Another Mazda Lover - New to the Site‏

[Bleemer]

Hello, just signed up, nice site here, currently reading up and exploring the forums ;)

My very first Mazda was an RX2 (with the rotary engine) - anyone here old enough to remember that original pocket rocket, lol.

I'm currently looking for a used car and would love to get a late model Mazda 3, still undecided between the sedan or HB.

In looking through Autotrader, Kijiji, etc, I'm seeing many ads by Downsview Auto, are they reliable? Other recommended sources?

[rzapata]

Whoa, before anything, I don't think you should consider Downsview Auto.... They're stuff are cheap but I've read a lot of bad reviews about them... There's a thread specific for them here.. Honestly, I was one of the suckers who bought their cars there (I should have spent that extra hour or so researching).. Although, my car is not really a lemon, (a few rust on the wheel wells) but I mean for an older Mazda 3, I can't complain.. What I don't like the most is that they screw in the plates on the front bumper without a bracket of some sort. I also heard that they suck at body work and fixes.. And, they make you pay a deposit, which is pretty much a down payment for whichever car you picked.. And they do not let you test drive the car before you pay that deposit.. So yeah, pretty shady stuff if you ask me...

But so far, I do not see any major problems on my car... Had it checked by Scarboro Mazda and they did not find any major problems or whatnot.. Car runs great, fun to drive..

As for what to choose between sedan or hatchback, well, I currently have a sedan so I'd say that, but if I were to go back in time and choose my car MORE WISELY again, I'd go with the Mazdaspeed 3, which is a hatchback.. But ultimately, it is a great car, sedan or hatch..

I hope this helps you out a bit and good luck shopping!! :)

[chubbiez]

i bought my car at downsview auto trust me stay away, my car might look nice but i make you a list of stuff missing from my car... i had to buy new stuff.. as for body THEY SUCK!! i had to get my buddy at his shop to do the touch up again... this summer she's going under the brush to get nicely done up! as for bargining... what bargining? there is none they don't budge on anything! take the time and look properly

[chubbiez]

oh yeah and as for mechanical... nothing wrong with it except the cheap brakes they descided to use! the car had only 54k on her so that was my breaking point and i bought her

[rzapata]

oh yeah and as for mechanical... nothing wrong with it except the cheap brakes they descided to use!

Agree!! That's why the brakes squeal all over the place.. :)

[Darkice]

welcome to tm3!

[chubbiez]

Agree!! That's why the brakes squeal all over the place.. :)

HAHAHAHA! anyone that bought a car there knows this.. lol

btw welcome! come out to the meets that the only way to get a feel for the vehicles and which mod you like

[Bleemer]

^^^ Thanks for the welcome and advice guys!

I read some more on the TM3 forums/posts here and it seems that the general experience at Downsview is not too good! I was going to go on Saturday but I'll probably stay away now.

I also did a search on BBB and they got the lowest rating, an F

See here http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/auto-repair-and-service/downsview-auto-ltd-in-north-york-on-1176946

:(

[rzapata]

^^^ Thanks for the welcome and advice guys!

I read some more on the TM3 forums/posts here and it seems that the general experience at Downsview is not too good! I was going to go on Saturday but I'll probably stay away now.

I also did a search on BBB and they got the lowest rating, an F

See here http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/auto-repair-and-service/downsview-auto-ltd-in-north-york-on-1176946

:(

I should have seen this website before I bought my car... :(

Oh well, what's done is done.. Learned our lesson and remember to DO LOTS OF RESEARCH.. :)

[sharkbait]

:welcome smiley

[aZuMi]

Welcome to TM3!

[Bleemer]

... I'm currently looking for a used car and would love to get a late model Mazda 3, still undecided between the sedan or HB.




I should have mentioned that I am looking for an automatic as the wifey will have to drive it sometimes (its a tug of war :hawt: I like the HB, she likes the sedan)

How many of you allow your significant other to drive "your" Mazda? :P

[DualSoul]

:welcome smiley

In terms of your search, you can either check out our affilitate dealerships (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?204-Affiliate-Dealerships) or GTA Fine Cars Inc. (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?266-GTA-Fine-Cars-Inc), which also happens to be a sponsor with some great reviews.

[mazdaskit]

Welcome:)

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Sadly, I am old enough to remember the RX2,although I've never driven one. I have driven a few Mazda's in my time however, including some RX7's back in my 'younger days'.

Do not. Repeat. Do not go to Downsview auto. They are as shady as it gets. GTA Fine Car's, which is a sponsor on here and although I can't say from firsthand experience, they seem reputable enough based on their posts and experiences from other members.

If you buy used, Jimmy from Street Performance is your mechanic in waiting. Look him up in Shop reviews.

Otherwise...

:welcome smiley

[Booter22]

Welcome

[Kwokalobster]

Welcome!

[Bleemer]

Sadly, I am old enough to remember the RX2,although I've never driven one. I have driven a few Mazda's in my time however, including some RX7's back in my 'younger days'.

Do not. Repeat. Do not go to Downsview auto. They are as shady as it gets. GTA Fine Car's, which is a sponsor on here and although I can't say from firsthand experience, they seem reputable enough based on their posts and experiences from other members.

If you buy used, Jimmy from Street Performance is your mechanic in waiting. Look him up in Shop reviews.

Otherwise...

:welcome smiley

Thanks for the welcome everyone :)

Zoom you must be as young as me to remember the Rx2, lol...back then there wern't many local performance shops catering to the newfangled rotary (16 MPG, but gas was waaaay cheaper then), we had to import all our stuff from Racing Beat from CA. Things have changed now of course, lots and lots of nice appearance, handling and power parts to mod the current Mazdas.

Thanks for the advice, I will be looking at the Classifieds and Sponsors Sections here to see if I can find my Mz3 :cool

[seelsy]

:welcome smiley goodluck with the search, check out the sponsor GTA fine cars, website ineedamazda.com, great guys to deal with

[schmat66]

Welcome!

[newfieboy15]

welcome to :welcome smiley

[poke65]

Welcome aboard

[angeltwozero]

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nextmod]

Welcome to TM3 =)

Happy Modding =)

[Bleemer]

So after weeks of searching, I finally did it! :D

Here's a pic of my new Mz3 :cool
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l219/2002_gpgtp/2011%20Spring/MyMz3.jpg

[runner2k]

Hey Bleember!

Nice ride dude!! Congrats!!!

[Bleemer]

Hey Bleember!

Nice ride dude!! Congrats!!!

Thanks man! :P

So far I'm impressed with the fuel economy, I averaged about 7.8L/100 km combined on a quick run, is that reasonable for the 2.0 L engine?

What are you all getting on the highway? City?