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Re: 2008 PRHT [wduke]
by metalsmith
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Jul 17, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: wduke (May 01, 2008 3:46 pm)
I am looking for miata the first dealer I phoned in ny didn't want to sell it to me, sounds like getting further away from the border might work? Have they respected the warranty now you've had it for a few months or are you still just as happy. Thanks
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Re: 2008 PRHT [metalsmith]
by wduke
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Jul 17, 2008 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: metalsmith (Jul 17, 2008 3:11 pm)
Still Happy, and the dealer that I bought from has given me a call to see how everything is. They are in Southern California, and the saleman said that if I knew of anyone that was looking they would be happy to put a deal together. Seems that the first deal to a Canadian when smooth for them as well and they would do it again. Warranty has not been an issue, haven't had to use it yet. I know that the local dealer will honor it as I've talked with others that I know in the industry and they realize the scope of the imports, as a matter of fact I know of a local ford dealer who is bringing in US cars as well. If you are looking for a Mazda let me know and I will put you in touch. Will need your email so that we can exchange info..let me know.
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Re: MPG [wilzap]
by destry
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Jul 20, 2008 (3:44 am)
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Replying to: wilzap (May 23, 2008 10:02 am)
It's doing great now! Everything was covered and I'm very happy with my MX-5.
I am averaging 27mpg/300 miles a full tank and that's driving city & highway!
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Re: 2008 PRHT [wduke]
by metalsmith
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Jul 20, 2008 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: wduke (Jul 17, 2008 10:24 pm)
Thanks for the encouragement, I found a used car with 750 miles. I am going to go look at it, hoping to buy it and bring it back through customs, doing a road trip up through the eastern sea states and east coast of Canada. It reads that it is possible 30 day temporary permit , and my insurance company doesn't have a problem. The only caution I have seen that the fax gets to US customs, and be prepared to pay the tax and duties. Did you bring your car in yourself? Thanks
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Used car 750 miles
by wduke
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Jul 20, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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If the price is right it should be a no brainer if this is what you are looking for. You can have the documentation faxed to the border prior to you arriving 72 hrs before arriving (weekends don't count) Monday to Fri only and I believe between 8am and 3pm is what most of the border crossing allowing for imports. Once you clear US customs then the Canadian side will take your GST and Import Tax (6.1%) on a credit card. Yes I brought the car into Canada myself, it's a piece of cake, just make sure to fax the following to US Customs...Bill of Sale, Original Title (MSO) Manufactors Statement of Origin, and letter of No Recall, from dealer or manufactor. Good luck and hope it all goes well, zoom zoom
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Re: MPG [destry]
by wilzap
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Jul 21, 2008 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: destry (Jul 20, 2008 3:44 am)
Thats great to hear, as you wern't sounding very happy before, so what did they have to do to it?
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Re: Brake Squeal [wduke]
by jimplogger
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Aug 04, 2008 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: wduke (May 24, 2008 3:46 pm)
Finally took mine back to the dealer. They turned the front rotors and sanded the disc pads. This seems to have corrected the problem. They have not squealed in over three weeks.
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Re: MPG [wilzap]
by destry
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Aug 23, 2008 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: wilzap (Jul 21, 2008 4:03 pm)
They replaced the gas sensor and I don't think my MX5 is that great on gas. I am only averaging 300 miles per full tank of gas. How many miles should I be getting on the highway with a full tank of gas? How many miles per tank driving in the city? How about combined driving?
Thanks! 
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Re: MPG [destry]
by milkey
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Aug 23, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: destry (Aug 23, 2008 5:52 pm)
I've had my PRHT (6mt) for about 3 1/2 months now. While I don't really keep track of range or number of miles on each tankful per se, I can tell you I'm averaging right around 31 mpg of pure highway driving. If you do the math based on the MX-5 12.7 gal. gas tank, it's reasonable to expect at LEAST 350-390 miles on a FULL tank of gas. (Of course, nobody's gonna run their gas tanks completely dry in order to find out!) Strictly city driving, you should expect 23-25 mpg, which would be 292 - 317 miles of range. Your combined range would fall somewhere in the middle, obviously. Are you using the manufacturers recommended 91 or better octane? As we know, driving habits vary from driver to driver, but if you're not getting 300 miles on 12.7 gallons of gas, there's definitely something screwy. Hope you can get some answers.
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Gas Mileage
by wduke
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Aug 24, 2008 (11:19 pm)
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My wife's car is the MX-5 PRHT 6 speed auto, with a full tank and straight highway driving using mid grade fuel she is getting a range of about 350 miles or slightly more. This would be at an average speed of 60 -70 mph roughly 2200 -2300rpm. Compared to my SUV 8 cyl. I think it's quite good. We use her car for longer day trips for the fuel economy, or the nice days when the top comes down.
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