Any problems with ANY mazda 3s

[BlueMonsta]

Hello, Im 90% gonna get a 3 sport 2.3L 160 hp AUTO (<--- gay...... )

i just want to know if there are any issues with the car

e.g. transmission problems
i know of the Goodyear tires (<-- crap in rain)
and the toyos are alot better

but thats all i got in this section.

Thanks

 

[goldwing2000]

Well... my airbag light popped on this morning. And it's been pulling to the left since I got it. I'm taking it in for service tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens.

Oh, and there's a heinous clunk-WHAM! in the front under hard acceleration. The mechanic said they did it on purpose but I have my doubts. There's a thread about it on here somewhere...

 

[AzMz3]

Mine is A-ok so far, knock on wood.

---Herb---

 

[Dexter]

why get auto?

 

[BlueMonsta]

y get an auto?
guardian needs to drive the car... =( and shes too lazy to learn

is insurance higher if i get a manual?

goldwing2000 - the WHAM is for ur auto tranny?

 

[BlueMonsta]

btw thanks guys/gurls

 

[Dave2521]

The loud noise in the front under hard acceleration is on purpose, supposed to scare us into not doing that (bird) . I just turn the music up loud . and it happens on all 3s. And the insurance shouldnt be higher on a manual, i wouldnt see why it would.

Though another issue ive heard is groves in the rotors from the brakes, hasnt happened to my car and i have close to 3k miles on it. Just gotta watch for it.

Another issue (with all mazdas i think) is the paint is REALLY thin, so stone chips are an issue, though as long as you are careful you should be ok, no scratches on my car from stone chips, Old people yes, but not from stones


On that note Welcome! (wiggle)

 

[-XtenZ-]

The grooved disc brakes are an issue that I have with my car. I don't know if this is caused by excessive rusting (due to car sitting on lot for lengths of time) causing increased abrasion or a manufacturing problem. Which ever one, I suppose getting your discs machined will wash that problem away. Aside from the discs I have no problems just a wish... for a Mod/Custom panel for the CD/Stereo.

-X-

 

[goldwing2000]

goldwing2000 - the WHAM is for ur auto tranny?

No, it's indirectly caused by wheel hop, but I don't know the exact chain of events. If something breaks or if it gets worse, I'll worry about it then. As long as I don't break traction or hit any huge potholes, it's fine.

And I have a manual trans. Autos are for housewives.

 

[shinzen]

Welcome to the board- but I would tell your guardian to learn how to drive a stick! To give you an idea of transmission loss, when I was at the track in december (road track) a driving school had a protege 2.0 liter auto and the 1.8 liter manual, the 1.8 easily kept up with the 2.0 and the only difference was the transmission... Things to think about

 

[jim3s]

1st. problem was an engine light at 1,000 miles.
(dealer flashed ECU)

2nd. CD changer stopped working 2nd week. Changer seemed to be stuck
(dealer replaced with a new unit, still waiting for the 6 cd's to be returned. 4 weeks since replaced)

3rd. Passenger side wiper doesn't always clean windscreen. Leaves uncleaned area for top 3 inches of arch.

4th. Airbag/seat tensioner warning light come on and goes off for no apparent reason. The one on the speedometer. Stays on for days, but is always off when I take it to the dealer for a scheduled time. Service tech says no information is being written to the log. (still unsolved)

Service caused problem.
During an oil change the tech. nicked the o-ring that seals the oil canister. Two quarts of oil blew out of engine during 50 miles of driving. Only leaked when under pressure. Thankfully I caught before much more oil was lost.

But, I still love my 3.

 

[PJO]

Clunking noise?

I too noticed a very loud clunking noise under the front of the car. I don't think I was excellerating very hard and one time it was while going over a railroad track. Is this bad for the car? If it's on purpose it seems kind of stupid. I would think lots of people would take their cars back to the dealer complaining about the noise. It's sounds like something serious when you hear it. (shocked)

 

[Black Majik MSP]

If you know how to drive a car well & have a decent amount of patience & desire to get it right, learning to drive stick isn't hard at all. Driving it well is another story.

 

[Maz3sportGT]

This is weird?? I have had none of these problems at all. The CD player works, the brakes are fine, there is no knocking noise from the front or back either. When did all you guys get your Mazda 3? I got myn on March 13 2004 so its not that old but people report problems on this forum almost a week after they got their 3s.

 

[ZippityZoomZoom]

No problems @ 900 miles with an automatic. There is alot of brake dust on the rear rotors compared to the front. No knocking noise here either.

Sidenote: I have two vehicles one with an automatic and one with a manual tranny -around here with all the hills and traffic the manual is a pain in the ass. The elitist "stick is better" attitude needs to be shoved where the sun don't shine. (sssh)

 

[BlkZoomZoom]

The Mazda 3's are having a problem with front crash sensors, they already have an updated sensor out though. Also a couple are having problems wit cam timing.....still in the works for the exact cause.

 

[jim3s]

When did all you guys get your Mazda 3?

I got mine end of January. 5916 miles at this moment.
used as a daily drive work car. 450 miles a week.

No problems @ 900 miles with an automatic. There is alot of brake dust on the rear rotors compared to the front.

I think that is because the front brakes are vented and the rear isn't. When I wash my car, the rear wheels always have about twice as much brake dust as the front.

 

[goldwing2000]

The Mazda 3's are having a problem with front crash sensors, they already have an updated sensor out though. Also a couple are having problems wit cam timing.....still in the works for the exact cause.

Yeah... the dealer just called and said they had to order an airbag sensor for mine. So I'm driving the Freestar loaner for another day. (jerkit)

 

[cochizzle]

No problems @ 900 miles with an automatic. There is alot of brake dust on the rear rotors compared to the front. No knocking noise here either.

Sidenote: I have two vehicles one with an automatic and one with a manual tranny -around here with all the hills and traffic the manual is a pain in the ass. The elitist "stick is better" attitude needs to be shoved where the sun don't shine. (sssh)

stick is better, move somewhere without hills or somewhere without traffic... i drove an auto for 3 years (before that i had a manual)... i feel like i'm more in touch with my car now that my new one is a manual... im constantly pushing in the brake with my left foot to start my girlfriend's automatic car, and its weird to accelerate with both hands on the wheel, i constantly put my hand on the shifter. Just because an auto is more convenient, doesn't mean that a manual is less fun to drive... that or maybe you've gotten sucked in to the lazy auto mentality j/k

 

[BlueMonsta]

wow thanks guys...
so the brake rotars are being deformed due to braking?
Front is making clunking noises?
my car makes clunking noises, the transmission is screwed up, think the transmission fuild is on low or its dirty or something.
SOUNDS like i should wait till 2005... =(

I already asked my guardian to RE-learn manual but woman = lazy... so gay....... i hate it when auto-tranny gets old and gear-shifts become very JERKY...