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Replying to: toguy (Dec 23, 2007 1:31 am) Enjoy!
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Replying to: mkuchyt (Dec 23, 2007 9:05 am) One other thing that I'm researching is how much of the Mazda3 is Ford-sourced. According to wikipedia.org, for example, the 4-speed auto is made by Mazda while the 5-speed auto is made by Ford, which is the main reason that -if I do end up with a Mazda3- it will be the one with the 4-speed. I'd appreciate any information, or any websites where I can get reliable information, about that issue. Cheers |
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Besides some brake squeal issues that the dealer took care of, the car's been very reasonable to maintain. We had bought a prepaid maintenance program for the 1st 45k miles, so I knew the wife would take it in to the dealer for the maintenance needed. looking back, probably wouldn't do it again but for what I paid and the services received...it more than justified the price. And since I knew that the wife would have more time to bring the car into the dealer, it's located at the entrance to our housing development, we went with it. My '06 Civic has only needed oil changes and no rotations yet since I drove over a nail and the rear tire wasn't patchable. Ended up having to purchase 2 tires for the rear. But this car is as "cheap to keep" as our previous Camry's and Corolla's. Very happy with our 2 cars now, eventhough the 3s seems to be not as well put together as the Civic. The Sandman 
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Replying to: sandman46 (Dec 23, 2007 2:12 pm) It's interesting that you find the Mazda3 not to be as well-built as the Civic. My initial impression after having been a passenger in both cars a couple of time is the other way around; I think the Mazda3's interior fit/finish and general solidity is a notch above the Civic. Having said that, I've only had a brief experience with either car and, since you own both, I would be interested to know more details about why you think the Civic is better built. Cheers |
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Replying to: carguy64 (Dec 05, 2007 5:33 pm)
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Have 04 Sedan, 160hp, 22,000 miles. This am, backing out of garage, noticed several oil puddles on floor. Checked oil filter, it was tight, no sign of leakage. Took it to dealer, he just called and said it was a collapsed motor mount. Fortunately the car is still under warranty. Anyone hear of this problem?
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Replying to: roger341 (Dec 31, 2007 1:00 pm) I just had the same problem on my 05 2.3 with 47K. It's kind of common. Overall the car is rock solid. it does have a few minor issues, but that almost expected. I just wish it had a trunk release from the key fob. My buddy works at a Mazda dealer and he tells me there's NO serious issues with the 3 and he just one come in with 237K miles on it! Wow! It's a great car and i love driving it!!! |
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Replying to: lh180001 (Nov 14, 2006 1:36 pm) from the day i bought the damn thin, i have had nothing but headaches. whenever taken to the dealer for problems, "problem not found". dealer mechanics are only good for oil changes and ripping customer's off, by offering services they are unable to perform. dealer mechanics hardly focus on the prolem at hand. they never pay attention to what complaints are and their work-orders do not include customer's complaints...only their own simplified-language...."engine problem"...okay.. perhaps they get paid by the number of cars they services, i.e. they just claim "no problem found" I never imagined a mazda would have so much problems... |
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Be sure to keep your left climate control setting on Face or Face and feet.... If you turn that setting over to right, feet etc.... you WILL TURN ON YOUR AC Compressor.... It's a real stupid design, BUT it you turn the setting past 12:00 (feet) or any other setting to the right of that your A/C compressor will turn on and REDUCE your gas mileage. big time.... Help me spread the news, not many people know this. Otherwise it's a great car! |
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Replying to: mariod (Jan 08, 2008 11:49 am) Scott
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