Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008

Yeah, I have the 6 speed Auto and I know I'm not getting that good of gas mileage! I will probably be trading this car soon because I am not happy with it!

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• wilzap (May 23, 2008 7:57 pm)
• white_miata06 (May 24, 2008 11:16 am)

Replying to: wilzap (May 23, 2008 10:02 am)

I have the 2008 Grand Touring rag top 6AT. I purchased it in Charlotte, NC and drove it back to Maryville, TN. I got 31 mpg. I just put the second tank of gas in after mostly stop and go driving around town and trip on the Foothills Parkway. It got 30.5 mpg. What a great fun car!

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• wilzap (May 23, 2008 8:04 pm)
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Replying to: destry (May 23, 2008 10:09 am)

I have read a bit about varying MPG's in these cars,its kind of strange.. I know the gas in northern Illinois has to be a special blend for environmental reasons, in the summer..not sure what the date is they change over but between that and my snow tires coming off my MPG has gone from 26 to 30, and we pay big time big time for that gas here( I know we all do) paying $4.10 for premo here
 So you gonna look for another Roadster? if so maybe check out the Honda s2000 ...BMW makes some nice toys also,but they won't sip the gas either.

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• jimplogger (May 24, 2008 10:48 am)

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  • wduke (May 24, 2008 3:46 pm)
    • jimplogger (Aug 04, 2008 4:53 am)
• destry (May 24, 2008 3:27 pm)

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• white_miata06 (May 24, 2008 11:12 am)
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• wduke (May 24, 2008 3:46 pm)
  • jimplogger (Aug 04, 2008 4:53 am)

Replying to: jimplogger (May 24, 2008 10:49 am)

This should be an FAQ someplace.
In summary:
The good news is this is completely normal.
The bad news is that this is completely normal because you dont drive your car enough!! shame on you!
 
This is due to oxidation which builds up over time on your between your rotors and pads. If you dont use the brakes for a while you will get the squeal due to this build up. If will stop squeezing after a few days of "regular" driving and braking. You may confirm this by calling your Mazda dealer and asking someone in the service department. You will get pretty much the same response.

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• jimplogger (Jul 01, 2008 5:22 am)

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