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#608 of 730 Brake recommendations by autonomous Apr 18, 2006 (7:23 am)
With nearly 70,000 km on my original brakes for my Protege5 (predecessor to the Mazda3), I thought I would share a few insights: a) disc brakes need to be maintained, especially in Canada with our salt-soaked winter roads; many independent garages recommend that you get your brakes inspected and lubricated periodically; I have my brake calipers lubricated every second year; b) rotors according to independent garages are becoming so inexpensive that they are not worth machining; if you machine you extend the life but sooner than you think you'll need to replace them; so to save money on two visits to your garage it may be worth your while to have them replaced outright; c) brake pads and rotors do not last forever; according to Phil Edmunds, noted car guru and author of Lemon-Aid, the durability of these parts is approximately 40,000 km (which works out to approximately 2 years of typical driving); d) your driving style and your driving situation (e.g lots of highway driving) makes a major difference in the life of your brake components; if you drive primarily in dense stop and go traffic you may find your brakes wear quite quickly.
#609 of 730 Importing a US Mazda 3 into Canada by malak Apr 18, 2006 (2:35 pm)
I would like to buy a 2006 Mazda 3 but only the US versions have optional side curtain impact air bags. Does anyone have experience buying a Mazda 3 in the US and importing it into Canada? Replies to this message: chrisbolt (Apr 20, 2006 2:04 pm) nifty56 (Apr 21, 2006 1:51 pm)
#610 of 730 Re: Importing a US Mazda 3 into Canada [malak] by chrisbolt Apr 20, 2006 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: malak (Apr 18, 2006 2:35 pm) Just wait a few months, side and curtain air bags will be standard in Canada as of the 2007 model year.
#611 of 730 Re: Importing a US Mazda 3 into Canada [malak] by nifty56 Apr 21, 2006 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: malak (Apr 18, 2006 2:35 pm) For more info on importing cars to the Canada from the U.S. go here http://www.riv.ca
#612 of 730 Re: Air conditioning on Mazda3 Gs by markb3 Apr 30, 2006 (4:47 am)
Hello Everyone,   Well, here we go again!...Just has the weather starts to warm up the need for Air Condition arises. I would like to know if any other Forum members have had any luck with the Mazda dealers actually doing anything to the poor performance of the Air Conditioning on these cars, or do we just live with a inadequate cooling system on our Mazda 3s. Replies to this message: ex_tdier (May 01, 2006 8:42 pm)
#613 of 730 Re: Air conditioning on Mazda3 Gs [markb3] by ex_tdier May 01, 2006 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: markb3 (Apr 30, 2006 4:47 am) Doing NOTHING gets you nothing. You need to complain to your dealer, get them and this is crucial: have them send a "tech flash" to Mazda International and USA. Also call AND write to Mazda Customer Service, Mazda USA, and Mazda International. Also, check Mazda3 Problems and solutions.   More info here and here: m3fan3, "Mazda3: Problems & Solutions" #3172, 16 Apr 2006 5:39 pm or http://tinyurl.com/edrkw http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=44793.0   The last link you will have to read through a lot. The really good stuff is around page number 15.
#614 of 730 2006 GS Sedan Touring Edition by charlie21 May 07, 2006 (9:23 am)
Has anyone bought a 2006 GS Sedan Touring Edition? I test drove it yesterday. MSRP = $23310. I can't find any reviews on it. Cool Copper Red Mica colour, A/C, moonroof, fog lights, power doors + windows, temp gauge + fuel computer, engine immobilizer theft deterrent system, auto transmission, nice black cloth interior, Siruis satellite radio + 1 yr free subscription.   I want it, but not sure if I'm just getting swept away by it. I went there looking for a GS after pricing what I wanted on www.mazda.ca and coming up with a $25000 price tag, tax in. No power windows, no moonroof, no fog lights, no temp guage, no theft deterrent system. The Touring Edition price tag with tax = $26893.   I'm in Nelson BC. No Mazda dealers here. I went to the dealer in Kelowna, 4 hours drive - the only Mazda dealer there. The other dealer close to me is 4 hours the other way, in Kimberly. Or 8 hours to Vancouver.   Just wondering if anyone has bought this car and what kind of price they got for it.   Thanks!
#615 of 730 2006 GS Sedan Touring Edition by ex_tdier May 07, 2006 (10:28 am)
Being in Nelson, it gets quite hot where you are in the summer. If you can, wait until the 2007 models come out. In 2007, auto-climate control will be available. Without it, the present A/C is less than inadequate. I would wait or you may regret it. There is a lot of write-ups of people complaining about the weak A/C.
#616 of 730 2007 specs? by mandymusika May 08, 2006 (9:49 am)
What does everyone know about the 07 sport model? What are the upgrades from the 06 model? Anyone know if there will be bluetooth and ipod capability?   thanks!
#617 of 730 2007 specs? by ex_tdier May 08, 2006 (9:22 pm)
Auto-climate control for starters. But, you want to reconsider buying a Mazda since Mazda North America including Canada isn't standing by their product. They won't admit to the A/C issue in all model years for 2004+. At least with Toyota or Honda, they acknowledge issues unlike Mazda.   I am telling all my friends and collegues to boycott Mazda.

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