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(Note though, I prefer the vertical lincolnesque grill!!!)
Chexi
Hi chexi- Good points..., especially when comparing price. Happy motoring. ;-)
Pocahontas,
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If I had the money, I'd buy the roadster too! It's hella sweet. I'll think I'll testdrive one this weekend just for fun while the weather still permits.
Chexi
ACABRAL1 - How much did you pay for the kit?
And, where did you buy it from? I'm very excited about my 96 Millenium because of the projector beam headlights. I think HID are perfect for them.
Regards,
HID headlamps are perfect for these Millenias with the projector beam lenses. They do a very good job of controling glare to oncoming traffic. This is important since the car lacks an automatic load leveling device for the headlamps. I'm very happy with the price ($600), quality (Philips components, D2S bulb) and customer service from
http://www.phoenixhid.com
acabral1 has a more recent (reflector-lensed) Millenia. He seems to be pretty satisfied with his kit. It's a kit with Aromat or Matsushida (sic?) components with a D2R bulb. He got it at
http://www.hidlights.com
Also try
http://www.autolamps-online.com
Installation took minutes! It took more time to find a suitable location for the ballasts in a crowded engine compartment. That Miller motor is a real space hog.
I strong urge anyone interested in lighting to check out the Philips automotive lighting forum at
http://www.lighting.philips.com/forum/forum_6/wwwforum.cgi
Chexi
Millenia. He seems to be pretty satisfied with his
kit. It's a kit with Aromat or Matsushida (sic?)
components with a D2R bulb. He got it at http://www.hidlights.com/ " said Ecaf.
Crystalclear4u - Ecaf, lost me there - but anyways to briefly restate, my kit is a complete Philips component utilizing its Ballast and D2S Xenon bulbs - My kit cost me $850, I have heard rumors that a lot of these younger kids are running around orchestrating a group-buy through other HID Conversion Kit distributers, and managed to secure their kits at the $600 price range, which is excellent, if you have the patience to wait for other people to muster up the cash.
But anyways, if you get the kit, it should perform well regardless of the fact that you have projector type headlights, I have the reflector type and mine works great! Don't be to, to concerned with glare caused by not have a auto-leveling device, not many OEM equipped cars have this device standardized yet either for thier HID's.
FYI - Thus, far I have not had any complaints from oncoming traffic while driving at night, I simply leveled my headlights evenly after installation and that was that! No motorist complaints, and now I can see a lot better at night!
Regards,
"The car is great, but if I had is say in its development, I would have done this and that to it" - Always trying to make a good thing better!
That's the beauty of it!
Regards,
Here in the US, only a small percentage are currently utilizing autoleveling, i.e LS400/430 and other expensive vehicles,. I am willing to bet that most vehicles equipted with OEM HID's will have autoleveling as a standardized feature by 2002/03 - but as of the year 2000 only a percentage of US cars are utilizing the device.
Real HIDs cost up to $2,000 and require special wiring and ballasts and in most cases leveling mechanisms.
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Hiper Industries TM Plazma Xenon
You are bidding on a pair (2 bulbs) of Plazma Xenon
Want to drive like those BMW's eye catching HID head light (SIC)? Here is your chance to own a pair or (SIC) two Xenon Bulbs. Hiper Industries made (SIC) highest quality of Xenon bulbs in the market, no wiring will burn or melt.
(WRONG. OEM WIRING IS NOT MADE TO HANDLE ANY MORE THAN THE STOCK 55/65 WATT DRAW. IN THE ODD CHANCE THAT YOUR WIRING WON'T MELT, THE POLYCARBONATE LENSES WILL. FURTHERMORE, THESE BULBS TYPICALLY ARE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH HIGH OEM TOLERANCES AND THUS BLOW AFTER A FEW HOURS OF OPERATION. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I WOULDN'T WANT EXPLOSIVES IN MY LAMPS. IN THE PHILIPS FORUM ARCHIVES, READ ABOUT HOW THESE AND SIMILAR BULBS DESTROYED AN NSX'S WIRING TO THE TUNE OF $500.)
It produce (SIC) 80w/100w current draw and project (SIC) 100w/130w of power on the road, you (SIC) got to see your self (SIC) for (SIC) this (SIC) bulbs in your head lamps(SIC).
It perform (SIC) 25%+ brighter, 25%+ wider and 25%+ longer,
(WRONG. WHAT YOU SEE BEYOND AND TO THE SIDE IS DICTATED BY THE OPTICAL BEAM PATTERN OF YOUR LAMPS, NOT LIGHT OUTPUT.)
you will see the difference in the dark night.
