I remember reading that the Mazda3 don't have syncros on the reverse gears so it's harder to shift into that. Try double clutching.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deecha1981
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I remember reading that the Mazda3 don't have syncros on the reverse gears so it's harder to shift into that. Try double clutching.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deecha1981
only real thing ive noticed that bothers me are the break pads, squeek really loudly when reversing in the morning and i park in the garage. Never happened like that on my civic or anything, so the factory pads are a little on the cheap side, but a minor squeak for the time it takes to reverse out of the driveway isnt too bad, and ofcourse the lack of a dead pedal, but other than those ive loved it so far :)
Things that bother me about my 2006 Mazda3:
-Replaced trans. (under waranty) after only 40,000km and over a dozen visits to st. catharines mazda saying nothing was wrong.
-Blown engine at around 55,000km (afterlong battle (thread researchable) not covered under waranty!) (Car not even driven hard, 91,000km on original brakes and still strong.)
-MAF sencor wire 'broke' in half by itself in the cold. No idea how that would happen.
I guess other than that its decent. Soon to be Winter Beater status come late spring of this year though.
this happens on a LOT of cars... it's just a thing you gotta deal with if you drive stick. NEVER EVER "force" it.... if shifting into neutral doesn't work, put it in first and just roll forward 1/2 an inch then you'll be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deecha1981
Almost 82,000 k and MANY rattles inside. Annoying and the stupid shelf in the back is really a booger too. This is the shelf on the sedan by the way.
Yes thats it. Neutral, clutch out, clutch back in and try engaging reverse again. You see the forward speeds use a synchronizer reverse doesn't. I have a AM License and drove tractor trailers, 21 speeds, 18 speed, double clutch, spin up the gears in neutral to down shift smoothly, no grinding. I got so sick of shifting my next car was an automatic, driving my car was like no work sooo easy. Anyway haven't driven a tractor in years and all my cars have been manuals ever since, and loving it.Quote:
Originally Posted by m_bisson
Biggest CON of a mazda3
RUST!! im started to see little orange dots everywhere :(
What you are referring to is rail dust. Its really noticeable with white cars, a simple claybar will remove the contaminants
or alot of unfilled paint chips? just about anything chips the thin paint on these cars...Quote:
Originally Posted by thanu31
The worst thing about the mazda3 is the lazy persons clutch, as well as the engage point is horrible on them. I need to feel the pedal pushing back on my foot.
For me, the sensor range on the smart key is way too short. I set mine to autolock, and when I shut the Driver door, and walk around the front to the passenger door, it locks. I have to press myself up against the bumper for that not to happen...Silly.
Are you sure a lazy mans clutch is a con? I think it's a blessing in stop and go traffic. Keeps you from getting one over-developed leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by RetroLite
Whats with the brake dust? I thought my 08.5 was bad, the 10' isn't a week old and it looks like its driven the 24 of Le Mans......
so having read some of these "cons" to the 3...... would you buy a civic or corolla instead next time?
Personally, never. Everycar has some cons and most associated with the 3 are rather small inconveniences.........if there were a Pros of the Mazda3 thread.....it'd be WAY longer than 13 pages.
rofl! same with mine. Could be just cuz the pads are brand new? I dunno....Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Wilson
Never! i agree with Mr Wilson. every car has its down falls but with the 3, they seem more like inconveniences then any thing else!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bomber-Stud
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Originally Posted by Bomber-Stud
I would buy a better car now.. but if I could turn back time I would have gotten a civic.
Yup. If it won't go into gear you need to give the mechanism a spin to let the gears line up.Quote:
Originally Posted by liquidzyklon
Pluses. Still have original brakes but not for much longer. Car is at 85 K
Negatives. TOO many to list But most problematic are stupid Auto wipers, rattles all over the place, not the best gas mileage, hesitating and tranny issues that are starting to annoy me. Thank heavens lease is up soon
if audi is king of lights, then mazda is king of sound...
Will never buy a Mazda again.
Should have bought a Honda.
I don't mind that you have a negative regard of the Mazda3, but your post offers nothing in terms of meaningful information. Do you mind listing your main complaints about the Mazda3?Quote:
Originally Posted by trademark83
too many to name.
In winter time, the car shuts off when driving at low rev.
Squeeks EVERYWHERE..seatbelts, rear suspension.
Premature front bearing wear
poor fuel economy
Hissing noise from power steering.
I have a 07 Mazda 3 GS. You ask me your question as if i dont actually own a mazda 3.
No I didn't. You volunteered your opinion. Just that you didn't offer any reasons, such as to make a useful conversation. I still don't think you understand the thread topic. This is cons of The Mazda3, not your specific Mazda3. Not everybody who has a Mazda3 has the problems you experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by trademark83
For instance, if the seats don't fold completely flat. Then we'd all have that "con".