How much money have you spent in repairs?

[periodblank]

Ok. So recently I took out all of my repair bills for my 04' Mazda 3 gs. I started calculating how much I have spent in repair and the result was mind-boggling. I can't believe I spent $4897.88 in repairs for my car! The big repairs were the rust (I DID RUST PROOFING WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW AND IT STILL HAD RUST!), shocks, struts, fuel pump. Not to mention I don't drive my car often. My car only has 79 000 km! I just want to know approximately how much you guys have spent on your car. Let me know! Thanks!

ps. I still don't regret buying my mazda 3 since the handling compared to others at the time was unparalleled. Even today, the car handles amazingly.

[bluemazda3]

ive spent $0 on repairs.. as for mods.. thats a different story

[Thrizzl3]

hmmm

tranny flush $200
wheel bearing & engine mount $204

so $404 so far...

[Gizzmo_jr]

2 years...76,000km....~$20 (1 warranty claim on motor mount). Insurance missed 2 small plastic pieces from the accident, so really $0 if they caught those.

[insaini]

$0 :) *knock on wood*

[mazdabetty]

$0 on my 05 (80k)... $200 for tranny flush as well, but I wouldn't consider that a repair more than just servicing. :\ Oh and rust was fixed free of charge...

[ds2chan]

$0 on fixes (2005 GT).. 1 thing went wrong and it was covered under warranty.

when did everything break down?? just outside of the warranty period?? who did you go to to get all this stuff fixed??

also, I'm shocked about the rust. I think some ppl have mentioned a few rust issues but it was fixed under warranty after some persistence as I recall.

[shu5892001]

all my repairs are due to my stupidity and reckless driving... so i dun complain... lol

[cwp_sedan]

$0 in repairs. I'm only 2 years in though.

A little bit in preventative servicing which I consider normal.

[bubba1983]

$958 for wheel bearings
$83 for motor mount
and High $300's for water pump!

i won't count when i had my accident...not really a "breakdown repair"

[periodblank]

hey. thanks for the replies!
seems like I'm the only one in the thousands range! hmph!
Mines an 04' and when the warranty went out, everything went downhill.
I went to a dealer to fix everything which is why it's so pricey. Not to mention, the dealer just sucks money out of you. When there is no problem they say there is a problem, when there REALLY is a problem they say it has no problem! I've just had enough with the dealer. 79 000 km and its already breaking down like this. And I take care of my car really well. Monthly car check, premium gas, etc.. With the repair money and the price of the car ( 5000+26000 = 31 000), I could've gone with an infiniti, lexus, 3-series, etc.. IF I JUST KNEW!

Also, my 04' keeps vibrating violently everytime it comes to a stop. Seems like a bug on all of the 04's. I went to the dealer 5 times ,yes 5 TIMES to check the problem. Each time they said they fixed it and charged me atleast $200, the problem is never fixed. During the 5th time, i took the mechanic on a ride with me to show him that it is REALLY HAPPENING. When the vibrating started i told him "see". Of course, he said "I don't feel anything"..

That is when i totally snapped, i literally gave the Mazda Dealer a piece of my mind.:chuckle Anyone having the same violent shaking/vibrating as me?

Thanks guys

[Nextmod]

$0 in repair

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

2005 Mazda 3 Sport GT.

76,000km.
Regular maintenance only and a TSB executed to fix a glovebox rattle. Also, the moonroof needed to be reseated a month after the car was new as it was leaking and was not seated properly from the factory.

I have spent $0.00 in repairs. Brakes have approximately 70% left, although the passenger side rotor has a very slight warp. The car does not have any rust, in the wheel wells or otherwise, yet.

The car has been rock solid. No money spent on repairs on the 08.5 MS3 either.

To the OP, you are wasting your money on premium gas and doing your engine more harm than good. Also, if you are out of warranty, you are wasting more money by taking it to the dealer. If you are here in the GTA, I really recommend you take your car to Jimmy from Street Performance. He is both an excellent mechanic and very reasonably priced. Let him go for a spin with you.

