2010 Mazda MAZDA3 - Consumer Discussions

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• 2010 Clutch issues real?

  Written by: endershadow on Jan 13, 2013 9:12:15 PM

  I saw on the link below that the 2010 Mazda3 is having more early clutch failures than other years. Should I be looking at 2011's instead? Or is this just a few bad cars in the bunch? http://www.carcomplaints.com/Mazda/MAZDA3/ Thanks!

Help Me Choose!

• Re: Honda, Kia, Hyundai, or Mazda?? [hondaman2010]

  Written by: backy on Oct 24, 2012 11:25:09 PM

  You didn't provide enough information to narrow this down much. You have a wide range of vehicles on your list--from tiny subcompacts (Mazda2) to mid-sized cars with large-car interiors (Sonata and Optima). Think about what's most important to you: fun to drive? ride comfort? lots of passenger room? lots of cargo room? fuel economy? etc. The Fit Sport is a good around-town car if you want something small, fun to drive, ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• Re: 2011 Mazda 3 premature clutch failure [mazda3_2010]

  Written by: soonernation2 on Sep 18, 2012 5:01:40 PM

  Just got through replacing my clutch @ transmission shop. 2011 Mazda 3 hatch with 21,000 mile. Filed claim with Mazda, reponse is below. Tried to get DM and Zone manager's contact info, but local dealer which is owned by Terry Taylor group out of West Palm would not give out. I'm done with Mazda, trading car on last day of month/quarter for a Subaru AUTOMATIC. I'm done with manuals. Mazda ought ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• In search of a new sedan, help me condense my list down.

  Written by: shadowelite86 on Aug 18, 2012 9:33:58 PM

  I currently own a 2003 Mazda Protege with 153k miles. I've replaced just about everything in it except the engine, but to it's defense it was a former rental car that my parents bought from Enterprise. It also has quite a bit of cosmetic damage from having been hit twice. I think it's just about time for a new car, one of my choosing finally. I'm looking for a sedan (for ... Read More

Mazda3 Canada

• Re: Mazda3 Corrosion / Rust issues [speed07]

  Written by: autonomous on Aug 15, 2012 2:28:38 PM

  "mazda made me wait for a year and then some for rust corrosion issues sent the pictures off and waited then they come back saying no its over the 6 years cut off " 6 years? The Mazda Canada site states "2012 and older model years include a 60 Months / Unlimited Kilometers Perforation Warranty." If it is 60 months (i.e. 5 years) then your cut off would be October 2010. ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• Re: 2011 Mazda 3 premature clutch failure [mazda3_2010]

  Written by: nealm on Jul 25, 2012 7:55:20 AM

  I am sorry for the long delay on my update... but here is the outcome: The district manager got involved and from our first conversation began doubting the accuracy of the dealer service dept's diagnosis. Specific questions about the symptoms revealed that other than the grind/ double shift that I had reported, no other typical symptoms of clutch wear had occurred... nor had I been able to replicate the noise myself ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Mazda 3 premature clutch failure [nealm]

  Written by: mazda3_2010 on Jun 25, 2012 2:52:29 PM

  I am so glad you posted this thread. My 2010 Mazda3 had premature clutch failure at 36,000 miles which starting as a slipping clutch and failed completely after two days before I got it to the shop. I am the sole owner and driver with 35 years experience driving manuals with no failures. I drove two cars from new to well over 100k so this garbage from Mazda about normal wear ... Read More

Mazda 3 Tire & Wheel Questions

• Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [autonomous]

  Written by: mazda_sux1 on Apr 18, 2012 5:57:28 PM

  1. This is a 2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring 2. Yokos are Avids S34 205/55/17s 3. Rotations were done at 5500, 9000, then 16000, but at 16k I had to make the guys swap the tires back because the noise coming from the front of the car was unbearable. 4. I have 3 of the 4 work orders 5. Per Yokohama, the equivalent retail model tire is rated at 60,000 miles. I ... Read More

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• Anybody else having problems with 2012 Skyactiv MT?

  Written by: dattomcat89 on Mar 19, 2012 11:56:12 AM

  My fiance's brother enjoys his 2010 Mazda3, so I was considering getting a 2012 Skyactiv with manual trans, but after all the things I've been reading in this thread, I'm not so sure. Is anybody else having trouble with the new Skyactiv manual? I'm not interested in having to change the gear oil or adopt an abnormal shifting style to be able to use the car, because I didn't have to ... Read More

• Re: Mazda 3 2010 Help with Recall of Clutch! [caleb9]

  Written by: shipo on Jan 9, 2012 8:23:36 AM

  Hmmm, I have no such a problem with my 2009 Mazda3 with the 5-Speed manual.

