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    Mazdaspeed3 seats in MZ5?

    I'm debating it. There are a couple seats nearby for not too much, though I'd hate not having that sweet armrest.
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    Mazdaspeed3 seats in MZ5?

    The seats themselves are no shorter than the stock mazda5 seats. I'm pretty sure the rails can be switched between the two. Thanks for your help though.
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    Mazdaspeed3 seats in MZ5?

    I am toying around with buying some first-gen Mazdaspeed3 front seats and placing them in my 06 Sport Mazda5. I figure they fit - Car&Driver's Mazdaspeed5 had them in. Any ideas on what hurdles I will face? I figure the weight sensor in both, the seatbelt sensor may be involved, SRS airbag...
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    Mazda 5 FOB key housing broke...question

    This is an old thread, but I thought I would chime in. I bought a switchblade keyfob off eBay, after making sure the FCC ID was correct. The Key and fob cost about $50, and another $80 at a local locksmith to have the key cut and programmed, and the fob also programmed. It was much more...
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    Mazda timing mod

    Has anybody done the Mazda3 timing mod to their 5? I am thinking of doing it to see how it works out. I've heard you gain a little high-end hp and maybe some fuel economy.
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    Year: 2006 Location: IL Trim: Sport Tranny: Manual Mileage: 57,000 Any extra accessories: Sunroof, rear cargo cover, cruise control Sale Tax Rate: 6% Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees) $10,500
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    New Mazda5 owner, need some help

    I just bought a 2006 Mazda5 - I took a 6 hour train ride to get it after searching high and low for a decent one with a manual transmission. It was a sweet ride driving it home, much nicer on the freeway than my Honda Element. I'm looking forward to a few projects to make it mine, but first I...
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