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#473 of 529 Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by ateixeira Dec 29, 2008 (10:24 am)
Replying to: icepanda (Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm) Sorry to hear that.   The fact that it's new helps a lot - no paint fade to try to match. They should be able to nail it. The color codes are usually on the door jamb sticker. Replies to this message: icepanda (Dec 29, 2008 7:09 pm) ateixeira (Dec 30, 2008 8:52 am)
#474 of 529 Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [ateixeira] by icepanda Dec 29, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:24 am) That's exactly what the body shop said today. I took my green Jeep Cherokee to him when my niece backed into it and crushed the front fender. It was hard to tell the difference in the paint and that Jeep was a few years old at the time. We're hoping for the best. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 30, 2008 8:52 am)
#475 of 529 Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by ateixeira Dec 30, 2008 (8:52 am)
Replying to: icepanda (Dec 29, 2008 7:09 pm) Cool, good luck.
#476 of 529 need info from '08 owner by tishpit1 Mar 12, 2009 (1:12 pm)
I posted also on the NC forum, so excuse the duplicate. I am looking at a new '08 leftover Grand Touring, but I found I need more lumbar support than the seat provides. Can someone with an '08 tell me if there is a zipper or other access to open up the seat cover to insert a lumbar support (inflatable)? Do the side airbags/wiring interfere with accessing the lower driver's seatback under the leather so the support could be inserted and positioned? I had an old 1990 that I loved and the seat fit fine. The '09's have a re-designed seat that have more lumbar support, but I'm seeing some great deals on the '08's and don't know if I can wait... sun is now shining!!! Thanks!
#477 of 529 Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by tboneiam Mar 12, 2009 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: icepanda (Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm) There are two threads asking about color match. I have a 08 and with less than 100 miles on it and two days old, I was playing with the radio and ran into the back of a guy doing about 25mph. $8,000 worth of damage. Mine is true red and the front end, hood and left fender all had to be replaced or fixed. You can not tell at all even in bright sun light that there was damage. For small stone nicks I purchased a small bottle of touch up paint from the dealer ($6.00) it is thin so you have to work it in coats to cover but match is good.
#478 of 529 Prices on leftover 2008's by tishpit1 Mar 18, 2009 (1:49 pm)
I'm looking at a 2008 Grand Touring sticker at $26,585. It was reduced to $22,400. A Touring model at same dealership was reduced $6,000 off sticker and was sold. Can I expect the same discount on the GT or possibly more? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 20, 2009 10:38 am)
#479 of 529 Re: Prices on leftover 2008's [tishpit1] by ateixeira Mar 20, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: tishpit1 (Mar 18, 2009 1:49 pm) I think the discount should be same or more, yes, because the margin on the GT models is greater.   I paid about that same amount, I think it worked out to $22.2k (plus tax and tags only) for a Touring with the Suspension package, hard top, 6 speed manual.   Sticker on mine was slightly higher, so you may even have a little more room to haggle.   A GT came out to around $1500 more than mine, but I would give up the suspension package, and I'd rather have the Torsen than the leather.
#480 of 529 What octane gas do you use? by tishpit1 Mar 29, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Mazda recommends 91 octane... uh... no one has 91! So do you use the cheaper 89 or the more expensive 93? I'm thinking that the 89 should work o.k.... any comments or real life experiences? Replies to this message: tboneiam (Mar 29, 2009 7:38 pm) ateixeira (Apr 03, 2009 9:27 am) tishpit1 (Apr 04, 2009 6:33 am)
#481 of 529 Re: What octane gas do you use? [tishpit1] by tboneiam Mar 29, 2009 (7:38 pm)
Replying to: tishpit1 (Mar 29, 2009 5:36 pm) IF ITS UNDER $4 A GALLON I USE 91 OVER THAT I USE 89. I HAVE A 2008 TOURING 6 SPEED MANUAL AND I NOTICE A SMALL DIFFERENCE IN THE PICK UP AT HIGHER RPMS (WHERE I LIKE TO RUN) BUT OTHER THAN THAT NO PINGING OR OTHER PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR WITH LOWER OCTANE. 93 IS A KILL NO USE FOR IT, I HAVE TRIED THAT TOO.
#482 of 529 Re: What octane gas do you use? [tishpit1] by ateixeira Apr 03, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: tishpit1 (Mar 29, 2009 5:36 pm) I'm curious also.   I've gone through 2 tankfuls, so there's not much data yet.   The tank was full when it was delivered. I was thinking that would be premium fuel but to honest I didn't pump it so I can't be 100% sure. That tank yielded 27.0 mpg, a little less if I deduct the 7 miles that were on the car when they filled it up. So 26.3mpg.   2nd tank I filled up with regular ol' 87 octane, and when that was empty I calculated 27.1mpg.   The engine is green and I'm still in the break-in period, so both tanks were driven very conservatively, I've barely gone over 4000 rpm.   I would not be surprised if I'm giving up a couple of horses above 5000rpm but I'm not sure if I go there often enough to convince me that I need it. My '93 had 50 fewer horses and it was adequate, so the new one feels fast in all circumstances.   Perhaps it's best that I don't know what I'm missing, since I haven't ran it to redline with premium in the tank. Replies to this message: tishpit1 (Apr 04, 2009 6:33 am)

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