Just curious about your guy's mileage

[ENTENSE]

How many miles does everyone have on their P5? (any engine problems, if so what and at how many miles did the problem occur)

I have 27715 on my 02, haven't had any problems (knock on wood)

[Mike R]

91K miles the car. Motor had to be replaced at 30K due to rod knock. VICS screws came loose, always had the clutch chatter.

Other than that it's been OK. Motor wise at least.

[o.g.sk8er]

78,000+ here.


(rockon) No real problems, just clunks and sqeaks. Little stuff.

[xvdarkyvx]

21700 here on my 2003.5. no problems except the battery holder. It got loose and stuff. Oh yeah also a pole ran into my car.. =\

[Robot Romeo]

59,000. no problems. i can't wait to do my 60k maintence, i've had all the parts sitting in my room for weeks.

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

30,100 turned today!!!!

[MP5_509]

62000ish belt is kinda squeeky but nothing major.

[chuyler1]

54K and no problems. Haven't even worn out the factory brakes yet.

[falsedawn]

2002 P5 "manutronic" :-)
23,000 miles (ish). Got it 18 months ago with only 8K on it.
EGR valve stuck around 18K. Dunlops dead after 20K (thank God)

No problems, just niggles - crap air con and heater, a few creaks and rattles, annoying whistling wind noise at anything above 50mph, mediocre all-round visibility.

Plusses far outweigh the negatives so far, though. The missus is always saying how much she loves it - I just don't get to drive it enough!

[Mxyzptlk]

manual transmission failed at 56K but learned on it so was expected I guess.

[Lord_Zath]

~18k. Other than a few random times the engine stalled, no problems (sport auto).

[Kansei]

almost 59k here, no real issues. I'm replacing the timing belt tomorrow if I have time to, but the car hasn't had any issues at all other than things caused by me.

Right now it'll stall if I bring it up to 4000+ RPM and disengage the clutch, but that was because I figured I should do the EGR valve clean even though my idle was smooth, and now it idles low (500rpms) and shakes. I guess while I'm doing the timing belt I can pull off the intake and redo the EGR cleaning.

[p5power]

52k and still goin mighty strong! had a random rattle a few months ago, but it was just a messed up sensor apparently. dealership replaced it and all was well. rust on the other hand...small amounts of bubbling across the car. rear upper wheel wells, rear hatch in the hole at bottom center, and the hood prop hole, too. nothing serious, though. i'm beginning to wonder if the alternator is ready to go, though. things are starting to really dim when i put down a window or turn up my heat.

[the tortoise]

I have a 2002 with 65,000 km. The car seems to be holding together well.

The third gear syncro is a little sluggish when cold, but that's about it.

[Prodigy]

52k in a 02...sedan.
no problemos.

[roverto4]

i gotta 2002.5 and its got 32,000, no problems since i got it with 26k

[djdanny5000]

damn 27k on an 02 is good i have 63600 and everything is fine

[Brian MP5T]

60,000 Km

[hellcat]

62,000 miles. I'm on my second engine, and working on getting the second trans. Had the primary cat go bad at about 35k miles. Oil filter mechanism failed causing the flow of oil to slow down, leading to crank bearing failure. Gas mileage isn't as good as it was. I need to do the egr clean too. Time for the new timing belt and all that fun stuff also. My third gear syncro started going out at about 20K. Mazda would not warranty it (I know you are shocked right?) Car is running smooth though. I still love it. Oh yeah, my struts are starting to creak when I go over speed bumps. That's all I can think of for now.

[aMaff]

45,000-ish miles, no real problems so far...

[Padanky]

62,000 miles. I'm on my second engine, and working on getting the second trans. Had the primary cat go bad at about 35k miles. Oil filter mechanism failed causing the flow of oil to slow down, leading to crank bearing failure. Gas mileage isn't as good as it was. I need to do the egr clean too. Time for the new timing belt and all that fun stuff also. My third gear syncro started going out at about 20K. Mazda would not warranty it (I know you are shocked right?) Car is running smooth though. I still love it. Oh yeah, my struts are starting to creak when I go over speed bumps. That's all I can think of for now.