• Re: Mazda 3 2010 Help with Recall of Clutch! [hphopsoldr]

  Written by: moogoogaipan on Jan 8, 2012 10:12:28 AM

  I do not know if it is normal or not, but I noticed 2nd gear (manual trans) is extremely touchy in my car (2012 mazda3 2.0l). I have to shift extremely slowly to get my shifter to slip smoothly into second gear. I have driven nothing but manuals for 16 years and this is the first time I have experienced this issue before. I had a Mazda dealership mechanic row through ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• Re: Memory seats in the 2011 Mazda 3 GT [diehard080]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 22, 2011 6:02:15 AM

  Listen moron, the host has asked us to stop and you've seen fit to continue taunting, so here goes. Even with more than a decade of continued development, your 2010 Mazda3 2.5 cannot match a 1999 328i in acceleration, handling, braking, interior usable space, creature comforts, or even fuel economy for crying out loud. Of course you're to freakin' stupid to understand any of that so I'm just going to end ... Read More

• Re: Memory seats in the 2011 Mazda 3 GT [shipo]

  Written by: diehard080 on Nov 22, 2011 2:20:25 AM

  I will meet you anywhere you like and take that challenge that your "thirteen year old 328i will blow away my 2010 Mazda3 2.5 " I will not race for pink slips as the BMW is worthless if it even needs a transmission service so we can figure out something viable - car must be stock of course but Its no contest and thats a money up front guarantee ==but regardless ... Read More

• Mazda3 new 2.5 vs old 2.3

  Written by: diehard080 on Nov 1, 2011 1:29:42 PM

  The 2.5 has much better bottom end pull and very even power delivery throughout the powerband unlike the 2.3 that dogged if you didnt hit the power-band right or have it pegged from go. If you have to pounce on it suddenly at 20- 30mph -you need full throttle to recover and still-it never will 100% . I have yet to feel as though the 2.5 Is underpowered like the 2.3, ... Read More

• Re: Memory seats in the 2011 Mazda 3 GT [maximafan]

  Written by: diehard080 on Oct 31, 2011 5:10:10 PM

  I dont know if you have this answer but I was a mazda salesman for years and have the 2010 Mazda 3 GT HB - This particular 1st year Mazda 3 GT was the ONLY Mazda-3 that had the Memory seats as a STANDARD FEATURE on the GT trim levels ONLY not a part of any package as there were only two offered - #1 Bose/Moon roof - w/6disc CD and ... Read More

• Re: Mazda3s [smallcar1]

  Written by: diehard080 on Oct 31, 2011 1:21:20 PM

  samallcar -1 I must not only disagree with your assesment of the Mazda 2.3 vs the new 2.5 but I also am positive that you have owned neither . Reason- We owned a 2008 Mazda3 GT-HB 2.3 and the ride was ridiculously rough , the engine needed to have the gas pegged to the floor in agressive freeway situations and that made for a unpleasently noisy engine whine . The car ... Read More

2012 Mazda3

• US News ranks Mazda3 #2

  Written by: benjaminh on Oct 30, 2011 4:21:02 AM

  Out of all small cars. Ford's Fiesta is #1, according to them... The 2012 Mazda3 ranks 2 out of 35 Affordable Small Cars. Pretty good! http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Mazda_Mazda3/ The only weak areas they saw were the styling (but I like the styling, so...) and the rear seat room. Rear seat room could be better, but I doubt the Fiesta has much more... Wish they'd put the Skyactiv engine in the Mazda5! I own ... Read More

Mazda 3 Rattles, Bumps, and Squeaks

• Re: rattle coming from rear of 2010 Mazda3 [m3touring]

  Written by: edin06 on Oct 5, 2011 2:09:31 PM

  I got the same problem come off fromthe back trunk on my Mazda 3touring. I am going to let my dealer take a look and diagnose tonight. I hope they can fix this problem and a change the way they make cheap park in and out these car.

Mazda 3 Tire & Wheel Questions

• Re: Tires for Mazda3 [autonomous]

  Written by: mrgrey on May 4, 2011 5:55:36 PM

  I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with 30,500 miles and Turanza EL400 tires. The tires are currently at 4/32 - thus almost done. Probably will last another 5,000 miles. I don't really know whether 35,000 is considered "good" or not for tire longevity. I would have thought tires to last more like 50k, personally. I live in DC, and thus the traffic is very difficult. Lots of stop and go, but ... Read More

Mazda3 Lighting & Electrical Questions

• Re: Mazda brake light electrical problems [carlsbad17]

  Written by: lindalee2 on Jul 20, 2011 10:55:03 AM

  I bought an 08 Mazda3 in Oct of 2010 and my car is now doing the same thing as yours. It started a month ago with the blue dash lights flickering on and off as well as the orange radio lights. I took it into the shop to have the computerized electrical system checked for $45 and they couldn't find anything wrong. They said it was probably the alternator and would ... Read More

• Mazda brake light electrical problems

  Written by: carlsbad17 on Jun 28, 2011 6:19:31 PM

  So I bought a used 08 Mazda3 in Dec 2010, and didn't have any problems with it until a couple of months ago. Randomly, my brake light will come on, the air conditioning stops being cold, the blue backlighting of the speedometer goes away as well as the orange backlighting for the radio, and the signal arrows will not come up or make the clicking sound inside (though I've found that ... Read More

Mazda3 Maintenance & Repair

• Brake Noise

  Written by: gsimonds on Mar 11, 2011 3:34:55 PM

  My 2009 Mazda3 with only 12k miles - Brakes Squeaking/grinding when in Reverse and for the first km of driving. Brakes are very sensitive during this period. It usually occurs after car wash or rain/snow storm. After driving for 1 km or less it goes away. I’m led to believe Mazda has issued a service bulletins to correct this problem with caliper & brake pad replacement. My daughter’s 2010 Mazda3 does ... Read More

