2008

  1. J

    Newbie here! Taking a look at a CX-9 Today and would like to hear your thoughts!

    Found a really nice one owner 2008 Touring CX-9 with 150K on it. From some general searches it seems like these are quite reliable when well maintained, which this one certainly is. Coming from mostly owning Toyota's and utilizing forums over there, I thought I'd throw it out there to the...
  2. D

    Front End Grinding / Whining noise when braking 2008 CX-9

    Hi guys. Normally have an issue after about 5-10 minutes of driving. When coming to a stop the noise start to appear at around 20km/hr. My last service was told that my discs need machining however the noise sound more mechanical like a grinding diff or something. About 180,000 ks on the clock
  3. D

    Engine Rattling/Ticking upon startup which then settles once the engine warms up

    I have a 2008 Mazda 5 with 94k miles, and about 6k miles ago the engine started rattling/ticking upon startup which then settles very quickly once the engine starts to warm up. It sounds like valves but I think I have read here on these forums that these valves are not adjustable. Is that...
  4. C

    Need Some Advice

    I have a 2008 Mazda 5. I bought it used from a ghetto dealer in Austin, TX. I test drove it and found that it had "bumpy" tires and wanted to wander all over the road. It did have a low tire light on at the time. The ghetto dealer did not have a compressor. It had been a long day and I knew that...
  5. K

    PLEASE help or give input!!!!!

    since I didn't any response in the suspension section of this forum, I thought I would give this area a try. I know i'm not the only one experiencing this issues. here it goes: Hello there. I am a somewhat new owner of a 2008 mazda cx-7. From what I've seen online, I should've done more...
  6. A

    New Owner of 2008 GT

    Greetings, I'm a new owner of a 2008 CX-9 GT with 89000 miles. Always wanted one to go with my 2002 Miata SE. Now we are a zoom-zoom family. I was a bit hesitant about getting a vehicle with so many miles, but we needed a third row vehicle and for around $13k this was a steal of a deal. This...
  7. M

    Mazda5 air vent clip/tab/lever.....is missing!

    Hello Everyone, New 2008 MZ5 Sport owner here. I just bought it and everything looks great, except for one thing... The little passenger window side air vent tab or clip or lever is missing. It seems like no big deal until someone gets in and mentions it is not there over and over and over...
  8. A

    Headlights, fog lights and tail lights

    Hello all, Recently purchased my 08 M5 Sport and I am wanting to replace the halogen with HIDs in the stock projectors - I have decided I am going with 6000k temp bulbs as that seem to get the most votes when looking around online. Question for those who have done the upgrade - did you need to...
  9. A

    Just bought my 08 Mazda5

    Hello all, Just bought my '08 Mazda5 on 6/21/12 and loving it. Used to own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT that I put much love sweat and tears into but had to sell it so I could get a vehicle to fit my DJ equipment into and thus the Mazda came to be.
  10. RiverdaleDIY

    Simple YES or NO question: Does 2012 factory roof rack fit 2008?

    The roof rack threads are OUTTA CONTROL here, wow! So my simple question is: Does a 2012 rack (CG15-V4-701) fit a 2008 Canadian Spec. GT? Background: Just bought an '08 and managed to sweeten the deal with the dealer throwing in a new factory rack. I just cracked open the box to look at the...
  11. S

    2008 bumper cover on a 06?

    can i swap the bumpers on both years? i need to replace my front bumper cover so i was looking at other years of mazdas and i noticed that the 08 have a cool looking lower centre grill than the 2006. if i can't change the bumper can i just change the grill? has anyone tried this? I've heard that...
  12. P

    New Member: 2008 Mazda3 True Red

    Hey guys, Just joined the forum, thought I'd introduce myself. Hailing from Miami, got a 2008 Mazda3. Nothing too special, not much work done on it, but still a damn fun car.
  13. M

    WTB: Set of Stock 17" Mazda5 Wheels

    Ones that look like this: http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2008-mazda-mazda5-4-door-wagon-auto-sport-wheel-cap_100261466_l.jpg From the 2008 Models I am looking for some in like new condition that aren't bent. I need to replace my Factory Protege5 5 spoke wheels.
  14. J

    New '08 CX-9 GT owner

    I have been reading this forum for a while and have learned a lot from everyone. I am sitting at the dealership waiting for my '08 CX-9 GT! I do love it already. My question to everyone is what do you suggest I check or have looked at? I know it's used but it seems all models have their quirks...
  15. N

    2008 CX-9 Bose Subwoofer Issue

    Hello, Have a 2008 Touring CX-9 with the Bose system installed. Guess the question is, should I be hearing anything from the rear sub-woofer at all? I hear no sound, feel no vibration, no matter how loud I make the volume or how high up the bass goes. Doesn't matter which media I'm using...
  16. Z

    2008 Mazda5 for Sale

    2008 Mazda5 for Sale - Sold Car is sold - please remove post. Unfortunately, the time has come to sell my 2008 Mazda5 Sport. The family is expanding, and so are our vehicle needs. The car is in great condition and has been well cared for. The specs are: - Silver - Manual Transmission -...
  17. R

    Noob here, first post! Does this look like a good deal!?

    Hello everyone, I am interested in purchasing a Mazda 3 and I believe I found "The One" Its a 2008 I Sport, exactly what I wanted, Manual and bare stock accessories. It looks like its in excellent condition and only has 31k miles. He is asking $8775, but I know I can talk him down a lot. I am at...
  18. D

    2008 Mazdaspeed3 Sport, Cosmic Blue Mica, 53k miles, $15,500

    SOLD! I'll miss it! Selling my '08 Cosmic Blue Mica Mazdaspeed 3 Sport. Currently the odometer sits at 53,077. It is in fantastic condition, always garaged (both at home and at work). I have a ~80 mile commute so I've racked up the miles fairly quick, but they're all highway. The car has never...
  19. D

    2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT MS3

    2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT $15,999 OBO -This is the Grand Touring (GT) edition and the car in great condition. (GT edition costed me $2,000 more than the Sport edition) -HID headlights, Bose 6 CD player sound system with subwoofer, auto-sensing wipers, auto-sensing headlights, leather interior (all...
  20. L

    FOR SALE: 2008 Weather Tech "Digital Fit" Cargo & Fr Seat Floor Liners

    Hi All, When I bought my 2008 cx-9, I purchased awesome liners for the cargo space and the two front seats. The brand is Weather Tech, and they make amazing prducts. They are BLACK. What I have are from their "Digital Fit" Line, which means these fit pretty much perfectly. You can check out...
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