New 2008 MZ5 owner [Archive]

Esprit

12-23-2007, 04:51 AM

Hi! I am new from Calgary Canada. I just bought a 2008 MZ5 GT Galaxy Grey with Leather package today. Car may take two weeks before I can pick it up.
I can not wait to drive the MZ5. So far I am very happy with the test drive. The 5-speed AT drive fine like a Audi Tiptronic.
The only two things I am not too happy is the rear air fan only blow cool air. No heat at all. The second is the DRL still run on the low beam. Not like the 2007 MZ3 that run on high beam that will cause me problem if I want HID.
If any one have some way to disable the DRL, please let me know.
By the way my name is Eddie
Thank you

BillJr

12-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Picked up our '08 yesterday! We just discovered the same issue with the rear vents. Since its cold here, we don't know if it has to do with recirculate vs ext. vent. I am going to try running the system in recirculate mode today when I drive it to see if that helps.

Esprit

12-25-2007, 11:39 AM

Hi,
When I look at the manual, it said "COOL AIR ONLY" no heat will come out at all.???!@#

Eddie

coolmazda5

12-25-2007, 01:21 PM

Congrats on your purchases, you'll enjoy the car greatly :D

Yes the Cool Air only limitation is already known :(. I have not had a big issue, but I acknowledge I'm further south from you.

http://www.mazdav.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123690310

radiohead

12-25-2007, 11:57 PM

Hi Esprit,

I purchased my Mazda GT Silver with leather last Wednesday. The dealer also said it would take two weeks for delivery but based on the forum, I think we'll be waiting a couple of months.

I love the promotions 0% financing, 1% GST credit and the $500 Futureshop Gift certificate. I didn't care for the gift certificate so I asked the dealer if he could take $250 off the price of the car instead and it worked.

Did you take any options?

Congratulations and let us know when you take possession.

Zoom5Zoom

12-26-2007, 12:33 AM

Congrats eh

BillJr

12-26-2007, 11:48 PM

Yep, we confirmed today when finalizing the paperwork on the car at the dealer that the rear vents are cold air only. Thanks for the update too.

Esprit

12-27-2007, 04:04 AM

Hi Radiohead,
How are you? My dealer told me that my car had arrive Vancouver. Because is X'mas and New Year holiday, they don't know how long will take it to Calgary. They said around two weeks.
And by the way, which city and dealer you went? I didn't get $500 Futureshop Gift certificate.!!!!!
thank you

radiohead

12-27-2007, 02:50 PM

I didn't get $500 Futureshop Gift certificate.!!!!!

The promotion is called "More the Merrier". In ontario we get 0% financing and a $500 Futureshop gift certificate. In Alberta you get http://www.mazda.ca/event/index.html?WT_Source=MAZDA.CA_TOPNAV&WT.mc_id=MTM_07_EN_R0_MAZDA.CA

0% financing and $500 in Christmas cash.

Ask you dealer about the "Christmas cash". My dealer never mentioned the gift certificate probably because in Ontario, the dealer pays $250 and Mazda pays $250 for the $500 gift certificate. So I got my dealer to drop the price by $250 instead of taking the gift certificate.

Esprit

12-28-2007, 01:38 AM

thank you radiohead

blacktalon13

12-30-2007, 10:36 PM

i just bough my 2008 galaxy grey GT with leather a few days ago.. and it should be here in 2-3 weeks according to the dealer. our cars is probably on the same boat.. hahaha

Esprit

12-31-2007, 03:08 AM

Hi! I think we bought the same car with same spec. with same colour. Where are you live?
Thank you and Happy New Year

blacktalon13

12-31-2007, 10:43 AM

i live in toronto. u?

to be exact.. i'm in the scarborough area.

can't wait till i get my car

Esprit

12-31-2007, 12:56 PM

Hi, Same as my, can't wait to see the car. I live in Calgary
Happy new year

Benfolio

12-31-2007, 04:55 PM

skyhawk

01-01-2008, 11:42 AM

Wow. Mazda really should have put heat back there.... funny because the vents pull air from the HVAC case, right near where the floor ducts (that have heat and A/C) are.... how hard would it have been to route it to them instead of where it just pulls in 'cool' air?
In the prairie winter, we don't need extra heat at the back of the MZ5. We are already wearing heavy down-filled winter jackets upon entering the MZ5.
I noticed my passengers soon complain of too much heat. But the AC unit for the back is good one during summer.

blacktalon13

01-02-2008, 11:47 PM

hey espirt

just wondering if you gotten your new 5 yet? my dealer just contacted me today to let me know my vehicle's status is on "rail" at the moment.. if the car is on rail. then it'll be here in a week or 2.

since we got our cars around the same time, u should get yours a bit earlier than me since u're in calgary.

find out from your dealer what status. there's a few. "production", "port", and "rail"

radiohead

01-03-2008, 12:25 AM

I hope mine is also on the rail, I'm just east of you (blacktalon13).

