Problems with your 3 so far?
July-3rd-2004, 06:02 AM
#16
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ontario
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Not so much a problem but an annoyance.
Most other cars I have driven/ridden the front doors will unlock and open with a single pull of the inside door release.
The doors on my "3" must first be unlocked and only then can I open the door, a two step process.
Most other cars I have driven/ridden the front doors will unlock and open with a single pull of the inside door release.
The doors on my "3" must first be unlocked and only then can I open the door, a two step process.
July-9th-2004, 03:32 PM
#17
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Originally posted by macdaddyslomo
You guys bash Ford too much...Ford took over quality control for Jaguar and VASTLY improved quality....the Mazda 3 is built in Japan....so no Ford does not oversee quality processes..if anything Ford borrows from Mazda and Volvo in such issues..there are always little problems when a new model is designed from the ground up and released...
You guys bash Ford too much...Ford took over quality control for Jaguar and VASTLY improved quality....the Mazda 3 is built in Japan....so no Ford does not oversee quality processes..if anything Ford borrows from Mazda and Volvo in such issues..there are always little problems when a new model is designed from the ground up and released...
July-9th-2004, 08:03 PM
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hmmm.. obviously i meant in this thread alone... i typically do not refer to other threads when posting... i will usually post in THAT thread if i have something to say about THAT particular thread... but that just me..
July-21st-2004, 08:47 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by macdaddyslomo
You "new model" P5 had already been in production for 3 years overseas, and the 3rd gen protege was already in production 3 years in the US...the P5 is virtually no different than a sedan, its just a hatch...no other real differences except the bumper...so it's hardly a fair comparison
true but the mazda 3 is based on the c1 platform of the euro focus. it shares the engine, drivetrain, and suspension with the focus and styling of the volvo s40. it has been tweeked slightly by japan so they can call it their own. in 2006 you will see a lot of similar 3's with a focus logo. so its not like the 3 is a completely new car itself.
July-21st-2004, 12:27 PM
#21
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AT Transmission downed
Hi,
I got my new M3 on july 2th, and yesterday coming back from work at 100 km/h, my automatic transmission decided, after 1505 km exactly, that it was enough for her. I'm very dissapointed right now.
Right now I've got a M3 Gx while they fix my GS. I'm currently very upset about the car considering the fact that I didn't drove her like crazy. I've seen 1990 cars do much better.
Anyone had similar troubles ?
I got my new M3 on july 2th, and yesterday coming back from work at 100 km/h, my automatic transmission decided, after 1505 km exactly, that it was enough for her. I'm very dissapointed right now.
Right now I've got a M3 Gx while they fix my GS. I'm currently very upset about the car considering the fact that I didn't drove her like crazy. I've seen 1990 cars do much better.
Anyone had similar troubles ?
August-17th-2004, 09:46 PM
#23
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have any recent buyers had problems
Ok, only the people that have had problems have talked here except for 1 person. Could all the people that have not had any problems with their 3 speak up so I can get a comparison? I am planning on saving some money by buying an 04 when the 05s come so anyone that has not had a problem and has their car for more then 2 weeks please speak up.
August-18th-2004, 01:34 PM
#25
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Location: Osaka, Japan OwingsMills, MD
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I had my 3 for a month now with about 2500 miles on it already. No problems except the damn bugs! Im so excited about all the things im looking foward to putting on my car. So far, Axela emblems and a shorty anntena. Axela taillights soon, going all JDM. 
August-18th-2004, 03:49 PM
#27
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Location: New Joysey
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Hey everyone,
I've had a belt tensioner pulley snap in half about a month ago (had about 5000 miles on it) and so far I've had one flat tire (stinking NYC and their potholes... I swear that thing was the size of a swimming pool, too bad I was sitting behind a huge truck and I didn't see it coming, not that it would have mattered 'cause there was a sidewalk to my right and another car to my left), and I had a huge bolt go through my right rear tire AND RIM (costs about 260 for 17 in rims, and about the same for the Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires). The tire/rim issues aren't a quality problem, but I'm really considering getting Kevlar armored tires. The tensioner pulley issue.... well I just don't know what to think about that one, and neither did the dealership.
I've had a belt tensioner pulley snap in half about a month ago (had about 5000 miles on it) and so far I've had one flat tire (stinking NYC and their potholes... I swear that thing was the size of a swimming pool, too bad I was sitting behind a huge truck and I didn't see it coming, not that it would have mattered 'cause there was a sidewalk to my right and another car to my left), and I had a huge bolt go through my right rear tire AND RIM (costs about 260 for 17 in rims, and about the same for the Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires). The tire/rim issues aren't a quality problem, but I'm really considering getting Kevlar armored tires. The tensioner pulley issue.... well I just don't know what to think about that one, and neither did the dealership.
August-19th-2004, 07:15 AM
#28
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Location: Osaka, Japan OwingsMills, MD
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I've been noticing a lot of bugs on my car. I would clean my car, drive down the road 5 to 10 miles and I would have bugs all over the front. 
Anywhos, I feel bad for you char, when I bought my 3 I got this extra warrenty for 200 some dollars which covered my wheels and tires. The dealer told me the warrenty would replace the wheel if I ever got a scratch on it or bent it and that if my tires got slashed or were getting a little low on tred to stick some nails in the road and run over them (with a min. of 2/32" tred on them, which is nothing). 
Anywhos, I feel bad for you char, when I bought my 3 I got this extra warrenty for 200 some dollars which covered my wheels and tires. The dealer told me the warrenty would replace the wheel if I ever got a scratch on it or bent it and that if my tires got slashed or were getting a little low on tred to stick some nails in the road and run over them (with a min. of 2/32" tred on them, which is nothing).
