: Used 2007 Sport [drbrop] by daharon Apr 25, 2008 (5:47 am)
Replying to: drbrop (Apr 25, 2008 5:14 am) I have a 2007, and there really hasn't been a problem with A/C in the 2nd and 3rd rows even without vents back there. All you need to do is make sure the front vents are pointed up all the way, so the cold air is directed up and over the front row seats and can reach the back. I always asked my passengers back there if they were getting enough cool air, and I've never heard a complaint. Now, the car will become a furnace if left in the sun, and it will take a while to cool down, but I've found the Mazda-branded reflective windshield screen to be a great help. Some folks complained that it doesn't stay in place, but I suspect that's because they hadn't figured out that you're supposed to flip down the visors, which holds it up. It rolls up to store between the 2nd row seats. The worst thing about the 5 w/r/t heat is that Mazda used a lot of materials in the interior that outgas toxic chemicals. I don't think they've corrected that in the '08 either. UV light slowly breaks down the cloths and plastics, accelerating the release of carcinogens and neurotoxins. While the windows naturally filter out most of the UV light, more than a few folks have tinted the windows of their 5s. See http://www.healthycar.org/vehicle.details.php?getrecno=116. I drive a minute with the windows open during the summer.
#1280 of 1355 re: Daytime Running Lights by bladerunnerct Jun 14, 2008 (11:19 pm)
HELP,,, Does anyone know how or where the day time running lights module is located? I'm buying a Mazda5 from the US and need to activate DTRL for the Canadian standards... Thanks!! Replies to this message: katbug (Jun 11, 2009 11:40 pm)
#1281 of 1355 Re: Used 2007 Sport [drbrop] by athenasius Jun 15, 2008 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: drbrop (Apr 25, 2008 5:14 am) the vents are a nice to have but in my mind I would go for the 2008 just for the 5 speed auto box and the better headlights available. you will save a fair bit on gas (real world driving) over the years with that transmission. I have a 2006 and will buy another one when they offer the stability control as a option. The auto climate control i could take or leave but love the auto wipers. get then to throw in the back privacy cover too.   just my 2 cents
#1282 of 1355 Now we're talkin' by maltb Jul 31, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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#1283 of 1355 Gear Ratios by tomt7 Aug 11, 2008 (11:50 am)
Good afternoon,   I've just bought an '08 Mazda5 and while I am generally pleased with it, one thing that is bothering me is the gear ratio setup.   I usually drive standard and most cars I've owned run about 24-2500 rpm at 100km/h (62 mph for those south of the border) but I've noticed the M5 runs over 2900 at the same speed in 5th. I can understand setting the lower gears a bit lower for more hp because of the weight of the 5 on a 3 chassis but in 5th? I would have expected a big drop in rpm.   Any one else notice this. Basically its burning more fuel than it needs to.   Tom.

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