• Re: Mazda 3 Owners: Problems & Solutions []

  Written by: anjy834u on Dec 27, 2010 7:45:34 AM

  This issue in mazda 3 was because of electrical components Summary: MAZDA IS RECALLING 25,400 MY 2010 MAZDA3 VEHICLES. A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE HARNESS AND THE HOUSING OF STARTER MOTOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. DUE TO THIS, THE COVERING OF THE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH VIBRATION DURING OPERATION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT-CIRCUIT BETWEEN CERTAIN HARNESS WIRES AND THE STARTER HOUSING. A SHORT-CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND/OR POOR ... Read More

Mazda 3 Rattles, Bumps, and Squeaks

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 Rear End Clunking [mazda3mistake]

  Written by: m3touring on Mar 16, 2011 7:33:21 AM

  Hi mazda3mistake, The clunking problem you have sounds pretty severe. The noise that some Mazda3 owners (both hatch and sedan), such as myself, were describing sounded more like a minor "tick" or metallic tap than a "clunk". One thing you could do, to make the sound more audible, would be to drive with the rear seats folded down (with radio off, windows up, etc.) Better yet, have your friend drive your ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Manual, price on 10-28-2010

  Written by: slavuta on Oct 28, 2010 2:02:00 PM

  This is what we paid for our Mazda3s, right? So here we go. Did everything over the phone and internet for 2011 Mazda3 i Touring Manual with no extra options. In the end, driving away with it for $18,000 including dealer fee, 6% tax, registration and tags in PA. So, I would say, the price of the car itself is $16,800. But... But it is including $500 Mazda loyalty discount because ... Read More

• 2010 MZ3 s 4-door Grand Touring- been on lot for over 9mos- how low $???

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 30, 2011 9:57:54 AM

  A dealer here in the Atlanta area has one remaining 2010 Mazda3 s Grand Touring 4-door in stock and they've had it on the lot for at least 10 months! Mazda increased the base price of this model from $21,500 to $21,645 as of 04/01/2010 and this car has the $21,500 base price. It also has the door-mounted rearview mirrors with the turn-signal flasher built-in, which was included on early production ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 30, 2011 9:18:35 AM

  You taught your kids how to drive on YOUR own car??? BRAVE MAN! =) What part of town do you work in? When I first moved back up to the 'boondocks', I drove 108 miles round-trip every day to Windy Hill Rd. I was on the road a minimum of three hours and, quite often, closer to four hours. I realized just how supportive and comfortable the awesome seats in my ... Read More

• Pricing a 2011 s Sport hatchback; freight question, too

  Written by: pupcrazy on Sep 14, 2010 7:39:56 AM

  D.C.-area dealer's first offer for model with automatic transm and the moonroof/cd changer option only: $21,488 plus tax/tags/title/AND freight. Clearly high for the first "negotiation" out of the gate, I believe. And this has happened at 2 Mazda dealerships -- they add the freight costs in like that? Went to a different car manufacturer to compare its "version" of the Mazda3 hatchback and that freight was already accounted for in the ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [garv214]

  Written by: woodstockguy on Jan 27, 2011 10:53:02 AM

  I purchased the 2010 Grand Touring fully loaded-had them knock ocff another $475 off the price. I looked at the cost of ownership for the Speed and decided to skip it this go around since insurance with 3 teens in the family was scary. The clutch was also an issue with the Speed since I do alot of driving in metro-Atlanta. I am from Cherokee county and have a stop and ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: garv214 on Jan 18, 2011 12:21:59 PM

  I purchased my 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 just before Christmas. It is black with the tech package. The dealer in Redwood City, CA had 2 on the lot and they matched the advertised price of another dealer in San Jose, CA ($21,800 ~$4K off sticker). Worked with the Internet Manager, Jessica, and it was the most pain free negotiation I have ever experienced in buying a car from a dealer. I owned ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 18, 2011 5:31:10 AM

  Beside the 'Super Speeder' issue- Fuel economy drops by 2mpg city and 3mpg highway 18/25mpg vs. 20/28mpg PREMIUM FUEL is required on the MAZDASPEED3 Here are conservative estimates at the additional operating costs of the SPEED3... Extra costs over 5yrs/75k miles- Fuel- $2450 Insurance- $1700 Maintenance- 575 Repairs- $880 FEATURES you would lose if you went with the SPEED3- Heated, leather seats 8-way Power driver's seat with memory Bi-Xenon HID (High ... Read More

• Re: Is this a good deal [jmh9]

  Written by: brainfertilize on Sep 9, 2010 2:14:20 PM

  (I hope I'm not too late) That's not bad, but I think you might be able to do better. I had Bankston Mazda in Ft Worth talked down to $17500+TTL for a 2010 Mazda3 iTouring AT in Graphite w/ Dune interior and 0% financing. No trade-in, no Mazda Loyalty bonus. That works out to about $18800 out the door. At the same time, they were offering me an identical 3 that ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 18, 2011 1:04:28 AM

