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Should I consider an extended warranty. Dealer has a program through Fireman's Fund. Runs in the $1,100 to $1,200 range for 5 years/100,000 miles. Haven't asked if this covers the expensive 60,000 supercharger mandatory service mentioned here.
Any input would be appreciated.
I had a pulling problem (to the right) with mine from day one. The problem was with the tires. Try cross rotating the front tires, and check if it still pulls to the left. If it does not, you have a tire problem, and then you need to find out which tire it is. If it continues to pull to the left, be persistant with the dealership and Mazda to try to fix your problem.
If it is a tire problem, they will probably send you to a tire store.
Good luck,
Bob
The only real way to improve the performance of the Millenia S is removing the terrible 4-spd automatic and replacing it with a 5-spd or 6-spd manual transaxle. Or, perhaps, by changing the gear ratios on the auto. Either way, it is not easy and I have not heard of anyone that has undergone this type of change.
There is no "chip" available for this engine either. What these "chips" do is remap the engine computer's fuel/air mapping (the fuel/air ratio for different rpm's) to maximize engine power using 91 or 92 octane gasoline. However, the Miller Cycle is already optimized to run on 91 or 92 octane (you are doing that, right?).
Experimentation would cost in excess of $20,000 by a qualified expert.
Problem is not enough units sold to benefit aftermarket people.
and a previous note about the GTP or Pontiac whatever car this guy boasts about...Pontiac is JUNK.....cheap cheap JUNK.....I ve driven this so-called GTP and granted it has torque but the interior in most falls apart within a year and they are ugly as sin.....(just needed to share that as I hate American boats ahh I meant cars)....happy driving
I have the Millenium Edition with the chrome 17's, they are quite widely spaced and there is almost full view of the rotors and calipers.....now, would it be OK to paint the calipers with like,say Rustoleum high gloss and temperature paint with a small paintbrush..say red or black, whatever...but would there be any problems with this idea....my Autobhand installer, advised me that is what he was doing on his GS300....just a thopught...thanks for any advice
The Millenia, as nice as it is, really needs to be dropped in favor of a larger vehicle with a larger engine and perhaps rear wheel drive. The Millenia has never made much of an impact on the entry-level luxury market and I don't think it ever will. The entry-level (and extremely competent) Protege has more interior room! And at $31k, the Millenia S cannot compare to other vehicles in the price range on paper. On the road, it is quite a nice vehicle, but most people look at its feature content in the brochure and/or online and immediately delete it from their list. :-(
I though a pair of those faux HIDs they sell on Ebay might be a nice car warming gift but I'm not quite sure about them being safe for his car. I read about half of this forum and saw that someone bought them and they gave that look and seemed okay. He also stated that the driver's side didn't work after a time. I don't know what to do. Should I forgo the lights because they'll harm his car? Or are they safe gift that'll add a little pizzaz to his ride?
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Everything you ever wanted in a $30,000-plus Mazda, unusual engine included.
I just can't believe how true your statement is!!
the $60 ones is just a higer wattage, brighter and whiter bulbs. Both shouldn't cause any problem with the headlight assembly. Either way it's a nice gift fr your friend.
lyons4, I saw an add here in Los Angeles for a 2001 Millenia Premium, with Bose and 4 season-pckg for $23K before tax and lic. Rebates is about $5000 to $6000 depending on dealers.
cheers
With the Millenia, would you have to buy just one pair or do you need two pair? I would also assume that on the '97 Millenia you have the reflection necessary to pull off a good little act. Right?
I just purchased a '98 Millenia S. I love the car, and in spite of only having had 14000 miles, I mady need new skins. It currently has the stock (I believe) Michelin 215/55-16's. What is anyones experience with tires? What has really impressed you? If I run with a new set of 4 skins (no pun intended!!), I want to ensure I'm making a good decision. Has anyone run with different tire or wheel sizes? Thanks for assistance.
Grant in Alberta Canada
Regards,
A prime yet, controversial example of this is that, yesterday I raced a Mitsu 3000 GT "SL" from a standstill, (manual) and spanked the hell out of him. He was approximatley 4.5 car lengths behind me. My speedometer was reading 140mph; and my Mill-S was handling with ease! It is truly amazing to actually experience how well this vehicle can handle and accelerate with such ease at these suicidal speeds!
During my brief "NASCAR" episode there was a slight curve in the road, so all I did was hit the "Hold" button, and holy $hit, it was like my Millenia was running on rail road tracks! This was a completely phenomenal first and last time event!
Hey, guys/gals...... no hazardous driving lectures please! I know, I know..............
Regards,
You wouldn't believe the mark-up on cars; I promise you you could get out of there with an S at about that same price you're paying for your 2001 base. You have all the power. They want your money, not those cars. So, go in there and make it plain that you can go anywhere you want. You don't have to have a Millenia (even though that's a bald face lie). Good luck!
If my memory serves me right H&R has lowering springs for the Mil-S, but I don't like lowering cars without complementary Performance Shocks....
Weapon*R will fabricate a custom Cold Air Intake or Ram Air Intake for Millenia's but, the process and information they need to begin development is to time consuming to gather in my opinion.....
If you are located in the Cal. area, go to their facility and let them obtain all the information needed for development/design themselves.
Regards,
Check out the Millenia page at Corksport.com.
not sure if i want to get them for my 95 mill s. may go with original continentalch95 conti-touring. really enjoyed those tires for value/price/all weather. not sure i want to spend the extra $ for the dunlops since i will keep car maybe one more year.
cheers
I own the Goodyear 265-40-20 inch rims on my 95 Millenia!!!! Only teasing. 225-55-16 with chrome. It's hot enough for me. I really want the 2001! It's time for a trade on my low resale value of a car. Millenias are hot but have worse residual value than most KIA's or "HYundais...." Check the Consumer Guides...more later.
***Does any one know if it's normal for the "CHECK ENGINE" light to come ON for 5~6 days and then goes Off for another 4~5 days, then comes back again...etc. Was it design to go On for a few days and went Off by itself? By the way my check engine light code is P0170 & 173 - Fuel trim malfunction Bank 1 & 2 (NO idea what that meant). Any help is appreciated!!!***
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have anyone seen a body kit for millenia s??
i saw one in the may 2001 issue of SCC magazine...
the ad is located on the side of the miata vs mr-s article. i had e-mailed the company about info about 3 weeks ago, however, there's no response..thx
Ken
Andy
If your take-off performance is improving on dry roads with TCS turned off, then you are spinning the front tires slightly. With TCS turned off, the engine computer is not reducing torque to counteract wheel spin, thus the better take-off performance. If anything, turning TCS off will decrease your gas mileage, but it would hardly be noticable. I have always found that the best way to "take-off" in a Millenia (particularly the S) is to gradually apply throttle, keeping wheelspin to a bare minimum and not activating the TCS, while giving you great performance once you are moving.
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