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Re: 2008 PRHT [wduke]
by maurizio1
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May 01, 2008 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: wduke (Apr 28, 2008 9:24 am)
wduke,
Did you have trouble to import into Canada? Will Mazda honour the warranty?
I'd like to import an Mx-5 into Toronto from NY state.
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Re: 2008 PRHT [maurizio1]
by wduke
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May 01, 2008 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: maurizio1 (May 01, 2008 6:44 am)
No I had no trouble bringing it into Canada. All you need is bill of sale, Title (MSO) and letter of no recall. I got mine out of Southern Cal. Seem like prices were better further from the border. Send your paperwork to US customs 72 hrs. in advance weekends don't count, check the border crossing to see where you can enter the country from. Remember because the car in made in Japan you will have to pay 6.1 % import tax as well as PST and GST. Should be able to get one PRHT GT model for $27,000-$27,500. Do the math, our dealers want $39,000 plus...as well as taxes. Had mine transported to the border for $550.00, quotes ranged from $600-$800. When all was said and done I've saved over $9000.00. Just find a dealer who is willing to sell to you knowing the car is leaving the country. If you know someone in the US have the car delivered to their address and go and pick it up. By exporting out of California I did not have to pay state tax, signed a notary form showing I took delivery out of state. Warranty, North American, good luck any further questions just ask.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by wilzap
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May 01, 2008 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: milkey (Apr 30, 2008 7:38 pm)
I know what you mean by the weather !! it was winter in my book.. but you northerners are a little more used to it than me,I'm a warm weather guy stuck in northern Illinois..it got better by Tuesday then left for home on Wed.
Your gonna love that drive down 89/189 through Wyoming then 191,did it about 12 years ago(in a mini van pulling a pop-up).but I was going north.
., don't forget your camera..
Congrats Again!!
The wait is over.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wilzap]
by milkey
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May 02, 2008 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: wilzap (May 01, 2008 8:39 pm)
Definitely looking forward to a roadtrip in a convertible!  Hey,do I remember you posting something once about having installed a K & N air filter in your MX-5? I've heard good things about them and always planned on putting one in previous cars but never did. Anyway, today I bought one online for the MX-5, so was wondering if you or anyone else on this blog has any thoughts on them, pro or con?
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by wduke
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May 02, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 02, 2008 9:37 am)
Mikey, re your K&N filter, best thing you can do.They are a little pricey, but you never have to replace them, get yourself the cleaning kit for it as well. Put one into my Toyoto 4 runner years ago and a once a year cleaning, depending on the type of driving (off road?). Where did you get yours and how much, should do the same for my wife's new mx-5, will use the existing filter until a new one is needed then a change will be in order. Don't expect a great increase in performance but your vehicle will definitely breath better, which will make your engine happy.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wduke]
by milkey
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May 02, 2008 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: wduke (May 02, 2008 11:03 am)
I did a google search and logged onto the first listing I saw - a website for AutoAnything.com. They list at $51 retail but they sell 'em for $37.50 and the shipping is free... can't beat that. The same filter on most ebay stores is $41.50 and you pay a minimum $8 shipping. I read some reviews on the K & N's and the comments were generally positive, although there's always the occasional "didn't see any MPG or HP increase." But worth a try IMO. I'm glad to hear it worked well for you, that's encouraging to me.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by wilzap
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May 03, 2008 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 02, 2008 1:18 pm)
I don't have one on mine but I did put one on my Mazda 3, I'm going to ride out my original filter then switch to the K&N, they are supposed to help the MPG a little bit from what I've heard and if you keep the car for a long time it will pay itself off..the guy who works on my cars recomends it but figures why pull out a brand new filter and swap it, if your going to put it in yourself I have read that some people have had a tough time getting them to fit in just right so thats why I'll just order one up like you found and just have it done when I get the car serviced later this summer...
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wilzap]
by milkey
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May 04, 2008 (7:32 pm)
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Replying to: wilzap (May 03, 2008 8:59 am)
Yeah, that's exactly what I intend to do with the air filter... wait until the OEM needs cleaning before installing the K&N. I'll probably give installing it myself a try and if it proves to be a pain, have the dealer do it when I'm there for an oil change.
Gotta tell everybody out there... I've had my PRHT for exactly 1 week now, and we've got 1100 miles on the odometer! Of course, almost half was driving it home from Mpls., but we're on track for 52,000 miles in the first year of ownership!!  Is this a great car, or what?! I took my 75-year-old mother for a ride today, and she couldn't stop raving about it! She absolutely had a blast!
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by miatamama1
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May 05, 2008 (3:04 am)
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Replying to: milkey (May 04, 2008 7:32 pm)
I have taken a 3-year-old all the way up to an 80-year-old in mine and many inbetween, and EVERYONE loves the ride.
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Cup Holders - I beg to differ
by marshalljay
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May 06, 2008 (10:28 am)
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a poster on the previous page said he didn't mind the door mount cup holders - I'd have to respond YMMV. I just traded my 2000 LS Miata for an '08 PRHT Grand Touring model - and while I like the new one, there are a lot of things that, IHMO, are a step backwards in the new model.
I absolutely loathe the door mount cup holders - they hit my knee, virtually all the time. Naturally, when shifting, etc, they aren't a problem; but once I'm on the open road, and the cruise is set, my knee bonks painfully into the obtruding cup holder.
I also miss the door panel pockets - a perfect place for cd cases; and while the center console cupholders are worlds better than the one in the previous model, I miss the padded center console of my old car. The sunvisors are also very cheesy, and I'm not a fan of the new hard plastic dash.
OTOH, the PRHT is great - that is why I bought the car, and so far, it has not disappointed me. The car also rides better, and manages to track well on the road, while maintaining quick steering response. The one thing that doesn't look to be promising is fuel economy - I often got over 30mpg out of my 2000; how are you guys doing with your new ones?
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