[Malcolm991]

0$ in repairs for me at 105k!

[crystal8484]

Would have been $1000 for a new clutch, but the dealer was "sooooo kind" as to give me 50% off the part and labour. The clutch blew out 6 days after I picked up the car. YES I can drive stick, I don't wanna hear any ya right comments either. I was pissed to say the least.

Sooo about $550 in total repairs.

[cwp_sedan]

The clutch blew out 6 days after I picked up the car. YES I can drive stick, I don't wanna hear any ya right comments either.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/smilies/smiley-sign0103.gif





:gone

[FoXy]

hmmmm... sounds fishy to me... lol

[McGuyver_3]

my 05 i had- nothing the accidents i had replaced all my suspension components upfront and my engine mounts

[dentinger]

other than warranty repairs and maintenance, i've spent $0.

mods, well, lets just say, its REALLY far away from $0

[Cardinal Fang]

2006 with 75,000 kms on it. To date I've spent about $1500 in repairs. Up until two weeks ago the only repair I've had was to replace brake pads. Two weeks ago I needed to replace the passenger shock and end link as a result of the wonderful roads this city has.

[Dan Da Man]

Almost 60K on my 07 sedan, to date changed the oil in my tranny 80 bucks... everything else has been warrantied... new alternator at 45k... Mazda of Brampton was nice enough to change some of my mazdaspeed CAI parts after they rusted out and their was no warranty.

Spent about 2500 in mods i think.....

Can't complain the cars been good to me.

[Flagrum_3]

4+ years 109k so far...Numerous repairs done whilst under warranty but $0 cost to me so far...but think I have a wheel bearing gone again lol.


_3

[mdass52]

42,000 on my 08, $0 repairs but numerous warranty replacements already. Including two wheel bearings, thermostat, dash lights, gas strut on trunk lid. We'll see what's next!

[Sean80]

$0 in repairs **knocks on wood**

I had a Jetta before the 3 and spent over $7000 in one year on repairs. That's when it was decided a new car was in order. I've had the 3 for 3 years now, and nothing has gone wrong with it.

[mazda lover]

2005 GT GFX AUTO with 61,000KM and $0 repairs. just tires and fluid changes...

[chinsterr]

2005 Mazda3 GT ... 106K ... no repairs needed ($0). Just regular oil changes (synthetic). Will be getting rust repaired under warranty soon.

*original owner*

[thanu31]

wow makes me happy to hear all these $0 repairs, :D

because ppl were warning me when i was about to buy the mazda3 saying it is a major headache.

[mdass52]

wow makes me happy to hear all these $0 repairs, :D

because ppl were warning me when i was about to buy the mazda3 saying it is a major headache.

likewise, everyone has their own opinions. It's just u're luck with whatever you buy

[McGuyver_3]

All i can say is if you drive a car the way its "MEANT" to be driven and do proper oil changes and servicing your car will last without any repairs. In 99% of cases the motor will outlast the body

[Giaro]

I have an '04 with 180k kms on it and have had to replace a plastic piece in the throtle body that was 200 w/ install but nothing over a grand to do. Maybe you got a lemon?

[bubba1983]

All i can say is if you drive a car the way its "MEANT" to be driven and do proper oil changes and servicing your car will last without any repairs. In 99% of cases the motor will outlast the body

^^ agreeed

at work we have many trucks over a million and some over 2 million miles (one of which only had one clutch job done).....still runs great....body however....not so great hahah

[mzkaye729]

Turbine speed sensor, engine bay shampoo, valve cover gasket set, spark plugs replacement... a little under $400, I think ? Of course, this is all money I gotta pay my dad back for somehow since he paid for my car's repairs...

Now I need to get my front rotors/pads changed !