  The Dealer Cost on the car is $23,587 minus $1500 Dealer Cash for a total of $22,087. Here's how I arrived at that figure- Base Vehicle- $20,734 (same as invoice price) Dealer Holdback- (332) (% the MSRP that they get from Mazda) Options - $2,228 (invoice pricing) Regional Ad Fees- $207 (from TrueCar.com) Destination- $750 TOTAL COST- $23,587 Dealer Cash- (1,500) Adjusted Total- $22,587 So they're selling it at $22,485, which ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 18, 2011 12:37:06 AM

  I noticed the "woodstock" in your user name and wondered if it Woodtock, GA...I'm a Cherokee County native, born and raised, I live up in the northwest corner of the county in Waleska, several miles beyond Reinhardt College. I moved away for about 7 years, if you consider Vinings as "moving away"! =) I knew for certain that you had to live in Cherokee (or Cobb) based on the 6% sales ... Read More

• Re: Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch [woodstockguy]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 16, 2011 4:30:24 PM

  Edmunds True Market Value (TMV) for a 2010 Mazda3 s GT 5-door, 6MT, Moonroof/Bose pkg, Tech Pkg is $22,261. So 22,485 is barely $200 higher, so it sounds like a good deal! The MSRP is $25,485, so it looks like the dealer knocked an even $3k off sticker price. FYI- if you didn't already know, Mazda is providing a $1500 Cash to Dealer incentive, so the dealer is actually discounting the ... Read More

• Price on 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Hatch

  Written by: woodstockguy on Jan 16, 2011 2:39:17 PM

  Have a proposal from a dealer-brand new 2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring w/moon and tune plus tech package plus all leather, keyless etc.. 6 speed man. 22,485, 24300 OTD. Sound like a deal? Looks good to me. Any input would help!

• Re: 2011 Mazda3 i with the moon and tune option [hackattack5]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 8, 2011 9:11:50 PM

  Pricing may vary by state/region, so where you live may be different from the following amounts that I pulled using my zip code (Atlanta area)- 2011 Mazda3 i Touring 4-door (assuming 5-speed manual) w/ Bose/Moonroof Package Sticker Price- $20,290 Best Local Price (TrueCar.com) - $18,153 ($2137 total discount)* * $500 Marketing Support (Dealer Cash) is included in this total 2011 Incentives available- 0.9% APR for 60 months + $400 Bonus Cash- ... Read More

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• Re: HELP! Mazda3 clutch failure at 42k, and dealer/warranty issues [courtneyray]

  Written by: jlarose on Dec 27, 2010 4:19:42 PM

  Same problem here and dealing with it right now. 2010 Mazda 3 2.5 with 33K miles on it. Driving on the highway, tried speeding up and noticed my engined just revved up and then back down and locked into gear again. I thought, that's really weird. About 15 miles later, tried shifting into gear, and boom! nothing, I could easily push my clutch in and put the shifter into position but ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Numbers please... [rolento76]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 25, 2010 3:02:30 AM

  Hi rolento76. Here's the information that you're looking for. Mazda's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 Sedan Touring with 10,000 miles per year are .00158 and 58%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• Re: 2010 Mazda3 5k miles - total transmission failure [fleety62]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Sep 9, 2010 2:42:49 PM

  I called Roadside assistance (Tow Truck Driver Doesn't Accept) Had to use AAA. Mazda roadside is a dispatch service that pays the tow truck directly, just like AAA. I'm sure Mazda has a list of area shops that accept their money. I have never heard of a tow truck driver actually driving out and saying "I don't accept Mazda Roadside Assistance" because you call Mazda and then a truck comes. You ... Read More

• 2010 Mazda3 5k miles - total transmission failure

  Written by: fleety62 on Sep 9, 2010 1:21:25 PM

  In June I bought the 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan off the showroom floor. This morning at 5900 miles it stopped accelerating on a major Interstate Highway. No warnings no previous slipping and shifting has been perfect. I called Roadside assistance (Tow Truck Driver Doesn't Accept) Had to use AAA. Got it to the dealership, after 1 hour I am told the transmission is blown. I am wondering if this is a ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Mazda3 lease [aviboy97]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Sep 1, 2010 7:50:40 PM

  Are you referring to the i Sport or s Sport model? Mazda announced their newest lease incentives today and they are valid thru 9/30/10. 2010 Mazda3 i Sport 4-door A/T $169/mo for 36 months $1763 due at Lease Signing (includes 1st pymt) Excludes taxes, title and fees MSRP of $17,105 Based on Cap Cost of $15,006 after $1350 Mazda Customer Lease Support 36,000 miles allowed, $0.15 per mile overage Lease-end purchase ... Read More

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• Re: tranny problems [missy32]

  Written by: autonomous on Sep 1, 2010 2:29:25 PM

  mazda ... too many probems with their transmissions Curious. In the April 2010 Consumer Reports Auto issue the 2007 Mazda 3 transmission is top rated (that is, it "had relatively few problems compared with other models"). In fact, the transmission seems to be consistently rated highly from 2006 to 2009. The automatic transmission on my 2002 Mazda Protege5 (precursor to the Mazda3) continues to work flawlessly after 80K miles.