(MOST NIGHTS ARE DARK, RIGHT? THERE IS A POSSIBLE EXCEPTION FOR THE ARTIC REGION DURING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE YEAR, I GUESS.)
For those people always travel on the high way (SIC) or people live in the country side, you will love this product.
(MAYBE WE'RE GETTING A LITTLE PRESUMPTUOUS HERE. ANY COATING ON THE BULB WILL NEGATIVELY AFFECT THE TOTAL LIGHT OUTPUT. IN THIS CASE, THE COATING IS SO DARK AND HEAVY THAT THE ADDITIONAL OUTPUT FROM THE HIGHER WATTAGE IS NEGATED. ASK HIPER FOR THE LUMEN RATINGS FOR THEIR BULBS. YOU'LL FIND THAT THE STOCK BULBS ARE RATED HIGHER!)
Hiper Industries present (SIC) highest Xenon light performance, still have the Halogen bulbs in your headlamps? Upgrade it now, no more Yellowish light like most car (SIC) have, dress up your car with HID looks.
(YES, THEY ARE WHITER/BLUER THAN STOCK, BUT THEY LOOK NOTHING LIKE GENUINE HID.)
Starting bid are (SIC) $19.99, retail value are $70-$80 +
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Folks, this ad speaks for itself. C'mon, these guys can't even write! Buyer beware.
thanks for your inputs.
1. The local dealer actually has 3 '99 S leftovers! - totally loaded and discounted to $25K. While that really sounds tempting, I read that one Town Hall contributor paid $25K for a "00 Millenium Edition!! What does anyone out there think about the issue of trying to get the '99 for around $22.5K vs. waiting a couple of more months for the possibility of getting the newer model for approx. the same price? From what I've read, the cars are virtually identical and the '99 should be covered for the original warranty period commencing from the date of delivery, right?
2. Have read conflicting reports about the trans. I test drove a '98 S that was heaven! However, I didn't get to take it out on the highway - only got it to about 45. I get the impression that the trans. sometimes shifts harshly/abruptly. Is that during hard-driving only? Otherwise, is the trans. reliable and trouble-free?
3. What about the steering? I'm mainly concerned how it tracks on the highway at speeds around 65 -70? It would be a major turn-off to discover that the S requires a lot of effort to keep it where you point it. If the complaints are mainly confined to high speed cornering, that's of far less a concern to me.
4. Reading about many of your dealings with the Mazda service technicians, I guess it's safe to say that it's a good thing that the cars are so reliable! Has anyone had GOOD experiences with the "friends" at your Mazda service dept.?!
5. Thanks for any help you can give me! And remember, for any of you who live in the Bergen County, NJ area - if you see a black S coming towards you being driven by a guy with a big smile on his face - HONK!!! It'll probably be me!!
Thanks, again, and let me know why you love YOUR Millenia S!
#1, I would get the '99 leftover if it's more than $22K. For 2000 model, I know several dealers in Los Angeles ares are advertising the car at $25500 either Millenium ed or regular S, so you shouldn't have to pay more than that (They will sell you the car at that price, they're desperate to get rid of it for the 2001 model). The 2001 model actually have several new features, eq New Front and Rear re-design, New instrumentation (Optitron, which loos like Lexus's gauges), 35 percent increase in torsional rigidity, power lumbar adjusters in the seat and steering wheel-mounted audio control (got this info from Edmunds review and Automotive news mag). My only concern about the 2001 is the overall design, I just hope it loks better in real life than in photos. Other than that, I would wait for the 2001, which going to cost you around invoice price when it comes out.
#2, the only thing I would say about the auto-trans is that you have to learn how to drive with millenia's trans. when you're used to it, then you'll figure out how to ride it. Not the best trans out there, but it works fine for me.
#3, I drive 70-80mph whenever possible on LA freeways, I don't encounter any problem at all with the steering. It's light and direct. Even at higher speed, like 130mph, it's still very much controllable and stable.
#4, Mazda's service guys is definitely not in lexus/bmw's class, some of them are very ignorant and not knowledgeable, but I don't have much problem with my service advisor at Puente Hills Mazda and Santa Monica Mazda.
#5, if any of you see a black\grey Millenis S on LA freeway going in and out of traffic like crazy, that's me. Zoom, Zoom.
Cheers
milleniabase $ Everyone else, about the PIAA 9006 super white bulb, it DOESN"T FIT in Millenia's Headlights; the bulb is too long. I wasted my $60 on it. It did try it on without the lock, and it looks about 25%-30% brighter than the original bulb.
