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- No traction control but there\'s ABS, I wish it was the other way around.
- No heated seats (don\'t get leather)
- Rear seats are kinda hard
- Gay looking pedals, why is the break and clutch so small!
- Handbreak button is plastic, I can\'t believe they cheap out on that one, should have made the button in shinny silver to match with the stick.
- Trunk cannot be opened remotely with keychain.
- Too many mazda3\'s on the streets, make sure you don\'t get silver!
I thought there is traction control...
Everything else is not really a con but ur personal taste
EDIT: my dislikes of the 3: the squeaky brakes and the shitty tires...
You have to rememver that this is still Mazda\'s entry level car. Consider yourself lucky that you get as many features as you do. The heated option will supposedly arrive for the 2006 models (with the leather package if I\'m not mistaken). The tires do suck, no argument there.
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Originally posted by Krakilin
- No traction control but there\'s ABS, I wish it was the other way around.
- No heated seats (don\'t get leather)
- Rear seats are kinda hard
- Gay looking pedals, why is the break and clutch so small!
- Handbreak button is plastic, I can\'t believe they cheap out on that one, should have made the button in shinny silver to match with the stick.
- Trunk cannot be opened remotely with keychain.
- Too many mazda3\'s on the streets, make sure you don\'t get silver!
-The Mazda is \"zoom zoom\" traction control?Do you want to drive the car, or have the car drive for you?
-No heated seats, oh poor baby How about a blanky?:D Its a Sport... your not supposed to have leather IMHO.
-I don\'t see any problem with the pedals:sarc
-shiny silver Handbrake button? .....
-Trunk cannot be opened remotely with keychain? Last time I looked it could.
-Too many 3\'s? I guess there is still hope for people.:) The more sold the more parts availability!
My only beef....No dead pedal.
Oterwise I think for the class of vehicle,we get an amazinglynice interior, Beautifuly contoured body and great handling...What more could you want?
:D :D
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Yeah, the lack of a dead pedal is mind boggling.....how much could it have possibly cost to just put a matching piece of rubber there?
poor airconditioning....
If you haven\'t noticed, all OEM tires from the factory suck. If you don\'t believe me, do a quick survey of the tires that come with from the factory. The only cars that sport nice tires are bimmers and benz.Quote:
Originally posted by SoopaBanana
EDIT: my dislikes of the 3: the squeaky brakes and the shitty tires...
If you don\'t like the tires, be like most of us and just buy new performance tires.
I think some of us expect too much out of an econonmy class car. ;)
Actually I can say that we already have the best and most features among the same class, look at the CIVICs and COROLLAs, they don\'t even have a standard 4 wheel disc brake, not to mention the AUTO LIGHT CONTROL and RAIN SENSING WIPERS which we all have :D
Also the things that u mentioned are all actually available on the US-SPEC, however; the fact is the more features the more money it costs, it even has HID or Navigation system available, then it wraps up to around CAD$30k w/all fully loaded feature. BUT WHO WANTS A $30K MAZDA 3 THOUGH? :(
My biggest beef with the 3?
No friggin\' side airbags, even as an option!
I guess cuz we live in CANADA Mazda thinks our free health care will get them off the hook ... :(
Ditto. With the all black interior, it\'s a bitch getting things comfy on hot days, and it\'s only June. I\'d trade rain-sensing wipers for a more robust AC anyday.Quote:
Originally posted by m_a_t_r_i_x
poor airconditioning....
The dead pedal and better tires would be nice. And the centre intrument panel intrudes too much into the foot space. I think that\'s why many of us feel like the pedals are too close together.
But these are minor annoyances. The more I drive it, the more I love it.
I\'d say the lack of side airbags, and stupid brakes that seem to get lots of brake dust esp. on the rear wheels. Also - the fact that you can\'t pick the interior colour (ie - red, blue, black, or beige) independent of the colour.
But otherwise I\'m happy with what I got give what I\'ve paid :D
all small stuff, nitpicking actually
for me, biggest 1 i see is the all in one centre console
must agree w/ why no dead pedal as well
otherwise, dang, its a great car
specially w/ the addtnl features u get compared to the civics and corollas as mr delay said
for the rest
well, mazda had to cut some corners to achieve their price target, no?
ur still ahead w/ the other features
:D
eh hehQuote:
Originally posted by RedRaptor
If you haven\'t noticed, all OEM tires from the factory suck. If you don\'t believe me, do a quick survey of the tires that come with from the factory. The only cars that sport nice tires are bimmers and benz.Quote:
Originally posted by SoopaBanana
EDIT: my dislikes of the 3: the squeaky brakes and the shitty tires...