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport Hatchback w/moon roof package (auto) [crashburn07]

  Written by: bobacdigital on May 21, 2006 8:34:35 PM

  We wanted Silver, and it actually was selling faster than all the other colors.. Few dealers didnt even have the color anymore..

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport Hatchback w/moon roof package (auto) [bobacdigital]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Aug 30, 2010 3:31:01 PM

  Sound like an incredible deal!!! Was silver the color you were hoping to get, or were you limited on choice?

• 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport Hatchback w/moon roof package (auto)

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 30, 2010 11:25:40 AM

  2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport Hatchback w/moon roof package (auto) - Silver MSRP 22,630 Dealer Invoice: 21,147 Purchased: 18,600 + TTL No trade in's , and we had them tint the car as well. The gave us tint at cost, which is included in the above price. Apparently to tint a hatch via third party in our area its about 299-399 with a lifetime warranty. Ended up getting it for about ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Mazda3 i Touring 4door with moonroof [jimischenk]

  Written by: dublin3 on Aug 28, 2010 7:29:24 PM

  yeah, sounds about the same as mine - $19,000 OTD in NJ (including 7% tax) with A/T i touring, bose package, gunmetal blue. that included a $500 rebate bc my employer is a mazda affiliate

• Is this a good deal

  Written by: jmh9 on Aug 27, 2010 9:40:26 PM

  I'm in Austin, Texas. Roger Beasley Mazda offered me a 2010 Mazda3 i Touring with 0% for 60 months for $19,217. Is that a good deal? Could I get a better price? Thanks, JMH9

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 25, 2010 8:21:16 PM

  2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback w/moon roof package (auto) MSRP 22,630 Dealer Invoice: 21,147 Standing offer: 18,700 + TTL what yall think of the price i was given?

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [qbrozen]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Aug 25, 2010 1:41:57 PM

  because dealers have been known to produce inaccurate invoices. That is not common anymore. If you go to more then one Mazda dealer, and the invoice look the same, then the invoice is real.

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [qbrozen]

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 25, 2010 11:42:11 AM

  Oh I see it now, and ya I was just joking.

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [bobacdigital]

  Written by: qbrozen on Aug 24, 2010 6:55:24 PM

  sorry. Its just a laughing car face. found your post humorous. I hope that's how you intended it.

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [qbrozen]

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 24, 2010 12:02:43 PM

  I dont see anything you just posted..

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [bobacdigital]

  Written by: qbrozen on Aug 24, 2010 11:55:34 AM

  :D

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [qbrozen]

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 24, 2010 11:21:07 AM

  Too late they already threw me out...

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [bobacdigital]

  Written by: qbrozen on Aug 24, 2010 9:40:23 AM

  You can see the invoice right here on Edmunds. But, please do not say "FU" to the dealer/salesperson. I also advise against stating "$2k below your invoice," because dealers have been known to produce inaccurate invoices. You need to know your number ahead of time and offer that dollar amount exactly.

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [gerrygerry]

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 24, 2010 9:18:14 AM

  What area are you from, and how did you determine that invoice price? Is that based on just 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback no upgrades?

• Re: 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback [bobacdigital]

  Written by: gerrygerry on Aug 24, 2010 9:02:59 AM

  Listen to me very carefully. You need to take the 1250 and 500 off the dealer's invoice (cost) and not their inflated MSRP. You are getting ripped off!!! In my area the invoice is $19,187 so the math is $19.187 - $2,000 = $17.187. Then add their dest fee of + or - $750........ You should be able to walk into a dealer and say "I will buy any care on ... Read More

• 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback

  Written by: bobacdigital on Aug 24, 2010 8:17:23 AM

  Trying to get into a 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 4dr Hatchback with moonroof package in the next week or so... Trying to get some advice on the price im being quoted by various places... Right now it looks like they are quoting: 22,630 MRSP -1,250 Dealer Cash (or 0% 60 months) -500 mazda loyalty reward Most dealers in my area (Texas) are roughly in the ball park of the above ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda 3 Lease Questions [aviboy97]

  Written by: bmack11 on Jun 29, 2010 9:44:57 AM

  Hi Avi- I'm a potential first time Mazda buyer. If you have a chance, could you let me know the MF and RV for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 iSport Automatic with 12,000 miles? Please let me know if I left out any info. I was also wondering how a $1550 Mazda Customer Lease Support is factored into the price. In other words, if the MSRP is $17,855 ... Read More

• Re: June Figures for Mazda3s GT Sedan & Hatchback [Car_man]

  Written by: bmack11 on Jun 28, 2010 11:00:43 AM

  Hi Car_Man I'm a potential first time Mazda buyer. If you have a chance, could you let me know the MF and RV for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 iSport Automatic with 12,000 miles? Please let me know if I left out any info. Thanks for your great work with this forum. I've read all 60 pages and have found them VERY helpful. bmack11

• Re: Mazda3 5-door Auto Lease Special [aviboy97]

