2007 Mazda 5 changes

[silverm5]

I am a former 01 MPV owner. I actually traded my MPV for my Mazda5. I love the looks of the 5 and power to weight ratio is better in my 5 than the 01 MPV (2.5L V6-160 HP). If Mazda had brought over the 07 MPV, I would have seriously considered it. I just don't see why they needed to bring over the CX7 and CX9. The crossover market is pretty much saturated, IMO(ie Nissan Murano/Inifini FX45, 07 Hyundai Santa Fe, Chrysler Pacifica, the Lexus crossovers, Volvo crossover, etc..... Gas prices are another consideration. That turbo MZR motor in the CX7 is going to require premium gas. That equates to big bucks at the gas station to fill it up. Sorry for going off topic.

 

[MD5]

HIDs have lower maintainence hassels... they last a long time compared to halogen bulbs

the reason why the halogen lights on the mz5 is so "good" right now is because it's aimed to DOT's specs (as I have said already), which is overall unsafe.... it's aimed too high, and it may blind people from the glare.... and when people are "blinded", they can cause an accident!

Of all the cars that my wife and I have owned while together, we've put over 590,000 miles on our last 8 vehicles. I've only had to replace ONE bulb, and that was on a 95 Civic EX sedan that had over 110,000 miles on it. I'd say that is pretty darn low maintenance.

Oh, and a good driver can deal with adverse lighting conditions. It's the weak drivers that get involved in accidents caused by less than optimum conditions.

Matt

 

[TheMAN]

"long life" bulbs or *normal* bulbs last a "long time" because they don't burn as hot or as bright! the H7 bulbs on the mz5 burn a LOT hotter than headlights in the past

a good driver should NOT have to "deal with adverse lighting conditions"... if he's blinded from glare and is forced to look to the side of the road (as the retarded US driving education tells you to do), that ONE second off the road could mean hitting SOMETHING.... IF the driver is forced to drive with bad lights (that can be overdriven easily past 45mph) like MANY OTHER cars in the US have, then the driver has to make guesses on what's ahead

what is SAFE is NOT having to deal with bulls*** like this... lights that can illuminate well but NOT cause problems for others... that is what properly engineered road safety is about!

 

[jandree22]

^^^ All that being said, for some reason the only cars I seem to have an issue with are older cars with one single misaimed headlight... usually an old Integra or Civic. I certainly can't understand the problem severity of which you're describing, but that's just my personal opinion.

I think driving West into the sun in the late afternoon trumps any complaints one could argue with any mis-aimed taillights... and good luck telling people to stop driving West at dusk

 

[TheMAN]

the old saying goes.... ignorance is bliss... americans have been putting up with headlight glare for as long as cars existed... people think more headlight dazzle means the lights are brighter and they think s*** like that is "normal"... if you've seen well designed s***, then you'll see how bad the US regulations are

 

[the_saint]

What is so great about HID? The lights on m 5 are more than adequate and the brights are absolutely brilliant!

Matt

They look cooler. (2thumbs)

 

[Kid Red]

So any idea if these HIDs can be popped into our 5?