I'll call my dealer tomorrow.

Esprit

01-03-2008, 04:04 AM

Hi Blacktalon13,
No, not yet. They told me at 28th that my car is at rail. I will give them a call tomorrow to find out. Thank you

blacktalon13

01-03-2008, 12:37 PM

i think our cars will all arrive around the same time..

i got the 08 galaxy grey GT with leather in automatic. u guys?

Esprit

01-03-2008, 03:26 PM

Hi Blacktalon13
Just call the dealer today. Same story, Car at rail. anytime will be arrive Calgary.
I got same car as you, Same spec.

blacktalon13

01-03-2008, 05:53 PM

let me know when u picked up your car. so i'll know when i'll be expecting mine.. den i guess radiohead will be next... hahahaa

radiohead

01-03-2008, 08:09 PM

I called the dealer today and I've got quite a story. My car was a dealer exchange and the other dealer is in Laval near Montreal. So the car was supposedly taken off the train on December 29th in Laval and it will be shipped back to Ontario.

I hope they use one of those car transport otherwise it will be a semi-used new car by the time it gets to my local dealer.

What's an acceptable number of Kilometers on a new car?

coolmazda5

01-03-2008, 08:34 PM

I would say 100-300 kms is acceptable but obviously double check the car (engine) when doing the final acceptance just to make sure. If it has more kms than that ask for some freebies at least (what about some Mazda accessories or some free services?)

I'm sure the "brand new" car inter-dealer transfer is common for your dealer so they have a procedure to not get a teenager driver bringing it from Montreal at 162Km/hr.

Now, if it has 5000Kms, ask them to get it serviced before delivery at least (joking ;))

blacktalon13

01-03-2008, 08:36 PM

if the vehicle is in Laval.. they're not going to drive it down.. they have to ship it down... where's your dealer?

it really depend on the dealership. some dealership have not much parking space. so their new inventory is usually somewhere else.. i would say 100-200km is acceptable to me.. but if the car has like 500-1000km.. i'll freak out on them...

usually cars have 5-15km on the cars brand new, they do need to drive out of the factory.. into the boat.. on to the train, onto the lot...

blacktalon13

01-08-2008, 10:50 PM

hey espirt. my 5 have landed in toronto this afternoon.. i'm picking mine up on thrusday.. have u gotten yours yet?

qddave

01-09-2008, 11:13 PM

My wife got her Crystal White Pearl, Sand Interior, 5AT tonight. Sweet ride. The auto is very smooth and the sand interior is very upscale looking.

blacktalon13

01-10-2008, 01:42 AM

i was going to go for the white colour.. but i'm not a big fan of sand interior.. i like the interior black

Zoom5Zoom

01-11-2008, 06:22 PM

ok in canada the white had a beige interior for 2008

Esprit

01-12-2008, 12:40 AM

Hi guys, we got a call from the dealer that the MZ5 GT will be ready to pick up on Friday. I just got back to Calgary and will pick her up tomorrow morning (Saturday). Hi blacktalon13, you must driving your GT right now. How do you feel??? Happy and enjoy???? Must be!!!!!
Thank you.

blacktalon13

01-12-2008, 11:05 AM

it's a very smooth ride... just find it a bit roughier ride due to the 17 inch rims.. hahahaha

i already got another mazda5 pull up beside me at a traffic light saying he likes the led tail light.. hahaha

Esprit

01-13-2008, 11:16 PM

Hi Guys,
Trade-in my Audi A6 and pick up the MZ5 GT yesterday . Love it so much. Already put 110Km today. My wife love it too. The Bluetooth is so easy to set up. The AT 5 speed as nice as a Audi A6
But you know what, just got a ticket today,driving 75km on a 50km Zone.$$$$150. Well !!!! Lovely car to own. will post up some photo.

blacktalon13

01-14-2008, 12:10 AM

congrat man.. i already got 250km on it since thrusday.. hahaha and i was working the last few days...

i just bought the mazda 5 door sill from ebay.. waiting for it to arrive...

gonna do a few things to the car... have to get it rust proof, the window tints and hids...

