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Replying to: carknologist1 (Jun 24, 2006 9:17 am) Please post the results of your inspection if they find something wrong with the coolant system. Thanks, Lee
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We've had our 5 for about a week now. Took a 500 mile round trip road trip to take the 3 month old and 90lb dog to see all the grandparents. Absolutely no complaints. Drove everything from the PA turnpike to twisties in the mountains, and I could throw it around with the same reserved abandon (oxymoron?) that I did with my little commuter ION (underrated engine/chassis, but terrible asthetics). Got about 27 mpg, but that's with a few fifteen minute idles with the auto air on for some baby feeding breaks. Came home, cleaned it up again and am just as pleased. I really feel like I got a lot for what I paid. Two questions/comments people always made. One is, "what is it?" No one has seen these or even knows about them yet. The other is that they can't believe what we paid for what we got. My wife drives it to the school where we work and parents and teachers both go nuts over it. That's it. Raving over. I love the 5. MM
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Replying to: mrmcc33 (Jul 24, 2006 7:23 pm) I continue to be impressed with how flexible the interior space is. We came from owning a Nissan Axxess, which is in many ways similar to the 5. We liked the Axxess too for its practicality and reliability but the 5 is a huge step up in refinement. The ride is much quieter, MUCH more nimble, and quicker. The 5 is by no means powerful, but i find there is lots of zoom to get up to speed and merge into traffic, overtake others, even with a full load. Averaging about 8.1 L/100 on the highway is also a big improvement for us. The driver's seating position is excellent (i am 6'3" or 190 cm tall) but sitting in the passenger seat next to the driver, i have very limited knee room with the seat all the way back (this just means that i get to drive more!). Lots of head room everywhere. The lack of arm rest on the passenger seat next to the driver is a glaring omission. The Axxess had tinted windows and we immediately tinted the 5's windows for $CAD280 - that was well worth it. This has probably helped out the A/C which we have found to work very well. I like the fact that you can override the auto climate control when the air con is on. We have also rust proofed and undercoated it as we plan to drive it for 10 years or more. We have also purchased seat covers that are not available in Canada from the US and they will arrive next week. I could go on and on, but both of us love this car. It is SO FUN to drive, especially with the manual transmission. And it is the first new car either of us have ever owned.
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Replying to: riproy (Jul 28, 2006 10:41 am) I also want to find out where did you send the car to get rust proofed..? Tks.
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Replying to: boytoys (Aug 02, 2006 4:22 am) I took it to Ziebart for rust proofing and undercoating. The package was $350CAD. Tinting was done at European Auto where one of the dealers sends their cars to be done and saved about $170 taking it there myself rather than having the dealer do it. Seat covers are from Rosenthal Mazda in Arlington, Virginia . My dealer will not sell me an oil filter removal tool but there is one in Edmonton that will. Canadian Tire has tools similar to what is needed but they don't quite fit so i will have to go with genuine (and more costly) Mazda stuff. I am now looking for winter rims and tires. A dealer quoted me $1025CAD for Michelin X-Ice on 16" steel rims. I was hoping to find something a little cheaper. CDN Tire couldn't beat that price but i will continue looking around. Tires for this car, winter or summer, are not cheap. The X-Ice 205/55R16 is about $190 per tire here. If you are looking, please let me know your findings. |
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Just took possession of our new Mazda 5 in late July. We just gave up a Hyundai, Santa-Fe after a 4-year lease. Can't say nothing bad about the Santa-Fe. Ran it for 4 years without any maintenance issues at all, not even a loose screw! We were actually looking at getting a Tuscon but then gas prices when ballistic and we decided against AWD and V6s. We stopped by a Mazda dealership for a look-see and fell in love with the "5". So far loving every second behind the wheel. We bought the GT model/Auto with air. We told the dealer right from day one that we wanted a t-hitch for bicycle rack and a small utility trailer. Dealer didn't complain at all. It wasn't until a week later while flipping through the owners manual that I spotted the note mentioning the "5" wasn't designed for towing?? I assume this won't affect my warranty as it was dealer installed. Hitch fits like a glove (bolt-in) and you can barely tell its even there. So far no complaints about power. Have had 5 adults on board and it gets up to speed no problem. Handles like a charm for what is supposed to be a 3/4 sized minivan. Quiet ride, very little wind noise and can enjoy the audio without cranking it up loud. Fit and finish is incredible for its price and I know now why the so-called "big American 3" auto makers are in a panic. 
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Replying to: virago83 (Aug 20, 2006 1:24 pm) At least that's what my dealer told me when I asked. He said that IF I installed a Hitch without the trailer Wiring I might be able to argue later if there is a warranty issue in that area that I never towed. But If I had the wiring installed That I've voided the warranty! Having said that he still would install it for us ( didn't) dealers will take any buck they can! $700 for "electronic rust proofing... what you think I have stupid written all over my face!" The Big 3 are in a Panic because their sales model still depends heavily on SUV's (truck's don't count against their CAFE numbers!)
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I love my 5 its quick enough for my taste and its the best handling vehicle I have ever owned. My only complaint is the excessive brake dust from the front brakes is coating my front rims and there is some pull in the steering on hard acceleration. Other than that for a father of two I love it. Its the safe family ride with the wife and kids on board and when its just me its my overgrown sports sedan you will soon forget that you are driving a wagon.
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Replying to: mazdalvr (Aug 25, 2006 5:19 am) The pulling is torque steer. If you don't accelerate hard you can avoid it. Hope you are not doing these things before your MZ5 is broken in fully, at least until you get over 1000 miles on it. fowler3 |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 25, 2006 4:00 am) We reluctantly traded in our P5 for the new 5 because we needed more room for our 2 year old little boy. I instantly fell in love with it, I was afraid it would drive like a van but it handles almost as well as my P5. I think by changing the factory tires to something stickier my new 5 would handle even better. I hope Mazda follows thru with the plan to make the 5 all wheel drive, I heard a rumour that the 5 in Asia will be gettin awd as an option. Keeping my fingers crossed. |
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