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Re: Noisy front suspension [ghrant]
by ghrant
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Jan 29, 2008 (10:09 pm)
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Replying to: ghrant (Feb 01, 2007 10:45 am)
to update my original post. It took a couple tries but I finally got the dealer to replace the control arm bushing under warranty and the noises finally disappeared. If you have the same problem - don't give up.
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Re: Noisy front suspension [ghrant]
by athenasius
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Jan 29, 2008 (10:56 pm)
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Replying to: ghrant (Jan 29, 2008 10:09 pm)
does any one have the link for the recall on this suspension thing. there 2 things that need to be fixed i thought.
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Re: Bought a new 08 Mazda 5 Grand Touring! [nissmazlover]
by sleepwalker
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Feb 06, 2008 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Jan 04, 2008 11:47 am)
Good grief! You sound JUST like my wife if she had posted the message..lol! It's good to know someone who had the 06 before the 08. We got the 08 too in black with sand leather and nav and my honey adores it. Keep us posted as to how yours turns out and we will do the same.. happy zoom-zoomin!
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Re: Purchsed A 2008 Mazda5 Grand Touring [bobw3]
by rrhirst
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Mar 02, 2008 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 21, 2008 1:09 pm)
Wow! I haven't checked for replies on this one - sorry. I paid about $22,300 before taxes, trade, etc. I'm not sure if I could have done better for a 5GT with Sirius and Homelink mirror, but so far it's been a very good ride for us. We just returned from a family visit in NJ (210 miles each way. MPG on the way north was 29.8. The southbound trip with cruise set at 70 on I-95 was 34.9. This was its first trip, and we only have 2600 miles on it after the trip. We're taking it to Florida this month, so we'll give it a real trail then with 2 kids and luggage for 4. Oil change (switch to full synthetic) before the trip. I'll report back.
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2008 Mazda5 GT - Great Vacation Vehicle!
by rrhirst
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Mar 23, 2008 (10:56 am)
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We're just back from our 2,200 mile round trip from Northern Virginia to Florida (including local driving in Florida and Savannah, GA) in our new Mazda5 GT. We averaged 26-33 MPG overall for the trip, but I recorded 35.2 MPG from North Carolina to Savannah, GA and 34.7 MPG yesterday from Savannah to Virginia. Both times were with the cruise set at 70 mph and the ACC set at 70 degrees with AC switch on. There were four of us in the vehicle with third row folded down and full of luggage.
I can't say enough about the way the vehicle cruised - very smooth, quiet, and comfortable. It felt like a large luxury vehicle with the load we were transporting. This is our fifth Mazda, and perhaps it will be the best we have owned. My 1990 MPV is my favorite so far, but this vehicle may surpass that - time will tell.
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Looking for Grand Touring Mazda5 Red
by krainfo
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Apr 01, 2008 (8:31 pm)
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We are trying to buy a Copper Red Mazda 5 Grand Touring and can't find one. (We live in Minnesota.) We've checked the dealers at www.mazda5.com from most major cities and find it very frustrating. There was one in Madison, WI but someone bought it the same day we found it. Right now we're on a waiting list for a white one (not my first choice). Are these really so hard to find?
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Re: Looking for Grand Touring Mazda5 Red [krainfo]
by stillageek
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Apr 02, 2008 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: krainfo (Apr 01, 2008 8:31 pm)
I feel your pain. I wanted (and bought) a black/black 08 GT. There were lots of Pearl/Tan, Galaxy Grey/Black and Blue/Black...but only one black/black within 800 miles of Texas. I bought it Sunday. It already had 800 miles on it as it was dealer transferred twice. I was leary on it, but I'm leasing not buying. Good luck. Oh and if you want a certain color and nav.....better odds on winning the megabucks.
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Re: Looking for Grand Touring Mazda5 Red [krainfo]
by randyl1
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Apr 03, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: krainfo (Apr 01, 2008 8:31 pm)
We were in the similar situation in Ontario. We wanted a silver GT with leather, and the dealer's record shows that the best thing they can do is to get the one that was still on the production line in Japan (this was a week ago). But we really liked that colour and insisted on leather, so we started the 5 to 6 weeks of waiting....
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Rattling sounds from the left rear passenger door
by nahag1
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Apr 03, 2008 (11:56 am)
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I am experiencing some rattling sounds from my left rear (behind the driver) passenger door on my 6 weeks old Mazda5.
I’ll be taking it in to the dealer shortly. I just wanted to know whether anybody had the same problem with a new 5, if so, what did you find out??
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New Mazda5
by kivo
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Apr 06, 2008 (3:08 pm)
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I just took delivery on Friday of a 2008 Mazda5 Touring in Golden Sand. I love the color as I wanted the lighter interior. I have been reading your postings here for 2 years so I knew a lot about the car before I purchased it. Unfortunately, I've only been out on 2 short drives to the store because I've been sick all week. I'll get back to you later on with my driving impressions, but so far I like it a lot! Seems like just what I needed. I already received 2 compliments on the color.
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