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#4 of 17 Re: European Mazda5 Accessories [stevel0923] by vg33e power Apr 06, 2009 (7:19 am)
Replying to: stevel0923 (Apr 04, 2009 4:30 am) The reason the MZ5 do not come tinted has nothing to do with Mazda not wanting to just throw it in since all other MZ5s around the world come with it. In fact it may be costing Mazda a tad more not to do this because they are having to get a manufacturer to make them for Mazda without the privacy tint. The main reason it is not included in N.A MZs is solely because of the categorization they use here in N.A   Since it is not marketed in the same category as an SUV or a Mini-Van/Van (which are the only vehicles that are allowed to come with privacy glass from factory) then the MZ5 cannot come with privacy glass from the factory. Call it BS or whatever you want, but these idiotic rules are set forth by politics.   So....if your kids are "baking" in the back, I suggest you spend $200-250 and get your MZ5 tinted at a tint shop and stop complaining about it.   Simple Fix! Replies to this message: stevel0923 (Apr 06, 2009 8:31 am) stevel0923 (Nov 19, 2009 12:35 pm) vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 1:45 pm)
#5 of 17 Re: European Mazda5 Accessories [vg33e power] by stevel0923 Apr 06, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: vg33e power (Apr 06, 2009 7:19 am) Oh...it life was only that simple. I would pay twice the amount for factory tint versus aftermarket. Maybe its my own prejudice but I am not convince that aftermarket looks that good. Besides, I am one of those purist that likes to keep a car with factory only stuff to the best of my ability.   This thread is more of a wish list then complaint. I just think its ironic that most other minivans/crossovers/station wagon have these items already. You should see the threads from people wanting the Euro Roof Rails as a convenient way to add cargo on top versus what the NA crossbar option has to offer (no flexibility). Or the desire for Traction Control for Winter driving here in the Northeast.   Its just ironic have these options available on European and Asian versions but not here? I understand the need to par the cost for marketability but what about providing options for people want to pay the extra cost? I am not complaining about something that doesn't exist but something that is held back from the North America customer for no logical reason. Keep the simple trim lines they have to offer but add more to the accessory catalog. Replies to this message: stevel0923 (Nov 19, 2009 12:35 pm) vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 1:45 pm)
#6 of 17 Tinting price $200 by vicenac Nov 19, 2009 (12:05 pm)
I've got a $200 quote for tinting a 5, all windows different shades. Did anybody tinted their 5? What price did you pay? How did you do it?   Thanks! Replies to this message: boloti_troy (Nov 22, 2009 2:02 pm) vicenac (Nov 22, 2009 6:06 pm) irma2 (Nov 23, 2009 10:59 am) pi_man (Nov 22, 2009 6:05 pm) irma2 (Nov 23, 2009 10:38 am)
#7 of 17 Re: European Mazda5 Accessories [stevel0923] by stevel0923 Nov 19, 2009 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: stevel0923 (Apr 06, 2009 8:31 am) Looks like for the 2010 models, they added Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) to all trim lines. However, the base price seemed to have gone up about $1K in order to pay for the extra. Replies to this message: vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 1:45 pm)
#8 of 17 Re: European Mazda5 Accessories [stevel0923] by vicenac Nov 19, 2009 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: stevel0923 (Nov 19, 2009 12:35 pm) 1 k ha? I got a 2010 after testing an 09 a month before. Changes also include (also per Mazda press release) deleting of exterior molding (I welcome it), deletion of the fender mounted signal light (I wish they left it) and some black trim around lights (?). I noticed on my own that on the sand interiors (like mine) the rear of the vehicle is all black, now. I remember the 09 having sand colored plastic panels in the back, that is 3rd raw seats and trunk. I don't remember the inside of the rear door, which is also black on mine. That points to cost saving. There are also good things. The 09 I tested had a significant delay when shifting manual. Mine shifts very quick (maybe the tester was a bad one). Also mine (GT) is noticeable quieter then the tester (T).   Also keep in mind, the bigger the MSRP - the bigger the discount!
#9 of 17 TCS, DSC, roof rails by dona83 Nov 20, 2009 (10:28 am)
The 2010 Mazda 5 GT only jumped $300 to $24,295 in Canada with the addition of TCS and DSC. The 2010 Mazda 5 GS remains at $20,495 because it doesn't have TCS and DSC, but the $1,295 Comfort Package (new for 2010) adds TCS, DSC, Bluetooth, 6 speakers, alarm, and leather wrapped steering wheel.   I agree I'd rather have roof rails than the NA roof rack but oh well...
#10 of 17 Re: Tinting price $200 [vicenac] by boloti_troy Nov 22, 2009 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 12:05 pm) I've tinted my M5: all windows with 20% film except the windshield and the front side windows. Paid $230 in summer 2008 in Upstate NY. Replies to this message: vicenac (Nov 22, 2009 6:06 pm) irma2 (Nov 23, 2009 10:59 am)
#11 of 17 Re: Tinting price $200 [vicenac] by pi_man Nov 22, 2009 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 12:05 pm) I did my windows this past summer in Boston. It was $250 for regular film, $300 for this more metallic film that was more effective at stopping UV rays, and an extra $50 if you also wanted to tint the front side windows. They recommended that that because you are always sitting in the front seat. I ended up doing that, although a lesser rating for those windows. Even with that, there was a noticable different in solar heat on my arms with the window up or down.
#12 of 17 Re: Tinting price $200 [boloti_troy] by vicenac Nov 22, 2009 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: boloti_troy (Nov 22, 2009 2:02 pm) Thanks! I see now what the guy was talking about - 20%. I told him that I want "factory tint". Since then I noticed that the side windows have a very light greenish tint, compared to the wind shield. I used to own a Ford Freestyle, which has the same number of windows. All windows were factory tinted (except for the windshield). The shade was light on the front ones, darker on the rear doors and darkest on the remaining 3 windows. That is what I wanted to do on the MZ5, but now I wonder if I should just do what you did. Can you see inside (looking from outside) through this 20%? Replies to this message: irma2 (Nov 23, 2009 10:59 am)
#13 of 17 Re: Tinting price $200 [vicenac] by irma2 Nov 23, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: vicenac (Nov 19, 2009 12:05 pm) In Florida, I had 5 windows tinted and a windshield strip for $165 including tax. I tinted the darkest Florida allows, which is not that dark. The rear are slightly darker than the front. Because the 5 is car based and not truck based, I could not tint as dark as I wanted. The law in Florida is 15% back windows and 28% front. SUV and other Multi Purpose Vehicles can go much darker and there is a medical clause that allows even deeper if you can not tolerate sunlight. Would advise checking state laws.

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