Hey Carl, I have a set of struts i'll sell you w/ 1100 miles on them. I'm outta minutes so text me you are interested.

[JCell]

32000

blown shocks due to tein springs
belt loose :(
grinding second every now and then
still a blact to drive :D

[SinCityMP5]

I have 35k on my 2003.5 no problems so far.

[ENTENSE]

Whats this EGR cleaning everyone keeps talking about, how hard is it do?

[Lord_Zath]

search for thread How to: Clean EGR valve

[ke20sprinter]

wow I guess I beat everyone

137,000 miles (though I only put in ~1,000)

WiL

[NoRotor,NoMotor]

59k on mine, no problems for the year i have had it

must have had some tranny issues for the previous owner though cause the tranny case had a "remanufactured" badge on it

[cable43]

purchased with 14 miles on it in Oct 03
as of today 25,495

[InFlames]

36000mi, No probs as of yet...

[aMaff]

wow I guess I beat everyone

137,000 miles (though I only put in ~1,000)
Yeah, I've had mine since late august, and I've put 8,000 on it so far.......

[sickpro5]

02'.5 with 40,000ish miles, no problems at all what so ever, no rattles clunks, bumps or bruises. Even started right up after damn near a yr of sitting.

[cable43]

02'.5 with 40,000ish miles, no problems at all what so ever, no rattles clunks, bumps or bruises. Even started right up after damn near a yr of sitting.
good to know

[Padanky]

drove mine for 2 yrs put around 16,500 miles on it then totalled it, still ran fine after I flipped it.

[Mmmmmken]

25K on my '02... no problems except a bad drivers side rear strut.How many miles does everyone have on their P5? (any engine problems, if so what and at how many miles did the problem occur)

I have 27715 on my 02, haven't had any problems (knock on wood)

[overdrivex]

47,000 miles on a 02. runs great no problems well other than the fact its been side swipped once and rear ended twice

[Diehonda]

wow I guess I beat everyone

137,000 miles (though I only put in ~1,000)

WiL

126K (thumb) so you better get out there, cause I will be passing you soon (poke)

[Cellerator]

03.5 w/ 29k miles. Only problem I have had was the VICS screws and that should be being fixed right now.

[SinCityMP5]

If you don't mind me askin, how did you flip it Padanky? I have rolled over in pickup trucks, hard to imagine in a p5.

[melmel]

28000 in my 03 P5, no problems, but then they just fixed it up for me, just bought it @ 27k

First post!

[jonlong]

26k in my 03.5. Bought it new just over 2 years ago. Biggest problem is the stock tires. I've curbed it twice in the past week because of the tires. Now I need to get an alignment done.

It's also rattles a bit when it's cold outside. I get clutch chatter. Other than, everything is great!

[sanblaster]

97 Lx = 71,000

[sickpro5]

drove mine for 2 yrs put around 16,500 miles on it then totalled it, still ran fine after I flipped it.


If you flipped that completly over then I would say that the car held up pretty good. Makes me feel a lil safer now.

[cbcbd]

Just went over 100,000 today

[maxek]

To the guys with high milage: Did any of you change a timming belt? Is it hard to do?

[Brian MP5T]

60,000 Km

[MyZmZm]

82000 kilometers (= 51000 miles) and still going strong.

[Padanky]

If you don't mind me askin, how did you flip it Padanky? I have rolled over in pickup trucks, hard to imagine in a p5.

I passed out driving home from the bar went in the ditch landed on it's side they cut the windshield out and had to life flight me. I woke up the next day in the hospital. To find out that I flipped it three houses from my apartment. I now have about $16,000 in hospital bills for nothing. I got a scratch on my arm from them dragging me out the window. I got out the hospital on a Sat. and was was able to go to the gym on Mon. I got a total of $14,000 for the P5

[Brian MP5T]

60,000 Km

[Lord_Zath]

I passed out driving home from the bar went in the ditch landed on it's side they cut the windshield out and had to life flight me. I woke up the next day in the hospital. To find out that I flipped it three houses from my apartment. I now have about $16,000 in hospital bills for nothing. I got a scratch on my arm from them dragging me out the window. I got out the hospital on a Sat. and was was able to go to the gym on Mon. I got a total of $14,000 for the P5

well that's a hell of a don't drink and drive endorsement right there!

