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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [bigfur]
by roadburner
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Jul 22, 2007 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jul 22, 2007 10:23 am)
Haven't noticed that on my MS3(Only BMW builds an M3).
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [bigfur]
by mrblonde49
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Jul 23, 2007 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jul 22, 2007 10:23 am)
Problem im having is when i turn on the A/C in my M3 (GT 5-speed) it feels like someone tossed an anchor off my back of my car. I can physically feel the car slow down. Asked the dealer about it and was told it was normal and if it had a more powerful engine i wouldnt notice it. Being that i am certified in a/c repair and have never seen this before, im not buying it. Anyone else have this issue? "
No, I haven't noticed (06 MZ3s touring manual)
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [mrblonde49]
by bigfur
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Jul 24, 2007 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: mrblonde49 (Jul 23, 2007 6:42 am)
Ok this is helpful...least i have some ammo when i go in to talk to them next. ANYONE else please chime in. Thanks.
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [bigfur]
by psy
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Jul 24, 2007 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jul 22, 2007 10:23 am)
OOO yeah. Mine takes a hit as soon as the AC is turned on. Plus I can see a instant mpg hit of 4 mpg or so on my SG. The compressor is taking 5 to 7 hp and taking some torque.
You can feel it when the AC goes on in our Accord and Ranger. And then on some cars you have the condenser fan kicking on putting a load on the alternator.
AC is a load on a 4 banger....
I don't run mine a lot on my daily grind. Work for mpg,, yeah know. 
psy
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [bigfur]
by zzoomp09
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Jul 27, 2007 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jul 22, 2007 10:23 am)
I have a MZ3 GT 2.3 5dr and I feel a bit of power lost with turning the A/C on, but not significant and hardly noticeable. I zoomed past a Civic Si and a Sentra 2.5 SeR with the A/C turned on. 
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [zzoomp09]
by lateralg
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Jul 28, 2007 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: zzoomp09 (Jul 27, 2007 5:33 pm)
When going to WOT (Wide Open Throttle) the A/C compressor is turned off.
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [lateralg]
by bigfur
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Jul 31, 2007 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: lateralg (Jul 28, 2007 6:54 am)
Well i found a way to solve my A/C problem. I traded in my beloved M3 last night for a 07 honda elephant (or was that element). I feel i fit better in it and living in minnesota the awd is great. Having used the a/c today in this car the difference is simply amazing. Not taking away from my 3, i loved that car, but when it comes to a/c this one blows colder and doesnt effect the engine at all that i have noticed.
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Re: Feedback from 3 owners re: A/C [bigfur]
by mazdrvr
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Aug 01, 2007 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jul 31, 2007 6:26 pm)
Sorry to hear about giving up your 3... But you need to get what you needed. The Element is pretty cool. My friend had one & i couldn't believe how big it was inside! Maybe get some bigger tires & rims for it!
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Mazda Awarded First Place
by chikoo
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Aug 03, 2007 (1:17 pm)
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http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2007/200706/070612.html
Mazda Awarded First Place in Auto Bild Magazine’s “Quality Report” for the Third Year Running
HIROSHIMA, Japan— Auto Bild, Germany’s largest car magazine, has ranked Mazda in first place in its highly respected “Quality Report” for 2007, which was published on June 8. This was the third straight year that Mazda has been awarded first place in this annual report.
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Traction Control
by enaj
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Aug 04, 2007 (9:05 am)
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I am planning on buying a Mazda3 s touring and want to know if the traction control can be turned on and off. Someone told me that I might find it difficult getting up hills in the snow because the traction control will not let the car wheels spin, which might be just what is needed to climb a hill.
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