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#4199 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Security Improvements Program ?? [gretsch6120] by wildthing Feb 02, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: gretsch6120 (Feb 02, 2008 10:07 am) I probably should have added that the letter came from Mazda Canada and specifically referred to "reports received have been isolated to a few Canadian cities ", which they don't name.   As mentioned they also suggest "if you have not done so already, you may wish to consider the purchase of a shock sensor alarm system", for which Mazda will "rebate to you up to $100 towards the purchase and installation...". This offer is valid until March 1, 2008.   I'm waiting for the call from my dealership but if I havn't heard from them in a couple of weeks I will call them.   As for the after market sensor system, I don't plan on getting one....any car can be stolen....thieves can defeat any system. The Mazda's already include an engine immobalizer which at least keeps the amateurs away..the professionals are going to get the car no matter what system you have...just my $0.02.. Replies to this message: tarheelschik (Feb 02, 2008 5:15 pm)
#4200 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Security Improvements Program ?? [wildthing] by tarheelschik Feb 02, 2008 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: wildthing (Feb 02, 2008 12:56 pm) That's very true about anyone being able to steal it if they want it. Thanks for heads up about the letter, and let us know how it all turns out and what you end up doing about it!
#4201 of 4532 Roadside Assistance Extension by wildthing Feb 04, 2008 (12:28 pm)
Mazda's 3 year Roadside Assistance Program has run out on my Mazda 3. Has anyone in Canada tried to extend this program and if so, what did Mazda charge you for the extension.   Not sure if Mazda will even allow you to extend. GM did it for a GM car I owned a number of years ago for a nominal annual fee.   What are my other Roadside Assistance program options (CAA ??) Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 04, 2008 2:33 pm) wildthing (Feb 04, 2008 7:09 pm)
#4202 of 4532 Re: Roadside Assistance Extension [wildthing] by autonomous Feb 04, 2008 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: wildthing (Feb 04, 2008 12:28 pm) The CAA program is probably the better value. Replies to this message: wildthing (Feb 04, 2008 7:09 pm)
#4203 of 4532 Re: Roadside Assistance Extension [autonomous] by wildthing Feb 04, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Feb 04, 2008 2:33 pm) Ordinarily you would be right except I forgot to add that I have to cover the family, essentially four drivers and since the CAA membership covers individuals and not cars I'm looking at about $300 + for all four of us,,,,Is this still cheaper than what Mazda would charge for extended coverage for the car ??
#4204 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Break In Problem [jhindson] by zoomgirl Feb 04, 2008 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: jhindson (Oct 24, 2006 6:30 pm) i just got my car broken into last week, same dent, just under my window...and what a piss off. if it wasnt for the mess they left from emptying out my glove compartment, i would have never noticed!!! how can it be so easy and nothing is being done??? ur posts are from 2006 which really disappoints, has nothing been done since? the cop that called me back regarding the theft (or vandelizing) said that mazda is on their way to getting a recall letter out. when i called my dealer, they confirmed that they were aware of the probem and there was in fact a recall...i will just keep busting til i get it fixed! kind of erry when you think that when i bought the car, it was voted car of the year in terms of security, and now it's the yr's most stolen car...i could just imagine the field trip the insurance will have with this! Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 05, 2008 2:21 pm)
#4205 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Break In Problem [zoomgirl] by autonomous Feb 05, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: zoomgirl (Feb 04, 2008 8:48 pm) has nothing been done ... mazda is on their way to getting a recall letter out   See post 4196.
#4206 of 4532 it's been awhile, but goodbye anyway by namiboy Feb 06, 2008 (3:59 pm)
well my wife traded in her 2005 mazda 3 for a 2008 scion xb. i wouldn't have even thought of looking at an xb but she wanted to. it's got a 2.4liter/158hp camry engine, and it handles surprisingly well, so i guess i can live with it. the air blows real well too, even on 1. so, good luck friends.
#4207 of 4532 MAJOR Warranty Repair and Mazda's Impressive Service by igozoomzoom Feb 07, 2008 (10:35 pm)
I have an '06 Mazda3 s 5-door that I purchased new in 12/05. It has 48k miles on it, mostly highway. Back around 5k at the first oil change, I realized that it was almost a quart low on oil. The oil 'consumption' continued and I had to add a quart around 2500-3000 miles after an oil change to get me to the 5k mark where I usually changed it. The dealership where I bought it assured me that one quart per 3k miles is considered normal. I just made a routine of checking the oil at each refueling and topped it off as needed. There was never a drop of oil in my garage, parking spot at work or anywhere in the engine compartment. No sign of oil leaking into the combustion chamber either (no exhaust smoke or smell).   Then last week, as I merged onto the expressway heading home from work, I started hearing a rattling noise. It seemed to only be under very light acceleration and right around 3000rpm then it would subside. I dropped it off at the dealership near my office the next morning and got a call two hours later informing me that I needed a NEW ENGINE!!! They asked me to fax over all of my maintenance records so they could submit a 'request' for the repair under warranty. I was panicked to say the least, even though I had all my receipts and oil changes were done well within the 7500 mile intervals required in the owner's manual. I felt sure the process would be a living hell and I'd have to fight to get a new engine on their dime.   I faxed my receipts to them the next afternoon and the following morning they called to tell me my engine had been ordered already! They also told me they had a loaner reserved in my name and were sending their courtesy van to pick me up so I could get it ASAP and keep it for 2-3 weeks until my car is ready.   I'm very impressed by the way this has been handled. Prior to this car, I had only owned Honda/Acura vehicles. One of my Accords was out of commission for a full week (under warranty, waiting for parts) and the Honda dealer as well as the Regional American Honda representative refused me a loaner vehicle.   Now I'm just wondering how the new engine will impact resale value? Replies to this message: autonomous (Feb 08, 2008 9:17 am) avlmzda3 (Feb 20, 2008 10:29 am) roadburner (Feb 21, 2008 2:07 pm) gretsch6120 (Feb 21, 2008 9:58 am) gretsch6120 (Feb 21, 2008 3:59 pm) silverhunter (Feb 23, 2008 5:34 pm) roadburner (Feb 23, 2008 7:42 pm)
#4208 of 4532 Re: MAJOR Warranty Repair and Mazda's Impressive Service [igozoomzoom] by autonomous Feb 08, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Feb 07, 2008 10:35 pm) Now I'm just wondering how the new engine will impact resale value? I would think a brand new engine should be a bonus on a car with 48K miles. By the way, what is included in the "new engine"? Is it the engine block? Does it include components like the water pump? In theory, the more new materials that are included the longer the vehicle should last.

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