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I highly recommend having this TSB applied.
While Carpoint whose reporting comes from PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS
http://carpoint.msn.com/home/reliability_ratings.asp?src=URES
and
http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/usedrelover.aspx?make=Mazda&model=Millenia
shows Mazda Millenia to be superior to virtually every other car in the world in reliability. And with none of the "Significant Problem" areas your beloved Maxima suffers.
http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/usedrelover.aspx?make=Nissan&model=Maxima
Don't rely on rumors and lies, look up the facts before posting.
Also as you are aware there is a Nissan Maxima vs Mazda Millenia forum in the Sedans vs Sedans section of Edmunds that was created for this type of COMPARISONS.
There is also no forum such as the 858 post "Nissan Maxima Problems" anywhere on Edmunds Town Hall complaining about Mazda Millenia.
Speed68, fwatson is correct -- those kinds of comments belong in the comparison discussion, not here. Of course you already know that.
We've run you out of here before. I don't see any need to have to do all that again. If you can't stay on topic and be polite, your messages will be removed.
52800 miles and still going strong and loving it even more.
Secondly, on the 2000 Model Mill. Ed. --- what does the stock sound system consist of (speaker wise, i.e. how many, types, etc.)
I know the new ones are like 9 speaker systems, curious about the older ones.
Oh, I guess another few things...
What's the wheel Lug spacing & offset for the S model and Whats YOUR mileage, any problems to date?
I have a 2000 Acura TL now but am thinking of selling it and buying a Millenia to save me some money (horrid resale value) but am leary of the SC'ed engine - cuz this car has to last me through college (6 years and at least 120k miles)
Thanks again!
Oh are there any webpage forums dedicated to Mazda/and or Millenia
(i.e. www.acuraworld.com, www.maxima.org, etc...)
http://mazdaclub.com/bbs/index.sht
http://www.323gtr.nu/
http://www.texasmazda.com/mazdamedic/forumdisplay.php?forumid=1
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mazda_Millenia/messages
You may have to join Yahoo! to use the last one.
By the way, ignore the troll. He loves to hate Millenia, everybody needs a hobby.
Good Luck
The Millenia remote is unique to that model. The MPV has no trunk release and no panic button until 2000MY.
Bob,
There are actually only 2 and the early one is $115 vs $200 for the most common one that fits up to the 2000MY. The early one is the same as the late model 929 but it wasn't very long in the Mill.
The '95 626 remote is the Ford style, not even close. Of course Bob, you could have checked that.
Step 1: Open the driver's side door, and then press the lock button (on the door) so all the doors lock and the security light comes on.
Step 2: Unlock the drivers side door by turning up the switch so the security light now turns off.
Step 3: - Insert your key in the ignition and turn it to ACC position, and then take out the key. Repeat this three times. (remember to take the key completely out!)
Step 4: Close and open the door three times. The car should now beep once.
Step 5: Press any button on the remote two times. The car should beep once again.
Step 6: Wait 5 seconds and then the car should beep four times and your remote is programmed!
Step 8: Bow to Japan and stand on your head.
Step 9: Throw some salt over your shoulder.
There its done..
Sorry couldn't resist....lol
I believe the procedure you gave him will lock out any others but the one he programs.
BTW, I keep reading that this car depreciates but every time I look at a used one they don't seem very cheap to me. My wife's 2000 Impala depreciated about 10K in two years.
I looked at the 2000 model two years ago and I didn't want to pay $26K for it. I also didn't like the harshness from the tires. This car doesn't need 17 inch wheels in my opinion. Are the tires still harsh? The new model isn't as good looking as the older model imho but it has more features.
I'm looking for advice. I know Edmunds rated it dead last in its test but at this price it is now in a totally different competition. I will call tomorrow and see what its all about.
For the same money I can buy a used 2001 Lincoln Continental which is faster though not more manuverable obviously. I consider bothto be "luxury" cars. Easier to get parts for Lincoln and cheaper also. The mileage may not be that different as I see some Millenia owners are not getting good mileage. I have considered the Maxima but I don't want a live rear axle.