[mazdabetty]

I retract my comment.... add rear bushings to the list, within the next year or so at around friggin $400..... FIGURES, I shoulda "knocked on wood" after writing that.... :whoa

[Flagrum_3]

Turbine speed sensor, engine bay shampoo, valve cover gasket set, spark plugs replacement... a little under $400, I think ? Of course, this is all money I gotta pay my dad back for somehow since he paid for my car's repairs...

Now I need to get my front rotors/pads changed !


Engine shampoo, spark plugs, brake pads/rotors are basically maintenance items, meaning it's expected to wear and need replacing.The sensor and gasket are not! So mzkaye your fairing well actually.

Under warranty I've had the belt tensioner changed twice, Purge solenoid changed twice, L/R and R/R wheel bearings changed at separate times, complete drive-shaft/cv joints replaced, 1 engine mount....these are all items that failed way too early, all within the first 90k :whoa....and now with warranty done, I have another w/bearing whining again!.....So I'll 'knock on wood' :bang hoping nothing else goes soon....It's frustrating and very sad being our Mazda's are built in Japan...

I had far fewer problems in 13 years with my Pontiac Sunturd and it had 300+ k on it!!

Mind you with all the problems, I still love my 3


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[bubba1983]

sunchicken ftw!!

wheel bearings...one snap ring plus a press in bearing ftl!! hahah

[mzkaye729]

Engine shampoo, spark plugs, brake pads/rotors are basically maintenance items, meaning it's expected to wear and need replacing.The sensor and gasket are not! So mzkaye your fairing well actually.

Under warranty I've had the belt tensioner changed twice, Purge solenoid changed twice, L/R and R/R wheel bearings changed at separate times, complete drive-shaft/cv joints replaced, 1 engine mount....these are all items that failed way too early, all within the first 90k :whoa....and now with warranty done, I have another w/bearing whining again!.....So I'll 'knock on wood' :bang hoping nothing else goes soon....It's frustrating and very sad being our Mazda's are built in Japan...

I had far fewer problems in 13 years with my Pontiac Sunturd and it had 300+ k on it!!

Mind you with all the problems, I still love my 3


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Actually, the spark plugs have been replaced twice already. When I first bought the car, I told the used car lot salesman to have their mechanics change the spark plugs. They changed it to copper ones, not iridium ones... so there's the start to my misfiring/stalling problem.

So far, it's running great though and I love my car more than my life. Is that bad ? :chuckle

[secondgear]

05 sedan with 185 000 km. spent about $1500 bucks (rear caliper, engine mount, shocks, 1x cabin filter)

[mzkaye729]

05 sedan with 185 000 km. spent about $1500 bucks (rear caliper, engine mount, shocks, 1x cabin filter)

I have an 05 sedan too... but I was told by Markham Mazda that my car does not have to have the air cabin filter changed because it doesnt space for one !?!?! What ????

[towelsnap]

I've got 68,000kms on my 06... so far in repairs ...0.00$ .. I do have to do a tranny flush though so $200 and brakes soon but Gizzmo_Jr will install them for a case of beer so another $40 lol plus parts hahaa.

[MAZDA Kitten]

2004 (June 2004 build) car purchased in Sept 2004. Now it has 180,000km on it.

A few things while the car was under warranty (new clutch assembly, motor mount)

The only repair I had to pay for was CV boot. I think that was around ~$300 plus 3 splash shields (not really a repair)

Car is solid

Rust was repaired by Mazda for free

Brakes is maintence. Not repair

[MAZDA Kitten]

I have an 05 sedan too... but I was told by Markham Mazda that my car does not have to have the air cabin filter changed because it doesnt space for one !?!?! What ????

BS!