[paranoidxe]

78K miles, but I've only owned it for the last 1,000..

[RandomNY]

I have around 72,000 on my 2002 P5. I bought it April 2002, I would have more miles on it but the only real time in the shop was because of being rear-ended twice in 2 years.

Right now I'm getting a really loud squeal more like a loud segwaking(sp?) noise. I have had the belts replaced, twice this year. Tomorrow I'm going to bite the bullet and go to a STEALERSHIP and have them look at it. When the SERPENTINE belt was replaced at STS they mentioned that the TIMING BELT would need to be replaced soon. (That was about 15,000 miles ago.)

Other than this problem I have no problems with the engine or performance of the car. I do drive a ton around 60 miles a day from home to work to my gym. I have also driven it to COOPERSTOWN, NY from Long Island twice and once to HERSHEY, PA down to GETTYSBURG, PA, back to Hershey, PA and back to LONG ISLAND...

I get the same exact gas mileage every week around 24 mpg combined, lower than what it sticker promised but hey what can anyone expect.
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Oh I need to get a STEALERSHIP story off my chest.. Smithtown MAZDA failed my inspection, get this because my rims had some curb damage and the tires needed to be replaced, they wanted to charge me $1500 bucks for 2 back tires and rims(the original Mazda boring rims), installed with valve stems as the girl told me.

I really came close to telling her that $1500 better come with a sexual favor.. I left the stealership went down the STS got 4 chrome 5 spoke rims, and 4 TOYO tires, installed, balanced and aligned for $1500 including tax...

That is why tomorrow I'm going to try Huntington Mazda, maybe I won't be treated like a smuck as bad...
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Great site by the way :)

[KronixKid22]

33,144... bought it 2 weeks ago with 32,000 so not too sure of any problems yet.

[misbehave]

47xxx
No problem so far.
Replaced spark plugs @ 30000.
Replaced brake pads last week.
Installed ATX Fluid cooler cause felt annoyed by the need to have ATX flush so frequently.

[RandomNY]

Wow misbehave that is some ugly damage.

I got luck in my 2 accidents, one was a huge milk truck taping my rear bumper at like 1 mile per hour and he broke my taillight and crunched the rear quarter panel about an inch, still cost almost $3000 to fix...

The other accident I stopped at a red light, I get slammed into my back bumper, the force pushed down the back bumper and the energy went through the car dislodging my drivers seat and went all the way to the master cylinder and cracked it sending brake fluid all over the road. :(

That cost about $3000 to fix also..

[misbehave]

Wow misbehave that is some ugly damage.

I got luck in my 2 accidents, one was a huge milk truck taping my rear bumper at like 1 mile per hour and he broke my taillight and crunched the rear quarter panel about an inch, still cost almost $3000 to fix...

The other accident I stopped at a red light, I get slammed into my back bumper, the force pushed down the back bumper and the energy went through the car dislodging my drivers seat and went all the way to the master cylinder and cracked it sending brake fluid all over the road. :(

That cost about $3000 to fix also..

Mine caused about 9K to fix.
I was a a complete stop cause of traffic on I-5.
The jerk behind me wanted to stop someone from cutting into the lane in front of him and behind me after he saw the traffic ahead of me started to move. He gunned it and before I can even lift my foot of the brake. Then I heard 3 sec of tires squeeking and then Bam!!!
And guess what, the guy he tried to block from merging ended up pulling over with us after the crash and stayed as withness and told the cop everything.

[<<MP5DuCe>>]

65,000 miles with a couple of modifications with no big issues at all. In fact on my 60K checkup the delear said that the original brakes were still fine! The P5 is a great vehicle as long as you don't have one with that VICS issue, which I don't as mine is a 2001 -2002.

[Captain KRM P5]

62000 on a 2002 p5. only problem is a weakening drivers window regulator/motor.

[Tégé5]

2003 P5 and I have this many miles!! (cheers)

[Protege52003]

turned 53K last night and running strong. had EGR valve done at 30K and i cleaned it in november from all the carbon build-up!

