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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 15, 2008 9:36 pm) Rather than shouting "lemon" and pursuing that angle, you may want to research if this failure is occurring to other Mazda owners and consider a class-action. From what I've read about the Honda cases, Honda did pay when it was a case of the entire system needing replacing, to the tune of $4000. I'm still planning to buy a MZ 5 this month, though. |
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It was indicated there were two recalls and indicated that there was a serious exhaust issue. Can't help if you'll took it to the next illogical level and thought both recalls were related to the same issue. NHTSA Investigation will prompt Mazda Corporate to do due diligence. Do you really think Mazda is going to post failure rates of an AC Compressor model for public consumption out of altruism? Do you really think Mazda did a recall on the scale that it did for the engine exhaust out of pure concern for the customer or for reasons of liability? Mazda Corporate's Customer Service Management flatly denied a request for the failure rates of the same model AC Compressor in Mazda vehicles and a detailed search for patterns in such failures indicating a general unwillingness to even look into much less acknowledge the issue of a "catastrophic failure" as indicated by the Mazda Dealership Service Technician where by "you will probably need a blowtorch to disassemble it". Lastly yes, vehicle repair took greater than 45 days for the exhaust recall. 
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 16, 2008 7:40 pm) I'm not saying not to try to get Mazda to cover your compressor, by all means continue to pursue this as long as you can and your avenues run out. I am just saying that you should not single Mazda out nor automatically call your MZ5 a lemon because your A/C compressor prematurely failed and the fact that it has had a few recalls. All car makes have lots of recalls, some that go unoticed because they become TSB (Technical Service Bulletins) only, and they will only surface if you come in to the service department and have a concern that happens to have a TSB issued. The fact that some dealerships (I know I work for one) are less competent then others or that are less willing to help the customer out is totally out of Mazda's or any other car manufacturers control (somewhat) is also not a presice representation of the car manufaturer. Lastly you really have not told us how many miles you have on your MZ5. If it is still close to 50K you might have a chance at getting a "nice" service writer to help you out getting this covered through Mazda. However, if you have way more miles and/or come in to your local Mazda dealer with a shitty attitude, you can be assured that you will not get sympathy and will see you as a gravy pot for them. Good luck bud! |
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 16, 2008 7:40 pm) I sense an attitude. |
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Hi, My wife owns a Mazda5 2007 and we are very very happy with it. It's time to buy a new car for me and I want to consider the Mazda5 2009 but have the following issues. Does the 2009 version rectify any of the following faults I found with my wife's 2007 model? Can anyone suggest some work arounds? a) I'm 6 feet and the leg room is a little tight in the drivers seat. Also, the brake and accelerator are very close together (we both drive automatics). b) The cabin noise is quite loud (crappy toyo tires?) c) I drive a lot, so I'll burn through the 36K warranty very quickly. d) Towing, my wife's manual says she can't tow anything. I just want to tow a small trailer when I go camping to take a few bikes, tents, camping gear etc. e) Weak A/C. I live in hot sacramento and have two young children sitting in the rear who in the 2007 version don't get very cool. Note, I love her car and there is much to recommend about it, but the above are major detractions for me.
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm) A mile is still a mile, so unless you drive less, you'll get to 36k just as fast. The cabin may be a little more quiet. |
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm) 
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Replying to: speddy (Jan 09, 2009 9:03 am) |
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 09, 2009 10:02 am)  
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am) LOL!
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