  Written by: delta737h on Aug 4, 2010 9:22:22 AM

  "Mazda is saying the $1,803 due at signing includes the acq fee, first months payment and cap cost reduction. Sales tax, dealer fees and registration are extra. The manufacturer does not have to itemize what the $1,803 consists of." "Mazda is saying the $1,803 due at signing includes the acq fee, first months payment and cap cost reduction." "and cap cost reduction"??? Really??? Where does it say this??? How would I, ... Read More

• Re: June Figures for Mazda3s GT Sedan & Hatchback [fuzzynips]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 11, 2010 3:39:09 AM

  Mazda's June lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 s GT Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are 00185 and 57%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of the Hatchback version of this car are 00181 and 58%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Mazda3 S Sport auto sedan [epb999]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 11, 2010 3:33:55 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, epb999. Here's the information that you're looking for. Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 s Sedan Sport with an automatic transmission and 10,000 miles per year are .00185 and 63%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: May lease rates [radude]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 11, 2010 3:27:50 AM

  Here you go, radude. Mazda's current money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 s Grand Touring Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00185 and 60%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are 00195 and 58%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: mazda 3 itouring w/bose/sunroof [bimmer82]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Jul 16, 2010 3:49:57 PM

  JUST purchased this week...a 2010 Mazda3 i-Touring with moonroof/bose package. Vehicle price was $17,961 (including options and taxes, before $1000 in rebate incentives). The "OTD" financed price was $17,981 with taxes, tags, $99 doc fee). Purchased from Fitzgerald AutoMall in Annapolis, MD. The purchasing experience was very laid back, yet professional. The Finance Guy (we'll call him "JB") was FANTASTIC. NOOOO pressure, yet informative. Kudos to everyone at Fitz! I now ... Read More

Mazda 3 Transmission Problems

• Re: HELP! Mazda3 clutch failure at 42k, and dealer/warranty issues [sfsdfd]

  Written by: howellfencing on Jul 7, 2010 3:27:08 PM

  It's crazy to hear someone else telling your story (i.e. mine)... I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with a little over 18,000 miles on it and my clutch went out. I've done the exact same thing and their "district manager" is "reviewing" the situation. I haven't heard back from him yet, but I'm guessing he'll follow the same route as he did you. If that is the case, I will be ... Read More

Mazda 3 Rattles, Bumps, and Squeaks

• rattle coming from rear of 2010 Mazda3

  Written by: m3touring on Jun 28, 2010 11:16:28 AM

  Hi all, Like a number of 2010 Mazda3 owners, I've been hearing the metallic rattle coming from the rear when going over small bumps (especially with the rear seats folded down, radio off, windows up, and rear carpet removed). I took it to the dealer to get diagnosed; they replaced the rear shocks with new ones. The rear shock replacement didn't get rid of my rattle after all. I took it ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Need help on a 2010 Mazda 3 HB 5 Dr [rcx4]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jun 21, 2010 2:53:03 AM

  I'm sure there will be some incentives after 6/30/10 to help move more 2010 models before the 2011s roll in. But there's no guarantee that one of those incentives will be the current 0% APR for 60 months! Selection of color/option combos will also be more limited two months from now, which is a drawback. The GT 5-door w/ AT, Tech Pkg and Bose/Moonroof Pkg isn't the easiest car to locate ... Read More

• Re: Need help on a 2010 Mazda 3 HB 5 Dr [rcx4]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jun 20, 2010 11:49:54 PM

  It's almost impossible to offer an opinion on the OTD price you mention without some additional info.... While OTD (out-the-door) price is the bottom line, the car's actual price (before tax, tag/registration, title and any fees) is necessary to evaluate just how good the deal is! Sales tax varies greatly from state to state and it alone can make a difference of $1000+ on a $20,000 car (if the tax rate ... Read More

Mazda3 Maintenance & Repair

• Sunroof leaking

  Written by: crybick on Jun 9, 2010 5:56:34 AM

  I have a 2010 Mazda3 that I bought in February. Love the car, have had no problems with it whatsoever, EXCEPT my sunroof has leaked. At first it happened when I took it through a touchless carwash, so I reckoned it's understandable that it leaked under the high pressure spray. But this morning I was driving in a heavy rainstorm here in Mississippi and after reaching up and feeling the back ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Current mf and residual for Mazda3s GT 4-Door [lola225]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Jun 8, 2010 12:31:30 PM

  Anyone know Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36- month lease on a 2010 Mazda3s GT 4-Door with 10,000 miles per year for top credit tier ? Here you go... 58% for a manual 59% for an automatic 0.00185 money factor (dealer can mark up 0.0005) You need to be a 660 FICO or higher to be approved for lease special.

• Current mf and residual for Mazda3s GT 4-Door

  Written by: lola225 on Jun 8, 2010 7:58:16 AM

  Anyone know Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36- month lease on a 2010 Mazda3s GT 4-Door with 10,000 miles per year for top credit tier ? Thanks!!

