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Who designed the manual transmission in the Mazda3, Ford or Mazda?
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Replying to: ajchrist (Nov 12, 2006 8:10 am) |
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... 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
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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 |
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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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Replying to: mdaffron (Dec 07, 2006 2:37 pm)
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They changed how the coverage is spread out. They reduced the bumper-to-bumper coverage by a year and 14,000 miles, yes ... but they also increased the drivetrain coverage, which used to be wrapped up in the 4 year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage. Meade |
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 08, 2006 8:16 am)  Oh, here and there. I bought a megascooter back in August to combat the high gas prices ... a 2007 Suzuki Burgman 400 ... and I quickly found out how fun a touring bike it is. I've been on quite a few long-distance trips on it, the longest being a 3 day, 800-mile trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway and around southwest Virginia. Here's a shot of my bike on the Parkway near Waynesboro, Virginia ...  Now that it's getting cold I'm having to put the toy away and get back on four wheels again.  So I thought I'd break off of the Burgman group I hang out on and see how my fellow "cagers" are doing. I had really gotten tired of all the air conditioning drivel here too, especially since my 20-month-old 3 has icy air conditioning. I figured I was safe checking back during the colder months! BTW, the Burgie gets 64 mpg on the highway, and a miserly 60 or so in town. Meade |
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Replying to: snowpea (Dec 08, 2006 7:07 am) As far as the models go, test-drive both models extensively, to see which model suits you better. I can tell you from experience that Traction Control does help in the winter weather, but since your '02 RSX-S doesn't have it, you may think it isn't necessary, which is fine. Whether or not it's a '06 or '07, buy the car that you like better, and don't skip out on options or colors you want just to get the warranty for '06.
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Dec 08, 2006 10:04 am) I did some research into my Acura and yup no traction control, which means I probably won't miss it, but that's not to say it won't be nice to have, since I do notice in a big winter storm, it's always nerve wracking to be sitting at a light not knowing if the acura is going to move when the light turns, or perhaps I just need some better tires. On the other hand, I might not really have a choice since the chance of finding an '06 in the color and trim i want right now might be next to nil. So I'm still torn, but now it's more about whether I should be buying the '07 mazda3 at all or stick with my Acura. The reason I'm looking for a new car is not because I don't like my Acura but rather I am starting to get sick of commuting in Boston traffic with a manual transmission after 5 years. The '07 Mazda3 GT hatch has nearly everything I want if I were to get a new car (hatchback, heated seats, auto, sweet looking inside out, in my price range...), but my Acura has been extremely reliable for the past 5 years, I did not have to fix a thing other than recently changing two brakes and the tires. I am just worried that I might regret it if the Mazda3 is not as reliable, the fact that they shortened the warranty makes me a little more worried. Maybe someone can help me understand the warranty better? Is the drive train warranty being extended a big plus to offset the shortened "bumper to bumper" warranty? My understanding of "bumper to bumper" means anything/everything is wrong, it's covered, whereis the drive train covers the big important stuff that are less likely to break but more expensive to fix. Or am I completely off on what it means? Thanks again, Amy |
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