So I had that vibration problem with my 07 5. The service department changed everything except the engine and the problem was still there. I had aftermarket rims that they put on and they said it was that. So they put on stock rims and it got worse. Anyways.....car was in the shop for over 2 months they did not want to work with us so i wrote mazda a stink letter and all of a sudden the dealers wanted to help us. So instead of filing a claim they switched it out for a 08 5. Put all my goodies from my other car to the new vehicle. But one problem.......my 08 5 has a vibration in the steering wheel. I refuse to go through this same problem again. This vibration will find itself at a HONDA dealership real soon......
you got your '08 now, and it's vibrating? LOLZ. I guess these cars are just kinda crappy.
In the end, it's hard to achieve perfection in an $18k car.
Too bad because some aspects of the car are amazing. The engine is quiet, smooth, and flexible. The tranny is decent and shifts nicely. The handling is nice. It's great on gas. Roomy and versatile. In the end, it's hard to achieve perfection in an $18k car.
I'm bringing mine to Scarborough Mazda since it's closer to my work.
TJ, have you been there?
you got your '08 now, and it's vibrating? LOLZ. I guess these cars are just kinda crappy. Too bad because some aspects of the car are amazing. The engine is quiet, smooth, and flexible. The tranny is decent and shifts nicely. The handling is nice. It's great on gas. Roomy and versatile.
In the end, it's hard to achieve perfection in an $18k car.
Picked up my 5. Vibration is gone. Thankfully. All tires replaced. Now let the good times roll. Pun intended.
I say im going down this road too, just had my tires balanced and vibration is still there....it actually comes and goes......f$%kin pissin me off tho....
My 08 5 Sport had the same vibration. It was most obvious at 45 and again at 65. Had the dealer check it out at the 5,000 mile service and they balanced them to no avail. Called my local dealer's service manager last week and had him drive it. After several test drives and swapping of wheels and tires from a new 5 on the lot, he determined that the tires needed replacement and put a new set on under warranty.
Picked the 5 up last night and it is MUCH better. I still feel a minor vibration in the wheel but I'm overly sensitive to these things so it probably is fine.
I was impressed that the dealer was so responsive and willing to tackle this without me having to bring it back over and over and over....
Huh?
jeebusm3 rocks, he can reply to a post before is actually posted, LOL
I guess there was a server backup put in place at some point this morning, that is why the last 2 posts were swapped. Seen it a couple of times...
Anyway, on topic, glad to see Mazda dealers doing something like that from time to time....