If you don\'t like the tires, be like most of us and just buy new performance tires.
I think some of us expect too much out of an econonmy class car. ;)
im pretty happy w/the stock ones i got
they shoved hi perf summer tires on mine
(of course lots of ppl still complained coz they wanted all seasons for the most part)
Yeah, the button on the handbreak is made out of plastic, doesn\'t match with my stick which is shinny metalic silverQuote:
Originally posted by Flagrum_3
-shiny silver Handbrake button? .....
Huh, did you add that as an accessory? I have a mazda GT with GFX package and my keychain doesn\'t have a button for the trunk.Quote:
-Trunk cannot be opened remotely with keychain? Last time I looked it could.
Don\'t get my wrong, I love my Mazda3, such an awesome car, I\'m just listing the \"cons\" for the car, obviously I wouldn\'t list the \"pros\" then otherwise i\'ll be few pages long.
AC sucks
squeaks and rattles (even when the car was brand new)
Everyone stop whining you got all these features on a entry level car for a good price. Add all these standard features to any other car and you\'d be paying $30,000 plus.
As for the trunk release feature it\'s not even an option and only available on the 6 and the 8.
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Originally posted by Krakilin
Yeah, the button on the handbreak is made out of plastic, doesn\'t match with my stick which is shinny metalic silverQuote:
Originally posted by Flagrum_3
-shiny silver Handbrake button? .....
Huh, did you add that as an accessory? I have a mazda GT with GFX package and my keychain doesn\'t have a button for the trunk.Quote:
-Trunk cannot be opened remotely with keychain? Last time I looked it could.
Don\'t get my wrong, I love my Mazda3, such an awesome car, I\'m just listing the \"cons\" for the car, obviously I wouldn\'t list the \"pros\" then otherwise i\'ll be few pages long.
You never mentioned which model you had,...on the hatch when you unlock the doors with the keyfob it unlocks the hatch.
And as for the handbreak I think you can get a nice shiny silver button one as an accessory:)
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I think they mean a button which would pop open the hatch/trunk, not merely unlocking it.Quote:
Originally posted by Flagrum_3
You never mentioned which model you had,...on the hatch when you unlock the doors with the keyfob it unlocks the hatch.
I agree with Flippy; we have a great product with tremendous value. If you want even more stuff, you\'ll be paying for it.
Its a god-send compared to the Civic I had. No complaints really except for the dusting and the moonroof not opening enough on tilt
which dealership did u go to? / sales person.Quote:
Originally posted by dredd2099
eh hehQuote:
Originally posted by RedRaptor
If you haven\'t noticed, all OEM tires from the factory suck. If you don\'t believe me, do a quick survey of the tires that come with from the factory. The only cars that sport nice tires are bimmers and benz.Quote:
Originally posted by SoopaBanana
EDIT: my dislikes of the 3: the squeaky brakes and the shitty tires...
If you don\'t like the tires, be like most of us and just buy new performance tires.
I think some of us expect too much out of an econonmy class car. ;)
im pretty happy w/the stock ones i got
they shoved hi perf summer tires on mine
(of course lots of ppl still complained coz they wanted all seasons for the most part)
was it a freebie?
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Originally posted by FLIPSPEED
Everyone stop whining you got all these features on a entry level car for a good price. Add all these standard features to any other car and you\'d be paying $30,000 plus.
As for the trunk release feature it\'s not even an option and only available on the 6 and the 8.
I don\'t think we\'re whining.
We obviously all love the car, or we wouldn\'t be members of an internet forum to discuss it\'s aspects and nuances, including the things that bug us. I think we all realize that we got value for our money, otherwise we wouldn\'t have bought the car in the first place.
That being said, there are subtleties that could be improved, just like most things we own or have.
I want to do the mod that migiddy did to his car, he bolted on an RX8 6 speed manual transmission onto his Mazda3!!! :p :p :p
The centre console \'thingy\' , what is up with that ?!? its going to cost me alot $$$$ to put in an aftermarket deck (unless i opt to have it in the glove box).
