1999 Mazda Xedos 9 Miller from UK and Ireland - Comments

4th Feb 2000, 15:32

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Front suspension knock at low ambient temperatures 4C or lower. Can't find cause.

General comments?

Engine & auto box out of this world.

Finish generally very good.

Seats could be more comfortable.

Steering adjustment unsatisfactory.

A step up from my Vauxhall Elite.


1st Dec 2000, 04:49

The suspension knock sounds similar to my Ferrari..... no joke. When it was cold the wheels were unbalanced, there was a judder and knocking, drive 4 miles and all was OK.

The cause? Water inside the tyre freezing!!


11th May 2002, 14:13

Are you sure it is suspension. Most modern cars have a flexible joint where the exhaust joins the manifold. At low temperatures this may be loose, and rattle without blowing, as the joint rapidly warms up it expands becoming more rigid and the noise goes away. I discovered this on my Renault Laguna.


31st Dec 2003, 12:34

Update from the original post. Mileage now 420000

Suspension problems solved by replacement the offending

parts. Otherwise running better then ever. What a

tragedy they have discontinued the product.

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