Recent content by PatEllis15

I'm about to hit 117,000 miles in my 2005 5-door (Purchased in March 2005). Work I've done: O2 sensor under warranty 3 sets of Tires (still annoyed that the middle set didn't last me), well 4 if you count snow's. Brake pads/rotors once (replaced both at 105,000 miles, dealer couldn't believe...

FWIW, I bought my Mazda3 with Cloth interior from the old 128 Mazda (now Liberty Mazda). I wanted Leather, and they didn't **** me with the price to redo the seats. Only delayed delivery of the keys into my hands by 2 days as well. Go have a chat with Liberty, and see what it will take for...

So, any educated guesses as to when the 2009's will show up at Dealers in the US?

Not being familiar with how the tests and the scores are done, BUT, being a good driver, does anyone know if the 5 was penalized on the roll-over test because it doesn't have stability control? Looks like those light weight rear doors could use a little more stiffness... Pat E

We are almost ready to buy... trying to get our current Volvo to last just a few more months. My wife was keen on the "Cherry Black" that is being offered in Canada. I'm disappointed that we won't see that color here in the States. Happy to see teh Sand interior in more of color's though...