I wouldn't say we still aren't close... I guess different means of contacting each other. Only problem is that the information isn't captured on a forum to reflect back on. Forums are still the best to get information for everyone to see.
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Yeah these forums have helped a ton with ownership of my Mazdas. M247 is Still my favorite community. If it wasn't for Tapatalk I wouldn't be able to check the forum out because I can't remember the last time I access any forum with a computer . Tapatalk does make it easier to post a picture...