Any issues with Mazda 3?

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Pavel - 07 Feb 2004 19:40 GMT

I am considering this car. I don't like the fact that ABS is not standard
on base models. Since this is a "new" model, any complaints or issues?

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dooker - 08 Feb 2004 12:52 GMT

It is early to tell .... so far no major problems ... a few check engine
lights coming on ... there is a new calibration coming for the PCM to
correct this ... on assembly they overtightened the front impact sensor for
the air bag system .... they are supplying new sensors ... other than that
they are looking good !!

> I am considering this car. I don't like the fact that ABS is not standard
> on base models. Since this is a "new" model, any complaints or issues?

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Pavel - 09 Feb 2004 08:04 GMT

I heard premature rotor warping is starting to be common.

: It is early to tell .... so far no major problems ... a few check engine
: lights coming on ... there is a new calibration coming for the PCM to
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: > I am considering this car. I don't like the fact that ABS is not standard
: > on base models. Since this is a "new" model, any complaints or issues?

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FearTurtle 2 - 09 Feb 2004 19:23 GMT

I have heard about the rotor warping and the others. Not sure if the rotor
problem is happening on both the sedan i and s versions as the s version has
bigger brakes. Personally, I would look for a Mazda 3 with a built date of
Feb. 03 (nothing older). Hopefully in new versions, all 3 problems are
fixed.

Kevin

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Dan - 10 Feb 2004 03:19 GMT

> I have heard about the rotor warping and the others.

Hummmm. Very similar problem from the Early 2000-2002 Ford Focus. In
addition to premature wearing of the INSIDE front disc pads.
My 2003 is making some real strange Front Disc noises, which Ford says are
perfectly normal.
It would be interesting to see if these two cars are having other similar
chassis/suspension problems.
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Dan
2003 ZX5 23.8k miles
"Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it" - George Santyana

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