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#4464 of 4532 Find a new dealer by halser Mar 31, 2009 (7:50 am)
I have a 2006 Mazda 3s, with the 2.3 and a 5 spd. Its a great car! I think the whole thing sounds fishy, You are looking for a new car. You would expect problems with used ones. When I was looking there were a lot of dealers here in NJ. I would look for a new dealer with a quality car!
#4465 of 4532 Re: Help.... [crowheart] by backy Mar 31, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: crowheart (Mar 30, 2009 8:55 pm) The part about the "oil coating" is probably true. Cars shipped from overseas typically have a protective coating to fight corrosion during the sea voyage. It does take awhile to wear off, and it can be smelled during that time, especially if any has been sprayed on the exhaust system. It usually wears off in a week or two of daily driving.
#4466 of 4532 Re: Help.... [crowheart] by igozoomzoom Mar 31, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: crowheart (Mar 30, 2009 8:55 pm) The hot/oily smell is probably legit. I've test driven new cars and noticed a smell similar to how it smells after you have an oil change and the mechanic spills some oil on the outer parts of the engine and it has to burn off. Driving a brand new car at a constant, higher rpm (in Manual mode) could exacerbate the smell.   So, while the situation was less than ideal, the car was probably not faulty....That said, you should NEVER buy a car if you don't feel confident and secure in the purchase! Go drive another Mazda3 at a different dealership. Actually, you could drive the 2009 and 2010 models back-to-back. Hopefully, you'll have a much better experience.   The only potential harm done to your test vehicle is driving the car at a constant speed/rpm for a prolonged period of time. During the first 250-500 miles (the "break-in" period), you should not drive at a constant speed and/or rpm for any extended period of time. I had a 200 mile trip back home when I purchased my '06 Mazda3 back in 12/05. It was all highway and I alternated driving speeed limit, 10mph above and 20mph above speed limit in 10 minute increments....probably overkill.   For your peace of mind, DON'T buy the specific car that you test drove. Tell them you want a different one or go to a different dealer.
#4467 of 4532 2008 3i Touring Manual update by nsbio1 Apr 08, 2009 (4:46 pm)
My Mazda developed shaking during braking at 18K miles. Brought it to the dealer - charged me $150 for resurfacing the front rotors. I used to have a 96 Protege and over the life of that car I had pads and rotors replaced more than once, but never did that car have its rotors warped to the point of shaking...   Also, at 18.5K miles, while creeping in construction traffic on I-95 I suddenly heard a scratching/scraping sound and a lamp on the panel went off. Scared crepes out of me at first, but after a couple of seconds I realized it was power steering light. Power steering indeed stopped working. Pulled the owners manual and it suggested trying to restart the car. Thankfully, the traffic had come to a full stop so I did not even have to pull over. After restarting, the light went away and power steering was restored. The car has been good for the last week or so, but this was not the most encouraging experience of owning a car that is barely over a year old... Replies to this message: autonomous (Apr 15, 2009 1:59 pm) nsbio1 (Apr 16, 2009 6:56 pm) autonomous (Apr 17, 2009 9:29 am) custadvocate (Sep 21, 2009 11:19 am) energyzer8 (Sep 21, 2009 2:05 pm) nsbio1 (Oct 07, 2009 6:18 pm) shipo (Oct 08, 2009 2:08 am) and 1 more...
#4468 of 4532 Re: 2008 3i Touring Manual update [nsbio1] by autonomous Apr 15, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: nsbio1 (Apr 08, 2009 4:46 pm) heard a scratching/scraping sound and a lamp on the panel went off ... I realized it was power steering light ...After restarting, the light went away and power steering was restored. Check under the car for any sign of damage. Once I ran over a speed bump a little too quickly and that bump damaged the underside of the car which became evident by a slow leak of the power steering fluid. You could also mention it the next time you bring the car in for service. Replies to this message: nsbio1 (Apr 16, 2009 6:56 pm) autonomous (Apr 17, 2009 9:29 am)
#4469 of 4532 Re: 2008 3i Touring Manual update [autonomous] by nsbio1 Apr 16, 2009 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Apr 15, 2009 1:59 pm) Thanks, autonomous. I will definitely bring that up the next time I am at the dealer.   I did check the PS fluid and it has stayed at MAX all the time, so I do not think there is a leak. In my amateur opinion, this must have been an electrical and perhaps not unusual glitch in the system, since troubleshooting of this exact situation is even mentioned in the owner's manual... Hopefully, this will be a one-time occurrence. Replies to this message: autonomous (Apr 17, 2009 9:29 am)
#4470 of 4532 Re: 2008 3i Touring Manual update [nsbio1] by autonomous Apr 17, 2009 (9:29 am)
Replying to: nsbio1 (Apr 16, 2009 6:56 pm) Hopefully, this will be a one-time occurrence. Agreed. Happy trails!
#4471 of 4532 Manual Transmission by mazdazed Apr 18, 2009 (12:34 pm)
Does anyone know the model number and manufacturer of the 5 speed manual used in the 2009 Mazda 3?
#4472 of 4532 Clicking / Creaking noise from Seatbelt ... by stacylim Apr 22, 2009 (1:44 pm)
I have been chasing a creaking noise for weeks - it sounds like it is coming from the area where the seat belt attaches to the car - I still can not exactly ensure where it is from.    I have lubed everything. Unfortunately, it still doesn't work, it always comes back. I do not know how to fix this problem....does anyone know how to resolve it? Replies to this message: nsbio1 (May 02, 2009 5:23 am) abchin486 (May 14, 2009 4:50 am)
#4473 of 4532 Tires rubbing off paint? by jandr Apr 30, 2009 (9:46 am)
My red 08's stock tires/wheels appear to be scraping the paint off of the inner part of the rocker-panel trim pieces. I travel on a couple miles of bumpy dirt road every day but not at breakneck speed. Anyone else experience this problem?

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