I'm on the hunt for a pre-owned 5-door 2012+ Mazda3 Sport. I'm not picky about the powertrain. Yes, the Skyactiv is probably the better choice on paper, but I'm concerned about the longevity/upkeep of direct injection/high compression ratio.
I found a beautiful, bright red 5-door GS at NewRoads in Newmarket, ON. The price is right, mileage is great (70,000km)… everything looks good except for ONE problem. I found a rust spot forming on the pillar of the rear daylight opening. I also found a few rust spots forming underneath the rear windshield. Looks like it's from moisture buildup. Mazda should be able fix this since the vehicle is still covered by warranty until November 2016. Is there any way for the spots under the rear windshield to be fixed permanently? If I end up with this car, I'll be taking it to Krown every fall!
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This scares me since we all know how the first generation Mazda3's held up. Has anybody had any issues with their second gen Mazda3s?