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#9168 of 9235 2nd Mazda & It's Great by fitguy Nov 18, 2007 (5:33 pm)
I bought a 07 Mazda 3S 2 months ago and wanted to report it so far is a incredilble car for the money (18K). I also own (or should I say, my ex-wife now has and won't give back!) a 2004 6S that has 45K miles with 0 problems. Drove the new Civic as I have owned 3 Accords in the past; didn't drive a Jetta as I owned a 2000 Passat that I really liked until it became a reliability nightmare and soured me on VW permanantly. Corolla wasn't even a consideration- they are for chicks and old ladys. The 3 blew the Civic away in driving dynamics; also the seat on the Civic has odd placement of the headrests (tipped forward at an extreme angle) that was bothersome and I drive 25-30K miles/year, so seat comfort is key. I have about 5K on my 3, and average 32 mpg hwy/28 mixed on regular- not bad for the 2.3 In all the car is tight & quick handling as all the reviews state; road noise is a little high as it is on my 6 but the handling is a worthwhile trade-off. Build quality of the interior & exterior has been perfect; interior not quite as plush as a VW but Mazda reliabilty again is a worthy trade. The only minor thing I wish Mazda would address would be be to add trunk release to the keyless system- a minor inconvenience but important to a salesman who is in/out of the trunk a lot. As small sedans go, I think the 3 is probably the best overall- offering decent economy, a fun drive, and nice build quality for under 20K. For those looking for an economy car that has more to offer, go drive the Mazda 3, you most likely will be impressed.
#9169 of 9235 Re: Just bought a Mazda3 [igozoomzoom] by ahightower Nov 19, 2007 (8:23 am)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Nov 17, 2007 5:03 pm) I did test drive the 3i with the manu-matic, and thought it was really good for an auto. The shifter seemed backwards - you push forward to downshift and pull back to upshift - but I'd get used to it. I chose the manual to save money and for fun to drive, but if I had a commute like yours, I wouldn't have a problem getting the 3s with its 5-speed auto (i only has 4-speed auto).   Regarding steering wheel cover, has anyone tried Wheelskins? http://www.autocarparts.com/part/1168/96/   That turned up on the google search. Only $40, worth a shot. I've ordered a couple of free sample swatches. Will probably just go with black, but would like to see the charcoal and oak colors in person. Replies to this message: igozoomzoom (Nov 21, 2007 7:21 pm)
#9170 of 9235 cargo net by ahightower Nov 20, 2007 (12:46 pm)
I need help. Perhaps I'm just missing something obvious, but how does the cargo net go in the trunk of the Mazda3 sedan? I can't see any hooks or anything to hang it from. I don't have the offical Mazda net, I just kept the net from my old car, and it looks about the right size, but I can't see any way to install it. If you order the net from Mazda does it come with some hooks to hang it from? Replies to this message: acd (Nov 26, 2007 9:33 am)
#9171 of 9235 Re: Just bought a Mazda3 [ahightower] by igozoomzoom Nov 21, 2007 (7:21 pm)
Replying to: ahightower (Nov 19, 2007 8:23 am) A lot of manu-matics seem to use forward for the downshift and pull back for the upshift. I'm not sure what logic (if any) is behind that. My best friend just bought a 2004 BMW 330i and the manual gate is set up the same way, I just left it in D after a few minutes of fumbling with it.
#9172 of 9235 Re: cargo net [ahightower] by acd Nov 26, 2007 (9:33 am)
Replying to: ahightower (Nov 20, 2007 12:46 pm) I ordered the cargo net through my Mazda dealership and and installed it myself. The four attachments for the net come with the kit. You'll need a drill for installation. With some effort as well as climbing in and out of the trunk several times, I got it installed. I had a cargo net in my previous vehicle and just wanted one again. I think it was worth my trouble.
#9173 of 9235 Re: door ajar light stays on [osource] by jskusn Dec 08, 2007 (4:02 am)
Replying to: osource (Jan 31, 2004 8:48 pm) A late response since you asked this question almost three years ago but I just had the same problem. My Mazda 3 is a 2007 still under warranty. Dealer replaced a junction box. Of course it took 3 days for the part to arrive...must not be a high demand part!
#9174 of 9235 AFTERMARKET power locks by spiffy1 Dec 16, 2007 (9:26 am)
I am considering having these put on my car...has anyone had any experience doing this or having it done? Any recommendations as to where I would go to have ths type of work performed. Thank you for your time...
#9175 of 9235 HOW IS A/C ON '07 AND '08 MAZDA 3S? by smallcar1 Dec 30, 2007 (9:33 pm)
Funny to post this is in Jan, but I am having trouble w/ my present car and I'm not sure if I can wait until the summer. How is the A/C in the '07 or "08s? In '06 I test drove 3 Mazda 3s w/ temps in the '90s and the A/C did not cool the car and did not blow out that cold. I test drove an '07 w/ temps in the '90s and the a/c felt like it was blowing cold air but the car was still too hot. I rented an '06 w/ temps in the mid to upper '80s and the A/C was fine.   I have a neighbor who has an '06 w/ dak tint and his A/C does not cool the acr with temps in the '90s.   How has the A/C been for people that have '07s? Replies to this message: scwmcan (Jan 03, 2008 11:35 am) tomkozski (Jan 03, 2008 5:39 pm) mazdrvr (Mar 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#9176 of 9235 Re: HOW IS A/C ON '07 AND '08 MAZDA 3S? [smallcar1] by scwmcan Jan 03, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: smallcar1 (Dec 30, 2007 9:33 pm) I have to say that it seems to be a bit of a gamble still (though maybe not more on this in a sec). We have two '07 mazda 3 sports (hatchback here in canada). Mine cools the car extremely well in the summer (and heats it well in the winter), The other seems to blow ots of cold air, but does not cool down the car as effectively, and also does't seem to heat the car as well either, so like I said maybe a bit of a gamble. Now for the possible difference, my car is phanotm purple and as such came with the grey seats, the other is phantom blue and came with the black seats, I think that part of why mine seems to cool better is that the grey seats don't hold as much heat as the black ones, I don't think either car is too bad in terms of cooling though, but the one definately takes longer to cool down than the other. So if you are looking for the best performance from the air, you may need to get the lighter seats/ interior, if you don't mind the colour of it that is.   Scott Replies to this message: tomkozski (Jan 03, 2008 5:39 pm)
#9177 of 9235 Re: HOW IS A/C ON '07 AND '08 MAZDA 3S? [scwmcan] by tomkozski Jan 03, 2008 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: scwmcan (Jan 03, 2008 11:35 am) If you want the black interior, you can have the windows tinted. Sure, it's an extra cost, but it'll keep you cooler and it'll make the car look better too. I have a 2006 3i, and the tinting has helped the a/c performance a lot.

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