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#6 of 730 ianeh by loonie Apr 04, 2004 (6:35 pm)
Mazda does have a rustproofing package/insurance. Not sure how good it is but it sounded good but I did not get it. Basically it's supposed to be a new way of providing rust protection. This protection must be inspected every two years. If somehow the car still ends up getting rust, the insurance will pay for the value of the car. Not sure how it will really qualify for insurance but I'm sure there's a lot of small print. The cost for this is $695.
#7 of 730 Rust proofing by dhmc Apr 04, 2004 (9:13 pm)
There is a good article about rust proofing in Canada where we have to deal with high salt environment:   http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=11
#8 of 730 by mazda6s Apr 04, 2004 (9:31 pm)
Other than the models and equipment being a little different, there's not that much specific to Canada about the Mazda3. You think we don't have salt on the roas here in the US?   Maybe there should be a "Mazda3 USA" topic.
#9 of 730 mazda6s by ianeh Apr 05, 2004 (5:52 am)
The original post asked about undercoating/rust proofing and the costs of this in the Vancouver area.   Is your point that I should not have posted this in the Canada area, or there should be no Canada area?
#10 of 730 ianeh by mazda6s Apr 05, 2004 (6:01 am)
I think having such specific topics in the Mazda3 boards is not necessary. Or maybe we should have a topic for "Mazda3 undercoating/rust proofing and the costs of this in the Vancouver area".   Seriously though, in answer to your question, no, I don't think there should be a separate "Mazda3 Canada" topic. I just don't see that there is that much unique to the Mazda3 (or buying it) in Canada to warrant this. Sure, the models and prices are slightly different (isn't that something we are talking about?), and Canadians are probably interested in undercoating than somebody in Arizona (but not Minnesota, New York, etc.), but I think it's counter-productive overall.   Otherwise you could argue for a separate topic just for those people that live in hot, humid areas (i.e. Houston or Miami) and are having problems with their AC.   Just my $.02 (or maybe $.03 in Canada)
#11 of 730 mazda6s by loonie Apr 05, 2004 (8:54 am)
As I said, did not mean to step on anyone's toes but with quite a few of us Canadians on this board felt that we could discuss some of our issues in a familiar environment. Rather then sifting through a lot of messages to find something pertaining to Canadians (ie, we don't have navigation systems, we don't have models "i" and "s", cdn currency, etc). I remember reading a few posts where our American couterpart keeps thinking we're paying too much for our cars. Anyways, sorry again, did not mean to snub you.
#12 of 730 Leasing Mazda 3 in MTL by nyerinmontreal Apr 05, 2004 (9:48 am)
Although I've seen a number of posts about CDN pricing, I haven't seen any posts about people leasing a Mazda 3 in the Montreal area and what type of lease payments they're getting.   I've managed to negotiate a local dealer down to $345/month (taxes in) for a Mazda 3 GT with GFX (basically everything except leather)no money down, but a $4000 multiple Security deposit, bringing the lease rate down to 4.4%.   Any feedback appreciated. Replies to this message: tr20 (Aug 23, 2005 7:41 am)
#13 of 730 Canada VS USA by z71bill Apr 05, 2004 (10:10 am)
I kind of liked the input that was coming from Canadian owners -   From the world political perspective it seems like Canada and the USA have been at odds - I saw where a 15 year old American girl participating in some school event (by carrying the USA flag) was met with boos - same thing last year during some little league hockey game. Kind of sad that we can't get along better - maybe the Mazda3 could improve relations! At least it is something we can both agree on.   BTW - I have been to Canada at least a dozen times between 1988-1995 and always felt welcome.   I see no need for all the different topics - I read them all anyway - but it would be easier if they were under three topics - The buying experience / price paid deserves its own - one combined topic for Mazda3 VS all the other second rate cars and one general MAZDA3 topic.
#14 of 730 z71bill by mazda6s Apr 05, 2004 (11:39 am)
I agree. I'm not sure what value having such a narrowly-focused topic is. Is it so the Canadian buyers don't have to bother reading posts from folks in the US, or is it so US people don't need to bother with the Canada-only topics? Personally, I like to hear what's happening on both sides of the border. Hey, wasn't there a guy in Guatemala who bought a Mazda6 hanging around here for a while? Maybe he could have his own "Mazda6 - Guatemala" topic. That would be a hoot.
#15 of 730 Re: Canada vs usa by loonie Apr 05, 2004 (1:20 pm)
I did not know Americans were so sensitive. All I wanted was for us Canadians a place to discuss our Mazda 3. Maybe some of us wants to hang out. Get a Mazda 3 club going. Maybe there's a particular dealership one of us finds worthy of attention. I wasn't trying to shut you guys out just wanted an easier place to discuss Cdn related issues.

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