2010 Mazda3

• Changes ...2010

  Written by: diehard080 on Jun 3, 2010 12:47:38 PM

  Mazda Has made several mid-year changes one of which I am GLAD I made the cut on but at the time didnt realize it ! First the Mazda 3 S-GT hatchbacks were all outfitted with side mirror turn indicator lights . Then that evaporated and was only avaliable on the Speed-3 , of course on the Speed-3 no xenons or leds were ever avaliable. It did urk me a bit because ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• 5dr Sport lease

  Written by: modernhamlet on May 30, 2010 4:44:09 AM

  Liberty Mazda, Wakefield, MA 2010 Mazda3 s Sport 5 door Sunroof pkg Tech pkg 36 month, 10k/year $1500 down $339/month Not happy with how the negotiations turned out, but had other circumstances against me How bad a deal was this on a scale of 1-10?

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Mazda3 s Sport HB [crashburn07]

  Written by: pete22 on Apr 14, 2010 12:52:04 PM

  I had the same type of thing happen Iwas quoted a price from National City Mazda for a 3i touring that was 1350 under invoice. But would ahve required I drive 80 miles and was a buy today only price. So asked for it in writing. He mentioned that he would sell me a Mazda 3 for that price plus feesbut did not include a sticker, or model. I emailed back ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: May lease rates [radude]

  Written by: Car_man on May 21, 2010 2:41:05 AM

  Hi radude. Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 s GT Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00195 and 58%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback [hugo5]

  Written by: Car_man on May 21, 2010 2:38:07 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, hugo5 (thanks for the correction fuzzy). Mazda's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3s Grand Touring Hatchback with 10,000 miles per year are .00181 and 61%, respectively (58% 15k resid + 3% for 10k). Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback [Car_man]

  Written by: fuzzynips on May 20, 2010 9:49:23 AM

  Car_man, I believe you may have mistyped the residual value in your reply to hugo5's inquiry. I had inquired about the same vehicle for a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year and you supplied me with a residual value of 58%. Therefore, I believe the correct residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 s Grand Touring Hatchback with 10,000 miles per year is 61%. May ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Mazda3 s Sport HB [streetwaves]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Mar 24, 2010 3:03:40 PM

  I checked many Mazda dealers - Wayne being one of them. I certainly hope your experience will be better than mine. In gathering my quotes, Wayne gave me by far the best quote. It was too good, actually... I figured that they would be LOSING $188 (versus dealer cost) by quoting me a price of $1,779 UNDER INVOICE. It all sounded too good to be true and likely was. The quote ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Mazda3 s Sport HB [streetwaves]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Mar 24, 2010 2:14:39 PM

  What other fees did Wayne Mazda charge you?

• 2010 Mazda3 s Sport HB

  Written by: streetwaves on Mar 23, 2010 6:20:34 PM

  Bought a 2010 Mazda3 s Sport HB/liquid silver/manual trans/moonroof/Bose for $19,351 before tax, dmv and a huge $399 doc fee. Purchased in New Jersey at Wayne Mazda last Saturday. Received 0%/60 month financing.

• Re: Mazda3 HB for 23K [seaurchin]

  Written by: puffin1 on Mar 14, 2010 7:46:51 AM

  Read your post and I believe it. Here we have Prime Motors and they have a sea of 2010 Mazdas . The time to get them for less is in August. It's like a firesale there. The rear seat room in a hatch is bad but, my seats are always down. I get a new car 30k or 2 years. I just bought a VW Golf 5 spd.I have all your ... Read More

• Re: s sport [igozoomzoom]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Mar 11, 2010 12:58:22 AM

  Great info igozoomzoom... Castle Mazda in Silver Springs was great in working with me. I went back to them no less than three times with offers/counters and they obliged each time. It really helps to get documented offers (e-mail, faxed or hard copy in hand) from other area dealers and work them down. I was able to get them below $18,500 (excl. T/T) on a 2010 Mazda3 HB s Sport, 6-spd ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Mazda 3 s - 5 door HB sport no options [gerrygerry]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Apr 28, 2010 2:50:22 PM

  If it's a manual trans, it's a pretty good deal. The link below will show you that Mazda3 s Sport manual invoice is $18,305. If it's an auto trans, it's an excellent deal! Mazda3 s Sport auto trans. invoice is $19,051. The best some people are getting is $1000 under invoice, but yours is very good. http://www.car-buying-strategies.com/2010_Pricing/mazda-3-prices.html

• Re: ...reading tea leaves and questions [josephandrews2]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 10, 2010 8:02:39 PM

  The '10 Mazda was introduced when...late spring-early summer '09? (1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market? The 2010 model was introduced earlier in the year than the normal early fall (Sept/Oct, give or take a month) model year change. It's a common practice for a redesigned model. The 2009 model had an abbreviated model year as a result. Most likely, the 2011 will ... Read More

• Re: s sport [leah732]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 10, 2010 7:12:36 PM

  According to Edmunds TMV, CarsDirect and TrueCar.com, a 2010 Mazda3 s Sport 4-door with 6-speed manual and Moonroof/6CD/Bose package- MSRP- $21,185 Invoice- $19,788 BEST DEAL- from $19,494 (TrueCar) to $20,236 (Edmunds TMV) Using the Inventory Search tool on Mazda's website, I found 20 with the specs you want (s Sport 4-door, 6MT, Bose/Moonroof) within 100 miles of DC. Velocity Red is the most plentiful color (6 of the 20) followed by ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Mazda 3i Touring Lease [verinox]

