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http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=10305&highlight=speakers Was considering changing the speakers and found this info.

The diesel is a lot more money in the UK and being on a small island (Guernsey), we don't get the big mileage where it makes a difference on the bills. Also with a 35mph speed limit, the performance of the 2.0 is more than enough. The duty on diesel has gone up here so no benefit there for cost...

Got a question actually if anyone can help. Can the automatic lighting sensor be adjusted easily? It just lights up when there is a bit too much light still around. Our first day with the icy blue 5 has been great. This thing handles really well and feel really smooth. I've setup the bluetooth...

You can select numbers (from a small pool that dealer has) You can get something typed onto the bottom of the plate if you wish. You can have a yellow background with black text or a black background with silver text and different fonts on either. We get the plates made up a a couple of local...

OK, I'm from the UK, but I noticed this news item which is of interest. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/01/03/074300.html "MAZDA5 also celebrated its best-ever December in the U.S. with 1,627 units sold, up 43.9 percent versus 2006"

I'm in the UK so that pic is the correct way around for me.

Thanks for the info.....

Hi, It must have one, but where is the 12v accessory socket located on the 5? Got a satnav which plugs in, but I didn't look for this socket on the test drive. Thanks.

Hi First noticed about the 08 MZ5 on here a few months back and waited for it to become available rather than get an 07. I've just ordered a Sports 2.0 manual petrol version (range in UK goes TS, TS2, Sport, Sport Nav) with the "Lux" pack. That gives leather, electric doors and xenon lights on...

Hi, Newbie from UK here, I'm a potential Mazda 5 purchaser. I asked Mazda UK when the 2008 model will be available. They said they would call back, that was more than a week ago! I'm looking to do a deal in December. Is it likely that the UK 2008 model will be available by then? Thanks MPLEP