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The VIN number is assigned to the car when it is at sea. I am in Burlington and believe that you and I are waiting for the same train to come in. I phoned on Monday (Mazda Canada) and was told that the cars left Vancouver on Aug 18th and could be here today (Friday) in T.O. My dealer has no clue, but Mazda can give you a better idea, but you have to quote a VIN#.
I am waiting on a Silver 5sp w/moon
Dave
Just my 2 cents for today.
Regards,
Pro_fan
This is to help protect the sheetmetal when the paint gets chipped.
I've been told by one dealer that yellow doesn't even exist it is a "myth" according to him.
Another told me that the yellow ones are on "restriction" because Mazda ran out of yellow paint, but that they have had one in the past.
We drove a silver one a week ago and it really was fun to drive but the yellow color would seal the deal for us.
-Trevor
The yellow P5s are a limited production due to the complexity of the yellow paint process but they are definitely out there. I think there are 1 or 2 on this board. Keep looking!
I may try seeing if one of the buying services can locate one at a decent price for me. We originally wanted to see one in person before ordering the yellow but we may just go for it.
On a funny side note we first noticed the P5 while at the local Chevy/Mazda dealer to test drive a Camaro of all things. So we definatly weren't in the market for a 'wagon'. However I really loved the way that it handled. I stopped by the chat here a couple weeks ago and was told "test drive it, you'll like it" and they were right.
Anybody know how hard it is to keep the yellow clean? I wonder if it's as hard to keep clean as my black mica?!
Are you going to visit MAPP2?
Jason
Bruno
Mike
Bost the engine for about 20+hp, couple it with a 6sp gear box and shorter lever, and I'll have my dream car.
Bruno
Modern Mazda in Hutchinson MN has a Yellow P5 with an automatic, but no ABS/side air bag. You could work a trade with a dealer in your area.
KEEPING YELLOW CLEAN; The Yellow seems to hide dust fairly well. On the other hand the bugs seem to be drawn to the color and really show up splattered across the front end. I wash the front facia just about every other day. >:(
with the handling quality of the P5, you're probably able to slalom the car through incoming bugs. LOL.
Bruno
For me, I find 2nd gear easy to shift into. In terms of acceleration, under 3000 rpm it is fairly slow to accelerate, but after 3k rpm it's zoom zoom.
Amps: If anybody has removed the factory head unit, can you tell me if there are preamp outputs for an amplifier? I really doubt there will be, but I might as well not assume so. I like the looks and features of the factory head unit, so I want to go out of my way to keep it. What kinda luck has anyone had with amp installations in the P5?
Drive safe!
Not a bad idea Bruno. I have not tried that yet.
MANUAL SHIFTING; My auto has no problem shifting into second. Smooooooth as can be (hehehe). The luxury of never having to set my coffee down while driving, is why I switched from "manuals" to "autos".
First the good... The Focus has a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. It has 95% of the Pro5 handling, but maintains a much more luxurious ride. The Focus is quiet, quiet, quiet. Tons of headroom and legroom. Nice sound system (especially the easy to grip and turn rubberized volume knob.)
Now the bad... Where are those 130 ponies hiding? Three seconds with the gas pedal to the floor before a downshift. Tiny, miniature steering wheel. Cupholders don't hold anything more than a soda can or small 16/20oz drink. Here ponies, ponies, ponies... Vertical mount of power window buttons is difficult. Every door automatically unlocks when you turn off the vehicle. ...nine one thousand, ten one thousand... ok ponies, ready or not here I come!!
Bruno
My dealer has twice mentioned to me that there will be a short-shift kit available for the P5. I didn't question him on it because I wasn't interested at the time, but I'm having the same problem shifting into second that others are. Anybody else heard anything? I also want the MP3 player out of the MP3, aparently Mazda will sell it seperately so you can put it in Protege's? I hope that's not just a rumor.
The only good thing about the ZX3 - Ford let me test drive a new one by myself. It has wickedly bad blind spots and a VERY annoying up-arrow light that comes on when you are supposed to upshift! Excuse me but I'm not 5 years old! Massive recalls for the 1999 and 2000 models as well. No thanks!
Respectfully,
Larry
Personally, I would go for the Sony unit which is $330. I have always had a great experience with Sony electronics. Plus, it's black and silver design would go well with the interior of the Pro5. The main controls on the Sony (volume, tuning, track selection) are on the left side towards the driver. The Kenwoods have those controls toward the passenger for some strange reason. The Sony even comes with a remote and preamp outputs for an amplifier.
In addition, has anyone noticed a metallic rattle sound while shifting when the engine is cold? It is most noticable when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. It kinda sounds like an exhaust heat shield but I checked all of them and they seem resonably secure.
As for the rattle, I have an automatic and have noticed this too. So have others. In the first minute or two after I start the car the engine does seem to rattle a bit under hard acceleration. Seems to go away after that and doesn't seem to affect performance. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I don't even notice if I have all the windows and the moonroof closed.
I'll echo Larry's comments ... take your time and find a good body shop. DON'T DON'T DON'T take it back to the dealership's shop! Been there done that, then had to take it to a REAL body shop to have it done right!
Meade
They sould great too. Much more volume (and bass boost) than the stock Pioneers.
Respectfully,
Larry
Thank the heavens...
To make another analogy, would you rather buy your car a stereo at an auto sound store or Wal-Mart?
Meade
I have Kumho Supra 712s 17" tires.
Jason
nop, but I obviously have a smaller wheels than yours.
Bruno
I LOVE it! This is a whole LOT of car for the money. I will miss some of the little luxuries of my Passat, it was a good car, but I just couldn't lease anymore, and was sick of the old Volvo nickle & diming me... so the Pro5 was the perfect compromise. :-)
I found one on the lot, though silver was not my first color choice. The seats are super comfortable, and I LOVE the wheel. I'm taking it easy for a while, but the power is definately adequte for the type of driving I do. (rural highways and back roads)The suspension is great, much stiffer then my somewhat "wallowy" stock Passat suspension.
I bought from Jason Sheen at Grappone Mazda/VW in Concord, NH. It was one of the best car-buying experiencese I've had. They a dozen or so on the lot, most silver.
I look forward to becomign as involved in the online Protege community as I was in the VW one!
The diameter of 205/45R17 is 17+205*45/100/25.4*2=24.26 in
and that of the 195/50R16 is 16+195*50/100/25.4*2=23.68 in
The different is more than 0.58in in diameter, and almost 0.3in in radius. Wider tires could also contribute to the rub.
Bruno
I've talked to many "kids" who just think putting a HiFlo air filter in will automatically boost HP.