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• Longitivity of engines in Germany 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  After a long/fast/hard run i let the engine idle for a while before switching off. I am in the process of buying a Mazda 5. Borrowed the handbook which covers the global market. Worst handbook i ever came across. There is a section which say that in Germany when you start your engine you must set of immediately because it is illegal to let your engine idle for a while before and after a journey.
• '73 MG BGT - diagnose fuel gauge probs 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Possible the contacts on the sender unit are dirty or rusty. Thanks in advance Frank Frank Smyth '95 Vauxhall Omega CDX 2.5TD '96 Mazda MX5 1.8 turbo
• Kia Sportage 2.0 - any good? 8 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I'm really not a fan of these kind of cars personally, but it does seem like a lot of reasonably modern looking 4x4 for the money. The 2.0 engine is I believe from the Mazda 626, but what are they like in terms of overall reliability / parts availability etc? Any views or any other suggestions welcome. I've talked him out of an early petrol Freelander (I hope)! :-) Cheers DP -- 04 Grand Scenic 1.9 dCi Dynamique 00 Mondeo 1.8TD LX 97 Ford Fiesta 1.4 16v Chicane (for sale)
• How long are they designed to last 29 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I was reading about the new Mazda pick up recently and the article states the engine was designed to last 180K miles. Also reading about Scooby's and that 200K is nothing for one of their engines if looked after. IIRC 100K miles was always deemed as the end of life for a car in most peoples minds.
• Mazda6 shake when changing gear 12 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know what causes, and how to fix, a problem I have when changing gear - on a 52 Reg Mazda 6 Petrol. I only notice when changing up the gears, that when Irelease the clutch and push on the gas, the car judders/shudders when the clutch passes the biting point. This seems to happen when the engine is hot or cold, but I've only noticed it happening in the winder - when the outside temp is not too high.
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Envoy auto (2000/W) 5 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all - just seen the above car advertised and arranged a test drive. It's up for £4k has had 2 previous owners and is being sold by a main dealer. ...
• Overdue service on Mazda6 8 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Car seems fine and obviously hasn't been thrashed (hardly any disc wear, interior in good nick, and alloys unkerbed). Is this serious? Dealer says related parts of my warranty will be affected. Heard Mazda engines are tough as old boots! I may be able to get a refund from the people who stamped the service book. But the car seems just fine and I really like it. What would you do? Thanks!
• exceptional service or not? 16 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Rang the supplying dealer yesterday to book my Mazda MPV for its first service and paint inspection in a few weeks time. The dealership's about 5-6 miles away and they told me I'd need to get the car to them by about 8am ideally. When I told them this wasn't exactly convenient their reply was "would you like us to collect and return the car for you sir?"
• What Fun for £20K? 26 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  It'll probably need to be new unless there's a particularly tempting reason for going second-hand. In the running at the moment is the Mini Cooper S. A possibility is the Mazda RX-8 (though some reports say the rear seating is too small). I'm going to suggest also the Saab 9-3 2.0 Aero HOT as I've just seen it for under £20k on this website. Also the Seat Leon Cupra R.
• Auction - best deal anyone? 28 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Cars identified are between: Nissan Primera 97-2000 1.6-1.8-2.0 prices?? Ford Mondeo 97-2000 1.8 Hatch &/or estate Mazda 626 96-2000 1.8-2.0 Citroen Xantia turbo diesel until model runout Possible Passat Anything HDI diesel Any better bets ?(i.e. different cars) auction or otherwise? and also how much would I save compared to book and/or dealer price Ta Simon
• Probe 24v engine swap 29 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Should he do this, have it done by someone else, or tell pa-in-law to scrap the car? Also, is there a ready(ish) supply of the Mazda V6 motor? Finally, is this car as girly as the NX100 thread over on discussion suggests?! Ta in advance! -- Dr Alex Mears Seat Leon Cupra If you are in a hole stop digging...unless you are a miner.
• Mazda CX-30 - Battery problems 22 May 2023 (Forum)
  I have been having battery problems for some time now. When the car was only 6 months old, it was in an accident and spent seven weeks being repaired....
• I need help choosing my next car... 6 Jul 2021 (Forum)
   The closest I've got to actually making it selection was the Volvo XC60 inscription pro, but I'm struggling to find the car for my budget.  I have test driven BMWs Audis Volvo Mazda Ford so far – all good cars, but didn’t get on with the Ford/Mazda because of my height.  I do find myself struggling between choosing between a lease (because I know it's only going to be for three years), a nearly new, or older ‘better built’ car.
• Need help in deciding a Crossover vehicle 15 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Mazda CX5 (2.2 Diesel with 148 BHP) 2. Audi Q3 (2.0 Diesel with 148BHP) 3. Hyundai ix35 (1.7 engine might be under powered for my daily driving) 4. Kia Sportage (1.7 engine might be under powered for my daily driving) 5.
• MPV for 4 kids. 27 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  The Mazda 5  realistically is 2+2+2  as the middle rows, middle seat is probably too small for a booster or child seat. I am leaning toward the FR-V with the thinking that as the children are all so small shoulder room wouldn't be a massive problem in the front, especially with the offset front centre seat.
• Any - Recommend me an automatic family car 17 May 2024 (Forum)
  I've previously had manuals but my wife will only drive automatic and whilst this will be my car, I'd like something she can drive when needed. My previous cars have been Honda CR-V and Mazda 6 both of which I loved but don't necessarily need something as large. I do around 12,000 miles a year, with regular dual carriageway and around town driving. Budget is £15K, and whilst I'm in North East Scotland, I'm happy to travel anywhere in UK.
• ADVICE NEEDED: getting rid of old car 22 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  We can't have a gap with no car but equally don't want to spend money on the old car unnecessarily.  Current car is 2006 Mazda 6 which we got 3 years ago from a family member for £400. It's been very reliable, no problems, but will now not pass MOT and is likely to cost about £500 to get required repairs done.  How can I replace this car quickly, without spending loads of money on it?
• First car for a growing family 17 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  But I'm on the other I want my family to be comfortable on longer trips. My wife would like something woth higher seating position.  Currently I'm leaning towards Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V with the budget for up to £13k.  Car would be used for short trips on weekdays and longer ones on weekends. Ideally, I'm looking for safe, spacious, and comfortable car.
• Any - Lease or Buy 10 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  I realise that I bought at a bad time, prices were high. . but I can buy a second hand Golf for £17k and lose up to £3,500 a year, or spend £3,500 a year on a new Gold (or Mazda etc). Am I missing something? What are your thought please?
• Mazda6 vs Mondeo 25 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    Both appear to have been well maintained with reasonable service history and new MOT's, the Mazda has done 120,000 miles and the Mondeo 75,000. Just after some advice if there's anything I need to be aware of with either and whether anyone has experience of driving either model.  Alternatively if someone wants to suggest an alternative in the £5-£6k range I'm after a reliable family car of similar size.