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Re: MazdaSpeed3 Owners [roadburner]
by ramon1
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May 01, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 01, 2008 3:28 pm)
Yes, for a track car you have to have RWD
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- #4280 of 4532
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Re: MazdaSpeed3 Owners [ramon1]
by roadburner
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May 01, 2008 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: ramon1 (May 01, 2008 4:15 pm)
Don't get me wrong, the MS3 is a very nice car, but it looks like it may not be the right car for me.
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [nichollw]
by 2ndmazda3
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May 01, 2008 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: nichollw (Dec 28, 2007 8:47 am)
I have an 04 mazda 3s sedan with 129,000 miles. The engine started making a ticking noise at around 1600rpms about a week ago. I first thought it might have to do with the cv joint, but they were fine. So I checked the oil- even though we had just had the car serviced at the dealership 3 weeks prior. No oil on the dipstick. Oil light never came on- neither did check engine light. Put just over 4 qts in. Clicking sound still there, a little more pronounced. Drove the car about 4 miles the next day, and lost every bit of the oil. Left a trail from my driveway to my parking space at work. Called the dealership; they first told me to have the car towed to them at my expense. Went to the dealership in person, told them we got underneath the car, removed the shroud, and the oil filter cap was where the oil leaked from. Service mgr gave me a replacement cap and the tool to remove/install cap. Put new cap on, filled with oil again, and no leaking. Unfortunately, old cap had metal shavings in it. Took car to dealership (60 miles from home), they checked the old cap and found a crack by the metal drain plug in the center of the cap. They put the old cap back on, started the engine, and oil poured out. Now the service mgr says they never touch that drain plug, so the crack isn't their fault. He called mazda rep, who will come to look at car in the next few days. Service mgr gave me the impression that I'm going to have to pay for a new engine- if damage is severe enough. I have all my service records on this car since I bought it from this dealership in Nov 04. Nobody else has touched this engine but them. From what I've read on this forum, this plastic filter cap is prone to breaking. What recourse do I have? I'm trying to stay calm until I hear from the dealership or the mazda rep, but it sounds like they know this is a problem. If the plastic cap fails, and the oil light never comes on, isn't that the manufacturer's fault? What is the point of an oil light if it doesn't come on to warn the driver? I know my car is out of warranty, but considering I have all the service records, a filter cap with a crack, and I've been a loyal customer- this is my 2nd car purchase from this dealership and I've spent about $3000 there on servicing- why should I have to pay for either repairing or replacing the engine? HELP!!
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Re: Thoroughly Disgusted with Mazda [grenoblekl]
by 2ndmazda3
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May 01, 2008 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: grenoblekl (Apr 26, 2008 10:31 am)
please read my post #4281
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- #4283 of 4532
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Re: MazdaSpeed3 Owners [ramon1]
by dride
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May 02, 2008 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: ramon1 (Apr 30, 2008 6:05 pm)
I've had an M3 S (manual) since June 2005. It's been a a decent car:
Pros: It's fun to drive and shift, it's roomy enough for a child seat and two dogs, my fuel mileage averages 28-34, it feels like a well built and solid car, everyone always asks, "what kind of car is that",and the warranty has helped on a few occassions.
Cons: I live in MN and had to buy a set of snow tires b/c w/o them it handled very poorly in the winter, I had spark plugs replaced at 200 miles, then they learned it was the fuel pump, which I had replaced at 500 miles. My latest problem was a faulty PCV? valve which was not getting enough gas to the engine (it was running too lean I was told) so the car just started idiling roughly, and dying at intersections (twice). It was a way sub zero week, and I had a 9 month old at the time, so I let the service manager have a piece of my mind on that one (it was at about 30k miles). In all cases the repairs were covered under warranty, and I was given a free loaner for the repair days. The real reliability test comes after the car leaves warranty period - shortly.
My thoughts are these kinds of problems (except the poor stock tires - and my neighbor swears Goodyear Eagles are the best tire ever made) are pretty typical with most cars, but everyone has a story. I have learned that on boards like this one, most people post when things go wrong with their cars, so the opinions are usually biased. Mazda sells 1,000's of these cars in the US, and although they never lead anything in reliability, they are never towards the bottom either. I paid $16k for mine new in 2005, and that seems like a fair price for the experience I have had so far.
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Mazda3 Long term performance
by mariod
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May 02, 2008 (7:17 am)
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I have a 2005 mazda3 S with 54K on it and i have had ONLY ONE small problem... The engine mount went bad at 45K.
Anything review you read on Mazda3 is always positive... I have NEVER read a bad one. This car is rock solid, in my opinion. Unless you're some young punk beating on it, then maybe you'll have issues.
This Mazda board is getting old, just a bunch of cry babies looking for a place to complain.
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [2ndmazda3]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 02, 2008 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: 2ndmazda3 (May 01, 2008 7:16 pm)
I don't see this as Mazda's problem but rather the dealer's problem under his "errors and omissions" insurance policy. If you have a receipt from the dealer for an oil change from only 3 weeks ago, and lost all your oil right after that, and if the dealer will not help you, I suggest you seek legal counsel. I think going to the Mazda factory is a dead end; however, there is no harm in pursuing every course of action--you never know---and if you pursue every avenue, that would look better for your case when you present your complaint to the dealership itself.
Of course, should there be road damage under the car, or if the oil wasn't changed by the dealer, this changes your case entirely and tilts it toward the dealer's favor. I don't know the facts of course.
It's very odd, by the way, that your oil warning light didn't go on. You might also check to see if the sending unit is even connected.
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Re: MazdaSpeed3 Owners [ramon1]
by malak
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May 02, 2008 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: ramon1 (Apr 30, 2008 6:05 pm)
I've had mine a little over a year now. For the price it is a great car. Fun to drive. The only complaint that I have is that is scratches easily - I don't think there is a rubber strip to protect against people opening their doors into you in parking lots - or if there is one, it is insufficient.
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Re: Mazda3 Long term performance [mariod]
by dride
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May 02, 2008 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: mariod (May 02, 2008 7:17 am)
How did you know the engine mount was bad? What were the symptoms? I'm just curious.
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- #4288 of 4532
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Re: Mazda3 Long term performance [dride]
by JBaumgart
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May 02, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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Replying to: dride (May 02, 2008 11:04 am)
Our 2007 now has about 22,000 miles on it. No problems so far - it's been perfect.
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