My 04 never came with a cabin air filter but I put one in myself.
This isnt a repair though! thats like saying oil change is a repair no? LOL its regular maintence

[periodblank]

wow. Thanks for the reply guys :)
I guess I'm the only "unlucky one" with approx. $5000 in repairs EXCLUDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE. Only a few people replied that came close to the thousands range. I'm guessing the 04' model is a bit more problematic? I knew I should've waited for the 05' model to come out since most of the bugs would be fixed, but being the person I am, I like everything fresh... hahahaha
Anyways, I still love my 3.
Honestly, I was in the ball park for a 3 series too, but the 3 series was just way overpriced. The leather isn't even REAL! IT;S VINYL!! c'mon now bmw... I have to admit however, the handling was great. But for 35k, it's just not worth it. The mazda 3 however, handles like a bmw and for a way cheaper price. Now to think about it, my mazda 3, with all the repairs and maintance, and mods, comes over 40k!!

Despite this, I would not trade in my 3. Keep it till it dies. :)

[mzkaye729]

BS!

My 04 never came with a cabin air filter but I put one in myself.
This isnt a repair though! thats like saying oil change is a repair no? LOL its regular maintence

Yeah, you're tellin me... Markham Mazda told me my car doesnt take cabin air filters.. Good thing I don't take my car there for servicing anymore. I wonder what other kinds of BS they would have fed me had I kept returning to them for car servicing. Went there once, never again.

Agincourt Mazda FTW !

[secondgear]

wow. Thanks for the reply guys :)
I guess I'm the only "unlucky one" with approx. $5000 in repairs EXCLUDING REGULAR MAINTENANCE. Only a few people replied that came close to the thousands range. I'm guessing the 04' model is a bit more problematic? I knew I should've waited for the 05' model to come out since most of the bugs would be fixed, but being the person I am, I like everything fresh... hahahaha
Anyways, I still love my 3.
Honestly, I was in the ball park for a 3 series too, but the 3 series was just way overpriced. The leather isn't even REAL! IT;S VINYL!! c'mon now bmw... I have to admit however, the handling was great. But for 35k, it's just not worth it. The mazda 3 however, handles like a bmw and for a way cheaper price. Now to think about it, my mazda 3, with all the repairs and maintance, and mods, comes over 40k!!

Despite this, I would not trade in my 3. Keep it till it dies. :)


i'm sure they are plenty of people here that have had major repairs on their 05 and up.

[crunchie46]

2004 Mazda 3 GT

Most of my costs are on wear parts. Costs are approximates.

Wheel bearings - $1000
Alternator - $600
Breaks wore out too soon (40k, I don't brake hard) - $500
Breaks wore out again (95k) - $230 (Not done at dealership)
Rust issues were covered but it is rusting again - $0

[Harbour Rat]

I've spent $0.00 for repairs in 18 months. This is what I expected with a new car.

[ZeroChalk]

2005 - 44,000KM. Zero repairs. Had the clutch pedal assembly replaced under warranty when the spring broke.

[phoenix_bladen]

2006

i had zero repairs so far

only have done oil changes to it while replacing transmission fluid, power steering and brake fluild once, also changed air filter

however my tire was flatten last week for unknown reasons maybe someone slashed it or i hit something, anyways i don't could that as a real repair issue just a blown tire

so ya so far

$0 on real repairs!

[fatsock]

2008

I've had to purcahse a paint pen to repair paint chips but that's it.:bana2

[Bean]

67 K on 2007 GS Sedan. $0 in repairs, just the standard oil changes and work done under warranty. Tires need to be replaced soon however.

[gta_driver]

2005 GT manual transmission, bought the car in October 2008 with 54,000 kms.

Alternator went 2 months later.
Spark plug and coil on one cylinder went about 5 months later.
MAF sensor had wires repaired twice (no sign of damage, so not sure what the problem was with CEL)

Over $1500, I'm not impressed in the least.

[gta_driver]

All i can say is if you drive a car the way its "MEANT" to be driven and do proper oil changes and servicing your car will last without any repairs. In 99% of cases the motor will outlast the body

Only if that were true... You're dismissing the fact that defect in workmanship exists and affects every car produced from every manufacturer.

