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#27719 of 32000 Re: Still Behind on Cars [ateixeira] by dieselone

Oct 05, 2012 (10:47 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2012 10:39 am)
How's the powertrain going to work without ignition?
 
Because I guess it's not listed under
 
Your vehicle’s Powertrain components are covered for five years or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The extended coverage applies to
the Engine: all internal lubricated parts, cylinder block, cylinder heads,
electrical fuel pump, electronic engine control unit, engine mounts,
flywheel, injection pump, manifold (exhaust and intake), manifold bolts,
oil pan, oil pump, seals and gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing,
timing chain cover, timing chain (gears or belt),
turbocharger/supercharger unit, valve covers, water pump;

#27720 of 32000 Re: Still Behind on Cars [ateixeira] by dieselone

Oct 05, 2012 (10:52 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2012 10:39 am)
To me it's not a big deal, I've never driven more than 60k miles on one car in that amount of time.
 
Most people don't. I do because my Expedition is the primary family hauling trip taking vehicle, so it rarely sits still.

#27721 of 32000 Re: Still Behind on Cars [dieselone] by andre1969

Oct 05, 2012 (10:53 am)

Replying to: dieselone (Oct 05, 2012 10:38 am)
It's been my experience that once the 36k bumper to bumper expires repair costs are possible. None of the problems I've had with my Expedition between 36k to 100k miles were covered by Ford's 60k powertrain warranty and neither would GM's 100k warranty.
 
My old Dodge Intrepid had a 3/36K bumper to bumper warranty, but nothing extra for powertrain. In my naivety, I bought an extended warranty that took it out to 5 years/100K miles.
 
The only warranty repair that car ever needed came around 35,000 miles, when the power lock actuator in the driver's door started acting up.
 
Oh, I did have one repair that the extended warranty would have covered. Around 51,000 miles the thermostat housing had to be replaced because it had a slow leak. My local mechanic charged me $210 to do it. The deductible on that warranty was $200.

#27722 of 32000 Honda headlight recall expanded by ateixeira

Oct 05, 2012 (10:58 am)

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/04/honda-expands-headlight-recall-to-include-820- k-civic-pilot-mode/
 
Yikes, that's 1.4 million recalls this week.

#27723 of 32000 This is what the Malibu has to worry about by bpizzuti

Oct 05, 2012 (11:11 am)

And if I was GM, I'd be quaking in my taxpayer-funded sensible shoes. All of the big players might be lucky Mazda is a niche player, and only cares about owning their particular niche, instead of world domination.
 
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/05/2014-mazda6-first-drive-review/

#27724 of 32000 Re: This is what the Malibu has to worry about [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Oct 05, 2012 (11:34 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Oct 05, 2012 11:11 am)
I read that and was a bit underwhelmed, and I own a Mazda (Miata).
 
189hp would be fun ... in the lighter Mazda3.
 
Or stuff the 2.0l SkyActiv in the Miata, or the SkyActiv D diesel.
 
Mazda has to build those in Japan and ship them over, what's that gonna cost? I don't see how that model will be a sales success.
 
Malibu needs to worry about Fusion/Accord/Altima, not this.

#27725 of 32000 Re: This is what the Malibu has to worry about [ateixeira] by bpizzuti

Oct 05, 2012 (11:41 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2012 11:34 am)
189hp would be fun ... in the lighter Mazda3.
 
If you'll read the entire article, you notice...the Mazda3 isn't lighter. At least not by much. This Mazda6 will be 2997 lbs. The Mazda3 s Grand Touring (the one with the 2.5L), on the other hand...3104 lbs.

#27726 of 32000 Re: This is what the Malibu has to worry about [bpizzuti] by fezo

Oct 05, 2012 (11:56 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Oct 05, 2012 11:41 am)
I looked at that and love what I'm reading. Of course I won't be buying for years but if I were now that would get a serious look.

#27727 of 32000 Re: This is what the Malibu has to worry about [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Oct 05, 2012 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Oct 05, 2012 11:41 am)
16 pounds per horse, my minivan carries 15. Yawn.
 
The 3 needs a diet, too, and surely will get one.
 
Here's Inside Line's take:
 
http://www.insideline.com/mazda/6/2014/2014-mazda-6-first-drive.html

#27728 of 32000 Re: This is what the Malibu has to worry about [bpizzuti] by andre1969

Oct 05, 2012 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Oct 05, 2012 11:11 am)
I think it looks good from some angles. But, the rear looks like a Hyundai and from dead-on up front, it looks like it's puckering up for a kiss.

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