Rust problem!!!???

[jwa3]

rust on wheel wells Mazda3

I recently found this thread. I have a "05 Mazda3 and I also have rust bubbles forming on the rear wheel well lip. I keep the car waxed and washed often. Since I noticed this I have been looking around at other Mazdas and notice that many of them also have this problem. I live in the north where salt is used in the winter. There seems to be little doubt that this car is going to have rust problems before long. I am thoroughly disgusted and will probably have to trade the car while I still can get something for it. It is a shame because I love the car otherwise. My last car which I bought new and kept for 16 years did not show rust until the last couple years. I am afraid there are going to be a lot of disappointed owners in the northern states in a couple years.

 

[ZoomZoom Girl]

See thread here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123709614

I'm compiling a list of other Mazda3 owners which I'll send to Mazda Canada. Hopefully, if enough people participate, they will be forced to take this issue of corrosion seriously. Ultimate goal is to get everyone compensated for the high repair bills....

 

[Talbot]

On my 6 I have the orange spots in some places on the car. And my rear right wheel well started rusting, my mistake is having my gf take the car there since I was busy, and she told them maybe it was from weight in the back seat causing the tire to rub the paint, essentially making the clear coat come off allowing rust to form easier.

So now, since she told them that, I don't know if they'll pay for it.