[yanky.ng]

04 sedan bought used at 102,000kms on it....
ball bearing front $275(local garage)
neutral safety switch $100 including parts and labor
at 120,000 km changed the :-
Air filter
brake pads and rotors
spark plugs and wiring
transmission fluid flush $90approx( bought oil($ 58) from mazda dealership and took it to my friends garage he charged me $29 labor), asked dealership they said 169.99 plus tax for the same job.

:bana
so far no major repairs except krown rustproofing....

[Slick3]

2004 GX 171,000km


Two wheel bearings. That's it.

Rust issues being addressed now...

So I guess about $550.00

[Krazy]

2010 MZ3

$550 for new rear bumper - i didn't pay for it lol

going for krown rustproofing today
going for my first 8k maintenance next week

:chuckle

[Sparcas]

Alternator/Air Con belts/Pulley - $150

Front brake pads/rotors may be coming soon - $200.

Currently at 87,000 KM



Rest of it is just required warranty scheduled maintenance.

[mikeross]

For the wheel bearing module $80.. for the alternator $150.. for the radiator $160.. as for the oil changes and trans fluid.. around $80..

[mikeross]

For the wheel bearing module $80.. for the alternator $150.. for the radiator $160.. as for the oil changes and trans fluid.. around $80..

And i'd have to say that I was really having a hard time looking for the wheel bearing module (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/wheel_bearing_module~pop.html). Took me weeks to finally get the right one.

[SomeGuy]

I had a new water pump under warentee (not that it was at all necessary, they said it turned out it was fine probably for years to come once they had replaced it) ... otherwise all of the stuff has been somewhat normal and somewhat upgrades, not things that have gone wrong, just normal wear and tear maintenance items... I've done a new windshield ($550), new brakes when my fronts were finished ($460) (magnum w/ hawks all around), new rims/rubber when my stock rubber was done ($1376), and $1500 for a door to get fixed/repainted that got swiped by an idiot in a parking lot (whom I never found) and got the front end repainted as well at the same time (from rock chips badly on the highway). So I have spent a few grand on the car, but never because it's broken down.

[LovemyMazda]

$650 for new Cooper CS4 Touring all season tires when the Factory Toyos sucked at 55000 km. $250 for new Rear Pads and Rotors. $400 to fix a huge dent in my back quarter panel from a swift kick by an unknown dick head. Not bad for buying it July 2005

[Bean]

Still have the original Toyos at 71,000 km but now have snows on. Will have to get new tires in the Spring.

[dentinger]

$0

my only problems ive had, was my MAF sensor wires breaking, and i fixed that myself.

wait, sorry, $80. i had a dent removed.

[jaimie08mazda3]

177. that was for the stupid plastic piece underneath the engine.

[deandai]

stupid shield guard :@
stupid control arms :@
stupid rust proofing :@

[deandai]

forgot to mention how i got the car wiht the allignment off, and i went the day i got it they said nope i did it :@

[DaveOke]

2007 Mazda3 GS. Costco has replaced my blinker fluid..twice!

[Bean]

Blinker fluid?

[Thrizzl3]

Blinker fluid?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blinker%20fluid


An imaginary liquid used in automobiles (to make the blinkers work). This term is used as a sarcastic remark toward someone who knows ablsolutely nothing about cars.

[Bean]

I told you I was Old School ;)

[srbin]

I'm at 150,000km mark and so far i spent $150 on just one repair (for a new turbine speed sensor)...

[Bean]

Love the Mr Bean baby avatar :)

[srbin]

Love the Mr Bean baby avatar :)

i know... Mr. Bean was a weird looking baby... :)

[pinoy_eh]

I got my 2006 brand new, not it has 68k kms and only spent for the regular oil change, a set of new all season tires, a set used aluminum Mazda MPV wheels (for winter use), a set of winter tires, new OEM HID's, new set of spark plugs, wiper blades, air filter. As for repairs.....hummmmmm.....nothing yet, knock on wood......

[pinoy_eh]

I forgot, new front and rear brake pads (ceramic and semi metallic respectively), and new front brake rotors.

