possible recall???

[hworth18]

You are probably waiting on the same back-ordered cluctch part I am waiting on...the 'slave cylinder'. Mine makes a squeeking/clicking noise every time I push it in 'and' when I release it. My dealer says the part is on "National Back-Order"...meaning that there is an issue going on with many owners/cars. I am going to check on these "newer" pads and see what the deal is.

I took my 3 in yesterday for the "sqeaky" clutch pedal.. They are replacing the entire clutch assembly.. And gave me a sweet Tribute to drive as a loaner.. But this was the third time I had it in for this and the first time I could prove what it was doing.. Hopefully, they will get it fixed along with the excessive rear brake dust problem.. (shady)

 

[WookieOnRitalin]

MMMMMMMM

Automatics....

MMMMMMMM


Hehe, I kid guys. I plan to get my 3 with an auto, so I guess I'll be missing these set of problems. I realize that riding the 3 with a clutch is more fun to drive, but resale value is much better with an auto than with a stick. I haven't heard or read anything about the auto trannies, so I guess I'll be in the clear.

As for Factory speakers, you can't push them that hard. Every car I've ever been in with factory speakers have been prone to blow out at consistent high volumes. You got to be more docile with factories because they can't take the punishment. That's why having an option like BOSE to put in the car instead of the factories is ALWAYS worth the option because you can beat those speakers up at high volumes and not be any worse for it. That's why I like the fact that the Chevy Cobalt has that as a $150 option.

Why can't Mazda do this? I know the Special Edition gets the Bose system, but after you put in an Auto and the safety package, you're around 21-22k. Blah!

 

[mobomelter]

Hehe, I kid guys. I plan to get my 3 with an auto, so I guess I'll be missing these set of problems. I realize that riding the 3 with a clutch is more fun to drive, but resale value is much better with an auto than with a stick.

resale value is higher because you pay MORE for an automatic to start with. getting an automatic is what a 1200 dollar upgrade?

 

[goldwing2000]

resale value is higher because you pay MORE for an automatic to start with. getting an automatic is what a 1200 dollar upgrade?

$900 for 2005.

 

[NeverSober]

If they do a recall for you guys, your lucky.....they neevr did it for ours and mine tranny does the samething.


Chris

 

[WookieOnRitalin]

resale value is higher because you pay MORE for an automatic to start with. getting an automatic is what a 1200 dollar upgrade?

Not to mention that a car with an automatic will have higher demand than one with a stick.

 

[mobomelter]

sad reality. i think certain cars shouldn't come in automatic variety though. rx8, wrx, corvette, camaro, gto, etc. those shouldn't be offered it automatic. they are sportscars (close enough) and you don't drive a sportscar with an auto.

 

[FreeStyLinDrive]

Hey all...
I just got a message on my answering machine from my mazda dealer. She said there is a concern with the transmission and that I need to take the car in . I didn't complain about any problem, so I'm wondering if anyone has heard about a confirmed recall for the Mazda3 tranny (5-speed)?

So what was the message about? Update please.(wiggle)

 

[sajack]

F1

sad reality. i think certain cars shouldn't come in automatic variety though. rx8, wrx, corvette, camaro, gto, etc. those shouldn't be offered it automatic. they are sportscars (close enough) and you don't drive a sportscar with an auto.

Have you ever been to a Formula 1 race?
They all run automatics.

 

[wongpres]

Have you ever been to a Formula 1 race?
They all run automatics.

F1 does not run automatics - they run sequential manual gearboxes and one of the new rules for 2005 is drivers are required to manually initiate all shifts (last year shifts could be programmed in, although almost all drivers still did their own downshifts last year for better control under braking).

The cool thing is this type of technology is becoming more and more commonplace on road cars (e.g. Audi's DSG, BMW's SMG, all the same concept, just slightly different marketing names). Mazda has a SMG project in progress, it may or may not reach production, and definitely not for the Mazda3.