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How many people here are in South Florida?
Does anybody know of a good pavement, quiet backroad in south florida that wants to challenge a pr5?
Dima
Mazda is good about standing behind its product if you have a paint problem...so don't sweat it at this point....but if you have a yellow one on order the wait may be a while.
Rich
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Meade
(You can find me hanging out in the Mazda Protege topic)
Since Mazda is now offering the 2002 Miata in a limited run of Vivid Yellow available on-line only. Since this is the same color offered on the 2002 Pro5 and 2001 MP3, I wonder if the Miata will still be available if there is indeed an adherence problem with the Vivid Yellow paint.
I was wondering if someone could answer my question regarding cargo space in the P5.
In regards to the rear seats folding down, do they go totally flat (the seat cushions also fold forward like old 626 and focus) or is it only the 60/40 seat backs that fold down?
Thanks
1) Fold down the seatbacks onto the rear seat cushions (near flat load surface).
2) Unlatch and fold forward the rear seat cushions, then fold down the seatbacks (flat load surface, barrier between front seats and load area).
3) Unlatch, fold forward, and totally remove the rear seat cushions, then fold down the seat backs (flat load surface, maximum length, but no barrier).
does anybody else think that the little led light for "fuel low" is cheesy? why didn't they make an
"icon" with the fuel pump so it would lit up when necessary.
I'm a new member who has been lurking here for some time and enjoying reading the discussions on this board. I've had my silver auto P5 for about 2 months now and really like the vehicle but my wife has complained about the rusty wheel hubs (I think that's what they are), which are so easily visible behind the aluminium wheels and detract from their otherwise great appearance.
Is this a common problem and can anyone recommend the best fix? I was thinking perhaps this may be covered by the comprehensive warranty but wanted to check with others before taking it to the dealer for my 6,000 Km oil change coming up next week.
Thanks,
Steve
What you are seeing is the part of the brake rotor that mounts to the hub. I doubt it would be considered a factory defect as this type of thing happens on all cars without painted rotors. I'm sure the dealer would say it's a normal characteristic. What I would suggest is stopping by a parts store and getting some VHT hi-temp spray paint. Remove each wheel, mask off the braking surface of the rotor and give it a coat of paint.
Thanks for the help and the quick response
YOU CANNOT PAINT THIS PART!!!
I think the thing Matt is talking about painting is the brake CALIPER which is the pat that holds the brake PADs whcih clamp your DISKS (got that?).
This part is often red or yellow in high performance cars or cars that pretend to be.
I have to admit though - I do it too sometimes. No sunroof either (couldn't justify the extra money, given the car was a stretch in the first place) but the look of the car from the inside and out is just so invigorating (notice I didn't say sexy....)
PS: 90mph in overdrive puts you at about 4000rpm and a downshift out of overdrive in the 90-100 range puts you almost at redline, not such a good thing. To me this seems proof positive that this engine develops most of its power at high rpm and I was amazed at the acceleration I could still get even above 70mph.
Also, the dealer has pledged to match any internet price. Do you have any recommendations on web sites that have low prices?
Thanks!
I moved a six-foot baker's rack in the back of my Pro5 the weekend before last with no trouble. I had to bungie cord the hatch closed because the rack was just a smidge too long for it to close, but it was very easy to load and unload--no issue with the hump at all.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi.
They do have a lot more cars to compare this to in europe, so it gets only a 3 out of 5 (The Focus ins one of two cars with 5 stars - shocking, and quite a few cars make 4 stars). They don't have the 2l engine, but have a 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8, and a 2.0l diesel.
See
http://www.4car.co.uk
Navigate through Road tests, then Mazda, then 323 hatchback.
I'm envious of all the car choices available across the pond!
I made about 3 of them and put them on a web page, so feel free to get 'em if you want 'em.
The web page is:
http://www.p5wallpapers.cjb.net
L8R
They had the usual sticker on there from the manufacturer and an additional one from the dealer. On a red MP5 they had on the dealer sticker an extra $500 for "market adjustment". I guess that's their way of saying its a good selling car and they think they can get more for it. They also had a Yellow one with a $2,995 "limited edition color" add-on!! Yea right!
Are other dealers adding these ridiculous extras? Is the yellow really a limited color?
How is the interior drivers space? Is it too cramped? (didn't actually sit in one). We just got rid of a Corolla that I hated driving because the interior was too tight. I'm only 6'1 and don't need huge amounts of room, but that Corolla made me feel like I was 7' tall.
Thanks for any information.
This seems to be a good time to buy. I got a good deal (below Edmunds TMV) and a low financing rate.
I felt cramped in front seats of other cars of this class, but felt the most comfortable in the Protege and Bug. Sentra, Civic, Corolla, Impreza all felt too small. The Focus had terrible seats and poor controls and instrumentation ergonomics IMHO. Neon was too small and reliability is poor. It, and the Cavalier, have glass that distorts my view of the outside, resulting in some big headaches whenever I got one as a rental. The Bug was too expensive, had poor reliability and isn't practical for someone with a kid. Plus, I'd hate to force any of my friends to sit in the rear of the thing.
I like what my local Mazda dealer told me about this practice of dealers adding on to the sticker prices -- I told him about an MP3 that I looked at on another dealers lot, but the dealer had added $1,000 because they said the MP3 was a limited edition car. My dealer said, "Yeah, and do you think Mazda didn't know it was limited edition when they put their sticker price on it?" He said they sold 2 MP3s and didn't ask over sticker for either one.
Anyone install one? What features does it have?
I also see where there is an optional rearview mirror..?..?
-Trevor
I thought the extra pricing was BS also. Looks like I should be able to get one with 5spd, moonroof and maybe the ABS for the low 17's?
I still have a year to go on my Tacoma lease, but am considering something more practical for the commuting that makes up 99% of my driving. I do love my truck, just don't always need it to be a truck.
I'll keep watching this board to see how you all do with them. Thanks again for the info.
I didn't buy the security system option, though. Can anyone recommend a good after market security system?
Anyways, the bars have a rounded side and a side with small protrusions on them. The front bar has the smooth side forward and the rear has the other side forward. Which is the correct direction for them?