Some of the instructions posted mention pulling the key completely out -- this is NOT the case for my 2001 P. Everything in the directions is correct about car door open, lock, unlock, insert key, power on/off 3 times, then you'll hear a horn beep - hit any of the remote buttons (I got 3 of 4 remotes to program) and you'll hear the car beep. You're all set.
Lastly, don't pay $100+ for remotes - please, you're just allowing the dealer to gouge us! Go on ebay or do a web remote search. Plenty of guys out there will sell for $40 or less. I got 2! Millenia 01 remotes for $25.
1. 0% financing
2. Low financing and $2,500 rebate
3. $5,000 rebate
4. $500 college graduate
These incentives can not be combined, except the college graduate. You can only pick one of them.
Gas mileage in my '02 S in town is 23-24 mpg.
Salesman suggested that with 4.6% financing I could buy with nothing out of pocket and a payment of $360/mo. for 60 mo. Six years ago I paid that payment to buy a $19000 car with 2000 down. The price is amazing considering the level of equipment and styling of this car. Question of course, is do I want to own a discontinued model. I'm also looking at a lease on a Volvo S60 with a 32000 sticker and a lease in the area of $390 with no money down.
I have one month left on my lease and am thinking of offering to make a deal if they pay my last payment ($300) and knock another $500 off the selling price. Does this sound about right for this car right now. They have four in stock with 3 in acceptable colors. Still, don't know what will be around in another month if I wait.
22,500 / 60 = 375
My loan calculator shows $22,500 financed for 60 months at 4.6% is $420.49.
I've seen MM P advertised for $20,900 in the Boston area, not sure though what they had for options.
Good luck,
Tomek
Either the selling price was a lot less than $22,500 or the payment period would have to be bigger than 60 months. I'm surprised that I didn't catch the error but the number was so fantastic I guess I just got caught up in the thought of such a great deal.
Second, it's a supercharged 2.3l, not a turbo 2.2l
Third, it's a 210HP V6 engine, not just a regular 2.2l four banger, so city gas milage of around 19-20 is normal.
My 2000 Millenia S has about 53K miles now, never overheats, getting about 19mpg in SoCal traffic with A/C on all the time, rattle-free and oh so much fun to drive.
BTW, I always drives my millenia hard, pushing the engine to the limit everytime the freeway opened up, and the "supercharger" (no, not a turbo) just keeps pushing and pushing. Has it ever leaked? NO, how much have I paid for engine maintenance so far, less than $700 for almost 3 years.
Hey scroll up to post #1940 and see how kcm8419's Mill S is getting 23-24mpg city; why not quoting his mpg?? Everyone's driving style is different, which makes mpg on a Mill S varies. I drives hard, so I'm getting 19mpg when my wife's driving it, she's geting 20.5mpg.
If anyone has had this problem,please let me know what you did to resolve it.
THANKS
Fortunately for me, I haven't had any problems with airbag light.
Tomek
Maybe some of you don't realize that the Town Hall is not monitored in real time. Most of your hosts - including me - are part time contractors who keep up with posted messages as often as possible. But sometimes it may take a day or two to get to a particular discussion.
I've always appreciated when a discussion member emails me about any difficulties he or see sees in a discussion. That gets me to the problem areas as soon as I see the email. Otherwise I may not get here for a while.
Let me mention one other thing -- violations of the Membership Agreement are violations of the Membership Agreement. It does not matter at all that an uncivil, disruptive and off-topic message is posted in *response* to an uncivil, disruptive and off-topic message.
Uncivil, disruptive and off-topic messages are out of bounds period.
Again, let ME handle the troll. And please email me if you see something here you don't like and I haven't gotten here yet.
I appreciate your cooperation. Send me an email if you have any questions or anything further to say about this issue.
Thanks.
Pat
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