[malam]

Just over 95,000k - have upgraded the front and rear rotors and pads, changed the plastic engine undercover. Warranty work on clock/radio. Nothing else other than regular synthetic oil changes.

[srbin]

i thought we're talking about repairs here not wear&tear replacements and upgrades...

[aris]

i thought we're talking about repairs here not wear&tear replacements and upgrades...

+1

[Cosmo77]

15 years and still haven't had to pay someone to fix my Mazda's!

[OhAxela]

ZERO, all repairs done under warranty (knocks on wood)

[McGuyver_3]

15 years and still haven't had to pay someone to fix my Mazda's!

So i assume 1 of three things or a combination either you buy new mazdas after the warranty is up, you are a technician Or you had really great luck :chuckle

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

So i assume 1 of three things or a combination either you buy new mazdas after the warranty is up, you are a technician Or you had really great luck :chuckle

He's a Tech.

[McGuyver_3]

He's a Tech.


makes sense

[Cosmo77]

I did spend $1750 on my bike yesterday...but thats different lol

[grex]

well since this is my first manual car I planned on having to replace a clutch but I was assured by the dealer that if the clutch blows in the first 3 years mazda will replace it under warranty..not sure if he was blowing smoke...but the salesman is kind of a family friend so I hope he wasn't dickin around.

just a side note - since this was my first manual tranny - would it help to replace the trans fluid earlier?

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

well since this is my first manual car I planned on having to replace a clutch but I was assured by the dealer that if the clutch blows in the first 3 years mazda will replace it under warranty..not sure if he was blowing smoke...but the salesman is kind of a family friend so I hope he wasn't dickin around.

just a side note - since this was my first manual tranny - would it help to replace the trans fluid earlier?

Clutch's and clutch assemblies are considered a wear and tear item. If something is proven to be defective in the assembly, then yes, the dealer will replace it. If it fails because of user input and you burn through the clutch, then I would be very surprised if they replace it. You would also have to be a very bad manual driver to burn through a clutch assembly in 3 years...

[grex]

Clutch's and clutch assemblies are considered a wear and tear item. If something is proven to be defective in the assembly, then yes, the dealer will replace it. If it fails because of user input and you burn through the clutch, then I would be very surprised if they replace it. You would also have to be a very bad manual driver to burn through a clutch assembly in 3 years...

well the day I picked up my car was the first time I had actually been out on a road for more then 2 minutes in a manual car...so iam a 100% rookie lol.

I really hope it doesn't happen, and I think that riding a bike somewhat helped in the learning process and I havent stalled the car since the first day so ive picked it up...but he did tell me that "If you go through a clutch in the first three years mazda will replace it because mazda believes that no matter what kind of driver everyone should get atleast three years out of the clutch"

he also said "its lke there way of saying well replace the defective clutch even though it probably wasn't defective to begin with"

[McGuyver_3]

well the day I picked up my car was the first time I had actually been out on a road for more then 2 minutes in a manual car...so iam a 100% rookie lol.

I really hope it doesn't happen, and I think that riding a bike somewhat helped in the learning process and I havent stalled the car since the first day so ive picked it up...but he did tell me that "If you go through a clutch in the first three years mazda will replace it because mazda believes that no matter what kind of driver everyone should get atleast three years out of the clutch"

he also said "its lke there way of saying well replace the defective clutch even though it probably wasn't defective to begin with"

having worked at 3 dealers and working at one at the moment we have NEVER done a clutch under warranty nor have i EVER heard that slogan. You may want to reconsult your sales rep on that or whoever it is that told you this information that is absolout bogus. Like zoomzoomboy said IT IS A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM just like your brakes no warranty

[grex]

having worked at 3 dealers and working at one at the moment we have NEVER done a clutch under warranty nor have i EVER heard that slogan. You may want to reconsult your sales rep on that or whoever it is that told you this information that is absolout bogus. Like zoomzoomboy said IT IS A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM just like your brakes no warranty

Thats what I figured!!!

