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    Seeking Mazda6 Advice and Info. Seriously considering buying a low miles recent year

    Currently own a 2012 Mazda2 touring 5- speed bought new 11/2011. I love it and it's been very dependable and economical. However, I now have the bug to own the Mazda6 with more room and perhaps one of the best looking cars on the road. I just don't know much about their reliability and what...
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    40 mpg. What is the trick?

    I haven't posted in a while but felt the need to after my recent 3 fuel ups. My 2 in the touring edition 5 speed and 37-38 mpg was the best the little car has done on the highway. If the posted speed on the highway is 75 it has to be almost mathematically impossible for the 2 to get 40-40+ mpg...
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    Body Side Moulding

    Just wondered if anyone had tried to add some protective body side molding to their 2? I saw some by doing a simple google search and it didn't look bad at all. Haven't seen it in person but the molding didn't mess up the geometric flow to the car. It can be had for around $115 which is cheap...
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    mud flaps

    just wondered if the dealer mud flaps are the only way to go or if there are some to be found elsewhere that are just about the same for less. Thanks!
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    Rattle in the Dash...Anyone else?

    Only 3700 gently driven miles and I have a rattle coming somewhere from inside the dash. It's a rattle that sounds similar to what a small metal jug may sound like. Maybe somewhere between the instrumentation and the Stereo. It settles down after 35 mph or so. Began about a week ago. Hopefully...
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    Recommendation on liquid car wash

    Just thought I would ask for a recommendation of a good gentle car wash to use on my car. Plan to give it a bath myself. Thanks!
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    Filling up and accurate calculations for gas mileage.

    I am primarily driving in the city stop and go and had concerns with the computer and the computer average when it comes to mileage. I want to feel that 5-speed two can and does get 32mpg or darn close to in city when driven conservatively. I now believe that the computer is fairly accurate when...
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    Mpg's and Computer Accuracy

    How accurate or reliable is the mpg computer ? I fueled up today and the computer read 32.3 mpg. I then checked the accuracy by dividing miles driven by the gallons to fill tank which yielded only 29.67mpg. That's about 2.6 mpg off. I then calculated (using the computer's avg. miles per gallon...
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    Car makes a Twitching sounding noise. Please help.

    I have the touring 5-speed mode.l I hear a noise that the best way I can describe sounds like a twitching, creaking/pinging sound. It seems to happen just after start up coming from the front of the car (dash/firewall area). After start up it immediately goes away. It is subtle but noticeable...
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    Locking lugs for 2012 Touring Stock Rims

    Hey guys, I want to get a set of 4 locking lugs for my 2012 Touring stock rims but do not want to pay $50 from the dealer. I cannot seem to find the correct McGard or The Gorilla (2011 yes 2012 no). Does anyone know where I can find what should be an easy find? Thanks a bunch!
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    What octane is recommended?

    I think I searched the owners manual over and couldn't find what octane to use. What are you guys using? Thanks!
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    To the 5 Speed Owners: Shifting and MPG Talk

    On my new touring 5 speed, I have almost 200 miles now. The computer is indicating that I am getting 30.9 mpg and let me tell you that I am babying it shifting below 3,000 rpm. I am adhering to 2 strict rules this first tankful to see what MAXIMUM mileage would be like. 1.) All city (no highway...
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    Finally....It has Arrived!

    Since wanting an Aquatic Blue Touring 5 speed in August, I finally took delivery on my 2012 today. Originally intended to go a dealership in New Jersey, it was diverted to it's home here in the southwest. The Blue was the ONLY color that I never saw at the dealer so I was crossing my fingers it...
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    Side Ground effect panels

    I have seen many pictures of the 2 equipped with what appeared to be just the 2 side ground effect panels. Does anyone know if these are offered through Mazda because they ALL seemed to be alike and I really like that looked. Thanks for the help.
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    Ordered 2012 Touring have a BIG Question.. Input appreciatted!

    Ok...Here is the scene. I am almost a Mazda 2 Touring owner. I wanted a Blue Touring with 5-speed. None of the 48 states had a 2011 so we had to order a 2012 and give the dealer $500 at the first of this month. Received update Thursday that the car is on boat and should have the car no later...
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    Newbie to Forum Seeking Advice That will Steer me to Purchase Mazda2

    Hello All, I just signed up to this forum and having been biting at the chomp to get some solid advice from some Mazda2 owners. The Mazda2 is the front runner in my quest to buy a good-looking, fuel efficient, reliable (Hopefully) and fun to drive subcompact. I have test driven the little car a...
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