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    Front Suspension Squeaks - only in warm temps

    Hello, my 2008 MZ5 has audible suspension squeaking with any movement, forward/backward or up/down (bumps). The squeaks sound like rubber, so my gut says suspension bushings. The other threads on bushings are about squeaking in cold weather, and since mine only squeaks in warm temps (over 72 F)...
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    Question for MZ5 drivers w/18" wheels

    More specifically, this is to those MZ5 drivers with 18" wheels who drive on less than perfect roads, like we have in New England. If you have stock ride height and 18s, how much was the ride affected? Is it noticeably rougher than with 17s? I am deciding between using my stock 17s for snows...
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    Mazda5 manual shift boot question

    Does anyone know if the shift boot on the manual transmission Mazda5 is the same as that on the Mazda3? I am new owner of an 08 and the pleather shift boot sticks out like an ugly cheap looking mistake. To me, it is not fitting for the car and I would like to get a leather boot in there. The...
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    Possible New Mazda5 Owner Power Question

    Hey everyone, I am considering a new 08 Mazda5 with manual transmission. For reference, my previous car had about 200 hp with slightly less than 3,000 lbs to pull. I am not new to Mazdas having had a 2nd Gen RX-7, a 323GTX and a 1st gen Protege in the past. I love the size, pricing and...
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