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Mine just turned 100,000 yesterday ... and right now, it's 100,158. According to a math geek friend, I average about 61 miles a day. .... and the wheels started roaring today. I'm thinking wheel hubs ... I've heard that is a typical breakdown to the 3's about this time.

My 2007 has done this all it's existence. I've had it since mile #3 off the lot, it's currently just past 99,700. It's a pain, but I just deal with it. Sometimes I want to rip it out with a skate lace tightener tool ... but I resist. It actually DID work for me once when I got a flat, but I...

I had an aftermarket electric start/two way alarm (my car is way out of warranty) installed on my 3 around Christmas last year after my second insurance claim regarding a break in using this attempt. As far as i can tell, it's deterred two more break in's by going off when an attempt at opening...

This is my third Mazda, they are tough on tires. My 2007 is on it's third set -- headed for it's fourth. Make sure you rotate them every 3,000 to 5,000 miles and get wheel alignments regularly ... the tires last longer that way. After shredding through a set of Toyo Proxes and a set of Toyo...

I had rust issues with mine too (also in Michigan). It went in for some body work due to an insurance claim and I noticed the inside of the back passenger wheel well was rusted. I complained to the dealership and they cut it out and replaced that piece of the sheet metal under the rust through...

I have had a similar problem with my 2007 Mazda 3. I was told (by Mazda) that it is a design flaw in the a/c system. Back at about 30,000 miles the alternator went in my Mazda, it also took the main drive belt and the a/c system with it. I didn't notice any issues before this happened...

I would if I could ... but I've tried to teach the husband how to drive a stick ... then again, he can't drive our riding lawnmower either. :/ He just don't get it.

INSANELY good pads. My back brake replacements are still sitting in my trunk ... 98k and I STILL have a lot left on the factory (assessed at 54% at 90k). Even when I replaced my fronts in the 50k range, there was quite a bit left, but I was driving to South Carolina and wanted to redo them...

Drink? Sure you can. Text? Bad idea anyway (illegal here in MI) ... get MotoSpeak. :)

Rofl. He has his own vehicle, but there are times that he has to use mine. He really can not grasp the concept of a stick .... it's quite frustrating, but I do like the sport auto transmission option. It gives me a bit more trans control when I need it. :)

Automatic ... my husband can't drive a stick.

I replaced my fronts at around 50k ... I'm at 98k and still running on my factory backs. They still look fine. And I'm on my third set of tires ... annoying.

My car has had a lot of wheel alignments. I live in Michigan, where Spring brings construction cone season and potholes. I usually have to get all 4 wheels done about twice a year. Belle Tire takes care of my wheels and they've never had an issue aligning any of my wheels in anyway.

I am from Michigan too. I went from the stock Toyo Proxes to Toyo Proxes 4's, after needing to replace my tires AGAIN, the tire shop recommended these: http://www.michelinman.com/tire-selector/name/energy-mxv4-s8-tires? NIGHT AND DAY! Seriously. I can't take on ramps at 60 mph anymore (why I...

I have an 07. Drove off the lot in Jan 07 with 3 miles. It now has 98k and some change. It's been a very reliable car. My alternator blew just after 30k miles, but Mazda replaced it. I've had two trans flushes on it (precautionary, there were no issues with it), and it shifts smoothly as it did...

Ann Arbor, Michigan

update: My 07 (bought with 3 miles on it, brand new from the dealership in Jan. 07) just turned 98,000 a few days ago. Fixes: - Alternator went at 36,000 miles, replaced and covered by warranty - battery replacement a few weeks ago (the battery they put in it is TINY and fried under all my...

I live in Michigan. We've had a great deal of flooding here and I found myself powering through a foot and a half (estimate) of water in an intersection the other day (picture attached). I've seemed to have a few side effects. One, my alarm system chirp has become quite awkward sounding -- but...

I have the "zoom-zoom" stickers too. :)