Esprit

01-14-2008, 04:09 AM

Here are some photo of the 2008 MZ5 GT

Esprit

01-14-2008, 09:49 AM

Hi blacktalon13

If you doing HID for your MZ5, please let me know. I would to know how you do it with DRL or how to wire.

Thank you

antlind

01-14-2008, 11:22 AM

Here are some photo of the 2008 MZ5 GT

Espirit, are you based in Calgary?
That picture looks like a typical Calgary neighbourhood.
Anthony

thugus

01-14-2008, 06:14 PM

Howdy everyone,

My wife is a proud new owner of Mazda5 Grand Touring. It is comfortable for her, and easy for the kid to get on and off the vehicle. Attached is a pic of it from this weekend:

I already ordered the cargo cover and rear bumper plate. The next project is to add a bit of sound insulation to see if I can quiet down the cabin even more.

Thugus.

blacktalon13

01-14-2008, 08:43 PM

nice colour, thugus, congrat on the purchase..

espirt... one of my friend is doing the hid for me.. i'm going to get the wiring diagram for the mazda 5 and mazda 3 with hid.. cuz the mazda 3 DRL is high beam.. he's going to help me re-wire it. so it's liek factory... he works at acura. so he's dealership quality... =P

Esprit

01-15-2008, 03:33 AM

Hi Andlind,

Yes I live in Calgary. We should get together some day.

Esprit

01-15-2008, 03:37 AM

Hi Blacktalon13,

Thank you. Please let me know how your HID will go.
I just don't understand that why Mazda don't switch the DRL to the high beam for the 2008 MZ5. All 2007 MZ car use Hight Beam for DRL(*not 2007 MZ5)???????!@##$

blacktalon13

01-15-2008, 10:34 AM

hey eddie (i think that's your name?)

no problem.. i'll be doing the hid in a few weeks.. make sure there's no problem with the car first.

i think it's stupid too.. mazda5 is low beam as DRL.

when i get the wiring diagram for the 2 cars. i'll see if i can email it to you so u can take a look at it. i'll let u knoe when i get it done.. haaha don't worry

thugus

01-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Thanks blacktalon13! This forum provided lots of great info, and I really learned alot about the car's utility and quirks.

I have a big favor to ask: I was wondering if anyone has a copy of the shop manual that can provide a couple pages on how to take off the door interior trims and the rear wheel well interior trims. I dislike randomly picking at the trim pieces with a screw driver.

Thanks for all the help!

Thugus.

blacktalon13

01-15-2008, 02:22 PM

i don't think the mechanic look at the shop manual.. they just pry it out.. hahahahah... but i'll ask around and see if i can find it for u

coolmazda5

01-15-2008, 03:53 PM

I would suggest to post under the other Mazda5 areas, I'm sure other owners have gone through some of these mods and can help ;)

(inout)

mplep

01-15-2008, 05:28 PM

I have a big favor to ask: I was wondering if anyone has a copy of the shop manual that can provide a couple pages on how to take off the door interior trims and the rear wheel well interior trims. I dislike randomly picking at the trim pieces with a screw driver.

http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=10305&highlight=speakers

Was considering changing the speakers and found this info.

thugus

01-15-2008, 09:41 PM

Wow, that was quick! Thank you mplep, coolmazda5, and blacktalon13.

(2thumbs)

Now I just need instructions on the sliding door interior trim and the wheel well/trunk trims.

Thugus.

http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=10305&highlight=speakers

Was considering changing the speakers and found this info.

radiohead

01-18-2008, 02:34 AM

Tonight I picked up my (canada) 2008 Sunlight Silver Metallic Mazda 5 GT, 5 speed manual, leather package, and roof rack. (dance)
During the inspection I tried to close the sliding door by pulling on the door (not the handle) and two small plastic pins broke off the rubber seal. The plastic pins are so delicate that I will sure break a few more within the next few weeks. The dealer immediately replaced the pins.

I was under the impression the Canadian GT came with an Ipod adapter but I was surprised to see it came with a auxiliary connector instead.

