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#7 of 99 TSB by cti May 29, 2006 (8:34 pm)
You could just go right down the TSB list for both cars if you want a list of problems.   On my 3, I have the harsh 1-2 shift problem. More noticeable when it is colder. This problem is replaced in the summer by the one-touch window only going halfway down. I didn't know that was a TSB until last winter so I need to wait a few months to reproduce it.   No AC problem, though. But I have only used my AC twice all year - and I live in Georgia! Once on a two hour trip to Atlanta and once because I was wearing a long sleeved shirt and it was hot out. And in both cases the AC stayed on fan setting '1'.
#8 of 99 Re: Mazda3 v. Honda Accord [audia8q] by bristol2 May 31, 2006 (10:16 am)
Replying to: audia8q (May 27, 2006 10:53 am) Not sure that the Mazda3 is in the same class as the Accord size wise therefore mileage and handling wise.   Wouldn't the Civic be the obvious choice vs. the Mazda 3?   Anyway, I drive the V6 manual Accord and I can verify that it is FUN to drive.
#9 of 99 Re: Mazda3 v. Honda Accord [z71bill] by d_hyper May 31, 2006 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: z71bill (May 27, 2006 7:16 am) May I humbly suggest Mazda6 (sedan/wagon/hatch) for your wife?!
#10 of 99 d_hyper by z71bill May 31, 2006 (4:30 pm)
Actually at one point we (wife & I) thought about the Mazda6 - but two things have changed our minds.   Side Crash test of the Mazda6 - even with side air bags was not very good (3 out of 5 stars)   Mazda will not stand behind the Mazda3 we bought - so I assume they would treat me the same way if I had a problem with the Mazda6.   Cheat me once - shame on you Cheat me twice - shame on me. Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Aug 07, 2006 12:51 pm) pat (Aug 08, 2006 7:44 am)
#11 of 99 3 or 6 by stuartf Aug 07, 2006 (12:09 pm)
I have been shopping the 6 HB, this week had a chance to rent a 3, it was really basic.   I enjoyed the MPG (33 at 80 mph over 300 miles) and it got me to compare the two. Differences in interior passenger room (for four only) are quite comparable:   6 3   38.7/36.7 39.1/38.4 headroom f/r 42.3/36.5 41.9/36.3 legroom f/r 56.1/54.9 54.9/54 shoulder f/r   The 3 is nearly 400 lbs lighter, much more spritely handling, sharper styling. On the other hand, the trunk in the HB 6 is huge, I can likely buy it for less and it has traction control.   Other major differences that are not obvious?? Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Aug 07, 2006 12:55 pm)
#12 of 99 Re: d_hyper [z71bill] by midnightcowboy Aug 07, 2006 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: z71bill (May 31, 2006 4:30 pm) what happened to your Mazda 3 . I thought there were a very good car. Replies to this message: pat (Aug 08, 2006 7:44 am)
#13 of 99 Re: 3 or 6 [stuartf] by midnightcowboy Aug 07, 2006 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: stuartf (Aug 07, 2006 12:09 pm) The V6 Accord has traction control and skid control and much faster accelration and will get you 30 mpg. The Mazda 6 will get worse mileage; the Mazda 3 a little better.   What are you comparing Mazda 3 to an Accord or a Mazda 3 to a Mazda 6? if the latter you are probably posting in the wrong place; either look at an existing Mazda 3 vs Mazda 6 thread or start a new one.   cruis'n   MidCow
#14 of 99 midnightcowboy by z71bill Aug 08, 2006 (6:53 am)
I am not allowed to post the list of the problems I have had - the host has told me that Edmunds considers this brand bashing. Which is OK with me - since typing that much gives me sore hands!   I have a 2004 - build date 10/03- which is a very bad month - I think Mazda has fixed most of the defects in the 2005-2006 model - except for the weak AC.   I am happy to say that all of my problems were finally fixed - even my weak AC has been doing a little better. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Aug 08, 2006 10:43 am)
#15 of 99 Re: d_hyper [midnightcowboy] by pat HOST Aug 08, 2006 (7:44 am)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Aug 07, 2006 12:51 pm) I think a search of the Mazda3 Problems & Solutions discussion will answer your question.   Bill - the repetitiveness is what that particular host meant, not the posts themselves.
#16 of 99 Re: midnightcowboy [z71bill] by aviboy97 Aug 08, 2006 (10:43 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Aug 08, 2006 6:53 am) I am happy to say that all of my problems were finally fixed - even my weak AC has been doing a little better.   Well, how about that!   What did they do about your A/C issue?

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