05 Mazda 3 GT engine is toast, under ext. warranty - what to do

[BCLady]

Hello,

Me: 2005 Mazda 3 GT, 114K under extended warranty to December 2011.

I see from this forum that there have been problems with 05 's "blowing rods" at around 100K. I am not a car savvy lady, but I get scheduled maintenance religiously. I am guilty of not checking oil between oil changes.
The other day, I am driving to work, the engine starts to rattle then stops. I get it towed to my local mazda dealership (I'm in BC) and find out that there is no oil in the engine and I 'blew a rod'.
At no time did the 'check oil' light go off, there are no puddles of oil where I park and never have I had smoke blowing out of my car. My last oil change was 3000K ago.
The dealership will replace the lower part of my engine, under warranty.
They even suggest I change the clutch (though it's not yet needed) just because 'they will have it open' and I can get it replaced for parts cost only (500.00).

Should I sell this car?! Some say,WHY? It's fixed and under warranty!!! Others say,forget fixing the clutch and sell it now.
I can't believe my 5 year old car has had this happen. Thank goodness for the extended warranty!!

What would you do?????

[McGuyver_3]

I would keep it. Had i not written off my 05 i would still have it. My 05 was absoloutely bulletproof. I ran it hard, day in day out, hot or cold did not matter did not give me an ounce of trouble with exception to the stuff i caused it to have with the intake on it.

[S.F.W.]

Keep the car get the engine fixed under warranty. If the clutch is fine, don't bother changing it.

[aris]

If the clutch is worn out or even half way worn out replace it otherwise a few months later your going to have to pay for labour plus parts later on down the road

[SonicBoy]

Keep the car and fix the clutch now since it is apart. Avoid a further problem down the road.

If the car feels wonky after the replacement then consider selling.

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Keep it and have the engine fixed. If the clutch has more than 50% wear, then have them replace it. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother as it should easily give you another 100K+ no problem if you drive it properly.

[bluemazda3]

keep her and like everyone said, if the clutch is worn out replace it..

[Kappa]

i have never seen a clutch go bad.... lol jk that sucks i say replace it! i got my full clutch kit for $420 USD in the states over nighted that includes 10% for shipping

[TheMAN]

You can get an Exedy clutch kit off ebay for $200 US... it is a stock replacement and they are the makers of the original clutch
I wouldn't pay any more than that

[McGuyver_3]

You can get an Exedy clutch kit off ebay for $200 US... it is a stock replacement and they are the makers of the original clutch
I wouldn't pay any more than that

i bought that kit for my 05 it came with pilot bearing, release bearing, clutch and pressure plate. Was totally worth the 200us.

[gskills]

i would keep the car- and just get a new clutch then you should be good for a long time