This week I got a ScanGauge II to monitor my fuel consumption. I will report my findings within the next few weeks.

You can get more information on the ScanGauge II at:

http://www.scangauge.com/
and
http://www.scangaugeCanada.com/

blacktalon13

01-18-2008, 10:46 AM

congrat radiohead. i have the same model as you, only in galaxy grey and in auto tranny.

*finger cross* i haven't broke anything on the car yet. just change all the interior lights to LED.

my first tank of gas, i got 514km out of the tank, the light came on at 480km and i drove till 514, den went to the gas station, didn't want to push the mazda5.. hahahahaha

Esprit

01-22-2008, 12:53 PM

Hi blacktalon13,
I got the same km as you did. About 480km the light come on.

blacktalon13

01-22-2008, 01:34 PM

i'm almost done the second tank of gas.. hahaha.. have to head to the dealership to pick up the futureshp giftcard from mazda.. i'm pretty sure u got it right?

Esprit

01-23-2008, 12:39 AM

We got $500 off on the MZ5 in Alberta

blacktalon13

01-23-2008, 12:45 AM

the dealership probably kept the gift card and gave u 500 off on the car instead....

i knew the dealership where i got my 5.. so i got a very good deal on it.. plus the 500.. hahaha

but i heard alberta, u pay less on taxes?

Esprit

01-23-2008, 03:26 AM

I paid total of $29500 (inc. all tax and PDI and that $500 X'Mas off.) For my GT AT with Leather, Engine Block Heater, Floor Mats, Hood Deflector, Rear Bumper Step Plate, Wheel Locks, Tined windows and undercoating. Plus 0% for 60 months. What a deal!!!
The ad in Alberta newspaper only show $500 cash back. No Future shop gift card.

blacktalon13

01-23-2008, 04:35 PM

how many % tax do u guys pay? we pay 13% here now

Esprit

01-26-2008, 05:18 PM

5% GST tax we pay only in Alberta. I bought my MZ5 on Dec. 2007 but we don't have to pay 6% GST. Only Pay the 2008 5% GST.

blacktalon13

01-26-2008, 05:23 PM

DAMN IT!!! why must i live in toronto and pay 13% taxes.... i re-work my calculation.. if i pay 5% taxes, my car on the road will be 29000. hahahahhaa.. i have connections.. =P

Zoom5Zoom

01-26-2008, 10:38 PM

DAMN IT!!! why must i live in toronto and pay 13% taxes.... i re-work my calculation.. if i pay 5% taxes, my car on the road will be 29000. hahahahhaa.. i have connections.. =P

Yes but in ontario you don't pay 5 bux for a loaf of bread now do you

blacktalon13

01-27-2008, 11:39 PM

loaf of bread is 5 bux??? well i guess the expensive one does... i pay for the cheapie bread.. hahahaa...

well i have to fork out like 10 bux for a pack of smokes here

mh01919

01-30-2008, 08:30 PM

jandree22

01-30-2008, 09:26 PM

this is way after the fact, but Thugus, that has gotta be the hottest 5 pic I have ever seen! Beautiful color and the facelift front-end actually looks pretty sweet!

Welcome to all you new folks :)

zoomzoom mazda5

01-30-2008, 09:38 PM

Those new 08 front ends looks very sharp! Congrats all of you on a great ride! and jandree22 your new avatar looks great!

SparkyBhoy

01-31-2008, 02:26 AM

Here is a link to mine 08GT Sunlight Silver, bought in the Lower Mainland in November 07:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3528427&postcount=6

The colour is more of a 'grey/white' silver than the 07 'Champagne' colour of silver.

Hey Radiohead,

How is the Sunlight Silver? Is it a neutral silver or does it have any hint of gold in it? I've got it and Black as my top picks for a purchase in YVR in the summer. It would be great to see some picks from you as the dealer only has a white model to see.

Congrats to you and the other new owners!

jandree22

01-31-2008, 08:55 AM

and jandree22 your new avatar looks great!
thank ya :D that was down at Disney last week, oh how I wish I was still in the upper 70's*F!

thugus

01-31-2008, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the compliment. Once the rain stops in California and I give the car a proper carwash, I will take more pics.

this is way after the fact, but Thugus, that has gotta be the hottest 5 pic I have ever seen! Beautiful color and the facelift front-end actually looks pretty sweet!