Oh, and those blinking lights that blink everytime you adjust the volume (still part of console). Was this a marketing gimmick to draw in young people ? Well im 18, and i think the lights are TACKY. Maybe mazda put those lights to entice the 50+ market seeing as they probably never had that sort of stuff back in the day :p j/j. What will they think of next ? strobe lights ? disco ball? ***lol i think someone at Univ has that one, but ya, you guys get the point
- i also agree with the brake dust issue on the rear tires
- no heated leather seats ? i have the leather option but i wish there were a butt warmer option to compliment it
Other than that listed above, i am very happy with my 3. I test drove over 8 cars, and the mazda came up well on top (plus pops got discount on it, woot!)
if you press the right knob you can cycle through bass/fade/treble/etc, one of the opions is \'ilum effect on/off\' just change it to off and one of the \'cons\' is off your list :)Quote:
Originally posted by chinsterr
Oh, and those blinking lights that blink everytime you adjust the volume (still part of console). Was this a marketing gimmick to draw in young people ? Well im 18, and i think the lights are TACKY. Maybe mazda put those lights to entice the 50+ market seeing as they probably never had that sort of stuff back in the day :p j/j. What will they think of next ? strobe lights ? disco ball? ***lol i think someone at Univ has that one, but ya, you guys get the point
but will that turn off the cd track number light ?Quote:
Originally posted by majic
if you press the right knob you can cycle through bass/fade/treble/etc, one of the opions is \'ilum effect on/off\' just change it to off and one of the \'cons\' is off your list :)Quote:
Originally posted by chinsterr
Oh, and those blinking lights that blink everytime you adjust the volume (still part of console). Was this a marketing gimmick to draw in young people ? Well im 18, and i think the lights are TACKY. Maybe mazda put those lights to entice the 50+ market seeing as they probably never had that sort of stuff back in the day :p j/j. What will they think of next ? strobe lights ? disco ball? ***lol i think someone at Univ has that one, but ya, you guys get the point
personally I like it - got into many of a close-calls looking at my dash & console especially at night! :DQuote:
Originally posted by chinsterr
Oh, and those blinking lights that blink everytime you adjust the volume (still part of console). Was this a marketing gimmick to draw in young people ? Well im 18, and i think the lights are TACKY. Maybe mazda put those lights to entice the 50+ market seeing as they probably never had that sort of stuff back in the day :p j/j. What will they think of next ? strobe lights ? disco ball? ***lol i think someone at Univ has that one, but ya, you guys get the point
umm the which? :pQuote:
Originally posted by chinsterr
but will that turn off the cd track number light ?
just try it out ;) it will turn off the red leds that light up when you skip tracks and when you increase/decrease volume
I can\'t STAND the AUTO WIPERs!!! Please allow me at least some control over the speed of the wipers. It\'s always too fast when it\'s just spitting outside. Otherwise spend that money elsewhere in the car, like better rear brake pads that don\'t leave daily dust.Quote:
Originally posted by DeLaY_NoMoRe
Actually I can say that we already have the best and most features among the same class, look at the CIVICs and COROLLAs, they don\'t even have a standard 4 wheel disc brake, not to mention the AUTO LIGHT CONTROL and RAIN SENSING WIPERS which we all have :D
AUTO LIGHTS? Another lazy invention for people who don\'t know day from night. Useless feature that could of been spent on something else in the vehicle. Like better rear brake pads.
These two \'features\' could easily sell for $500 as an option. Just imagine what you could get for $500? Perhaps a better amplifier in the radio head unit?
Nuf Said,
PiCASSO
UPDATE: MAZDA of CANADA, if you are reading this, please don\'t put useless features on these vehicles and place the money elsewhere.
Yes I agreed, I was just saying that we have the most features, but I didn\'t mean to say the most useful features......Yet the rain-sensing wiper thing works fine for me so far, but that Auto light control thing is really an unuseful feature, but as u mentioned, I\'ve rather sacrifice these above features from some other things found usefully, e.g. Stock 6-CD changer, Heated seats or even HID.
Thats funny...Mazda puts in two very nice features that luxuary cars like Benz and BMW have standard and they get bitched at. Maybe you are better off with a car like a Civic...:sarcQuote:
Originally posted by PiCASSO
I can\'t STAND the AUTO WIPERs!!! Please allow me at least some control over the speed of the wipers. It\'s always too fast when it\'s just spitting outside. Otherwise spend that money elsewhere in the car, like better rear brake pads that don\'t leave daily dust.Quote:
Originally posted by DeLaY_NoMoRe
Actually I can say that we already have the best and most features among the same class, look at the CIVICs and COROLLAs, they don\'t even have a standard 4 wheel disc brake, not to mention the AUTO LIGHT CONTROL and RAIN SENSING WIPERS which we all have :D
AUTO LIGHTS? Another lazy invention for people who don\'t know day from night. Useless feature that could of been spent on something else in the vehicle. Like better rear brake pads.
These two \'features\' could easily sell for $500 as an option. Just imagine what you could get for $500? Perhaps a better amplifier in the radio head unit?
Nuf Said,
PiCASSO
UPDATE: MAZDA of CANADA, if you are reading this, please don\'t put useless features on these vehicles and place the money elsewhere.
