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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [wruberte] by vg33e power
Dec 17, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 16, 2008 7:40 pm)

Of course Mazda "NOR" any other car manufacturer will "NOT" post failure rates for A/C compressors or any other components publicly. Those statistics are for internal use only to identify a potential problem in addition to consumers reports. This is why there are "supercessions" on part numbers for parts. This is put in place because design is changed on a faulty previously designed part and most likely its the flaw of the actual vendor/manufacturer of the actual part, "NOT" the car manufacturer. In certain situations the car manufacturer will change vendors in order to possibly diminish and/or fix flaws and of course, lets not kid ourselves, more affordable prices (this does not nessesarily trickle down to us, but that is another subject).
 
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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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [wruberte] by tlong
Dec 18, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 16, 2008 7:40 pm)

What does a component failure above 50K miles have ANYTHING to do with early repairs on a recall years ago?
 
I sense an attitude.
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Help Me to Help Myself Buy a Mazda5 2009 by idavidson
Dec 28, 2008 (4:30 pm)
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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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Re: Help Me to Help Myself Buy a Mazda5 2009 [idavidson] by 5_more
Dec 28, 2008 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm)

Starting in 2008, the a/c system includes two additional high-powered vents for back passengers. The system's worked well for my family in 98F, high-humidity weather.
 
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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Re: Help Me to Help Myself Buy a Mazda5 2009 [idavidson] by speddy
Jan 09, 2009 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm)

I just bought a 2008 mzd 5 gt two weeks ago.(the same as the 09) There is still no towing with a 5. They have added two a/c vents for the back of the car. I would suggest getting the windows tinted to help with that. I'm 6'1" and I have enough room in the drivers seat. I don't know about the noise issue I don't notice anything. The miles issue, I don't think there is an answer to that. Any car you get you will put miles on at the same rate. I really like the car. I told my wife we should buy another one since the deals are so good right now, (she said no)
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Re: Help Me to Help Myself Buy a Mazda5 2009 [speddy] by vg33e power
Jan 09, 2009 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: speddy (Jan 09, 2009 9:03 am)

....HA! I have the same problem, I love my MZ5 so much and its practicality I told my wife we should trade in her 2004 Ford Escape Limited and get her a 2009 Grand Touring, but its a no go for her. She tends to get attached to her vehicles and it is very hard to peel her away from them. I will keep trying......
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Re: 2 Mazda5s? [vg33e power] by coolmazda5
Jan 09, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 09, 2009 10:02 am)

What problem? What are you guys talking about?
 
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Re: 2 Mazda5s? [coolmazda5] by vg33e power
Jan 09, 2009 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am)

Lucky smarta$$!! Just because you have "double the fun" doesn't mean you have to rub it in!
 
LOL!
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Re: 2 Mazda5s? [vg33e power] by coolmazda5
Jan 09, 2009 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 09, 2009 11:41 am)


 
I bought the 06 for wife and I liked it so much that when it was time to trade-in my old ride, another Mazda5 got in the way. Deals are great now, but I also got a good one for the 08 back in 07, especially because it also came with Manual Tranny, which are even more rare to find...
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Re: 2 Mazda5s? [coolmazda5] by speddy
Jan 12, 2009 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am)

Nice! You even have the roof rack. That's going to be our next purchase.

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