Question for MS3 owners

[Crock]

I have a Mazdaspeed Protege and it currently creaks, squeaks, rattles, clunks, and makes tapping sounds when I'm using the brakes.

Are there any similar issues with the MazdaSpeed 3? How are they holding up after several months of ownership? If I were to upgrade, I'd be hoping to get rid of these minor but annoying inconveniences. The MSP is otherwise amazing and a pleasure to own.

 

[camrycev6]

I have been fortunate enough to not experience any problems with mine after 4000 miles. My old MS3 had 3100 miles and never any problems there either.

 

[Tigs]

I have a Mazdaspeed Protege and it currently creaks, squeaks, rattles, clunks, and makes tapping sounds when I'm using the brakes.

Are there any similar issues with the MazdaSpeed 3? How are they holding up after several months of ownership? If I were to upgrade, I'd be hoping to get rid of these minor but annoying inconveniences. The MSP is otherwise amazing and a pleasure to own.

16K kilometer and no such issues. The only thing I've noticed is that as the suspension & steering break in torque steer increases a bit. Of course, you've had months to get used to the change so it's not an issue. (and only noticed under full throttle acceleration with uneven roads).

 

[Craighjr]

I only have 6k miles on mine. I feel the dealer has done more harm than good with my car. The brakes or lsd groan sometimes after aggressive driving, but it yet to be verified or repaired. The car has a rattle or two but their not that bad, once I had the exhaust on and cruise with the windows down I forget all about them.

 

[SwampAss]

Just a tick over 14k and 10 months ownership. My seat belt plastic squeaks. That's it. My car is also lowered. I have no weird sounds there either. Everything is still tight.

 

[akrisamar]

13k miles and no problems!

 

[Hikaru9]

11k miles and I noticed something really strange.
My front right brake (I think) made noises that sounded like tin cans when I was trying to stop while coasting. It made that sound twice within the last 3 weeks, but I really don't know what to do since the dealership will just say I'm crazy. -_-;;