Because honestly, I love those two features.
I have to agree, Brake pads you can change yourself. Just to clarify, does the center console problem mean i cannt stick a dvdplayer/navi screen in the 3 ?
hmm,
i like the auto wipers and headlights. my biggest complaint wiht the car is the brake dust at the rear ><! its a combination of weird pads and the way the car is vented, it all goes to the back. oh well lol. an option i REALLY would have wanted is HID\'s, LED tails, and 5speed autobox; the last 2 are solved apparently for the new 05 models which sucks for me =/. but thats OK =)
i really like this car, very few cons compared to other vehicles
definitely not the 05\'s b/c if LED tails and xenons were an option, I would have had them! forget leather! :pQuote:
Originally posted by Zaku_4
hmm,
i like the auto wipers and headlights. my biggest complaint wiht the car is the brake dust at the rear ><! its a combination of weird pads and the way the car is vented, it all goes to the back. oh well lol. an option i REALLY would have wanted is HID\'s, LED tails, and 5speed autobox; the last 2 are solved apparently for the new 05 models which sucks for me =/. but thats OK =)
i really like this car, very few cons compared to other vehicles
You can still put one in the upper dash panel.Quote:
Originally posted by DivineWind
I have to agree, Brake pads you can change yourself. Just to clarify, does the center console problem mean i cannt stick a dvdplayer/navi screen in the 3 ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=798031865 7&category=33646
The LED tails (Sport only) and 5 spd auto are available on the 2006 models.Quote:
Originally posted by Optimzer
definitely not the 05\'s b/c if LED tails and xenons were an option, I would have had them! forget leather! :pQuote:
Originally posted by Zaku_4
hmm,
i like the auto wipers and headlights. my biggest complaint wiht the car is the brake dust at the rear ><! its a combination of weird pads and the way the car is vented, it all goes to the back. oh well lol. an option i REALLY would have wanted is HID\'s, LED tails, and 5speed autobox; the last 2 are solved apparently for the new 05 models which sucks for me =/. but thats OK =)
i really like this car, very few cons compared to other vehicles
I agree! The wipers always wipe more frequently than they need to.Quote:
Originally posted by PiCASSO
I can\'t STAND the AUTO WIPERs!!! Please allow me at least some control over the speed of the wipers. It\'s always too fast when it\'s just spitting outside. Otherwise spend that money elsewhere in the car, like better rear brake pads that don\'t leave daily dust.
I almost forgot it has the Auto light feature. I\'ve never used it since HID installed. Simply don\'t want the HIDs to be turned on for a few seconds in garage and off when roll out.
if i rmb u can set the sensitivity for the wipers, just read the manual :pQuote:
Originally posted by chaser
I agree! The wipers always wipe more frequently than they need to.Quote:
Originally posted by PiCASSO
I can\'t STAND the AUTO WIPERs!!! Please allow me at least some control over the speed of the wipers. It\'s always too fast when it\'s just spitting outside. Otherwise spend that money elsewhere in the car, like better rear brake pads that don\'t leave daily dust.
I almost forgot it has the Auto light feature. I\'ve never used it since HID installed. Simply don\'t want the HIDs to be turned on for a few seconds in garage and off when roll out.
Thats my biggest BEEF with the Mazda3. Someone should have had a fix for this by now. Damn, looks like I\'m going to have to suffer the heat this summer. Hopefully my new tints that I\'m putting in next week will make it bearable.Quote:
Originally posted by m_a_t_r_i_x
poor airconditioning....
Mazda of Canada should take a look at this. Don\'t the states have a diffuser kit for this? Why don\'t we have it up here?!?
But we do! And it comes with the cabin air-filter! :)Quote:
Originally posted by iconicrocket
Mazda of Canada should take a look at this. Don\'t the states have a diffuser kit for this? Why don\'t we have it up here?!?
http://www.torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=2693
that doesn\'t work at all ...:(Quote:
Originally posted by Shat2
if i rmb u can set the sensitivity for the wipers, just read the manual :pQuote:
Originally posted by chaser
I agree! The wipers always wipe more frequently than they need to.Quote:
Originally posted by PiCASSO
I can\'t STAND the AUTO WIPERs!!! Please allow me at least some control over the speed of the wipers. It\'s always too fast when it\'s just spitting outside. Otherwise spend that money elsewhere in the car, like better rear brake pads that don\'t leave daily dust.
I almost forgot it has the Auto light feature. I\'ve never used it since HID installed. Simply don\'t want the HIDs to be turned on for a few seconds in garage and off when roll out.