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Since 30% of fuel consumption is based on how one accelerates, could mileage will vary from driver to driver on the exact vehicle? For example, on my 99 Maxima (5-speed MT), I get around 11L/100km city driving occasionally like I'm 18. When I babied the acceleration, I get around 8...

DGB, personally, I wouldn't walk away from a Volvo, i'd run. Known issues on the Volvo V70 - a long known TSB list on electrical issues - looses resale value faster than a snowman in Bermuda - questionable serviceability outside dealership - parts are hard to find and more expensive than...

When I drop by Princess Auto on Saturday, I'll see if they have any more of that black sticky foam. I think we could cut out a piece and get 2 sided tape to place it on the side. Maybe it could be a known mod? :)

Perhaps we could make this topic a sticky in our topic area? I'm looking for everyone to post known issues and TSB's (PDF's if you have them), for all to check before they post their question. I did the same thing on MAXIMA.ORG - created a list of known issues that got put into a sticky so...

Thanks all for your supportive comments in the leg room question. It is appreciated.

Do you happened to have an extra $10'000 for the CX7? Telling me to buy a different car is not constructive. I would also agree with you, but I'm 6'2", not 7'10". It is kind of ridiculous that a van is too small for someone as tall as me. I would expect it to be at the limit for my height...

Has anyone actually looked to see if you could mod the front seat to move further back on it's rails? I found a Japanese site which a guy did just that - but to the middle row seats... Seeing how ours are adjustable anyways, that mod is a moot point. If I end up buying one (crossing my...

Well, I took a Mazda 5 5-speed manual yesterday for a test drive. Being a solid 6'2" with long legs, I have to say the lack of leg space is a concern, especially for long trips. Is it possible to move the seat back anymore? It's as if the car was made for a guy 5'2". Head-space was a concern...

Our expectation when purchasing any new vehicle is for it to be reasonably durable. If it is not reasonably durable, we can sue, AND force any manufacturer to fix their faulty items. Phil Edmonston's Lemon Aid guide dictates how reasonable judges in the court will expect our vehicles to last...

We could try to check self-righteous agendas which we could be unknowingly limiting this document to the benefit of Mazda owners... couldn't we? BTW - in Canada, file sharing is LEGAL. Keep that in mind. :)

Canada is selling MTX's? :)

On my Maxima, I had a simple key cut just for that purpose - in case I got locked out. It's in a magnetic holder in a secret location. Can't start the car - the key is chipped.

Was98Strat & Zoom5Zoom - your answers are appreciated. Another question - if you could change one thing on the 5, what would it be?

Hi all, My family went to the dealership (or stealer$hip as they're commonly referred to :) ) and took a look at the Mazda 5. We like it... My wife really likes the trunk space, captain chairs, and the other options on the GT 5MT. I am concerned about the lack of power as I'm currently...