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#2564 of 2744 Re: 07 Mazda 3 has traction/stability control standard? [kyfdx] by 07mz3s Sep 26, 2006 (8:58 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 26, 2006 6:55 am) Traction Control and DSC come as part of the 3s Touring package.
#2565 of 2744 Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [dride] by bigfur Sep 26, 2006 (10:03 am)
Replying to: dride (Sep 25, 2006 5:50 pm) That lever for raising and lowering the seat is something ill have to get used to. During a test drive i kept grabbing that to adjust the seat back. Only major concern i have about this car is that i live in Minnesota and im about to give up my 4wd that i have had for the last decade or so. Just hope im not making a mistake. HA! Replies to this message: dride (Sep 26, 2006 10:39 am) bigfur (Sep 26, 2006 10:42 am)
#2566 of 2744 Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [bigfur] by dride Sep 26, 2006 (10:39 am)
Replying to: bigfur (Sep 26, 2006 10:03 am) I too am in MN. While the Mazda 3 is no Jeep, I had no problems last year with the Dunlops on. It was a pretty easy winter though. What dealership are you going through? Replies to this message: bigfur (Sep 26, 2006 10:42 am)
#2567 of 2744 Re: Heated mirrors? Heated cloth seats? [dride] by bigfur Sep 26, 2006 (10:42 am)
Replying to: dride (Sep 26, 2006 10:39 am) Im going thru Walser down in Burnsville. Walked in there a lil while back with a friend to look for HIS 3...and the sales people were very nice and knew there stuff so i figured id go back there myself.
#2568 of 2744 5-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission by ajchrist Nov 11, 2006 (7:21 am)
Questions about Mazda's Sport Automatic Transmission: I prefer a manual transmission to an automatic in winter driving. Simply depressing the clutch gets you out of a lot of skids and helps regain control. But the major advantage with a manual is the ability to downshift on snow-covered roads, when coming to a stop. An automatic with anti-lock brakes is no match. With Mazda's 5-speed sport automatic, do you have to lift totally off the accelerator (not a good thing) before manually downshifting? And is it possible, while in manual mode, to go from any drive gear directly into neutral? As an example: you're on an icy road in third gear, you sense the car starting to go sideways so you bump it into neutral and correct your steering. Then after regaining control, you bump it back into third. Is that possible? Just how "manual-like" is the sport automatic?
#2569 of 2744 Mazda's Manual Transmission by ajchrist Nov 12, 2006 (8:10 am)
Who designed the manual transmission in the Mazda3, Ford or Mazda? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Nov 13, 2006 8:51 am)
#2570 of 2744 Re: Mazda's Manual Transmission [ajchrist] by blueguydotcom Nov 13, 2006 (8:51 am)
Replying to: ajchrist (Nov 12, 2006 8:10 am) Neither. Like all other manus they buy from a supplier. Only a few suppliers for the whole industry.
#2571 of 2744 Just checking in ... by mdaffron Dec 07, 2006 (2:37 pm)
... to report that my 2005 Mazda3 hatch continues to entertain the heck out of me at the ripe old age of 20 months and just shy of 29,000 miles. No problems to report. I love this car!   Happy zooming,   Meade Replies to this message: audia8q (Dec 08, 2006 8:16 am) mdaffron (Dec 08, 2006 8:24 am)
#2572 of 2744 Mazda 06 vs 07 differences by snowpea Dec 08, 2006 (7:07 am)
Hi all, I've just started looking for a new car and would love some advice on the Mazda 3 that I am serious considering. I'm looking at getting the 5 door GT auto.   Comparing the 06 and 07 model, there are two major differences that I could tell.   06 warranty is 4yr/50k bumper to bumper 07 warranty is 3yr/36k bumper to bumper   06 has no traction control 07 has traction control standard   I am not sure which one is better to have, I drive in Boston so the traction control seems great in the winter, though I'm not sure if I have it currently in my '02 Acura RSX type S, so maybe I don't need it. But the warranty worries me since I expect manufacturers to become more confident with their cars every year not less.   Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! Amy Replies to this message: mz6greyghost (Dec 08, 2006 10:04 am) snowpea (Dec 08, 2006 11:28 am) snowpea (Dec 08, 2006 11:44 am) kyfdx (Dec 08, 2006 12:40 pm)
#2573 of 2744 Mazda3 all the way by archmikus Dec 08, 2006 (8:08 am)
Amy,   I wouldn't worry too much about the warranty on the M3. I'm not sure why Mazda saw the need to reduce the warranty. Every dealer I spoke to has said the repair rate for Mazda3s going back since their inception (2004) has been extremely low. I know this to be true, because a buddy of mine has an 04 with 65000 miles on it and he's never had any issues.   I personally had a 2005 Mazda3 for 2 years and put over 37000 miles on it. Never had a single problem. Unfortunately, about 2 weeks ago my car was hit by a huge SUV and was totalled. Even though the car was destroyed, I came out without a scratch. I'd call that pretty safe!   Even after having it for 2 years, it was always fun to drive. Every day I looked forward to getting behind the wheel of my 3. It actually made the morning drive to work fun!   I love the Mazda3 so much, that I knew I had to get another. I have a manual 2007 Mazda3 Grand Touring Hatch on order from my dealer, but it won't be in til January. But I'm willing to wait. Its worth it, especially since I drive a lot and plan on keeping this car for at least 6 years. I even looked at some alternatives, just in case: the new Sentra, VW Rabbit and Jetta, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus. None of these cars could compare to the Mazda. The Mazda wins big time in looks, storage capacity, acceleration, features and comfort. But most importantly, no other car is as "fun to drive" as the Mazda.

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