  Written by: crashburn07 on Apr 27, 2010 8:14:18 AM

  As great a car as these Mazda 3s are, I wouldn't lease them. To me, it is much better to purchase. You'll enjoy them so much, you'll not want to stop driving it. Assuming that you have mileage limits, it'll be difficult to stay under. Besides, they are (or were) offering such great purchase incentives, it seems a shame not to take advantage of them. As far as other lease options ... Read More

• 2010 Mazda3 HB s Sport w/ moonroof CD/Bose pkg

  Written by: crashburn07 on Mar 5, 2010 4:34:49 PM

  Just picked it up last Saturday. BEAUTIFUL hot car. It has the 2.5L 6-speed manual in gunmetal blue. Unless I have bad info...MSRP on this package is $20,935, Invoice is $19,505 and Dealer Cost is $18,664. I paid $19,265 BEFORE the $500 Mazda rebate. There is 60mo. 0% interest, and a three month payment deferment. The total price package (with taxes/tags and B.S. dealer fee is $19,931 OUT THE DOOR. I ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: MAZDA3 s sport/ GT manual [chuck10553]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2010 3:04:40 AM

  Hi chuck10553. Chase's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3s Sedan Sport GT with 12,000 miles per year are .00222 and 59%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00195 and 56%. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month lease are .00210 and 48%. As roadcrazy mentioned, all of Mazda's official lease offers are run ... Read More

• Re: Car Man [roadcrazy]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2010 2:59:24 AM

  Hi roadcrazy. Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3s Sport 5-Door with 15,000 miles per year are .00216 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Real World MPG

• Re: - [dudleyr]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 21, 2010 1:53:45 AM

  When Mazda introduced the 2008.5 "refresh", the Canadian market got a base GX 5-door with the 2.0L engine. It was pretty basic in standard form (15" steel wheels, manual windows/locks, no rear spoiler) but they offered an option package that included power windows/locks, 15" alloys, and most basic convenience items. A/C was also optional. The Canadian version of the 2010 Mazda3 also includes a 5-door GX model with the 2.0L engine. ... Read More

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda 3 GT Hatchback [epl1]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 19, 2010 2:56:44 AM

  Here you go epl1. Mazda's current lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 GT Hatchback with 15,000 miles per year are .00187 and 58%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Maintenance & Repair

• A change that's cool [jeffyscott]

  Written by: autonomous on Mar 15, 2010 2:20:54 PM

  Assuming it is the same as my Mazda, the maintenance schedule actually says 10 years or 120K mi for the first coolant change ... I checked the Edmunds Maintenance page for the 2010 Mazda3 and you're right! I was quoting the coolant replacement service for my 2002 Mazda Protege5. That is an amazing difference! On the other hand, I suspect that the coolant inspection results in changes more frequent than once ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• Bluetooth Issues

  Written by: kmoen on Mar 2, 2010 2:29:07 PM

  Is anyone having issues with their Bluetooth? I just got a 2010 Mazda3 Hatch - no nav - and the Bluetooth is TERRIBLE. First they said my Verizon Dare wasn't compatible, so I upgraded to a Blackberry (checked first to make sure it was compatible). 1 out of 10 calls is ok, but the other 9 are either complete static, or the other person says I am completely garbled, sound underwater, ... Read More

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Mazda3s Sport hatch deal

  Written by: foxb on Feb 18, 2010 7:26:32 PM

  For those in the market, I though I'd share the deal I just made on a base 3 Sport hatch, manual trans, with zero options. MSRP was $20,290 with freight. I paid: $19,061 purchase price (with freight) $299 processing fee $580 title and tax $36.78 dealer business tax - $500 Mazda factory rebate = $19,499 OTD Also got 0% financing. With the $700 negative equity in my trade, my payment is ... Read More

2010 Mazda3

• 2010 Mazda3 S Sport auto sedan or Mazda 6 I Spot auto sedan?

  Written by: texastownhall on Feb 12, 2010 8:04:07 AM

  (I just posted this on prices paid but thought it may be more appropriate here.) Trying to decide between two cars. Dealer offer both for a same price (around $18500) + 0.0% financing. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Mazda3 S Sport auto sedan or Mazda 6 I Spot auto sedan?

  Written by: texastownhall on Feb 12, 2010 8:02:51 AM

  Trying to decide between two cars. Dealer offer both for a same price (around $18500) + 0.0% financing. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Mazda3 Lease Questions

• Re: Mazda 3 - i Touring Jan Lease Program [car_panda]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 11, 2010 8:43:23 AM

  Ha, I like your username car_panda :). Here's the info that you're interested in. Mazda's current money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Mazda3 i Touring with 15,000 miles per year are .00166 and 55%, respectively. This car's residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year is 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 mazda 3 hatchback, automatic, w/ moonroof/bose package [dv_loved_mimi]

  Written by: seaurchin on Feb 5, 2010 6:26:18 PM

  Hi there, i configured the Mazda3 you described, HB, auto with Bose came out to $22,485+$2,000 tax + 337 Title and Registration comes to $24,822. So you are getting 5K off. If you can get that deal it would be pretty sweet. Keep us updated.