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Hatchbacks Mazda3 2008.5 MAZDASPEED 3
90 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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Replying to: tmorr42 (Apr 03, 2009 11:09 am) 
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Replying to: hakky (Mar 29, 2009 1:58 pm) |
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Guys, I have driven fast cars in the past but this thing is scary fast. Last time I was this scared to drive something was my friends 1985 300Z with twin turbos. I might be getting too old( I am only 34) but this thing is too fast for me. I think somewhere around 200 horses would have been much better for this car, it would feel more manageable. I am sure a lot of people would disagree with me but this is what I feel after driving this thing. For folks that are crazy about speed and sheer power, this thing is an insane deal and totally worth it. I am still debating the idea of getting left over 2008 but might have to choose WRX.
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Replying to: gluz (Apr 16, 2009 4:13 pm) Well, I'm 52 and I want something faster. I'm fitting a Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake(+24 hp) to my 2007 MS3 along with Hawk HP+ front pads and Dunlop Direzza Star Spec rubber. If those tweaks don't keep me near the front of the pack at this summer's HPDEs I'll start looking for something with more grunt... |
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Replying to: indydriver (May 28, 2008 5:17 pm) I am apologize for my detail msg but I am medical scientist and have limited knowledge of mechanic. Briefly, I have this car since june 2008, bought it as a new and so far made 6.8K. I did not have any, repeat any problem until now. - visit service dealer for oil change, tire rotation and annual inspection a week ago. I took the car and after 3 hrs driving in unusual hot April day in my attempt to park the wheel became a stiff and the indicator for "power steering" light up. I followed the manual instruction but in my first try the wheel was still "stiff". After 5-10 min I tried again and power steering was restore but I was scared to drive. Now my car is for a fourth day in dealer service and they claim it is a manufacture defect.? I could not find any information about this and I am losing a confidence in the service competency. I would like to thank in advance for any advise and suggestions. |
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Q.: Does anyone know about a recall for a power steering problem with this MAZDA model? I am apologize for my detail msg but I am medical scientist and have limited knowledge of mechanic. Briefly, I have this car since june 2008, bought it as a new and so far made 6.8K. I did not have any, repeat any problem until now. - visit service dealer for oil change, tire rotation and annual inspection a week ago. I took the car and after 3 hrs driving in unusual hot April day in my attempt to park the wheel became a stiff and the indicator for "power steering" light up. I followed the manual instruction but in my first try the wheel was still "stiff". After 5-10 min I tried again and power steering was restore but I was scared to drive. Now my car is for a fourth day in dealer service and they claim it is a manufacture defect.? I could not find any information about this and I am losing a confidence in the service competency. I would like to thank in advance for any advise and suggestions. |
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Replying to: dentch (May 02, 2009 2:43 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 02, 2009 7:25 pm) It is puzzling me that no complains regarding this problem. Is it possible that something went wrong during a tire rotation those reflect the occurrence of this problem?
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Replying to: dentch (May 03, 2009 7:54 am) |
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My son takes my Mazdaspeed3 to the dealer for maintenance and he told me that the Mazda3 & the Mazdaspeed3 take different SAE oils and that many dealerships mistakenly do not put the correct oil in Mazdaspeed3's. Anyone else know anything about this - he said he heard of other Mazdaspeed3 owners having problems because of this mistake(on another Mazdaspeed3 forum) - also I just had a CPE cold air intake and an upgrade motor mount put on(non dealer) can my dealership legally void my warranty for this. I know there is a Magnuson-Moss act that protects owners as long as the part did not cause a mechanical problem. Dealership told me I would have to put on their brand(at twice the money) to avoid this.CPE is high grade(over $300.00) and the choice of many serious forum members also my mpg have gone up by 2-3. ??????
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