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#6 of 4533 Re: Engine Light - Software Updates by bluong1 Jan 08, 2004 (10:17 am)
Thanks! So the bug is just confirmed.   Actually I'm the one who brought the bug issue into the attention: bluong1 "Mazda3" Dec 4, 2003 3:57am
#7 of 4533 still no ECL light for me... by petpad Jan 12, 2004 (8:29 pm)
Keeping my fingers crossed and everything is honkydory.. My 3 is singing happily everytime I take it out.   On the power steering whine story, I couldn't help but to make a link to aviation hydraulic systems... I just hope the "whining power steering" system has a fail-safe operation, meaning that if that whining thingmabob was to fail, that you can still steer. In a helicopter for instance, if you lose your hydraulically-assisted flight controls, you can still land, albeit with much stiffer controls. Full hydraulic hardovers have happened where the controls jammed totally and human force could not prevent the subsequent crash. Hopefully the sophisticated power steering in our 3's will allow us to steer safely should it fail.   Pet Replies to this message: eaglewings (Aug 11, 2004 8:47 am)
#8 of 4533 Longterm maintenance by slash764 Jan 12, 2004 (9:01 pm)
I know no one can tell me specifically about the 3, but do Mazdas in general last long? Can they be compared to say a BMW in terms of longevity? Replies to this message: sporty05 (Jul 23, 2005 6:32 pm)
#9 of 4533 it's all about care by petpad Jan 13, 2004 (5:34 am)
slash... This will generate lots of opinions, but it all depends on how well you care for your vehicle, and also where you live. Older BMW's are very expensive to maintain by the way.   I see old Mazdas regularly, such as Mazda 323's and 626' in particular. If you stick to regular maintenance and protect the body from rust if you live in salt-infested roads, you will be fine. In then end, a Mazda will cost you a LOT less than any BMW, in terms of initial costs and long term costs.
#10 of 4533 slash764 by mazda6s Jan 13, 2004 (9:18 am)
I had a 86 Mazda 626 that I drove 244000 miles over 14 years.
#12 of 4533 by edpaffjr Jan 20, 2004 (9:12 am)
I had a 90 Mazda MX6 that I drove for 260000 miles...
#13 of 4533 Brake problem by psymn Jan 21, 2004 (11:37 am)
I just took my mazda3 in because the rear wheels showed much more brake dust than the front. Since this was opposite from the way it should be, I was concerned. The dealer said that there was a bulletin (whatever that is) related to this problem. However, when they went to install this part they found that the rear rotors and pads were worn and had to be replaced. They did all of this work under warranty, but first tried to say that we had driven the car with the handbrake on. I responded that the handbrake had never been used as the car is automatic. Then they said that they were going to fix it all under warranty anyway. I just wanted to know if anyone else had noticed this problem(with the brakes, not the service dept)? matt Replies to this message: zoo7374 (May 15, 2004 9:42 am) rinebird (May 19, 2004 9:02 am) aric214 (May 19, 2004 11:07 am) and 2 more... chiyoko71 (Nov 12, 2004 11:27 pm) watchorn (May 23, 2006 7:07 pm) nifty56 (May 24, 2006 1:28 pm) rhelmbright (Jan 15, 2007 3:06 pm)
#14 of 4533 Does your car have ABS? by bluong1 Jan 21, 2004 (12:01 pm)
#15 of 4533 Pads by guskim Jan 21, 2004 (4:07 pm)
You rear pads & rotors were worn already?!? How many miles have you racked up your Mazda3? Whatever it is, it sounds way too soon for that.

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