Thats why my dad and I were so surprised when he said that lol.

I also know 2 of the mechanics at the dealership so Im gonna see them this weekend Ill make sure to ask.

Not that I dont believe you...I just want to know why he fed me that bs!

[Kevin@nextmod]

When i had my 3 i had a lot of problems but luckily everything was under warranty. But to calculate it, i think it'll be around $8k range. lol... tranny, drive belt, drive belt tensioner, road side towing 3 times, car wouldn't start. I had it for roughly 2 years with 40k km on it. Then sold it for a civic SI. yea... civic, but i had this for 2 years now, with 0 warranty claims. People said i beat the shit out of my mazda 3. But i still drive the same with my civic, cause i think i abuse this car even more then the 3. Not to really bash the 3 because it still have the best interior imo compared to my civic but drive is not the best.

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Thats what I figured!!!

Thats why my dad and I were so surprised when he said that lol.

I also know 2 of the mechanics at the dealership so Im gonna see them this weekend Ill make sure to ask.

Not that I dont believe you...I just want to know why he fed me that bs!

He made the sale didn't he? There is your answer.

It is a pretty low risk statement on his part. The odds of you burning out your clutch in 3 years is minimal, as is the chance it is defective. But if it is defective, they would replace it, so he has little risk and looks good while making a sale...


When i had my 3 i had a lot of problems but luckily everything was under warranty. But to calculate it, i think it'll be around $8k range. lol... tranny, drive belt, drive belt tensioner, road side towing 3 times, car wouldn't start. I had it for roughly 2 years with 40k km on it. Then sold it for a civic SI. yea... civic, but i had this for 2 years now, with 0 warranty claims. People said i beat the shit out of my mazda 3. But i still drive the same with my civic, cause i think i abuse this car even more then the 3. Not to really bash the 3 because it still have the best interior imo compared to my civic but drive is not the best.

You just had a lemon Pearly. It happens to every car manufacturer. Honda included. Positive thing is that your current car has been good to you.

[Kevin@nextmod]

You just had a lemon Pearly. It happens to every car manufacturer. Honda included. Positive thing is that your current car has been good to you.

I totally agree with you. After working at markham honda now. I see a few normal civics come back in for a few minor problems. 1 already had to change the block because its leaking oil. And 1 was really the owners fault. LOL she put half a tank of diesel in the car. LOL

[Thrizzl3]

I totally agree with you. After working at markham honda now. I see a few normal civics come back in for a few minor problems. 1 already had to change the block because its leaking oil. And 1 was really the owners fault. LOL she put half a tank of diesel in the car. LOL

:loco

[grex]

you know i bet that happens alot more then we hear about...Ive seen it happen to friends where theyve pulled up and grabbed the deisel and the rest of us in the car were like UH HELLO!

[Impressive]

$0 in repairs **knocks on wood**

I had a Jetta before the 3 and spent over $7000 in one year on repairs. That's when it was decided a new car was in order. I've had the 3 for 3 years now, and nothing has gone wrong with it.

This is exactly what I'm going to be going through when I pick up my 3 and cancel the insurance/sell my Jetta. I've spent at least 7 grand on repairs in the 3-4 years I've driven the VW & neither of my parents have had any problems with either of their Mazdas. The one I'm buying, after going through it's full service history with the owner has only been in service for two things. Once it was a check on the rain sensing wiper system & the other was for glovebox rattling & it's got 130k on it.

[taz4432]

In just over 3 1/2 months of car ownership I've had to replace: The engine and rear motor mount and have to do the side motor mount (mine is sheared completely) and front brakes (rotors at the very least).

All of this (parts and labour) will come to somewhere between $3250-$3500. If I have to do rears too, that's even more.

Normally brakes are wear and tear parts but I just got the car...so this is a 'repair'. =/

Sucks.

Oh, and don't forget the cost of all the fluids when I had to replace the motor. Or the cost of transportation in the meantime, etc.