Recall #1

[unhappyM5owner]

I had intentions on washing it but it got cold here. I called my dealer and they have no word on parts still, so Ill be with the mazda formerly known as blue for a bit more. Maybe its possiblt to clean it using the parking break in the rain? To ***** it out even more im taken it somewhere on sunday that is the death to all cars.............................michigan....yes, thats right I75 all the way up to taylor...the potholes, the a-holes, the crazy no light lane crossings, itll destroy any automobile. Wish me luck. (thumb)

Man....Fam...I really dig your postings your so reserved and shy

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Don't forget to top it off too. They'll probably charge you 6 bucks a gallon if you don't. (boom07)

Not my dealer. They said they didn't care if I brought the loaner back on fumes.

Got the 5 this morning and I have to say I'm pleased with the way Mazda handled the recall. The car was cleaned and filled with gas and drives wonderfully. They actually replaced the ENTIRE exhaust system from teh manifold to the muffler. I also noticed that the new muffler has a chrome tipped pipe! This isn't something the Sport version originally came with.

 

[the_saint]

...I also noticed that the new muffler has a chrome tipped pipe! This isn't something the Sport version originally came with.

Really? I hope I get one too, my touring came with the stealth tip as well. I needs me some bling. (bling)

 

[airman_slacker]

I called to find out the status on parts and they said as we were speaking that they were putting my car together and it would be ready monday or tuesday? I'm gonna call again and get them to get it out today if possible. I can't stand another weekend with this MPV!

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

Really? I hope I get one too, my touring came with the stealth tip as well. I needs me some bling. (bling)

Yep chrome, I double-checked to make sure I wasn't seeing things. The muffler is also a completely new design- looks bigger.

My service department said it took a couple of hours to do the fix. Of course I have a 5 speed, so the Auto may take longer.

 

[airman_slacker]

Alright, turns out mine is now done, they just need to clean it up. They set mine to be the first on list to be cleaned so I can go get it tomorrow!!!

 

[fam]

Man....Fam...I really dig your postings your so reserved and shy

You forgot good looking. (ghey)

 

[airman_slacker]

I HAVE IT! OH THANK GOD I HAVE IT BACK FINALLY! But I did find a small scratch in the door! The dealership is going to take care of it though. I missed it so much.

 

[dracore]

Congrats!

I asked my Canadian dealer and he said that a few Mazda5s went out -- they manage to fix about 3 cars a day. Mine unfortunately was not a part of that group I will get it soon though....

On the other hand, those who are on the waiting list will have to wait at least 4 months! (boom01)

 

[BlkZoomZoom]

We haven't got any parts yet.... We still have 7 Mazda5's sitting out back. The manager has been taking them around the block once a week so the tires don't flat spot and the rotors don't rott so bad...

I wonder why some dealers got the parts and other didn't?

 

[boogaboo]

What the freak???

I haven't heard squat from my dealer...And I don't want to call them cause they'll no-doubt key my M5 since the ruckous I created over not paying for the replacement to a flat on my loaner MPV... (pissed)

So, I'll sit tight and wait...for all I know they'll do me last... (bang)

I canott wait any longer!!!!!!!! (attn)

Antonio, you're in Mass right? You got yours back already??? :wtf:

 

[fam]

Thats awesome, my dealer hasnt moved my car at all...period. The rotors look rustariffic. I check on her from time to time.

 

[Antonio DiMarco]

What the freak???

I haven't heard squat from my dealer...And I don't want to call them cause they'll no-doubt key my M5 since the ruckous I created over not paying for the replacement to a flat on my loaner MPV... (pissed)

So, I'll sit tight and wait...for all I know they'll do me last... (bang)

I canott wait any longer!!!!!!!! (attn)

Antonio, you're in Mass right? You got yours back already??? :wtf:

Yep we got our 5 back Friday. Like I said I love my dealer. Sentry West has not done me wrong in the past 4 years. And that's why I'll continue going back to them and be a loyal Mazda owner. Mazda can only do so much; it's the dealer's service that matters most.

I got to think that the parts would be coming from the same location. Supposedly Sentry got parts last Wednesday evening.

 

[miatafied]

Got another letter from Mazda yesterday. The envelope had "Important Recall Information" in big red letters, but it really didn't say too much. Only thing was that it had some kind of refund form in it for people who paid to have their 5's fixed? I wonder what that is about? Anyhow.....anyone else get the letter?

 

[rockett]

Could someone post some pictures with the new exhaust?

My dealer is telling me that it may be another couple of weeks before my car is ready and they are an hour away so I haven't a clue what the new exhaust is looking like.

 

[miatafied]

Spoke to my dealer today - the parts came in late on Friday - will be able to pick it up tomorrow (Hooray!) My loaner MPV served it's purpose - but I'm really looking forward to having the 5 back.

 

[Johaan]

Red-5 is back in the garage! Braved Atlanta Halloween traffic to go get it, now that's scary.

Hope everyone gets theirs back soon!

 

[FrostyCarbon]

Got our 5 back today.
All done and cleaned. Very happy!
Lots of brake grinding at first from the rusty discs, and the brake pedal seems softer than I remember....
I 'm just glad to have it home.

 

[rarefc3s]

My dealer doesn't have all the parts in yet. They 'hope' to get it back to me this week.

 

[fam]

My dealer doesn't have all the parts in yet. They 'hope' to get it back to me this week.

My dealer finally got parts in yesterday. Should have my pink 5 done today or tomorrow morning. It will be sad but interesting to let go of my multi purpose off road railroad track jumping vehicle (also known as the mazda6 in the u.s.) and see what kind of looks hertz gives me when I pull in with it.