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Re: Gas Milage [bret27] by dride
Jun 22, 2006 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: bret27 (Jun 21, 2006 5:59 am)

Buy a manual, the hassle of shifting is totally worth it in gas savings. I'm glad I went with the 5 speed. I think it is more fun to drive as well.
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Air Conditioning by picksix
Jun 22, 2006 (2:29 pm)
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I'm thinking of leasing a Mazda 3 but heard that AC isn't so great. Anybody?
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Re: Air Conditioning [picksix] by audia8q
Jun 22, 2006 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: picksix (Jun 22, 2006 2:29 pm)

a million or so worldwide are happy with their A/C.....a few on edmunds arent happy with their a/c. You decide.
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Re: Air Conditioning [audia8q] by maltb
Jun 22, 2006 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: audia8q (Jun 22, 2006 3:28 pm)

Rich, I think if you look at JD Powers IQS, you can safely say that is more than a few on Edmunds. Trust me, I'm a big fan of Mazda but it's something that needs to be corrected.
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Re: Air Conditioning [audia8q] by picksix
Jun 22, 2006 (3:44 pm)
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Replying to: audia8q (Jun 22, 2006 3:28 pm)

Thanks - I'll be taking a test-drive this weekend so I'll have to really check it out.
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Re: Air Conditioning [picksix] by dc_driver
Jun 23, 2006 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: picksix (Jun 22, 2006 3:44 pm)

I have test driven 3 Mazda 3's now (3i, 3s, 3s hatchback). All of them were driven on very hot days (90+ degrees). I found the A/C to be fine (none of the cars I drove were black, and none had leather).
 
I also test drove the new 06 Civic (EX/LX) and did not notice any drastic difference between the two makes. You have to remember, these are fairly inexpensive economy cars. I would agree that the A/C in my 06 Honda Odyssey EX-L and Nissan Altima SE do work better, but it is not that much of a difference and both those vehicles cost considerably more...
 
I say drive it on a hot day and see what you think.. It certainly did not take 20+ minuets for the car to cool off based on some of the comments made in this forum.
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Re: Air Conditioning [dc_driver] by mazdazoom
Jun 23, 2006 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: dc_driver (Jun 23, 2006 9:27 am)

I found that my mazda 3 had a bad o-ring on the high side of the compressor which resulted in a leak, thus taking longer to cool the car. Having this replaced fixed the problem. Also on a hot day it is better to change your settings to allow fresh air in from outside for a few minutes then with cooler fresh air switch to recycle. that should get the cabin cooler and in less time...
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Re: Roof rails/roof rack [ricktator] by meth819
Jun 23, 2006 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: ricktator (Jun 10, 2006 7:37 am)

Im looking into the Mazda3 and was wondering the same thing. I know you can get aftermarket racks from Thule. You can see what they offer for the Mazda3 at www.thuleracks.com.
 
Chris
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Re: Air Conditioning [picksix] by marscat
Jun 24, 2006 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: picksix (Jun 22, 2006 2:29 pm)

I'm not sure if it's that the a/c is bad or the dash is so large and black that it pulls in the heat. I have black interior on my m3 2006. I'm going to check out tinted windshields.
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Re: Roof rails/roof rack [ricktator] by ostiaantic
Jun 25, 2006 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: ricktator (Jun 10, 2006 7:37 am)

Hi-
    Thule and Yakima make systems for the Mazda 3 in the US, that are widely available. I recently bought the Thule rack from an internet source called Car Racks Direct, in CT, but I haven't mounted it yet.
   In Japan, I've read, there is a dedicated Mazda brand rack system that mounts to points on the roof under the black rain gutter strips that run the length of the roof. It is made by Thule for Mazda. It isn't sold in the US. I here it's over $600.00 if you order it from Japan.
    There is yet another roof rack that uses the same rain gutter attachment. I saw it listed on an Australian web site. I can't recall the name of the company at the moment.
   There are a few pics of the 3 with a rack, on the internet, if you search.
 
Hope this helps

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