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Replying to: sedmund (Dec 17, 2008 10:20 pm) ...or a snow shovel and some salt 
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 18, 2008 8:53 am)
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Replying to: rik4 (Dec 18, 2008 3:16 pm)
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Replying to: qddave (Dec 18, 2008 4:22 pm) I disagree with you....they are not junk. I don't disagree that snow or winter tires will give you better traction in snow, etc but I've found all season tires to be adequate in the Midwest area and that includes rear wheel drive only pickups. The hassle, expense and handling on dry roads(90% of the time in winter in the midwest) of snow tires are just not worth it in my opinion. If someone lives way out in the country and is constantly driving on unplowed or seldom plowed roads I can understand the need. Otherwise they are more trouble than they are worth. And yes I've lived in the Midwest my entire life including 20 years in Michigan and have never been in a ditch or became stuck in snow. I do tend to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary when the weather is really bad though. |
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Replying to: 1stmzda (Dec 17, 2008 3:44 pm) Job 1 is just finishing up production for the 09 Mazda6. Inventory is pretty heavy with the 09 Mazda6 because total 09 inventory was mainly ordered during Job1. Job 2 does not begin until after the new year. I had the opportunity to tour the AAI plant in Flat Rock, MI, where they build the Mazda6, earlier this month and the factory will be dark for most of the holiday season from what they told me. I'm also considering the 2010 Mazda3 which I understand may be arriving in Feb? With the struggling world economy, I believe Mazda is going to hold off on 2010 Mazda3 production until 2009 inventory slims out a bit more. I expect the 2010's to be here in late March / early April. Also, any insight into whether Mazda will continue the S-Plan pricing should Ford drop out of the picture? That is a great question! One I have asked myself, and for now, there is no plans to discontinue that partnership. Now, Ford still owns a bit of stake, only 14% I believe. Technology sharing will continue, however, many of MNAO exec's who were placed in the company by Ford will be phased out, and Mazda will replace them with people of their choosing. This translates into faster response time to issues, design and R & D will happen a a bit more swift, and Japan will have more influence of daily opperations. Ford also loses their seat on the board as a member of Mazda Motor Co.
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Replying to: sedmund (Dec 17, 2008 10:20 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 18, 2008 6:28 pm)
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Replying to: 1stmzda (Dec 19, 2008 9:24 am) sounds like it will allow Mazda to have more control over their products (for the better) There won't be much change over product control, but, rather how the company is run. Think of Mazda being more efficient with daily operations. |
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Replying to: lpmiller (Dec 19, 2008 8:16 am) BTW the awd CX-9 that we have went up the driveway unflinchingly, just before I tried the 6 and failed. I used to be skeptical of awd's till I got to see the ease with which our CX-9 climbs up our driveway under low traction conditions.
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I have a 09 Mazda6 S Grand Touring. I drove in over 10 inches of snow today with no issues! I also had a small problem getting up my high driveway. I switched off the traction control & was easy able to get in my garage! |
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