*** Doubled My MPG ***
05-07-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SSJ 909
I am sorry but this is misleading.
You are getting the mpg you should have gotten originally.
9-12 mpg is **** poor. Why didnt you take it back and tell them to either fix it or replace it with another car. 9-12 mpg sounds like a defect from the factory
You are getting the mpg you should have gotten originally.
9-12 mpg is **** poor. Why didnt you take it back and tell them to either fix it or replace it with another car. 9-12 mpg sounds like a defect from the factory
05-07-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by beefyjoe
Do you want to argue my case to the dealer. I get 12mpg. I tell them evey time I go in for service. 14,000 miles later, still getting 12mpg. The dealers KNOW NOTHING AND DO NOTHING.
05-07-2006, 10:49 PM
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Why have alcantara if you're just gonna put seat covers? Don't get the luxed up version just to hide it from being hurt. Should have just gotten cloth seats if you were going to do that.
05-08-2006, 01:09 AM
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Steering wheel cover...
Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)
But really, I took it back and traded it for a black leather cover...
I didn't like it much either after it was installed.
I didn't like it much either after it was installed.
Also, the seat covers... as it was said, it really kills the look, even though it protects the alcantara seats - but then what's the point in having the nice seats in the first place?
Pretty car - enjoy. Glad to hear that your fuel economy problem is now gone
05-08-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by beefyjoe
Do you want to argue my case to the dealer. I get 12mpg. I tell them evey time I go in for service. 14,000 miles later, still getting 12mpg. The dealers KNOW NOTHING AND DO NOTHING.
All you have to tell them is my car should be getting atleast 18mpg and I am getting 9-12. Either it gets fixed or I get my car replaced by another one.
If not threaten them with the authorities.
I am not 100% sure on the lemon laws, I dont think your car qualifies as a lemon but do some research to see what else you can do.
Its not going be easy, but it beats getting jerked around by these fools.
Hope that helps..
Ash
05-08-2006, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hemanrulez
I also dont really see the point of buying a Shinka in any other color than Cherry/Copper
Isnt it justa GT with alcantra seats
Isnt it justa GT with alcantra seats
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05-08-2006, 11:44 AM
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Uh... i see you're a navy seal.. in that case, i love everything about your car even the questionable seat covers and steering wheel cover.
Please dont kill me with your pinky
Please dont kill me with your pinky
05-08-2006, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by hermanrulez
I also dont really see the point of buying a Shinka in any other color than Cherry/Copper
Isnt it justa GT with alcantra seats
Isnt it justa GT with alcantra seats
05-08-2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Oh my God what the hell did he do to the interior.
Looks like ............. Did you see that steering wheel?
Looks like ............. Did you see that steering wheel?
Seat Covers. I used them on my 04 and after 2 years the seats still look new.
I wish Mazda would offer tan seat covers but they don't so I can live with black.
Thanks for your comments
05-13-2006, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
yes, and the loss you surely took to trade the car for a Shinka certainly must outweight the cost of gas. I think you just wanted a new car.
I find this really interesting being one of those 11 to 12 mpg people and having been told by Mazda that this was normal mileage, this gives me good ammo to continue the fight. Thanks.
05-14-2006, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by wantan8
Why have alcantara if you're just gonna put seat covers?
1. It's a lease. I don't want to give the dealer any reason to tack on excess fee's when I turn it back in.
I agree. The black seat covers don't enhance the looks of my car. I can live with it.
2. I grew up in a low income family and I have the "bad habit" of keeping things nice.
Nothing was given to me very often so the matériel things I have in my life are appreciated.
When/if you get an 8 you can mod it the way you want.
Thanks for your input.
Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
What type of material did you put the "zoom-zoom" on for the light?
Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
you guys with the navy seal comments should REALLY read the thread before you comment. 
Originally Posted by V_for_velocity
Just one more thing: You need to make that dealer badge disappear.
Originally Posted by Brice-RX8
Maybe I am seeing a reflection but what is the little blue symbol beside the 3 on the a/c controls?
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05-14-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 8_is_enuf
Why are the front and rear seats different colors?
Also, why did that guy ask you for pics when you can see all the pics you want at Mazda.com?? Seems a little silly.
Also, why did that guy ask you for pics when you can see all the pics you want at Mazda.com?? Seems a little silly.
2. Good question...?! I edited my orig.post and added the pix later...
Thanks for asking
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