[Protege52003]

2003 P5 and I have this many miles!! (cheers)

us Mass drivers.......you have to meet us one night for drinks!

-R

[Tégé5]

Cool! Mondays works for me! Or any other night just need some time to plan arround it!! (cheers) us Mass drivers.......you have to meet us one night for drinks!

-R

[Reitrof]

102,000 or so. Bought it new in Oct 2001. Looking to do the timing belt in the next couple of weeks.

[MSPRO]

I have an 03.5 MSP and I have 90,150 right now. I bought it with 114 miles on it in Oct 03. You can see my ODO in my sig a few miles ago hehe... I haven't had any problems except a broken LSD, and a wheel bearing.

[Protege52003]

102,000 or so. Bought it new in Oct 2001. Looking to do the timing belt in the next couple of weeks.

hey bruce,

we should have a NEPOC timing belt install day! i know a lot of people are due soon for one!

[chuyler1]

I'll be ready for it by the spring... I'm at almost 55K now.

[JOMO]

Im almost at 40k. Just the little things here and there. My baby's been good to me.

[TurboTodd]

135,000 miles.. Car still runs like a top, will do the timing belt in the next 2 months. Still has original clutch and brakes.

[Kansei]

135,000 miles.. Car still runs like a top, will do the timing belt in the next 2 months. Still has original clutch and brakes.


Are you on the original timing belt still?

[aMaff]

135,000 miles.. Car still runs like a top, will do the timing belt in the next 2 months. Still has original clutch and brakes.
og brakes!?!?!?!?! do you use them???

[i12drivemyMP5]

lol, brakes are only last resort or to pass inspection.....

[aMaff]

"if you're braking, you're not going fast enough"??? (boom07)

[Brian MP5T]

Till 60,000 Km,

Thanks a pant load F-Ing Winter... :(

[1somamp3]

I got 147,000 kms on the MP3. Still the orginal timing belt and clutch but both will be replaced in the spring time when I take her out of the garage :)

[redpr5]

im close to 69,000 miles and no mechanical problems what so ever. had to replace the front skirt 2 or 3 years ago cuz i ran into a curb and tore a hole in it, but thats it heh. gotta love imports, they last forever (85 300ZX 190,000 miles tranny rebuilt once, and thats the only major mechanical problem weve ever had)

[pnfnj]

i've got 158,675km on mine and have had no major problems, i just keep up on regular tune ups.

[CorkSport]

56k miles. I just replaced the timing belt and added a cam since I was in there anyway. Only other item replaced was a LF strut bearing 2 years ago.

No real problems other than being hit twice. Runs good and gets 31-32 mpg on the freeway.

[2k2silvermp5]

54k on my 02, no mjor problems. Had the check engine come on around 27k but reset the ecu and never had a problem since. Did all my 30k maintenance as needed. Already chenged out the original timing belt around 12k miles ago.

[solid_snake]

74k on the civic, 48k on the tribute

[Lord_Zath]

56k miles. I just replaced the timing belt and added a cam since I was in there anyway. Only other item replaced was a LF strut bearing 2 years ago.

No real problems other than being hit twice. Runs good and gets 31-32 mpg on the freeway.

so you've got three cams now? TOHC? (uhm)

[TurboTodd]

Are you on the original timing belt still?

Yes, living on borrowed time.

og brakes!?!?!?!?! do you use them???

Yes, and I'm amazed that there is no noticable loss in braking at this mileage, as well as a lack of noise, etc..

This spring, she will get new brakes, and full fluid replacement, beside the usual 3000 mile oil changes..

Todd

[02MazPro5]

I have 64.5K on mine. Had the shifter fork break the first week I got it. It only had 60.5K miles on it then. I'm lovin it so much right now... Just fear the timing belt. How much fun is it to change?

[altspace]

2003.5 with 25,000 miles and it's still brand new in my garage.

[Kansei]

I have 64.5K on mine. Had the shifter fork break the first week I got it. It only had 60.5K miles on it then. I'm lovin it so much right now... Just fear the timing belt. How much fun is it to change?

