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#61 of 193 Re: mazda 3 clutch problem [jujumaster] by tpulak Dec 30, 2007 (7:24 am)
Replying to: jujumaster (Dec 14, 2007 11:45 am) I am confused too. So mazda3 isn't really reliable then right? I am planning between a Mazda 3, Volkswaggen Jetta, Toyota Corolla, and a Chevy Cobalt. I am planning to buy either of these cars, and planning to keep them for about 100,00 miles. I have a discussion over in the toyota corolla forum that talks about this. Maybe you need to see it, because the folks over there say that the Mazda 3 is very reliable. Replies to this message: roadburner (Dec 30, 2007 7:55 am) kidoctor (Dec 30, 2007 8:21 am)
#62 of 193 Re: mazda 3 clutch problem [tpulak] by roadburner Dec 30, 2007 (7:55 am)
Replying to: tpulak (Dec 30, 2007 7:24 am) I am confused too. So mazda3 isn't really reliable then right? I am planning between a Mazda 3, Volkswaggen Jetta, Toyota Corolla, and a Chevy Cobalt. I am planning to buy either of these cars, and planning to keep them for about 100,00 miles. I have a discussion over in the toyota corolla forum that talks about this. Maybe you need to see it, because the folks over there say that the Mazda 3 is very reliable.   Browsing a few internet message boards is an extremely inaccurate way to ascertain the overall reliability of a particular make/model. The Consumer Reports reliability rankings are also flawed, but I have found them to be considerably more useful than reading than reading the rants of a few unhappy owners on a particular web forum. In my experience I would rank the reliability of the vehicles you mentioned as follows: 1. Corolla 2. Mazda 3 3. Jetta 4. Cobalt I'd also say that there is only a slight difference between the reliability of the Toyota and the Mazda. Also remember that a good dealer makes a big difference in your overall satisfaction with a vehicle.
#63 of 193 Re: mazda 3 clutch problem [tpulak] by kidoctor Dec 30, 2007 (8:21 am)
Replying to: tpulak (Dec 30, 2007 7:24 am) I'm the owner of a 2007 Mazda Speed3 (turbocharged 3). I had massive clutch problems at 39 miles (couldn't move the car - I talked about it earlier). Since I had the clutch replaced (Mazda "warranty"), I've never had a problem (4 months, 7500+ miles on it so far). Personally, I think the car overall is great (I'm totally happy with it), but the clutch may leave something to be desired. I used to drive a 1991 Toyota Corolla which had 90 000+ miles on it and was STILL on the original clutch, drive belt, etc. If you're thinking about super reliability, I think Toyota's the best - they last forever.
#64 of 193 tranny and oils by mpdaponte31b Dec 30, 2007 (12:37 pm)
I changed the oil today on a 2207 and now the tranny seems to drag shifting gears. i drained the pan on the drivers side and it could not have been the tranny pan because the engine oil went down. any one have any suggestions on what it is before it goes back to the dealer?
#65 of 193 Re: Mazda 3 Transmission problem [rienell] by lightning3 Jan 04, 2008 (11:52 am)
Replying to: rienell (Mar 06, 2007 4:50 pm) IN BRIEF, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS IN DEALING WITH FORD DEALERSHIPS & FORD CORPORATION WHO SEEM TO NOT CARE WHAT THEIR DEALERSHIPS ARE DOING. AFTER TALKING TO VARIOUS PEOPLE, THE NEXT TIME I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH EITHER OF THEM, I WILL LOOK REAL HARD INTO SUING THEM IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT OR POSSIBLY GETTING AN ATTORNEY ON IT. FORD SERVICE JUST FLAT OUT LIES TO ME & I TRY TO BE NICE BUT IT DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER. EVEN IF THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT, BE PREPARED FOR WHAT LAME STORY THEY MAY TRY TO COME UP WITH OR HOW THEY CLAIM TO HAVE NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM WHATSOEVER. Replies to this message: jeffreyg1 (Jan 06, 2008 4:06 pm)
#66 of 193 Re: Mazda 3 Transmission problem [lightning3] by jeffreyg1 Jan 06, 2008 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: lightning3 (Jan 04, 2008 11:52 am) are you talking about a ford car or a mazda car?? you might be in the wrong forum man...
#67 of 193 Mazda3 5-spd 2006: grinds in 2nd gear by mazdaboy2 Jan 09, 2008 (7:16 pm)
I am overall thrilled with this car, but after about a year it started making an occasional harsh brief grinding noise when going into 2nd gear - all other gears are fine. At about 24K miles I took the car into the Mazda dealer (where I bought it new) and had them check it out - initially they said they couldn't detect the problem. I wasn't too surprised because it happens only maybe 1 out of 10 shifts. Next day I went in and drove it with the tech person and the service mgr, and sure enough I could get it to grind after awhile, but they still weren't very convinced. Tech person's first idea was that I wasn't shifting correctly. Service mgr suggested they if they opened it up and found nothing, I would be liable for the labor charges. So we agreed to wait until it got worse, then I'd bring it back. Now it's 26K miles and it's only gotten slightly worse (grinds maybe twice a day), but I don't like having to flinch while shifting. I guess I will take it back in in a few weeks, and insist on the fix. PS I know how to drive stick, because previous 20 years of cars were Mazda 5-speeds ('86 626, 149K miles, perfect transmission; '98 Protege, 100K miles & counting, perfect transmission) This never ever happened with those cars.
#68 of 193 2004 Mazda 3 Auto Transmission died by brunod Apr 14, 2008 (1:26 pm)
In 2004 I purchased the Universal extended service plan for up to 75k miles ($1295) when I got the car. Recently drove it out of town, started having problems with shifting into 4th gear... By the time I got it to dealership back home it was 75, 200 ... Does it not matter that I started having trouble before I hit 75K and had to drive it home over 200 miles to get it serviced??? I CAN"T AFFORD a new trans???   What do I need to do?? Replies to this message: autonomous (Apr 15, 2008 9:40 am) brunod (Apr 15, 2008 12:15 pm) autonomous (Apr 15, 2008 1:27 pm) and 2 more...
#69 of 193 Extended service plan [brunod] by autonomous Apr 15, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: brunod (Apr 14, 2008 1:26 pm) purchased the Universal extended service plan for up to 75k miles   Did you purchase this at the dealership? Is this a Mazda product? Replies to this message: brunod (Apr 15, 2008 12:15 pm) autonomous (Apr 15, 2008 1:27 pm) brunod (Apr 15, 2008 2:36 pm) and 1 more...
#70 of 193 Re: Extended service plan [autonomous] by brunod Apr 15, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Apr 15, 2008 9:40 am) Yeah... I was talked into it by the finance manager. It's thru Universal Warranty but it was sold to me by the Mazda dealership. The dealership said if they tried to file the claim that it would be rejected right off because it is over 75k... no special circumstances accepted. Told me to call the warranty co. myself to file claim. Tried that... they want a receipt for the injector cleaner I bought while out of town before they will even start the process.. I originally thought it was the injectors and that's why I didn't take it to the dealership right away.   I just went out to the dealership and they gave me an estimate of $3500!!!!... Is that reasonable? Replies to this message: autonomous (Apr 15, 2008 1:27 pm) brunod (Apr 15, 2008 2:36 pm) jeffreyg1 (Apr 15, 2008 4:30 pm)

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