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Re: DVD player for M5........ [cmyers300m] by archibald
Jun 28, 2006 (3:22 am)
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Replying to: cmyers300m (Jun 28, 2006 2:31 am)

on the 2006 M5 the DVD is always going to be a dealer installed option. I will know more once I get my vehicle later today but at least I know if there is any problems with accessories bought through the dealership I won't be voiding anything. Plus spending less money for a better unit isn't a bad thing. I am almost certain that the Mazda DVD system is not made by Mazda but a different company as well.
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Re: DVD player for M5........ [archibald] by jaxs1
Jun 28, 2006 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: archibald (Jun 28, 2006 3:22 am)

When you get official Mazda-approved accessories (even if they are not actually manufactured by Mazda) installed by the dealer, they are guaranteed by Mazda and covered by the Mazda factory warranty at any Mazda dealership in the country.
However, if the dealership farms out the parts on their own, then only that dealership would fix problems under their own service guarantee.
If you purchase and get name brand stereo equipment installed at a major chain, you have that chain's gaurantee plus any extended warranty purchased that you would be able to use at any of their locations.
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MP3 player??? by librarygrl
Nov 17, 2005 (1:11 pm)
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I think we have decided on the Touring model (after previously deciding on a Honda Odyssey) but my question is about the MP3 player. Is that standard on the touring or an option? When I test drove on the other day I knew more about the car than the salesperson - very frusterating. The brochure does not elaborate on the MP3 feature either. So any owners out there who have/use the MP3?
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Re: MP3 player??? [librarygrl] by smaria
Nov 17, 2005 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: librarygrl (Nov 17, 2005 1:11 pm)

The MP3 player isn't standard on any of the US Mazda5 models. It's optional, and it's basically just a CD player that has the capability to play CDs that have MP3s on them.
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DVD entertainment? by rlyon
Jan 06, 2006 (3:11 pm)
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Hey all, I'm looking into the 5 and was wondering if anyone has experince with the DVD entertainment system? We want that for our little ones, like thew wireless headphones, but the dealer didn't have any models with the DVD. They said they'd install it, but I think I'd want a model with it from the factory.
 
As for them being hard to come by, I read Mazda expected to sell 4,000-10,000 units the first year. That would make them hard to come buy as I think they've sold like 16,000 so far IIRC.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [rlyon] by wuster
Jan 07, 2006 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: rlyon (Jan 06, 2006 3:11 pm)

I'm 99% postive that the rear DVD system is a dealer install accessory. Even though Mazda list it as an accessory on its website.
 
I'm going to buy a two screen DVD system that can be strap to the rear headrest. We have a Touring model and with the sunroof, I think a ceiling mounted DVD system would be too far back. It would make the kids look almost straight up to see the screen and that is with the middle seats all the way back.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [wuster] by rlyon
Jan 09, 2006 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: wuster (Jan 07, 2006 5:45 am)

Dealer installed? Really? OK, well that's good to know. I like the idea of it being factory installed and not aftermarket. Also, it plays CDs and the wireless headphones would be cool.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [rlyon] by audia8q
Jan 09, 2006 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: rlyon (Jan 09, 2006 10:08 am)

I like the idea of it being factory installed and not aftermarket
 
Mazda does not install any DVD entertainment system at the 'factory'...it is done by port workers at the port. They do it the same way it's done at the dealership.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [audia8q] by rlyon
Jan 11, 2006 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 09, 2006 10:45 am)

Ah I see. Thanks for clarifying that up for me. Now I'll feel a little more comfortable should I order the DVD player.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [wuster] by kev604
Jan 14, 2006 (11:59 pm)
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Replying to: wuster (Jan 07, 2006 5:45 am)

I purchased a portable dvd player (nothing fancy just the cheapest one I could find not worried about the performance of the unit, I'm sure before too long somebody will drop it). And purchased a portable dvd player case from Case Logic. The case opens up in an L shape so it holds the dvd player open and can be hung between two headrests so all passengers behind can watch or strapped snug on one headrest so the passenger behind can watch (thats how I'm using it). There is a picture example of this on Case Logic's website. On the Mazda 5 it doesn't fit nearly as well as the picture but after adjusting it and trying different positions the end result is acceptable under the circumstances. I never tried it between the two seats so I can't comment on that.
Total cost of the project about CDN$110
Installation $0
I prefer this over an installed system because if you sell the car or have to get rid of the car for whatever reason then the system is gone as well. Secondly, I have two cars so I can move it from one car or the other. Thirdly, if an installed system ever breaksdown I would think it would cost alot to fix. Lastly, once you get to wherever your going, for example a restaurant you can take the portable dvd player with you as well.

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