Hello to all, I look foward to learning everything your willing to teach a complete novice.
Should be taking delivery on the 1st of November, She's black and absolutely gorgeous inho..
After $2500.00/$1000.00 in dealer incentives/Mazda Financing plus another $1000.00 because we walked out the door to soon to suit the sales manager, paid $23,450.00. Msrp was $28750.00.
My first Mazda was an 83' 626 2dr coupe, 5-speed with the 4 cylinder engine, drove that car until she got plowed over by a big Lincoln. Had 210,000 miles and was still running well in her old age.
In 2000, bought the wife a used 98' 626 4dr w/5 speed and the 6 cylinder engine, I must say this engine was quite an difference in power compared to the 83' I had.
Anyway, it's now time for Dad to get his new toy. The few questions I have all concern Mazda specific accessories or other after market upgrades.
For instance, on Mazda's homepage for the new MS6 they have a CAI - Part Number: GRMS-8M-H30 that lists for 305.00-325.00. Now the dealer was supposed to include this add-on at no cost to me but today I got a call from his parts manager saying they could do it but he did'nt recommend it because of the way it adversely affects the Turbocharger, too much airflow or some such non-sense, that it actually would decrease engine performance...(shocked)
I have been using K&N type air filters in all my vechicles for years and know that a car that breathes better, runs better and gets better mpg but who am I to question this parts manager...........................................well, I am the proud new owner of an MS6 who now does'nt trust the Parts/Service department at the dealer he just bought his new car from that's who!!(ughdance)
I am really only interested in upgrades that 1) do not void the warranty 2) increasing performance but not at the cost of MPG 3) a few cosmetic upgrades ie: wheels, exhaust, chrome engine parts etc. etc. Note: what are fuel line magnets and do they actually work?
Anyhow, thanks for taking the time (if you did) to read this long winded post and I look foward to reading/learning from all of you.
Stetson aka Klip
Pics to come, when She arrives......(peep)
Should be taking delivery on the 1st of November, She's black and absolutely gorgeous inho..
After $2500.00/$1000.00 in dealer incentives/Mazda Financing plus another $1000.00 because we walked out the door to soon to suit the sales manager, paid $23,450.00. Msrp was $28750.00.
My first Mazda was an 83' 626 2dr coupe, 5-speed with the 4 cylinder engine, drove that car until she got plowed over by a big Lincoln. Had 210,000 miles and was still running well in her old age.
In 2000, bought the wife a used 98' 626 4dr w/5 speed and the 6 cylinder engine, I must say this engine was quite an difference in power compared to the 83' I had.
Anyway, it's now time for Dad to get his new toy. The few questions I have all concern Mazda specific accessories or other after market upgrades.
For instance, on Mazda's homepage for the new MS6 they have a CAI - Part Number: GRMS-8M-H30 that lists for 305.00-325.00. Now the dealer was supposed to include this add-on at no cost to me but today I got a call from his parts manager saying they could do it but he did'nt recommend it because of the way it adversely affects the Turbocharger, too much airflow or some such non-sense, that it actually would decrease engine performance...(shocked)
I have been using K&N type air filters in all my vechicles for years and know that a car that breathes better, runs better and gets better mpg but who am I to question this parts manager...........................................well, I am the proud new owner of an MS6 who now does'nt trust the Parts/Service department at the dealer he just bought his new car from that's who!!(ughdance)
I am really only interested in upgrades that 1) do not void the warranty 2) increasing performance but not at the cost of MPG 3) a few cosmetic upgrades ie: wheels, exhaust, chrome engine parts etc. etc. Note: what are fuel line magnets and do they actually work?
Anyhow, thanks for taking the time (if you did) to read this long winded post and I look foward to reading/learning from all of you.
Stetson aka Klip
Pics to come, when She arrives......(peep)
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