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Replying to: usf813 (May 30, 2009 6:40 pm) There is an overheating light that will come on if the engine starts to run hot. |
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Replying to: usf813 (May 30, 2009 6:40 pm) Since you prefer the '09 bodystyle over the new 2010 model, you're in luck! You can get a GREAT DEAL on an '09 (temp gauge and all)!  The '09 model is actually called the Touring Value (replaced the regular 'Touring' in the 2008.5 mid-year refresh). The 'Value' model upgraded the following compared to the "i Touring" trim level that it replaced: Leather-wrapped shift knob Leather-wrapped steering wheel Piano black interior trim panel 17" Alloy Wheels (from the 's' Touring/Grand Touring) P205/50VR17 tires (vs. previous P205/55HR16) Body-colored grille (vs. black) Fog lights Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)* Side-Impact Airbags (SAB) & Side Airbag Curtains (SAC)* Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)* *previously optional on i Touring models as the "ABS/SAB/SAC Package". The i Touring Value gives the look of an 's Touring' for about $2000 less. The main difference was that the 'i' has the 2.0L engine vs. the 2.3L in the 's'. There are still a lot of 2009 i Touring Value models available. Using the 'Search Inventory' link on the MazdaUSA.com website, I found 133 i Touring Values with Automatic and 16 with Manual (within 250 miles of my Atlanta area zip code). The Edmunds TMV price for the i Touring Value Automatic is only $15,230 ($18,665 MSRP, $17,529 Invoice Price) which reflects a $2000 rebate. The TMV is only $14,400 on the i Touring Value Manual....it doesn't get any better than that!!!
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 01, 2009 8:46 pm) So, why not pair a warning light with an ACCURATE temperature gauge? I hate, hate, HATE those "buffered" gauges.
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 01, 2009 8:46 pm) If you can find a 2009, for the price, it is a much better car than 2010. First, you get all the goodies for much, much less. 2nd, it just looks so much better. The clear LED tailight looks awesome. Both front and back of 09 looks better than 2010. I do like the sides of the 2010 better. But they charge too much for 2010 compare to 2009 models. I paid $16K for my 2009, and that includes all tainted windows and rear spoiler is included as well. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Jun 02, 2009 7:12 am) That's how they do it for fuel level. There's a gauge showing amount of fuel and a warning light when it hits a certain low point... I wonder how accurately the trip computer calculates Miles Remaining?
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 02, 2009 7:36 pm) They are very close to what its supposed to be, that's why they are there. The temp guage is right in front of you next to your mph guage. There is no excuse for not paying attention unless you don't look at your guages at all. I drive manual so I look at the guages panel all the time.
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 02, 2009 7:36 pm) Based on my measurements, it's 4%-5% optimistic. |
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 02, 2009 7:45 pm) They are very close to what its supposed to be, that's why they are there. The temp guage is right in front of you next to your mph guage. There is no excuse for not paying attention unless you don't look at your guages at all. I drive manual so I look at the guages panel all the time. The temp gauge isn't accurate. It's designed to indicate half way between hot and cold unless the engine is really hot or really cold. Think about it, have you ever seen the needle move even a millimeter once the engine has reached operating temperature? In contrast, the coolant temperature gauge needles in my 1975 BMW 2002 and 1999 Wrangler move around quite a bit.
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Replying to: roadburner (Jun 02, 2009 9:20 pm) I suppose what this discussion shows is that the degree of accuracy is based on a driver's perception. For many drivers, a simple indication that the engine is within the acceptable range or not, is likely enough. And, if one uses common sense one can avoid problems. Now, on a hot day with a loaded car moving slowly up a hill, most drivers would like know that the guage is working in case there is a problem. Reminds me of one hot summer's day in New York City when my co-driver learned the lesson the hard way; we ended up stopping the car a few times to give it a chance to cool down.
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Replying to: autonomous (Jun 03, 2009 9:24 am) I guess it's OK for a commuter car or grocery getter, but when I'm on the track I want to know exactly what the coolant temperature is doing. The last thing I need is for the gauge to suddenly indicate full hot just as the coolant starts to boil over- all while I'm trying to slow down from 130 mph to 80 mph for Turn One at Putnam Park.
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