Welcome to all you new folks :)

dreamym5

01-31-2008, 08:18 PM

Hi everyone, just got new 08 Sport yesterday..
I am so thrilled since this is my first Mazda..

Zoom Zoom.. (first)

blacktalon13

01-31-2008, 08:28 PM

congrat dreamym5

just wondering.. what is popular equipment package?

dreamym5

01-31-2008, 08:46 PM

congrat dreamym5

just wondering.. what is popular equipment package?

Popular Equipment Package (1PE)
In-dash 6-disc CD changer
Rear liftgate spoiler
Side sill extensions

(hi)

blacktalon13

01-31-2008, 09:19 PM

damn it!!! that's not fair.. hahahahaha

i'm in canada.. the only way i get 6 disc cd changer is with navigation package... so damn unfair.. hahahah

Esprit

01-31-2008, 09:35 PM

just finished the third tank of gas. This tank of gas, I got 517km before the light come on.
I did about 9.8L/100KM. Very good in gas. (I also did a lot of car warming dealing the cold weather in Calgary). The MZ5 is 1478km right now. I am going to do the first oil change.

blacktalon13

01-31-2008, 09:54 PM

i'm on my fourth tank of gas... i did 430km when the light came on.. but den again.. i barely warm up the car in the morning cuz i'm usually late for work.. hahahaha... i have about 13XX.. close to 1400.. and i fill up yesterday...

dreamym5

01-31-2008, 11:20 PM

damn it!!! that's not fair.. hahahahaha

i'm in canada.. the only way i get 6 disc cd changer is with navigation package... so damn unfair.. hahahah

i just wish Mazda made it mp3 compatible...it is just plain cd player... i was bit suprised ;)

tschin

02-01-2008, 12:14 AM

Not sure if the issue raised by the first post was resolved. The wife and I picked up our '08 Mazda5 Jan 14. We were also puzzled by the lack of heat from the rear fan until we finally understood that it is a "rear ventilation system" only providing neither heat nor A/C but outside air only. Nearly froze our fingers off waiting for warm air to come out.

My first post.

tschin

coolmazda5

02-01-2008, 12:28 AM

what is popular equipment package?

...A little hint of GT or Touring for the rest of us ;)

mde8965

02-01-2008, 12:45 PM

mh01919

02-01-2008, 02:39 PM

Here is a link to mine 08GT Sunlight Silver, bought in the Lower Mainland in November 07:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3528427&postcount=6

The colour is more of a 'grey/white' silver than the 07 'Champagne' colour of silver.
Nice! It's my favourite colour at the moment, especially now that I can be assured it's not a champagne silver. Thanks for your pics.

Oh, can you or anyone recommend a dealer to buy my Mazda5 from in the Lower Mainland?

Now does anyone know if the Black is metallic or not? Richmond Mazda salesman assured me it was...I'd love to see a pic of an '08 in black, any black owners out there?

rweatherford

02-01-2008, 10:53 PM

The 07 is certainly not metallic black. Seems to scratch easily too. (fine scratches from dust)

coolmazda5

02-01-2008, 11:49 PM

any black owners out there?

No, But what about a Latin American? Would it help? :p

Nope the black is not metallic... salesmen assuring stuff, weird, never seen that... :D.

Hope this helps:
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/1/11/237/216/3852754313.237216969.IM1.03.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ncal_id=2080125&car_id=237216969&dealer_id=57818207&car_year=2008&num_records=25&model=MAZDA5&systime=&make2=&start_year=2008&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=0&marketZipError=false&search_lang=&make=MAZDA&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar::ispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=19460&advanced=&end_year=2008&transmission=&doors=&car_year=2008&max_price=&cardist=0

SparkyBhoy

02-02-2008, 12:31 AM

Oh, can you or anyone recommend a dealer to buy my Mazda5 from in the Lower Mainland?

Now does anyone know if the Black is metallic or not? Richmond Mazda salesman assured me it was...I'd love to see a pic of an '08 in black, any black owners out there?

I got mine from West Coast Mazda in Port Moody, for no reasons other than they are the closest to home, Mrs Sparkybhoy was the one doing the initial visiting and they called up to say that the one that she wanted was in their lot.

I have seen a couple of 06/07 black ones kicking about the Tri-Cities. One guy has got dark tinted windows on his and it looks awesome.

I don't have the time to keep a black car clean! (been there, done that, got the dirty t-shirt) but they look great on a sunny summer day...