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Replying to: coosamtn (Jan 12, 2007 1:03 pm) 
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Replying to: autonomous (Jan 12, 2007 3:53 pm)
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The last time I checked on JD Power's website, the Mazda3 was NOT listed as a reliable car in terms of mechanical reliability. 
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Replying to: brodie2 (Jan 12, 2007 11:32 am) Good point....I suppose that's what Mazda is waiting to happen: a lawsuit. I do think that Mazda, unlike Honda or Toyota has a "Godzilla" mentality to only "react" when something bad happens...they are NOT proactive, that is for sure. Fortunately, in my case, mine has stalled at low speeds and the person behind me would be charged if he hits me because they were following to close. However, that's no consolation, the problem is still fairly common. Unfortunately, it's difficult to recreate. I am almost certain that Mazda would rather payout individual claims such as rear end accidents instead of doing a complete recall of the Mazda3's. They already had a rough year or two with their recall of their Mazda5's. That should tell you something about their engineers' competence. |
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Replying to: autonomous (Jan 12, 2007 3:53 pm) |
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Replying to: ex_tdier (Jan 14, 2007 1:43 pm) Could that be because no car is rated in terms of mechanical reliability by JD Power? I could not find "mechanical reliability" anywhere in their site. The JD Power site lists Mechanical Quality for the first 90 days and Performance. "Mechanical Quality - Manufacturing: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with the engine or transmission as well as problems that affect the driving experience (i.e., vehicle/brakes pull, abnormal noises or vibrations) only." "Performance: This component of APEAL is based on owner satisfaction with the vehicle's powertrain and suspension systems, including acceleration, handling stability, braking performance, and shift quality." JD Powers rates the 2006 Mazda3 as "the rest" (i.e. lower than the rating "about average") in the Mechanical Quality-Manufacturing category and as "better than most" in the Perfrmance category.
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Replying to: coosamtn (Jan 14, 2007 9:05 am) Hmmm, I suppose in a problems and solutions board, some are focussed on problems, some on solutions, and some are bored. |
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Replying to: psymn (Jan 21, 2004 11:37 am) |
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Replying to: autonomous (Jan 15, 2007 9:34 am) "Mechanical Quality - Manufacturing: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with the engine or transmission as well as problems that affect the driving experience (i.e., vehicle/brakes pull, abnormal noises or vibrations) only." JD Powers rates the 2006 Mazda3 as "the rest" (i.e. lower than the rating "about average") in the Mechanical Quality-Manufacturing category. Mechanical Quality aka Reliability is what most people [should] focus on.
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Replying to: tomkozski (Jan 11, 2007 10:41 am) |
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