It's really not that bad, a lot of cars are worse. We have a noninterference engine so if you mess up the timing when replacing the belt, it won't break anything it'll just run like crap. The only bitch about it is that you have to remove the #3 (I think that's the number) engine mount to remove/replace the timing belt. When I was installing my intake cam I managed to do it without removing that mount but I'm at a little over 60k miles now so I need to go in there and replace the belt.

The only word of caution I have is be careful with the timing belt tensioner, you will stretch out the spring if you pull on it too much. Right now my car is running with a spring from an assorted spring pack from Lowes. I have the replacement spring and timing belt and valve cover gasket (should be replaced when doing the timing belt since you have to take that off anyway) but I just haven't had time with school.

I don't know if there is a timing belt how-to but there is a cam how-to and it goes through all the steps you need to get the timing belt off, the only difference is that you don't need to take the cam gears off to slide the belt off.

You need an impact wrench for the job too to get the bolt off the crank pulley.

[02MazPro5]

You dont need an impact to get the crank bolt off. I know tricks LOL... I've heard they are non interferance and they are interferance engines.... I'm going to go with the safer route and say they are.... It's so hard to say they are or arent unless you know for sure.

But thanks for the info.

[ke20sprinter]

You dont need an impact to get the crank bolt off. I know tricks LOL...
But thanks for the info.

You mean cranking the engine with a breaker bar on the crank pulley bolt? That's always fun (eekdance)

WiL

[Crazy D]

2002, 13k... Brand spanking new

[RicesP5]

2002, 13k... Brand spanking new

wow.. does it still smell new.. geeze mine has 63k

[Crazy D]

wow.. does it still smell new.. geeze mine has 63k

"I wish"... previous owner had a dog, so when I took it over it went through a full interior (weekend) cleanup...

But pretty much clean from there on...no interior damage what so ever; its kind of hard to come across a 02 like that. The only damage it has is some paint on the bumpers... But we'll be painting those once I get the front lip and blue fog lights this spring.

[Kansei]

2002, 13k... Brand spanking new

I hate you. I'm at 60250 or something around that.

[Protege52003]

i rolled 54K last week!

will do the timing belt probably closer to 90K, maybe longer??????? if it breaks, will have car towed back to my place and i will replace it then!

[aznativesilverp]

02 p5 turbo'd

98,110 miles on it.

installed spool stage 2 turbo at 91,000 miles
bought kit used. Car is running excellent.

Will be having the timing belt done at 105,000 miles. Only mechanical problems I have is the drivers side door lock is broke. Got it used from Roni just waiting for it in the mail. When I do the timing belt I will be replaceing all belts and the water pump. That's is what I had to do when I had my dodge neon 3 years ago. The p5 is awesome by far the best car I have ever had. In my opinion the engine is a little noisy and not so bulletproff when turboing but it takes me to work and my girls to school. I can say this, when I don't drive it I miss driving it.

[samm5149]

47K and no problems.

[altspace]

2002, 13k... Brand spanking new

Pics of odo?

[altspace]

Opps...can't see my odo.

http://www.altspace.com/photography/images/p5_dash1.jpg

[Rosshole]

I just passed 48,000, bye bye warranty...

the only problem I had is the VTCS delay valve started sticking (fixed under warranty), and tickets for improper lights, exhaust, tint, lack of front license plate, ect. ect...

[Crazy D]

Pics of odo?

Had to go out for a run... got your pic... (its Cold out man) thought I had 13k... actually its 14k...sorry about that...

[ChiMSP]

Opps...can't see my odo.

http://www.altspace.com/photography/images/p5_dash1.jpg
thats a beautiful photo. What kind of camera are you using?

[Mmmmmken]

Really... I'm looking at digital cameras right now, and have it down to a Canon or a Casio. I'd love to know what that pic was shot with!thats a beautiful photo. What kind of camera are you using?

[Lord_Zath]

get the canon.

[DeadGeneration]

39k

[Mike R]

91K miles the car. Motor had to be replaced at 30K due to rod knock. VICS screws came loose, always had the clutch chatter.

Other than that it's been OK. Motor wise at least.

That was 12/16/05

Have 95K on it now, nothing new wrong with it...

[JDM-P5]

Checking in w/44,xxx

[Nutari]

67k