Regards,
Regards,
Sir, thank you for your opinions on the 2000 vs. 2001 Millenia. I think, I need to spend a couple of more weeks doing some research. I will lurk here to keep up with the latest thoughts and opinions. Thanks again.
Vp123:
Congrats. on the new 2000 Millenia S! I also like the sand mica color. You need to get a nice coat of wax on that baby, before the infamous Canadian winter kicks in! Please update us on the gas mileage as your new S breaks in.
VP123, Congrats on your beautiful new Millenia S.
acabral1, good to see you back here.
Cheers
Millenia. I noticed that when I look in my rear
view mirror, the objects (cars, etc.) look
distorted. At first I thought that the distortion
was caused by the mirror, however my husband and I
determined that it was actually caused by the rear
window. When I drive the car, I feel like I am
wearing prescription glasses that are wrong for me,
and it makes me feel dizzy. I took the car back to
the dealer and he said that the glass itself is
fine and that the distortion was due to the way the
glass was shaped and angled and that all Millenias
are made that way. I think that there should not
be any distortion for any reason. Has anybody
noticed a similar problem?
good luck
Thanks for responding to my prior question regarding Millenia's stereo system. I brought the car to local audio shop and they installed me my 200 watts amps along with a subwoofer. Everything sounds awesome now. I love the car a lot but the thing, which upsets me, is its gas mileage. I get about 18 mile per gallon in town/highway combination. I don't race the car at all. I'd love to have it as it's promissed-20 in town and 28 highway. Does any body have the same problem? And what are my chances to have this fixed at the dealership? I put about 2000 miles on it, so I assume that "break-in" period is over and its gas mileage should be higher than I have.
Best regards
Should I go for Maxima and have 222hp but butt ugly or ugly butt car or should I go for the Millenia with 170hp and enjoy the interior and over all xcellent fit and finish?????? HELP
If you want the power of the Maxima with some of styling elements of the Millenia, check out the Maxima-based, 227-hp Infiniti I30.
http://www.infiniti-usa.com/docs/fr_i30.html
Unfortunately, it costs as much as the 210-hp Millenia S. And, though the I30 looks much better than the Maxima, the Millenia still has the better [non-permissible content removed].
http://www.millenia.mazda.co.jp/
If you save a little more, the Infiniti I30 may be the best compromise between the Millenia and the Maxima. If you want something slightly less sporty and more cushy, check out the Mitsu Diamate LS or the "controversially styled" Toyota Avalon.
My trusty and very reliable 1995 Millenia S has over 108,000 miles and it still gets complements!
Good Luck!
I recentley saw a Silver Millenium Edition completely demolished a few days ago. The car apparently rolled-over. The roof was smashed and the back wheels were bent from the axle --- the car was also covered in mud - the driver probably confused the TCS as AWD!
Hmmm......... what a shame!
The Avalon is another car to consider, despite its "Oldman" persona - superior reliability, plathora of luxury style options and excellent resale value. The Avalon also carries a slight resemblence to the Lexus LS430.
From a comparison that I did on another '00 Millenia, my leather was in better condition, but I think Mazda could have utilized a better grade leather for the seats. Any comments?
The leather in Mazdas (as well as Hondas and Acuras) is decent but could be better. The leather in Toyotas (the Camry/ES300 come to mind) feel especially soft and rich.
http://www.lexus.com/models/es/luxury/default.asp?t=lu
OK, BMWs, Jags and Bentleys have even nicer leather.
The worst leather I've seen were in GM cars (except Cadillac & Saab). Check out the leather in most Chevy models (except Prizm) and all Pontiac models. You'd never see leather as ugly, plasticy and cheap. Peep this:
http://www.pontiac.com/bonneville/interior.html
Probably the most hideous, unattractive and overstated interior ever. Also check out Mitsubishis for cheesy leather. Check out the back seats of an Eclipse with leather.
I wonder if the '01 Millenia utilizes a better grade of leather!!??
ecaf --- does the leather cleanser product you use add sheen to your seats? There's nothing worse than a greaseball seat and steering wheel!
Regards,
My driving conditions were as follows:
Temp - 68 to 73 degrees MPH - 73 to 85
Octane - 93 Route - I-95/NJ Turnpike
Cruise Control - N/A Wieght - 3 Passengers with
approximately 300lbs of luggage Traffic - Moderate
BTW, what kind of cleaner should I use for the door panel?